Strategic Planning and Budget Committee

That staff be directed to consider, in the upcoming MobilityPlus Business Plan review, the option of allowing for specialized mobility service between urban and rural municipalities.

Amendment: That the Regional Municipality of Waterloo amend the Preliminary 2023 Homelessness operating budget by adding $600,000 to accommodate requests from Community Agencies that serve the Housing Stability System, and that $600,000 be implemented as an annualized budget amount in 2023 and the $900,000 implemented in 2024 budget and that staff report back to Committee with funding recommendations following further review and due diligence by staff by June 6, 2023, as outlined in report CSD-HOU-23-005 dated February 7, 2023. In Favor (6) B. Vrbanovic, S. Shantz, D. Craig, P. Wolf, R. Deutschmann, and K. Williams Opposed (10) J. Erb, J. Nowak, K. Redman, M. Harris, S. Foxton, D. McCabe, J. Liggett, C. James, N. Salonen, and C. Huinink

That the Regional Municipality of Waterloo amend the Preliminary 2023 Homelessness operating budget by adding $1,200,000 to accommodate requests from Community Agencies that serve the Housing Stability System, and that $1,200,000 be implemented as an annualized budget amount in 2023 and the $1,800,000 implemented in 2024 budget and that staff report back to Committee with funding recommendations following further review and due diligence by staff by June 6, 2023 as outlined in report CSD-HOU-23-005 dated February 7, 2023. In Favor (4) B. Vrbanovic, D. Craig, P. Wolf, and R. Deutschmann Opposed (12) J. Erb, J. Nowak, K. Redman, M. Harris, S. Shantz, S. Foxton, D. McCabe, J. Liggett, C. James, N. Salonen, C. Huinink, and K. Williams

That the Regional Municipality of Waterloo defer the following action with respect to Grand River Transit fares as set out in report TSD-TRS-23-004, dated February 7, 2023: a) Endorse the continuation of the affordable transit program (ATP) that provides a discount on fares for individuals and families whose income falls below the existing threshold of 15% above the poverty line as measured by Statistics Canada for a community in Ontario greater than 500,000 persons; and b) Approve a 2.5% general public transit fare increase effective July 1, 2023 as set out in the preliminary 2023 Public Transit Operating Budget; and c) Direct staff to mitigate the impact of any fare increase for individuals and families eligible for ATP by increasing the discount from 48% to 50% effective July 1, 2023 with a net 2023 property tax levy increase of $20,500; and d) Approve the creation of an extended family day pass applicable every day of the week, decreasing the cost of travel for accompanied youth; and e) Direct staff to bring forward a comprehensive review of age-specific fare for seniors and youth discounts forward as part of the new Grand River Transit Business Plan In Favor (14) J. Erb, J. Nowak, K. Redman, M. Harris, S. Shantz, S. Foxton, D. McCabe, J. Liggett, D. Craig, P. Wolf, C. James, N. Salonen, C. Huinink, and K. Williams Opposed (2) B. Vrbanovic, and R. Deutschmann

That the Regional Municipality of Waterloo waive notice in respect to notice of motion to reconsider item 10.2 In Favor (15) B. Vrbanovic, J. Erb, J. Nowak, K. Redman, M. Harris, S. Shantz, S. Foxton, D. McCabe, J. Liggett, D. Craig, P. Wolf, C. James, N. Salonen, C. Huinink, and K. Williams Opposed (1) R. Deutschmann

That the Regional Municipality of Waterloo reconsider the motion as per item 10.2. In Favor (13) B. Vrbanovic, J. Erb, J. Nowak, K. Redman, S. Shantz, S. Foxton, D. McCabe, J. Liggett, D. Craig, P. Wolf, C. James, N. Salonen, and K. Williams Opposed (3) M. Harris, R. Deutschmann, and C. Huinink

Amendment: e) Direct staff to bring forward a comprehensive review of age-specific fare for seniors and youth discounts forward as part of the new Grand River Transit Business Plan e) Establish a year pilot project for free transit fares for children under 12, a one-day a week free transit fares for seniors over 65, and Museum for Students, funded by reserve. In Favor (5) B. Vrbanovic, S. Foxton, P. Wolf, R. Deutschmann, and K. Williams Opposed (11) J. Erb, J. Nowak, K. Redman, M. Harris, S. Shantz, D. McCabe, J. Liggett, D. Craig, C. James, N. Salonen, and C. Huinink

