Council Meeting

That the following minutes be approved. In Favor (12) B. Vrbanovic, J. Erb, J. Nowak, K. Redman, M. Harris, S. Shantz, S. Foxton, D. McCabe, D. Craig, P. Wolf, C. James, and C. Huinink

That Council go into Committee of the Whole to consider reports. In Favor (12) B. Vrbanovic, J. Erb, J. Nowak, K. Redman, M. Harris, S. Shantz, S. Foxton, D. McCabe, D. Craig, P. Wolf, C. James, and C. Huinink

Community and Health Services Committee recommends as follows: That the Regional Municipality of Waterloo approve the revised Building Better Futures Framework set out in Appendix A, as the Region of Waterloo’s direction for the continued creation and protection of affordable and non-market housing over the next five years (2025 to 2030), contingent upon federal and provincial funding, as outlined in report CSD-HOU-25-003, dated March 4, 2025. That the Regional Municipality of Waterloo take the following actions with regard to the Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation Affordable Housing Funding (CMHC AHF) for 589 Langs Drive, Cambridge as outlined in report CSD-HOU-25-002 dated March 4, 2025: Authorize the Regional Municipality of Waterloo to enter into a loan agreement with Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation for the construction of the Waterloo Region Housing (WRH) affordable housing building 589 Langs Dr., Cambridge; Authorize the Commissioner of Corporate Services/Chief Financial Officer to execute the loan agreement with CMHC and all ancillary documentation in a form satisfactory to both the Chief Financial Officer and the Regional Solicitor; and Authorize the Director, Housing Services, to execute and deliver all other administrative documentation as required by CMHC after substantial completion to fulfill requirements. In Favor (12) B. Vrbanovic, J. Erb, J. Nowak, K. Redman, M. Harris, S. Shantz, S. Foxton, D. McCabe, D. Craig, P. Wolf, C. James, and C. Huinink

That the following recommendation from the Closed Committee be approved: 1. That the Regional Municipality of Waterloo approve the following: I. That The Regional Municipality of Waterloo By-law No. 22-018, as amended, being a by-law to authorize and govern the delegation of Signing Authority on behalf of The Regional Municipality of Waterloo, be further amended as follows: Section 2 of Schedule “A” be removed, and renumber the sections that follow accordingly. II. That The Regional Municipality of Waterloo By-law 20-027, as amended, being a by-law to Provide for the Appointment of a Chief Administrative Officer, be further amended as follows: Add as a new Section 6(a) the following provision: 6(a) Authority to recommend to Council any changes to the departmental structure of the Corporation for approval. Add as a new Section 6(b) the following provision: 6(b)Authority to execute employment agreement for any department head, except where the department head also holds the position of clerk or treasurer of the municipality, and related authority to dismiss, discipline, and any other like action provided that: i. Regional Council has been informed; and as applicable. ii. that the Regional Chair and Standing Committee Chairs have participated in the hiring process for any department head. And that the subsections 6(b) and (c) be renumbered accordingly. III. That The Regional Municipality of Waterloo Human Resources policies be amended to reflect the foregoi

That the Regional Municipality of Waterloo: Adopt the 2025 Diversity Plan for the Waterloo Regional Police Services Board; Maintain the current composition of the Board at seven members; Staff will return prior to the 2026 appointment of the Waterloo Regional Police Services Board with a review and update of the Municipal Diversity Plan to outline public engagement strategies, and update of application process; and That the Regional Chair write a letter to the province to advocate for the recommended knowledge and experience for provincial representatives who are appointed to the Waterloo Regional Police Services Board; as outlined in report PDL-CAS-25-006, dated March 19, 2025. In Favor (12) B. Vrbanovic, J. Erb, J. Nowak, K. Redman, M. Harris, S. Shantz, S. Foxton, D. McCabe, D. Craig, P. Wolf, C. James, and C. Huinink

That Council adopt the proceedings of Committee of the Whole. In Favor (12) B. Vrbanovic, J. Erb, J. Nowak, K. Redman, M. Harris, S. Shantz, S. Foxton, D. McCabe, D. Craig, P. Wolf, C. James, and C. Huinink

That a closed meeting of the Council be held on March 19, 2025, following the adjournment of the open session, in the Waterloo County Room, 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 ongoing litigation Labour relations In Favor (12) B. Vrbanovic, J. Erb, J. Nowak, K. Redman, M. Harris, S. Shantz, S. Foxton, D. McCabe, D. Craig, P. Wolf, C. James, and C. Huinink

That the following by-laws be approved. In Favor (12) B. Vrbanovic, J. Erb, J. Nowak, K. Redman, M. Harris, S. Shantz, S. Foxton, D. McCabe, D. Craig, P. Wolf, C. James, and C. Huinink

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 (U-turns and Prohibited Movements), be read a first, second and third time, finally passed and numbered 25-010, 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 March 19, 2025, be read a first, second and third time, finally passed and numbered 25-010, be signed by the Regional Chair and Regional Clerk and sealed with the Regional Seal.

