Council Meeting

That Council reconvene into Open Session. In Favor (14) B. Vrbanovic, J. Erb, J. Nowak, K. Redman, S. Shantz, S. Foxton, 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 (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 Council go into Committee of the Whole to consider reports. 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 Regional Municipality of Waterloo take the following actions with respect to T2024-109 Regional Road No.56 (Bleams Road) Improvements Fischer-Hallman Road to Trussler Road Kitchener, Ontario as set out in report COR-TRY-24-012 dated April 24, 2024. Accept the Tender of 2545224 Ontario Ltd. O/A T. Musselman Excavating Limited for the Project T2024-109 Regional Road No.56 (Bleams Road) Improvements Fischer-Hallman Road to Trussler Road Kitchener, Ontario in the amount of $20,071,877.00 plus all applicable taxes; and Approve an increase in project costs of $1,822,400 gross and $0 net to facilitate work undertaken on behalf of the City of Kitchener. 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 recommendations from the Community and Health Services Committee be approved: That the Regional Municipality of Waterloo accept in principle the Plan to End Chronic Homelessness Final Report as the official plan to prevent, address, and end homelessness in Waterloo Region as outlined in report CSD-HOU-24-006 dated April 9, 2024. And that the Regional Municipality of Waterloo staff be directed to add area municipalities to the co-creators group to develop a detailed plan of recommendations including comprehensive funding and advocacy actions based on the Plan to End Chronic Homelessness Actions outlined in report CSD-HOU-24-006 and deliver it to Council as part of the 2025 Regional Budget process. In Favor (14) B. Vrbanovic, J. Erb, J. Nowak, K. Redman, S. Shantz, S. Foxton, D. McCabe, J. Liggett, D. Craig, P. Wolf, C. James, R. Deutschmann, C. Huinink, and K. Williams Opposed (1) N. Salonen

Planning and Works Committee recommends as follows: 1. That the Regional Municipality of Waterloo assigns a new Project Manager to accelerate updates to MobilityPLUS scheduling software as outlined in report TSD-TRS-24-006, dated April 9, 2024. 2. WHEREAS the township of North Dumfries has passed a resolution requesting that the Region of Waterloo designate Northumberland St. (from Cedar Creek to Stanley st.) a no truck route at their October 23, 2023 council meeting as Northumberland St. is a Regional road; and WHEREAS there have been numerous safety issues, disruptions to businesses, disruption to residents, physical damages to township infrastructure (monument, roads, sidewalks, and utility poles), as well as damage to the trucks that work in the area and that drive these routes; and WHEREAS the Region of Waterloo wants to ensure the safety its residents, as well as supporting critical industries and the employees of these businesses (truck operators that drive these large vehicles); and WHEREAS there is limited space for large vehicles of varying types to navigate the intersection outlined above in downtown Ayr, as well as limited areas to stop and park as it can block the intersection, overhang the sidewalks causing damage, and impede pedestrians (especially if they have mobility limitations or an assistive device) when trucks park on the sidewalks. THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT the Region of Waterloo conduct a study to determine the best resolution of these issues inclu

Administration and Finance Committee recommends as follows: 1. That the Regional Municipality of Waterloo take the following action with respect to 2024 property tax policies and rates as set out in Report COR-CFN-24-007 dated April 9, 2024: a) Establish the following property class tax ratios for the 2024 property tax year: Residential and New Multi-residential 1.0000 Multi-residential, Commercial and Industrial 1.9500 Landfill 1.5400 Pipeline 1.1613 Farmland and Managed Forest 0.2500 b) Direct staff to prepare the necessary by-laws to establish the 2024 property class tax ratios and the resulting 2024 Regional property tax rates for Regional Council’s consideration on April 24, 2024; and c) Notify the Area Municipalities within Waterloo Region accordingly. 2. That the Regional Municipality of Waterloo take the following action with respect to the 2023 Plan Update and Year End Financial Results as set out in report COR-CFN-24-006 dated April 9, 2024: a) Receive the 2023 Plan Update that shows implementation and progress toward achieving the vision set out by Council in the Growing with Care Strategic Plan 2023-2027; 3. That the Regional Municipality of Waterloo approve the 2025 Plan and Budget review timetable as set out in Appendix A of report COR-CFN-24-005 dated April 9, 2024, as amended; And that the Budget review timetable be amended to have all Strategic Plan and Budget Committee meetings begin at 9:00 a.m. In Favor (15) B. Vrbanovic, J. Erb, J. Nowak, K. Redman, S. Sh