That the Regional Municipality of Waterloo take the following action with respect to Grand River Transit fares as set out in report TSD-TRS-23-004, dated February 7, 2023: a) That the Regional Municipality of Waterloo endorse the continuation of the affordable transit program (ATP) that provides a discount on fares for individuals and families whose income falls below the existing threshold of 15% above the poverty line as measured by Statistics Canada for a community in Ontario greater than 500,000 persons, as set out in report TSD-TRS-23-004, dated February 7, 2023. In Favor (16) B. Vrbanovic, J. Erb, J. Nowak, K. Redman, M. Harris, S. Shantz, S. Foxton, D. McCabe, J. Liggett, D. Craig, P. Wolf, C. James, R. Deutschmann, N. Salonen, C. Huinink, and K. Williams

That the Regional Municipality of Waterloo take the following action with respect to Grand River Transit fares as set out in report TSD-TRS-23-004, dated February 7, 2023: b) That the Regional Municipality of Waterloo approve a 2.5% general public transit fare increase effective July 1, 2023 as set out in the preliminary 2023 Public Transit Operating Budget with respect to Grand River Transit fares as set out in report TSD-TRS-23-004, dated February 7, 2023. In Favor (9) J. Erb, J. Nowak, K. Redman, M. Harris, S. Shantz, S. Foxton, D. McCabe, J. Liggett, and N. Salonen Opposed (7) B. Vrbanovic, D. Craig, P. Wolf, C. James, R. Deutschmann, C. Huinink, and K. Williams

That the Regional Municipality of Waterloo defer the following action with respect to Grand River Transit fares as set out in report TSD-TRS-23-004, dated February 7, 2023: c) Direct staff to mitigate the impact of any fare increase for individuals and families eligible for ATP by increasing the discount from 48% to 50% effective July 1, 2023 with a net 2023 property tax levy increase of $20,500; and d) Approve the creation of an extended family day pass applicable every day of the week, decreasing the cost of travel for accompanied youth; and e) Direct staff to bring forward a comprehensive review of age-specific fare for seniors and youth discounts forward as part of the new Grand River Transit Business Plan In Favor (15) J. Erb, J. Nowak, K. Redman, M. Harris, S. Shantz, S. Foxton, D. McCabe, J. Liggett, D. Craig, P. Wolf, C. James, R. Deutschmann, N. Salonen, C. Huinink, and K. Williams Opposed (1) B. Vrbanovic

That the Regional Municipality of Waterloo take the following action with respect to the 2023 Grants Budget: Increase the preliminary 2023 Budget for Grants to Organizations by $82,000 to reflect the 2022 approved level of funding; In Favor (16) B. Vrbanovic, J. Erb, J. Nowak, K. Redman, M. Harris, S. Shantz, S. Foxton, D. McCabe, J. Liggett, D. Craig, P. Wolf, C. James, R. Deutschmann, N. Salonen, C. Huinink, and K. Williams

That the Regional Municipality of Waterloo take the following action with respect to the 2023 Grants Budget: 2. Direct staff to report back to Committee with respect to 2023 grant allocations in accordance with each program’s defined decision-making criteria and approval process as outlined in the Grant Policy approved by Council on August 9, 2022 In Favor (14) J. Erb, J. Nowak, K. Redman, M. Harris, S. Shantz, D. McCabe, J. Liggett, D. Craig, P. Wolf, C. James, R. Deutschmann, N. Salonen, C. Huinink, and K. Williams Opposed (2) B. Vrbanovic, and S. Foxton

That the Regional Municipality of Waterloo take the following action with respect to the 2023 Grants Budget: 3. Direct staff to report back to Committee with an end-of year summary of 2023 grant funding allocations; In Favor (16) B. Vrbanovic, J. Erb, J. Nowak, K. Redman, M. Harris, S. Shantz, S. Foxton, D. McCabe, J. Liggett, D. Craig, P. Wolf, C. James, R. Deutschmann, N. Salonen, C. Huinink, and K. Williams

That the Regional Municipality of Waterloo take the following action with respect to the 2023 Grants Budget: 4. Direct staff to report back to Committee on the proposed timing and process for all 2024 grant programs, including the development of new programs; In Favor (16) B. Vrbanovic, J. Erb, J. Nowak, K. Redman, M. Harris, S. Shantz, S. Foxton, D. McCabe, J. Liggett, D. Craig, P. Wolf, C. James, R. Deutschmann, N. Salonen, C. Huinink, and K. Williams

