Council Meeting

That a closed meeting of Council be held on Wednesday, September 27, 2023 at 6:05 p.m. 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 a potential litigation; Discussions about identifiable individuals related to advisory committee appointment; and Receiving advice that is subject to solicitor-client privilege. In Favor (13) J. Erb, J. Nowak, K. Redman, S. Shantz, S. Foxton, D. McCabe, J. Liggett, D. Craig, P. Wolf, R. Deutschmann, N. Salonen, C. Huinink, and K. Williams

That Council reconvene into Open Session. In Favor (15) B. Vrbanovic, J. Erb, J. Nowak, K. Redman, 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 following minutes be approved. In Favor (14) B. Vrbanovic, J. Erb, J. Nowak, K. Redman, S. Shantz, S. Foxton, D. McCabe, J. Liggett, P. Wolf, C. James, R. Deutschmann, N. Salonen, C. Huinink, and K. Williams

That the following recommendations from the Planning and Works Committee be approved: 1. That the Regional Municipality of Waterloo: a) Approve the recommended project design concept for Scheifele Bridge Replacement, Northfield Drive at Conestogo River, Township of Woolwich, as described in Report EES-DCS-23-008, dated September 12, 2023; b) Direct staff to file the Notice of Completion for this Class Environmental Assessment Study and place the Environmental Study Report on the public record for a period of 30 days. 2. That the Regional Municipality of Waterloo authorize the appointment of the Director of Water and Wastewater Services to act as the owner representative for the drinking water systems owned and operated by the Regional Municipality of Waterloo as outlined in report EES-WAS-23-008, dated September 12, 2023. 3. That the Regional Municipality of Waterloo amend the Traffic and Parking By-law as set out in Schedule A to allow the use of administrative penalties for parking on Regional roads, pursuant to report PDL-LEG-23-045, dated September 12, 2023. In Favor (14) B. Vrbanovic, J. Erb, J. Nowak, K. Redman, S. Shantz, S. Foxton, D. McCabe, J. Liggett, P. Wolf, C. James, R. Deutschmann, N. Salonen, C. Huinink, and K. Williams

That the following recommendations from the Administration and Finance Committee be approved: That the Regional Municipality of Waterloo approve the following to support the Council- approved expansion of the Automated Speed Enforcement Program to all school zones within the Region, subject to 2024 budget approval as outlined in report PDL-CAS-012, dated September 12, 2023: Approve the establishment of a Region of Waterloo processing centre for automated speed enforcement infractions; Direct staff to submit the proposed staffing and budget requirements as part of the 2024 Plan and Budget for the associated start-up costs, and the permanent full-time positions necessary for operating the automated speed enforcement processing centre as outlined in the report; and That the Commissioner of Transportation Services, on behalf of the Region, enter into an Amending Agreement amending the current Agreement between Redflex Traffic Systems (Canada) Limited and the Region dated July 16, 2019, to allow for the supply of necessary equipment for the Region to establish the Region of Waterloo Processing Centre, to the satisfaction of the Regional Solicitor. In Favor (14) B. Vrbanovic, J. Erb, J. Nowak, K. Redman, S. Shantz, S. Foxton, D. McCabe, J. Liggett, P. Wolf, C. James, R. Deutschmann, N. Salonen, C. Huinink, and K. Williams

That the Regional Municipality of Waterloo: Authorize and direct the Regional Solicitor on behalf of the Regional Municipality of Waterloo to enter into an Agreement of Purchase and Sale with Angela Celestine Campbell and Robert Douglas Campbell (the “owner”), and execute all documentation with respect to the purchase of property municipally known as 16 Reinhardt Street, Kitchener, and being legally described as Lot 30, Plan 131; Part of Lots 27-29, Plan 131, as in 1098396; Kitchener; in the City of Kitchener, Regional Municipality of Waterloo; being all of PIN 22326-0185 (LT) (the “Property”), for the sum of $801,000, with all terms and conditions subject to the satisfaction of the Regional Solicitor; and Authorize and direct the Regional Solicitor to execute such documents, to the satisfaction of the Commissioner of Community Services and the Regional Solicitor, and to carry out the Agreement of Purchase and Sale. In Favor (14) B. Vrbanovic, J. Erb, J. Nowak, K. Redman, S. Shantz, S. Foxton, D. McCabe, J. Liggett, P. Wolf, C. James, R. Deutschmann, N. Salonen, C. Huinink, and K. Williams

