Council Meeting

"That the commission and installation of a series of outdoor sculptures titled “Let’s Play!” by Pierre Poussin, as described in Development Services Department report DSD-2026-128 be approved; and further, That the Mayor and Clerk be authorized to implement an agreement, satisfactory to the City Solicitor, with the artist, Pierre Poussin, outlining the obligations of the facility public art commission."

"That the report of the Finance and Corporate Services Committee, dated April 20, 2026, listed as items 7.1.a to 7.1.g on the agenda this date, be adopted."

"That the report of the Planning and Strategic Initiatives Committee, dated April 20, 2026, listed as items 7.2.a to 7.2.c on the agenda this date, be adopted."

"That the decision of the Dog Designation Appeal Committee regarding an appeal filed by J. Bell and G. Whittemore, wherein the Committee modified the Dangerous Dog Designation assigned to their dog ‘Boots’ 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-2026-201."

"That an exemption to Chapter 450 (Noise) of the City of Kitchener Municipal Code be granted to the Greek Orthodox Community of Saints Peter and Paul Kitchener-Waterloo & District for their annual Greek Food Festival at 527 Bridgeport Rd to be held on Saturday, June 13 and Sunday, June 14, 2026."

"That the General Manager, Development Services be authorized to approve and execute 1-year lease extension agreements with Extend-a-Family Waterloo Region in accordance with the terms and conditions as discussed at the May 4, 2026 in camera meeting of Council, all to the satisfaction of the City Solicitor."

"That the by-laws be given third reading, namely: 12.1.a Being a by law to assume certain lands within the City of Kitchener as public highway. (By-law 2026-048) 12.1.b Being a by-law to set and levy the rates of taxation for City purposes for the year 2026 and to provide for the payment of taxes after interim taxes. (By-law 2026-049) 12.1.c To further amend By-law No. 2010-190, being a by-law to prohibit unauthorized parking of motor vehicles on private property. (By-law 2026-050) 12.1.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 2026-051) 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 2026-052) 12.1.f Being a by-law to amend Chapter 110 of The City of Kitchener Municipal Code regarding By-law Enforcement. (By-law 2026-053) 12.1.g Being a by-law to establish the City of Kitchener's Emergency Management Program. (By-law 2026-054) 12.1.h To confirm all actions and proceedings of the Council for May 4, 2026. (By-law 2026-055)