That the Regional Municipality of Waterloo take the following action with respect to the 2023 Grants Budget: 5. Take no action with respect to the request for one-time funding for the Kitchener-Waterloo Symphony as previously outlined in report PDL-CUL-23-001 dated February 7, 2023; and In Favor (11) J. Erb, J. Nowak, K. Redman, M. Harris, S. Shantz, S. Foxton, J. Liggett, P. Wolf, C. James, N. Salonen, and K. Williams Opposed (5) B. Vrbanovic, D. McCabe, D. Craig, R. Deutschmann, and C. Huinink

That the Regional Municipality of Waterloo take the following action with respect to the 2023 Grants Budget: 6. Refer all new requests for grant funding to processes outlined in the grant policy as approved by Council on August 9, 2022. In Favor (14) J. Erb, J. Nowak, K. Redman, M. Harris, S. Shantz, S. Foxton, D. McCabe, J. Liggett, P. Wolf, C. James, R. Deutschmann, N. Salonen, C. Huinink, and K. Williams Opposed (2) B. Vrbanovic, and D. Craig

That the Regional Municipality of Waterloo defer the New Dundee Rd from Executive Pl. to Reichert Dr. project, including the roundabout at Robert Ferrie Drive, totalling $1.7 million to 2024. In Favor (3) D. McCabe, C. James, and K. Williams Opposed (13) B. Vrbanovic, J. Erb, J. Nowak, K. Redman, M. Harris, S. Shantz, S. Foxton, J. Liggett, D. Craig, P. Wolf, R. Deutschmann, N. Salonen, and C. Huinink

That the Regional Municipality of Waterloo remove project 43019 for the Regional Bunker from the 10-year Capital Budget and Forecast. In Favor (16) B. Vrbanovic, J. Erb, J. Nowak, K. Redman, M. Harris, S. Shantz, S. Foxton, D. McCabe, J. Liggett, D. Craig, P. Wolf, C. James, R. Deutschmann, N. Salonen, C. Huinink, and K. Williams

That the Regional Municipality of Waterloo approve a contribution from the Rural Mobility Plus reserve in the amount of $400,000 in order to reduce the 2023 property tax levy by an equivalent amount. In Favor (16) B. Vrbanovic, J. Erb, J. Nowak, K. Redman, M. Harris, S. Shantz, S. Foxton, D. McCabe, J. Liggett, D. Craig, P. Wolf, C. James, R. Deutschmann, N. Salonen, C. Huinink, and K. Williams

That the Regional Municipality of Waterloo amend the 2023 operating budget to approve the request for one-time funding for A Better Tent City (ABTC) in the amount of $180,000 in 2023 to be funded from the housing general reserve and direct staff to explore further service and funding collaboration with ABTC. In Favor (7) B. Vrbanovic, S. Shantz, S. Foxton, D. Craig, P. Wolf, R. Deutschmann, and K. Williams Opposed (9) J. Erb, J. Nowak, K. Redman, M. Harris, D. McCabe, J. Liggett, C. James, N. Salonen, and C. Huinink

That the Regional Municipality of Waterloo amend the 2023 operating budget to approve the request for one-time funding for Porchlight Addiction and Counselling Services in the amount of $39,000 in 2023 to be funded from the housing general reserve and direct staff to explore further service and funding collaboration with Porchlight Addiction and Counselling Services. In Favor (7) B. Vrbanovic, S. Foxton, D. Craig, P. Wolf, C. James, R. Deutschmann, and K. Williams Opposed (9) J. Erb, J. Nowak, K. Redman, M. Harris, S. Shantz, D. McCabe, J. Liggett, N. Salonen, and C. Huinink

That the Committee move to call the question related to Councillor Craig's Transit motion. In Favor (13) B. Vrbanovic, J. Erb, J. Nowak, K. Redman, M. Harris, S. Shantz, S. Foxton, D. McCabe, J. Liggett, P. Wolf, C. James, N. Salonen, and K. Williams Opposed (2) D. Craig, and R. Deutschmann

That the operating budget and fees and charges be amended as follows: Increase the GRT Adult Monthly Pass fee to $119.50; In Favor (1) D. Craig Opposed (14) B. Vrbanovic, J. Erb, J. Nowak, K. Redman, M. Harris, S. Shantz, S. Foxton, D. McCabe, J. Liggett, P. Wolf, C. James, R. Deutschmann, N. Salonen, and K. Williams