That the following recommendations from the Community and Health Services Committee be approved : That the Regional Municipality of Waterloo take the following actions with regard to Year 5 (2023/24) and 6 (2024/25) of the Canada-Ontario Community Housing Initiative (COCHI) and the Ontario Priorities Housing Initiative (OPHI), as outlined in report CSD-HOU-23-025 dated September 12, 2023: Approve the recommended Year 5 and 6 Investment Plan for submission to the Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing; Authorize the Commissioner, Community Services Department to execute such agreements and documentation in a form satisfactory to the Regional Solicitor, as may be required to process the advance of funding for these programs; Authorize either the Assistant Director or Director, Housing Services, to execute and deliver all other documentation required by the Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing and the Region of Waterloo to allocate funding from COCHI and OPHI; Approve 2 new full time equivalent (FTE) positions as detailed in Report CSD-HOU-23-025 dated September 12, 2023 to be fully funded from COCHI and OPHI funding; and Request the provincial government allocate additional Canada-Ontario Housing Benefit funding dedicated towards households experiencing homelessness in Waterloo region. That the Regional Municipality of Waterloo approve the Paramedic Services 2024 pre-budget request for service enhancements effective January 1, 2024 as set out in report PHP-PSV-23-006 da

That the language "unwelcome" and "objectionable" be removed from the amendment. In Favor (2) B. Vrbanovic, and J. Liggett Opposed (12) J. Erb, J. Nowak, K. Redman, S. Shantz, S. Foxton, D. McCabe, P. Wolf, C. James, R. Deutschmann, N. Salonen, C. Huinink, and K. Williams

That the motion be amended to add: And that the Regional Solicitor seek a peer-review of the final bylaw from a solicitor specializing in human rights and/or charter law before bringing it back to Council for implementation. In Favor (5) B. Vrbanovic, S. Shantz, S. Foxton, J. Liggett, and N. Salonen Opposed (9) J. Erb, J. Nowak, K. Redman, D. McCabe, P. Wolf, C. James, R. Deutschmann, C. Huinink, and K. Williams

That the Regional Municipality of Waterloo approve a Settlement Agreement pursuant to Section 24 of the Expropriations Act with 707 Ottawa Street South Ltd. and Kitchener Ford Ltd. to settle all claims on a full and final basis in relation to the partial expropriation from the lands municipally known as 707 Ottawa Street South, in the City of Kitchener, whereby the Region pays compensation in the amount of $743,785 plus reasonable costs, as determined by the Regional Solicitor, in accordance with the Expropriations Act; and That Regional Council increase the 2023 approved budget for Ottawa Street, Homer Watson Boulevard to Alpine Road (Project 07294) by $215,000 to be funded from the Roads Regional Development Charges Reserve Fund. That the Regional Municipality of Waterloo appoint the following memberships and associated length of terms as per the Nominating Panel recommendations: Active Transportation Advisory Committee (ATAC): Anne Crowe for a term length of 2 years; Anne Quin for a term length of 2 years; Ashley Cullen for a term length of 2 years; Dan Plante for a term length of 4 years; Jeff Miller for a term length of 4 years; Margaret Santos for a term length of 2 years; Matthew Cowan for a term length of 2 years; Michael C. Jeans for a term length of 2 years; Robert E. Publicover for a term length of 4 years; Tim Osland for a term length of 2 years; Tom Slomke for a term length of 4 years; and Councillors N. Salonen and P. Wolf for the remainder of the term of Counci

That Committee of the Whole rise and Council resume. In Favor (13) B. Vrbanovic, J. Erb, J. Nowak, K. Redman, S. Shantz, S. Foxton, D. McCabe, P. Wolf, C. James, R. Deutschmann, N. Salonen, C. Huinink, and K. Williams

That Council adopt the proceedings of Committee of the Whole. In Favor (13) B. Vrbanovic, J. Erb, J. Nowak, K. Redman, S. Shantz, S. Foxton, D. McCabe, P. Wolf, C. James, R. Deutschmann, N. Salonen, C. Huinink, and K. Williams

That the meeting adjourn at 10:51 p.m. In Favor (13) B. Vrbanovic, J. Erb, J. Nowak, K. Redman, S. Shantz, S. Foxton, D. McCabe, P. Wolf, C. James, R. Deutschmann, N. Salonen, C. Huinink, and K. Williams

