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Key decisions of Council is a summary of major discussion items presented at Kitchener City Council meetings. It is circulated immediately following each meeting. Please refer to the minutes for an official record of the meeting.  

Council presents Foodbank donation 

Tonight, Mayor Vrbanovic presented a cheque for $6,600 to the Foodbank of Waterloo Region. The funds were raised through Council’s 2024 Grillefest, an event hosted by Kitchener Council as part of KW Oktoberfest’s opening ceremonies. Over the past 10 years, Council has raised $66,877 in cash donations through Grillefest, providing 133,754 meals to people in our community. Kitchener staff also donate non-perishable goods each year at City Hall. 

Council presents long service volunteer awards 

Tonight, Council presented awards to volunteer-driven minor sports groups and neighbourhood associations that help to make valued programs, events, and services in Kitchener possible. Council celebrated milestone anniversaries of the following affiliated groups: 

  • Waterloo Region Nordic Sports Club: 40 years 
  • Kitchener Ringette Association: 60 years 
  • K-W Minor Lacrosse: 70 years 
  • Kitchener Sports Association: 80 years 
  • Central Frederick Neighbourhood Association: 45 years 
  • Centreville Chicopee Community Association: 45 years 
  • Cedar Hill Community Group: 35 years 

Council advances construction of 330 residential units 

Council approved zoning by-law amendments, and adopted and forwarded official plan amendment applications to the Region of Waterloo for approval, to permit the construction of: 

  • Approximately 300 units in a 28-storey mixed-use highrise, located at 328-330 Mill Street. 
  • 30 units in a stacked townhouse, located at 9 – 27 Turner Ave.