That the operating budget and fees and charges be amended as follows: Maintain the student subsidy rate by increasing the fees for the College Pass to $406.30 and U-Pass to $143.40; In Favor (1) D. Craig Opposed (14) B. Vrbanovic, J. Erb, J. Nowak, K. Redman, M. Harris, S. Shantz, S. Foxton, D. McCabe, J. Liggett, P. Wolf, C. James, R. Deutschmann, N. Salonen, and K. Williams

That the operating budget and fees and charges be amended as follows: Delay Full or Portion of 66025 – Vehicle Replacements Conventional ($14 Million in 2023); and; In Favor (1) D. Craig Opposed (14) B. Vrbanovic, J. Erb, J. Nowak, K. Redman, M. Harris, S. Shantz, S. Foxton, D. McCabe, J. Liggett, P. Wolf, C. James, R. Deutschmann, N. Salonen, and K. Williams

That the operating budget and fees and charges be amended as follows: Decrease the Regional tax levy by $8 million, through other expenditures that are non- compensation factors and the reduction of the operating budget. In Favor (2) B. Vrbanovic, and D. Craig Opposed (13) J. Erb, J. Nowak, K. Redman, M. Harris, S. Shantz, S. Foxton, D. McCabe, J. Liggett, P. Wolf, C. James, R. Deutschmann, N. Salonen, and K. Williams

That the operating budget and fees and charges be amended as follows: Increase the Airport Improvement Fee from $2 (staff correction that it is $15) to $20 per Departure; In Favor (1) D. Craig Opposed (14) B. Vrbanovic, J. Erb, J. Nowak, K. Redman, M. Harris, S. Shantz, S. Foxton, D. McCabe, J. Liggett, C. James, R. Deutschmann, N. Salonen, C. Huinink, and K. Williams Conflict (1) P. Wolf

That the operating budget and fees and charges be amended as follows: 2. Increase Airport Parking Fees by an incremental 50% Hourly: $3 to $6 & Keep $24/Daily Maximum Value: $11 to $16.50 / Day Premium: $16 to $24 / Day; In Favor (5) D. McCabe, D. Craig, R. Deutschmann, N. Salonen, and K. Williams Opposed (10) B. Vrbanovic, J. Erb, J. Nowak, K. Redman, M. Harris, S. Shantz, S. Foxton, J. Liggett, C. James, and C. Huinink Conflict (1) P. Wolf

That the proposed new additional staff in ITS to be paid for through the tax levy be authorized to proceed but they be funded through existing FTE in the organization from vacancies as they occur in the organization. In Favor (8) B. Vrbanovic, M. Harris, S. Foxton, D. Craig, P. Wolf, C. James, C. Huinink, and K. Williams Opposed (8) J. Erb, J. Nowak, K. Redman, S. Shantz, D. McCabe, J. Liggett, R. Deutschmann, and N. Salonen

That the Regional Municipality of Waterloo amend the 2023 operating budget by adding $24,000 to the communications budget to provide for space in local community newspapers for councillors to communicate with the public on regional decisions and issues. In Favor (2) D. Craig, and R. Deutschmann Opposed (14) B. Vrbanovic, J. Erb, J. Nowak, K. Redman, M. Harris, S. Shantz, S. Foxton, D. McCabe, J. Liggett, P. Wolf, C. James, N. Salonen, C. Huinink, and K. Williams

Amendment: And that $2,000,000 from working reserve fund be transferred to the tax stabilization reserve. In Favor (7) B. Vrbanovic, M. Harris, S. Shantz, J. Liggett, P. Wolf, R. Deutschmann, and K. Williams Opposed (9) J. Erb, J. Nowak, K. Redman, S. Foxton, D. McCabe, D. Craig, C. James, N. Salonen, and C. Huinink

That the 2023 tax levy be reduced by .5% or approximately $3 million, funded through the tax stabilization reserve. In Favor (5) B. Vrbanovic, M. Harris, P. Wolf, R. Deutschmann, and K. Williams Opposed (11) J. Erb, J. Nowak, K. Redman, S. Shantz, S. Foxton, D. McCabe, J. Liggett, D. Craig, C. James, N. Salonen, and C. Huinink

That staff be directed to return waste receptacles to all GRT transit stations where they were removed from and that any operating costs associated with this be charged to the waste management operation. In Favor (14) B. Vrbanovic, J. Erb, J. Nowak, M. Harris, S. Shantz, S. Foxton, D. McCabe, J. Liggett, D. Craig, C. James, R. Deutschmann, N. Salonen, C. Huinink, and K. Williams Opposed (2) K. Redman, and P. Wolf