That Council go into Committee of the Whole to consider reports. In Favor (14) B. Vrbanovic, J. Erb, J. Nowak, K. Redman, 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 Council be held on Wednesday, September 27, 2023 at 6:05 p.m. in accordance with Section 239 of the “Municipal Act, 2001”, for the purposes of considering the following subject matters: 1. Receiving advice that is subject to solicitor-client privilege related to a potential litigation; 2. Discussions about identifiable individuals related to advisory committee appointment; and 3. Receiving advice that is subject to solicitor-client privilege. In Favor (13): K. Redman, D. Craig, R. Deutschmann, J. Erb, S. Foxton, C. Huinink, J. Liggett, D. McCabe, J. Nowak, N. Salonen, S. Shantz, K. Williams, and P. Wolf

That Council reconvene into Open Session. In Favor (15): K. Redman, D. Craig, R. Deutschmann, J. Erb, S. Foxton, C. Huinink, C. James, J. Liggett, D. McCabe, J. Nowak, N. Salonen, S. Shantz, B. Vrbanovic, K. Williams, and P. Wolf

That the following minutes be approved. In Favor (14): K. Redman, R. Deutschmann, J. Erb, S. Foxton, C. Huinink, C. James, J. Liggett, D. McCabe, J. Nowak, N. Salonen, S. Shantz, B. Vrbanovic, K. Williams, and P. Wolf

That Council go into Committee of the Whole to consider reports. In Favor (14): K. Redman, R. Deutschmann, J. Erb, S. Foxton, C. Huinink, C. James, J. Liggett, D. McCabe, J. Nowak, N. Salonen, S. Shantz, B. Vrbanovic, K. Williams, and P. Wolf

That the following recommendations from the Administration and Finance Committee be approved: 1. That the Regional Municipality of Waterloo approve the following to support the Council- approved expansion of the Automated Speed Enforcement Program to all school zones within the Region, subject to 2024 budget approval as outlined in report PDL-CAS-012, dated September 12, 2023: a. Approve the establishment of a Region of Waterloo processing centre for automated speed enforcement infractions; b. Direct staff to submit the proposed staffing and budget requirements as part of the 2024 Plan and Budget for the associated start-up costs, and the permanent full-time positions necessary for operating the automated speed enforcement processing centre as outlined in the report; and c. That the Commissioner of Transportation Services, on behalf of the Region, enter into an Amending Agreement amending the current Agreement between Redflex Traffic Systems (Canada) Limited and the Region dated July 16, 2019, to allow for the supply of necessary equipment for the Region to establish the Region of Waterloo Processing Centre, to the satisfaction of the Regional Solicitor. In Favor (14): K. Redman, R. Deutschmann, J. Erb, S. Foxton, C. Huinink, C. James, J. Liggett, D. McCabe, J. Nowak, N. Salonen, S. Shantz, B. Vrbanovic, K. Williams, and P. Wolf

1. That the Regional Municipality of Waterloo: a. Authorize and direct the Regional Solicitor on behalf of the Regional Municipality of Waterloo to enter into an Agreement of Purchase and Sale with Angela Celestine Campbell and Robert Douglas Campbell (the “owner”), and execute all documentation with respect to the purchase of property municipally known as 16 Reinhardt Street, Kitchener, and being legally described as Lot 30, Plan 131; Part of Lots 27-29, Plan 131, as in 1098396; Kitchener; in the City of Kitchener, Regional Municipality of Waterloo; being all of PIN 22326-0185 (LT) (the “Property”), for the sum of $801,000, with all terms and conditions subject to the satisfaction of the Regional Solicitor; and b. Authorize and direct the Regional Solicitor to execute such documents, to the satisfaction of the Commissioner of Community Services and the Regional Solicitor, and to carry out the Agreement of Purchase and Sale. In Favor (14): K. Redman, R. Deutschmann, J. Erb, S. Foxton, C. Huinink, C. James, J. Liggett, D. McCabe, J. Nowak, N. Salonen, S. Shantz, B. Vrbanovic, K. Williams, and P. Wolf

3. That The Regional Municipality of Waterloo amend the Code of Use Bylaw (#13-050) in accordance with Appendix A to prohibit harassing / discriminatory behaviour on Regional premises, pursuant to Report CAO-EDI-23-003, dated September 12, 2023; And that the Regional Municipality of Waterloo amend the proposed by-law to include socio-economic and housing status. And that Section 1 of Schedule “B” of the By-law be amended by adding subsections (1.1) and (1.2) as follows: “(1.1) “communicating” and “communication” includes but is not limited to words spoken, written, or recorded electronically or electro-magnetically or otherwise as well as gestures, signs or other visible representations;” “(1.2) “harassed” includes, but is not limited to: (a) experiencing objectionable or unwelcome conduct, comment, bullying, or actions that could reasonably cause offence or humiliation, including conduct, comment, bullying, or actions because of race, religious beliefs, colour, disability, age, ancestry, place of origin, marital status, source of income, family status, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation;” And that subsection 2(2) of Schedule “B” of the By-law be amended to add the following subsection (h.1): “(h.1) communicating with any person in a way that, reasonably in the circumstances, constitutes harassment, subject to the provision that nothing in this subsection shall prevent or limit a lawful protest;” And that the Regional Municipality of Waterloo recog

