The Kitchener Record

Special Council Meeting

August 11, 2025

Who was there

Present (10): Debbie Chapman, Scott Davey, Jason Deneault, Margaret Johnston, Christine Michaud, Ayo Owodunni, Dave Schnider, Paul Singh, Stephanie Stretch, Berry Vrbanovic

Absent (1): Bil Ioannidis

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 (4 motions)

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

"That staff be directed to participate with the Province of Ontario, Enbridge Gas Inc. and the Independent Electric System Operator, in the Home Renovations Savings Program through a “One-Window” approach, as outlined in Infrastructure Services Department report INS-2025-350; and, That the General Manager of Infrastructure Services be authorized to execute a service agreement on behalf of Kitchener Utilities with Enbridge Gas Inc. to deliver the Home Renovations Saving Program to Kitchener Utilities customers through a “one-window” approach; said agreement to be to the satisfaction of the City Solicitor; and further, That staff be directed to incorporate the necessary program funding for the Home Renovations Savings Program rebates into future Kitchener Utilities budgets."
Moved by Councillor P. Singh, seconded by Councillor S. Davey
Carried
“That pursuant to Section 42 of the Ontario Heritage Act, Heritage Permit Application HPA-2022-V-017 be approved, as outlined in Development Services Department report, DSD-2025-333, to permit a rear addition on the property municipally addressed as 57 Jubilee Drive in accordance with the supplementary information submitted with the application and subject to the following condition: 1. That the final building permit be reviewed and approved by the City’s Heritage Planner prior to the issuance of a building permit in accordance with the final approved site plan.”
Moved by Councillor C. Michaud, seconded by Councillor D. Chapman
Carried
"That an in-camera meeting of City Council be held immediately following the special council meeting this date to consider two matters including confidential information about competitive position/contracts/negotiations and a solicitor-client privilege matter as authorized by Sections 239 (f) and (k) of the Municipal Act, 2001, respectively."
Moved by Councillor A. Owodunni, seconded by Councillor C. Michaud
Carried
"That the by-laws be given third reading, namely: 7.1.a To confirm all actions and proceedings of the Council for August 11, 2025. (By-law 2025-085)
Moved by Councillor S. Stretch, seconded by Councillor J. Deneault
Carried

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