That the budget for weed removal and grass cutting, along regional roads, boulevards and outside curb edges, be increased to the 2022 service levels. And that the 2023 budget be increased by $200,000. In Favor (2) B. Vrbanovic, and D. Craig Opposed (14) J. Erb, J. Nowak, K. Redman, M. Harris, S. Shantz, S. Foxton, D. McCabe, J. Liggett, P. Wolf, C. James, R. Deutschmann, N. Salonen, C. Huinink, and K. Williams

That a closed meeting of the Strategic Planning and Budget Committee be held immediately on Wednesday, February 22, 2023 in accordance with Section 239 of the “Municipal Act, 2001”, for the purposes of considering the following subject matters: Receiving advice that is subject to solicitor-client privilege related to potenital litigation In Favor (11) B. Vrbanovic, J. Erb, J. Nowak, K. Redman, M. Harris, S. Shantz, S. Foxton, J. Liggett, D. Craig, C. James, and C. Huinink Opposed (5) D. McCabe, P. Wolf, R. Deutschmann, N. Salonen, and K. Williams

That the Strategic Planning and Budget Committee reconvene into Open Session. In Favor (15) B. Vrbanovic, J. Erb, J. Nowak, K. Redman, M. Harris, S. Shantz, S. Foxton, D. McCabe, J. Liggett, D. Craig, P. Wolf, C. James, R. Deutschmann, N. Salonen, and C. Huinink

Amendment: That the Regional Municipality of Waterloo take the following action with respect to the 2023 Waterloo Region Police Service Budget: a) Approve the Waterloo Regional Police Service 2023 Operating Budget with a net expenditure of $235,688,217 and a property tax levy of $213,005,666; and b) Approve the Waterloo Regional Police Service 2023 Capital Budget and 2024-2032 Capital Forecast as summarized in Appendix G of Police Services Board report 2023-003, dated January 18, 2023, subject to final adjustments for 2022 carry-forwards. In Favor (8) J. Erb, S. Foxton, D. McCabe, P. Wolf, C. James, R. Deutschmann, C. Huinink, and K. Williams Opposed (8) B. Vrbanovic, J. Nowak, K. Redman, M. Harris, S. Shantz, J. Liggett, D. Craig, and N. Salonen

That the Regional Municipality of Waterloo take the following action with respect to the 2023 Waterloo Region Police Service Budget: a) Approve the Waterloo Regional Police Service 2023 Operating Budget with a net expenditure of $236,742,817 and a property tax levy of $214,060,266; and b) Approve the Waterloo Regional Police Service 2023 Capital Budget and 2024-2032 Capital Forecast as summarized in Appendix G of Police Services Board report 2023-003, dated January 18, 2023, subject to final adjustments for 2022 carry-forwards. In Favor (10) B. Vrbanovic, J. Erb, J. Nowak, K. Redman, M. Harris, S. Shantz, S. Foxton, J. Liggett, D. Craig, and N. Salonen Opposed (6) D. McCabe, P. Wolf, C. James, R. Deutschmann, C. Huinink, and K. Williams

That the Regional Municipality of Waterloo take the following action with respect to the 2023 Plan and Tax Supported Operating Budget for regional services: a) Approve the 2023 Plan as set out Appendix A of report COR-CFN-23-012 dated February 22, 2023; b) Approve the 2023 Operating Budget for regional services (excluding Police Services) as summarized in Appendix E of report COR-CFN-23-012 dated February 22, 2023, and as amended by Budget Committee on February 22, 2023, with a net expenditure of $1,190,044,868 and a property tax levy of $468,826,678 for regional services in 2023; c) Approve the 2023 Capital Budget and 2024-2032 Capital Forecast for regional services (excluding Police Services) as summarized in Appendix E of report COR-CFN-23-012 dated February 22, 2023, and as amended by Budget Committee on February 22, 2023, and subject to final adjustments for 2022 carry-forwards. In Favor (10) J. Erb, J. Nowak, K. Redman, M. Harris, S. Shantz, S. Foxton, D. McCabe, J. Liggett, N. Salonen, and C. Huinink Opposed (6) B. Vrbanovic, D. Craig, P. Wolf, C. James, R. Deutschmann, and K. Williams

That the meeting adjourn at 10:43 p.m. In Favor (16) B. Vrbanovic, J. Erb, J. Nowak, K. Redman, M. Harris, S. Shantz, S. Foxton, D. McCabe, J. Liggett, D. Craig, P. Wolf, C. James, R. Deutschmann, N. Salonen, C. Huinink, and K. Williams