That Committee of the Whole rise and Council resume. In Favor (14) B. Vrbanovic, J. Erb, J. Nowak, K. Redman, S. Shantz, S. Foxton, J. Liggett, D. Craig, 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 (14) B. Vrbanovic, J. Erb, J. Nowak, K. Redman, S. Shantz, S. Foxton, J. Liggett, D. Craig, P. Wolf, C. James, R. Deutschmann, N. Salonen, C. Huinink, and K. Williams

WHEREAS the GRT ridership numbers are above pre pandemic levels, reported numbers are Ridership is up 48.3 per cent over 2022, and 20.1 per cent over 2019; WHEREAS GRT is the main source of transportation for post secondary students in the region, and students make up a significant source of our ridership; WHEREAS GRT is taking steps to plan for the future by undertaking a five-year business plan for future service improvements, expansions, and investments; WHEREAS GRT continues to closely monitor customer counts to see how we can best manage the transit experience for our customers; WHEREAS an Uber from Waterloo Public Square to University of Waterloo Campus Housing on Friday at 02:30 a.m. costs $37.20 and a bus ticket costs, at most, $3.75; WHEREAS incidents of impaired driving increase when alternative transportation costs increase, and public safety increases when additional safe transit options are made available at night; WHEREAS night shift workers do not have reliable public transit options to and from work; WHEREAS businesses serve more customers when customers have a reliable transit connection home; WHEREAS pre-pandemic, the GRT ran route 91 and route 92 to serve night transit needs; THEREFORE be it resolved that GRT temporarily reinstate the route 91 Late Night Loop on Thursday-Saturday before the date of September 2nd, 2024 THEREFORE be it further resolved that GRT incorporate the loops 91 and 92 as written above or equivalent night transit operations into the 20

That a closed meeting of the Council be held on April 24, 2024 at 9:26 p.m. electronically, 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 proposed acquisition of lands. A proposed acquisition of lands A proposed acquisition of lands 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 meeting adjourn at 9:26 p.m. 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 Council reconvene into Open Session. In Favor (14): K. Redman, D. Craig, R. Deutschmann, J. Erb, S. Foxton, C. Huinink, C. James, J. Liggett, J. Nowak, N. Salonen, S. Shantz, B. Vrbanovic, K. Williams, and P. Wolf

That the following minutes be approved. 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 Council go into Committee of the Whole to consider reports. 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 Regional Municipality of Waterloo take the following actions with respect to T2024-109 Regional Road No.56 (Bleams Road) Improvements Fischer-Hallman Road to Trussler Road Kitchener, Ontario as set out in report COR-TRY-24-012 dated April 24, 2024. a. Accept the Tender of 2545224 Ontario Ltd. O/A T. Musselman Excavating Limited for the Project T2024-109 Regional Road No.56 (Bleams Road) Improvements Fischer-Hallman Road to Trussler Road Kitchener, Ontario in the amount of $20,071,877.00 plus all applicable taxes; and b. Approve an increase in project costs of $1,822,400 gross and $0 net to facilitate work undertaken on behalf of the City of Kitchener. 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 recommendations from the Community and Health Services Committee be approved: 1. That the Regional Municipality of Waterloo accept in principle the Plan to End Chronic Homelessness Final Report as the official plan to prevent, address, and end homelessness in Waterloo Region as outlined in report CSD-HOU-24-006 dated April 9, 2024.And that the Regional Municipality of Waterloo staff be directed to add area municipalities to the co-creators group to develop a detailed plan of recommendations including comprehensive funding and advocacy actions based on the Plan to End Chronic Homelessness Actions outlined in report CSD-HOU-24-006 and deliver it to Council as part of the 2025 Regional Budget process. In Favor (14): K. Redman, D. Craig, R. Deutschmann, J. Erb, S. Foxton, C. Huinink, C. James, J. Liggett, D. McCabe, J. Nowak, S. Shantz, B. Vrbanovic, K. Williams, and P. Wolf Opposed (1): N. Salonen