That the language "unwelcome" and "objectionable" be removed from the amendment. In Favor (2): J. Liggett, and B. Vrbanovic Opposed (12): K. Redman, R. Deutschmann, J. Erb, S. Foxton, C. Huinink, C. James, D. McCabe, J. Nowak, N. Salonen, S. Shantz, K. Williams, and P. Wolf

That the motion be amended to add: And that the Regional Solicitor seek a peer-review of the final bylaw from a solicitor specializing in human rights and/or charter law before bringing it back to Council for implementation. In Favor (5): S. Foxton, J. Liggett, N. Salonen, S. Shantz, and B. Vrbanovic Opposed (9): K. Redman, R. Deutschmann, J. Erb, C. Huinink, C. James, D. McCabe, J. Nowak, K. Williams, and P. Wolf

1. That the Regional Municipality of Waterloo approve a Settlement Agreement pursuant to Section 24 of the Expropriations Act with 707 Ottawa Street South Ltd. and Kitchener Ford Ltd. to settle all claims on a full and final basis in relation to the partial expropriation from the lands municipally known as 707 Ottawa Street South, in the City of Kitchener, whereby the Region pays compensation in the amount of $743,785 plus reasonable costs, as determined by the Regional Solicitor, in accordance with the Expropriations Act; andThat Regional Council increase the 2023 approved budget for Ottawa Street, Homer Watson Boulevard to Alpine Road (Project 07294) by $215,000 to be funded from the Roads Regional Development Charges Reserve Fund. 2. That the Regional Municipality of Waterloo appoint the following memberships and associated length of terms as per the Nominating Panel recommendations: Active Transportation Advisory Committee (ATAC): 1. Anne Crowe for a term length of 2 years; 2. Anne Quin for a term length of 2 years; 3. Ashley Cullen for a term length of 2 years; 4. Dan Plante for a term length of 4 years; 5. Jeff Miller for a term length of 4 years; 6. Margaret Santos for a term length of 2 years; 7. Matthew Cowan for a term length of 2 years; 8. Michael C. Jeans for a term length of 2 years; 9. Robert E. Publicover for a term length of 4 years; 10. Tim Osland for a term length of 2 years; 11. Tom Slomke for a term length of 4 years; and 12. Councillors N. Salonen and P.

That Committee of the Whole rise and Council resume. In Favor (13): K. Redman, R. Deutschmann, J. Erb, S. Foxton, C. Huinink, C. James, D. McCabe, J. Nowak, N. Salonen, S. Shantz, B. Vrbanovic, K. Williams, and P. Wolf

That Council adopt the proceedings of Committee of the Whole. In Favor (13): K. Redman, R. Deutschmann, J. Erb, S. Foxton, C. Huinink, C. James, D. McCabe, J. Nowak, N. Salonen, S. Shantz, B. Vrbanovic, K. Williams, and P. Wolf

That the following by-laws be approved. In Favor (13): K. Redman, R. Deutschmann, J. Erb, S. Foxton, C. Huinink, C. James, D. McCabe, J. Nowak, N. Salonen, S. Shantz, B. Vrbanovic, K. Williams, and P. Wolf

That a By-law to Amend By-law 16-023, as amended, being a By-law to Regulate Traffic and Parking on Highways Under the Jurisdiction of the Regional Municipality of Waterloo (Establish a System of Administrative Penalties) be read a first, second and third time, finally passed and numbered 23-040, be signed by the Regional Chair and Regional Clerk and sealed with the Regional Seal.

That a By-law to Confirm the Proceedings of the Council of the Regional Municipality of Waterloo at this Meeting Held on September 27, 2023 be read a first, second and third time, finally passed and numbered 23-042, be signed by the Regional Chair and Regional Clerk and sealed with the Regional Seal.

That the meeting adjourn at 10:51 p.m. In Favor (13): K. Redman, R. Deutschmann, J. Erb, S. Foxton, C. Huinink, C. James, D. McCabe, J. Nowak, N. Salonen, S. Shantz, B. Vrbanovic, K. Williams, and P. Wolf