That the Regional Municipality of Waterloo endorse the proposed Public Transit service changes as set out in the Preliminary 2023 Grand River Transit Budget and as further described in report TSD-TRS-23-003, dated February 7, 2023, including:  The addition of 41,400 net annual transit service hours in 2023 at an incremental 2023 property tax levy impact of $3,518,000 ($4,897,000 annualized), serving over 440,000 projected additional annual rides.  The implementation of the Cambridge network redesign by Fall 2023  The extension of the Route 79 Breslau pilot to the end of 2023  The removal of two low-ridership transit routes (2 and 73) and the redeployment of those resources to service restoration and new service implementation. In Favor (15): K. Redman, R. Deutschmann, J. Erb, S. Foxton, M. Harris, C. Huinink, C. James, J. Liggett, D. McCabe, J. Nowak, N. Salonen, S. Shantz, B. Vrbanovic, K. Williams, and P. Wolf Opposed (1): D. Craig

That the Regional Municipality of Waterloo waive notice in respect to notice of motion to reconsider item 10.2 In Favor (15): K. Redman, D. Craig, J. Erb, S. Foxton, M. Harris, C. Huinink, C. James, J. Liggett, D. McCabe, J. Nowak, N. Salonen, S. Shantz, B. Vrbanovic, K. Williams, and P. Wolf Opposed (1): R. Deutschmann

That the Regional Municipality of Waterloo reconsider the motion as per item 10.2. In Favor (13): K. Redman, D. Craig, J. Erb, S. Foxton, C. James, J. Liggett, D. McCabe, J. Nowak, N. Salonen, S. Shantz, B. Vrbanovic, K. Williams, and P. Wolf Opposed (3): R. Deutschmann, M. Harris, and C. Huinink

That the Regional Municipality of Waterloo take the following action with respect to the 2023 Grants Budget: 1. Increase the preliminary 2023 Budget for Grants to Organizations by $82,000 to reflect the 2022 approved level of funding; In Favor (16): K. Redman, D. Craig, R. Deutschmann, J. Erb, S. Foxton, M. Harris, C. Huinink, C. James, J. Liggett, D. McCabe, J. Nowak, N. Salonen, S. Shantz, B. Vrbanovic, K. Williams, and P. Wolf

That the Regional Municipality of Waterloo take the following action with respect to the 2023 Grants Budget: 3. Direct staff to report back to Committee with an end-of year summary of 2023 grant funding allocations; In Favor (16): K. Redman, D. Craig, R. Deutschmann, J. Erb, S. Foxton, M. Harris, C. Huinink, C. James, J. Liggett, D. McCabe, J. Nowak, N. Salonen, S. Shantz, B. Vrbanovic, K. Williams, and P. Wolf

That the Regional Municipality of Waterloo take the following action with respect to the 2023 Grants Budget: 4. Direct staff to report back to Committee on the proposed timing and process for all 2024 grant programs, including the development of new programs; In Favor (16): K. Redman, D. Craig, R. Deutschmann, J. Erb, S. Foxton, M. Harris, C. Huinink, C. James, J. Liggett, D. McCabe, J. Nowak, N. Salonen, S. Shantz, B. Vrbanovic, K. Williams, and P. Wolf

That the Regional Municipality of Waterloo take the following action with respect to the 2023 Grants Budget: 6. Refer all new requests for grant funding to processes outlined in the grant policy as approved by Council on August 9, 2022. In Favor (14): K. Redman, R. Deutschmann, J. Erb, S. Foxton, M. Harris, C. Huinink, C. James, J. Liggett, D. McCabe, J. Nowak, N. Salonen, S. Shantz, K. Williams, and P. Wolf Opposed (2): D. Craig, and B. Vrbanovic

That the Regional Municipality of Waterloo defer the New Dundee Rd from Executive Pl. to Reichert Dr. project, including the roundabout at Robert Ferrie Drive, totalling $1.7 million to 2024. In Favor (3): C. James, D. McCabe, and K. Williams Opposed (13): K. Redman, D. Craig, R. Deutschmann, J. Erb, S. Foxton, M. Harris, C. Huinink, J. Liggett, J. Nowak, N. Salonen, S. Shantz, B. Vrbanovic, and P. Wolf

That the Regional Municipality of Waterloo remove project 43019 for the Regional Bunker from the 10-year Capital Budget and Forecast. In Favor (16): K. Redman, D. Craig, R. Deutschmann, J. Erb, S. Foxton, M. Harris, C. Huinink, C. James, J. Liggett, D. McCabe, J. Nowak, N. Salonen, S. Shantz, B. Vrbanovic, K. Williams, and P. Wolf