That the following recommendations from the Planning and Works Committee be approved: 1. That the Regional Municipality of Waterloo take the following actions regarding the Tax Increment Grant for the properties municipally known as 99, 103, and 107 Roger St in the City of Waterloo, that was previously approved in Report PDL-CPL-19- 43/COR-TRY-19-124 dated November 5, 2019, and as described in Report PDL-CPL-24-003 dated April 9, 2024: a. Approve phasing payments of the previously approved joint Tax Increment Grant (TIG) of a maximum of $4,285,430, net of future brownfield assistance, (or $2,278,913 after Brownfield RDC deduction) subject to reasonable conditions; and b. Authorize the Region’s Commissioner of Planning, Development and Legislative Services and Commissioner, Corporate Services / Chief Financial Officer to execute any associated agreements with the developer of 99, 103, and 107 Roger Street and City of Waterloo, with the form and content of such agreement(s) to be satisfactory to both the Regional and City of Waterloo Solicitors. 2. That the Regional Municipality of Waterloo direct and authorize the Regional Solicitor to take the following actions with respect to the expropriation of lands for improvements at the intersection of Roseville Road (Regional Road 46) and Edworthy Side Road (Regional Road 71), in the Township of North Dumfries, in the Regional Municipality of Waterloo, as detailed in report PDL-LEG- 24-009, dated April 9, 2024. 1. Complete application

The Planning and Works Committee recommends as follows: 1. That the Regional Municipality of Waterloo assigns a new Project Manager to accelerate updates to MobilityPLUS scheduling software as outlined in report TSD-TRS-24-006, dated April 9, 2024. 2. WHEREAS the township of North Dumfries has passed a resolution requesting that the Region of Waterloo designate Northumberland St. (from Cedar Creek to Stanley st.) a no truck route at their October 23, 2023 council meeting as Northumberland St. is a Regional road; and WHEREAS there have been numerous safety issues, disruptions to businesses, disruption to residents, physical damages to township infrastructure (monument, roads, sidewalks, and utility poles), as well as damage to the trucks that work in the area and that drive these routes; and WHEREAS the Region of Waterloo wants to ensure the safety its residents, as well as supporting critical industries and the employees of these businesses (truck operators that drive these large vehicles); and WHEREAS there is limited space for large vehicles of varying types to navigate the intersection outlined above in downtown Ayr, as well as limited areas to stop and park as it can block the intersection, overhang the sidewalks causing damage, and impede pedestrians (especially if they have mobility limitations or an assistive device) when trucks park on the sidewalks. THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT the Region of Waterloo conduct a study to determine the best resolution of these issues i

The Administration and Finance Committee recommends as follows: 1. That the Regional Municipality of Waterloo take the following action with respect to 2024 property tax policies and rates as set out in Report COR-CFN-24-007 dated April 9, 2024: a) Establish the following property class tax ratios for the 2024 property tax year: Residential and New Multi-residential 1.0000 Multi-residential, Commercial and Industrial 1.9500 Landfill 1.5400 Pipeline 1.1613 Farmland and Managed Forest 0.2500 b) Direct staff to prepare the necessary by-laws to establish the 2024 property class tax ratios and the resulting 2024 Regional property tax rates for Regional Council’s consideration on April 24, 2024; and c) Notify the Area Municipalities within Waterloo Region accordingly. 2. That the Regional Municipality of Waterloo take the following action with respect to the 2023 Plan Update and Year End Financial Results as set out in report COR-CFN-24-006 dated April 9, 2024: a) Receive the 2023 Plan Update that shows implementation and progress toward achieving the vision set out by Council in the Growing with Care Strategic Plan 2023-2027; 3. That the Regional Municipality of Waterloo approve the 2025 Plan and Budget review timetable as set out in Appendix A of report COR-CFN-24-005 dated April 9, 2024, as amended; And that the Budget review timetable be amended to have all Strategic Plan and Budget Committee meetings begin at 9:00 a.m. In Favor (15): K. Redman, D. Craig, R. Deutschmann, J. Erb

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

That the following by-laws be approved. 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 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 (Rates of Speed, Regional Road 58 (Swan Street), City of Kitchener), be read a first, second and third time, finally passed and numbered 24-010, be signed by the Regional Chair and Regional Clerk and sealed with the Regional Seal.

That a By-law to Establish Tax Ratios for Regional Purposes and Area Municipal Purposes for the Year 2024, be read a first, second and third time, finally passed and numbered 24-011, be signed by the Regional Chair and Regional Clerk and sealed with the Regional Seal.

That a By-law to Establish and Levy Rates of Taxation for Regional Purposes for the Year 2024, be read a first, second and third time, finally passed and numbered 24-012, 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 April 24, 2024 be read a first, second and third time, finally passed and numbered 24-013, be signed by the Regional Chair and Regional Clerk and sealed with the Regional Seal.

That a closed meeting of the Council be held on April 24, 2024 at 9:26 p.m. electronically, in accordance with Section 239 of the “Municipal Act, 2001”, for the purposes of considering the following subject matters: a. Receiving advice that is subject to solicitor-client privilege related to a proposed acquisition of lands. b. A proposed acquisition of lands c. A proposed acquisition of lands 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 meeting adjourn at 9:26 p.m. 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