That the Regional Municipality of Waterloo approve a contribution from the Rural Mobility Plus reserve in the amount of $400,000 in order to reduce the 2023 property tax levy by an equivalent amount. In Favor (16): K. Redman, D. Craig, R. Deutschmann, J. Erb, S. Foxton, M. Harris, C. Huinink, C. James, J. Liggett, D. McCabe, J. Nowak, N. Salonen, S. Shantz, B. Vrbanovic, K. Williams, and P. Wolf

In response to the ongoing climate crisis, the stated goal of the Region of Waterloo to reduce carbon emissions 50% by 2030 and 80% by 2050, and the need to invest more capital funding into Grand River Transit program, that the Regional Municipality of Waterloo take the following action and defer Phase 2 funding of the River Road project. In Favor (3): C. Huinink, C. James, and D. McCabe Opposed (13): K. Redman, D. Craig, R. Deutschmann, J. Erb, S. Foxton, M. Harris, J. Liggett, J. Nowak, N. Salonen, S. Shantz, B. Vrbanovic, K. Williams, and P. Wolf

That the Committee move to call the question related to Councillor Craig's Transit motion. In Favor (13): K. Redman, J. Erb, S. Foxton, M. Harris, C. James, J. Liggett, D. McCabe, J. Nowak, N. Salonen, S. Shantz, B. Vrbanovic, K. Williams, and P. Wolf Opposed (2): D. Craig, and R. Deutschmann

That the operating budget and fees and charges be amended as follows: 2. Maintain the student subsidy rate by increasing the fees for the College Pass to $406.30 and U-Pass to $143.40; In Favor (1): D. Craig Opposed (14): K. Redman, R. Deutschmann, J. Erb, S. Foxton, M. Harris, C. James, J. Liggett, D. McCabe, J. Nowak, N. Salonen, S. Shantz, B. Vrbanovic, K. Williams, and P. Wolf

That the operating budget and fees and charges be amended as follows: 3. Delay Full or Portion of 66025 – Vehicle Replacements Conventional ($14 Million in 2023); and; In Favor (1): D. Craig Opposed (14): K. Redman, R. Deutschmann, J. Erb, S. Foxton, M. Harris, C. James, J. Liggett, D. McCabe, J. Nowak, N. Salonen, S. Shantz, B. Vrbanovic, K. Williams, and P. Wolf

That the operating budget and fees and charges be amended as follows: 4. Decrease the Regional tax levy by $8 million, through other expenditures that are non- compensation factors and the reduction of the operating budget. In Favor (2): D. Craig, and B. Vrbanovic Opposed (13): K. Redman, R. Deutschmann, J. Erb, S. Foxton, M. Harris, C. James, J. Liggett, D. McCabe, J. Nowak, N. Salonen, S. Shantz, K. Williams, and P. Wolf

That the operating budget and fees and charges be amended as follows: 1. Increase the Airport Improvement Fee from $2 (staff correction that it is $15) to $20 per Departure; In Favor (1): D. Craig Opposed (14): K. Redman, R. Deutschmann, J. Erb, S. Foxton, M. Harris, C. Huinink, C. James, J. Liggett, D. McCabe, J. Nowak, N. Salonen, S. Shantz, B. Vrbanovic, and K. Williams Conflict (1): P. Wolf

That the operating budget and fees and charges be amended as follows: 2. Increase Airport Parking Fees by an incremental 50% o Hourly: $3 to $6 & Keep $24/Daily Maximum o Value: $11 to $16.50 / Day o Premium: $16 to $24 / Day; In Favor (5): D. Craig, R. Deutschmann, D. McCabe, N. Salonen, and K. Williams Opposed (10): K. Redman, J. Erb, S. Foxton, M. Harris, C. Huinink, C. James, J. Liggett, J. Nowak, S. Shantz, and B. Vrbanovic Conflict (1): P. Wolf

That the proposed new additional staff in ITS to be paid for through the tax levy be authorized to proceed but they be funded through existing FTE in the organization from vacancies as they occur in the organization. In Favor (8): D. Craig, S. Foxton, M. Harris, C. Huinink, C. James, B. Vrbanovic, K. Williams, and P. Wolf Opposed (8): K. Redman, R. Deutschmann, J. Erb, J. Liggett, D. McCabe, J. Nowak, N. Salonen, and S. Shantz

That the Regional Municipality of Waterloo amend the 2023 operating budget by adding $24,000 to the communications budget to provide for space in local community newspapers for councillors to communicate with the public on regional decisions and issues. In Favor (2): D. Craig, and R. Deutschmann Opposed (14): K. Redman, J. Erb, S. Foxton, M. Harris, C. Huinink, C. James, J. Liggett, D. McCabe, J. Nowak, N. Salonen, S. Shantz, B. Vrbanovic, K. Williams, and P. Wolf

Amendment: And that $2,000,000 from working reserve fund be transferred to the tax stabilization reserve. In Favor (7): R. Deutschmann, M. Harris, J. Liggett, S. Shantz, B. Vrbanovic, K. Williams, and P. Wolf Opposed (9): K. Redman, D. Craig, J. Erb, S. Foxton, C. Huinink, C. James, D. McCabe, J. Nowak, and N. Salonen

That the 2023 tax levy be reduced by .5% or approximately $3 million, funded through the tax stabilization reserve. In Favor (5): R. Deutschmann, M. Harris, B. Vrbanovic, K. Williams, and P. Wolf Opposed (11): K. Redman, D. Craig, J. Erb, S. Foxton, C. Huinink, C. James, J. Liggett, D. McCabe, J. Nowak, N. Salonen, and S. Shantz

That staff be directed to return waste receptacles to all GRT transit stations where they were removed from and that any operating costs associated with this be charged to the waste management operation. In Favor (14): D. Craig, R. Deutschmann, J. Erb, S. Foxton, M. Harris, C. Huinink, C. James, J. Liggett, D. McCabe, J. Nowak, N. Salonen, S. Shantz, B. Vrbanovic, and K. Williams Opposed (2): K. Redman, and P. Wolf

That the Committee move to call the question related to Councillor Liggett's Weed Removal and Grass Cutting motion. In Favor (12): K. Redman, D. Craig, R. Deutschmann, J. Erb, M. Harris, C. James, D. McCabe, J. Nowak, N. Salonen, S. Shantz, K. Williams, and P. Wolf Opposed (4): S. Foxton, C. Huinink, J. Liggett, and B. Vrbanovic

That the budget for weed removal and grass cutting, along regional roads, boulevards and outside curb edges, be increased to the 2022 service levels. And that the 2023 budget be increased by $200,000. In Favor (2): D. Craig, and B. Vrbanovic Opposed (14): K. Redman, R. Deutschmann, J. Erb, S. Foxton, M. Harris, C. Huinink, C. James, J. Liggett, D. McCabe, J. Nowak, N. Salonen, S. Shantz, K. Williams, and P. Wolf

That the Regional Municipality of Waterloo repeal By-law 21-072 (A By- law to Establish Fees and Charges for the Regional Municipality of Waterloo), By-law 21-067 (A By-law to Amend the Wholesale Rates), By- law 21-068 (A By-law to Impose the Regional Sewage Rate), By-law 21- 069 (A By-law to Impose a Water Service Rate in the Townships of Wellesley and North Dumfries) and By-law 21-070 (A By-law to Impose a Sewage Service Rate in the Townships of Wellesley and North Dumfries); and pass a new Consolidated Fees and Charges By-law including the new and adjusted fees and charges in the 2023 Budget as set out in report COR-CFN-23-015 dated February 22, 2023. In Favor (16): K. Redman, D. Craig, R. Deutschmann, J. Erb, S. Foxton, M. Harris, C. Huinink, C. James, J. Liggett, D. McCabe, J. Nowak, N. Salonen, S. Shantz, B. Vrbanovic, K. Williams, and P. Wolf

That a closed meeting of the Strategic Planning and Budget Committee be held immediately on Wednesday, February 22, 2023 in accordance with Section 239 of the “Municipal Act, 2001”, for the purposes of considering the following subject matters:  Receiving advice that is subject to solicitor-client privilege related to potenital litigation In Favor (11): K. Redman, D. Craig, J. Erb, S. Foxton, M. Harris, C. Huinink, C. James, J. Liggett, J. Nowak, S. Shantz, and B. Vrbanovic Opposed (5): R. Deutschmann, D. McCabe, N. Salonen, K. Williams, and P. Wolf

That the meeting adjourn at 10:43 p.m. In Favor (16): K. Redman, D. Craig, R. Deutschmann, J. Erb, S. Foxton, M. Harris, C. Huinink, C. James, J. Liggett, D. McCabe, J. Nowak, N. Salonen, S. Shantz, B. Vrbanovic, K. Williams, and P. Wolf