That the meeting adjourn at 8:11 p.m. In Favor (12) B. Vrbanovic, J. Erb, J. Nowak, K. Redman, M. Harris, S. Shantz, S. Foxton, D. McCabe, D. Craig, P. Wolf, C. James, and C. Huinink

That the following minutes be approved. In Favor (12): K. Redman, D. Craig, J. Erb, S. Foxton, M. Harris, C. Huinink, C. James, D. McCabe, J. Nowak, S. Shantz, B. Vrbanovic, and P. Wolf

That Council go into Committee of the Whole to consider reports. In Favor (12): K. Redman, D. Craig, J. Erb, S. Foxton, M. Harris, C. Huinink, C. James, D. McCabe, J. Nowak, S. Shantz, B. Vrbanovic, and P. Wolf

The Community and Health Services Committee recommends as follows: 1. That the Regional Municipality of Waterloo approve the revised Building Better Futures Framework set out in Appendix A, as the Region of Waterloo’s direction for the continued creation and protection of affordable and non- market housing over the next five years (2025 to 2030), contingent upon federal and provincial funding, as outlined in report CSD-HOU-25-003, dated March 4, 2025. 2. That the Regional Municipality of Waterloo take the following actions with regard to the Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation Affordable Housing Funding (CMHC AHF) for 589 Langs Drive, Cambridge as outlined in report CSD- HOU-25-002 dated March 4, 2025: a. Authorize the Regional Municipality of Waterloo to enter into a loan agreement with Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation for the construction of the Waterloo Region Housing (WRH) affordable housing building 589 Langs Dr., Cambridge; b. Authorize the Commissioner of Corporate Services/Chief Financial Officer to execute the loan agreement with CMHC and all ancillary documentation in a form satisfactory to both the Chief Financial Officer and the Regional Solicitor; and c. Authorize the Director, Housing Services, to execute and deliver all other administrative documentation as required by CMHC after substantial completion to fulfill requirements. In Favor (12): K. Redman, D. Craig, J. Erb, S. Foxton, M. Harris, C. Huinink, C. James, D. McCabe, J. Nowak, S. Shantz, B. Vr

The Sustainability, Infrastructure, and Development Committee recommends as follows: 1. That the Regional Municipality of Waterloo: a. Approve the recommended design alternative for Westmount Road (Regional Road 50), Fischer-Hallman Road (Regional Road 58) to Block Line Road in the City of Kitchener, as described in Report EES-DCS-25-001, dated March 4, 2025. 2. That the Regional Municipality of Waterloo endorse the updated Water Operational Plans for the new Petersburg Drinking Water Supply System, and the modified St. Clements-Heidelberg Operational Plans as outlined in Report EES-WWO-25-001, dated March 4, 2025. 3. That the Regional Municipality of Waterloo approve the expropriation of the following lands for the proposed replacement of the Scheifele Bridge on Northfield Drive East (Regional Road 22), in the Township of Woolwich, in the Regional Municipality of Waterloo, as detailed in report PDL- LEG-25-012, dated March 4, 2025: Fee Simple Partial Taking: i. Part of Lot 32, German Company Tract, being Parts 1, 3 & 4 on 58R-22126, Township of Woolwich, Part of PIN 22705-0403 (LT) (698 Northfield Drive, Waterloo). Temporary Easement: The right and easement, being a temporary easement in gross, for the free and unobstructed, right, interest and easement terminating, for the subject properties set out below, on the 31st day of December, 2028, for itself, its successors and assigns, and anyone authorized by it, on, over, under and through the following properties for the purpo

That the Regional Municipality of Waterloo:  Adopt the 2025 Diversity Plan for the Waterloo Regional Police Services Board;  Maintain the current composition of the Board at seven members;  Staff will return prior to the 2026 appointment of the Waterloo Regional Police Services Board with a review and update of the Municipal Diversity Plan to outline public engagement strategies, and update of application process; and  That the Regional Chair write a letter to the province to advocate for the recommended knowledge and experience for provincial representatives who are appointed to the Waterloo Regional Police Services Board; as outlined in report PDL-CAS-25-006, dated March 19, 2025. In Favor (12): K. Redman, D. Craig, J. Erb, S. Foxton, M. Harris, C. Huinink, C. James, D. McCabe, J. Nowak, S. Shantz, B. Vrbanovic, and P. Wolf

That Committee of the Whole rise and Council resume. In Favor (12): K. Redman, D. Craig, J. Erb, S. Foxton, M. Harris, C. Huinink, C. James, D. McCabe, J. Nowak, S. Shantz, B. Vrbanovic, and P. Wolf

That Council adopt the proceedings of Committee of the Whole. In Favor (12): K. Redman, D. Craig, J. Erb, S. Foxton, M. Harris, C. Huinink, C. James, D. McCabe, J. Nowak, S. Shantz, B. Vrbanovic, and P. Wolf

That a closed meeting of the Council be held on March 19, 2025, following the adjournment of the open session, in the Waterloo County Room, 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 ongoing litigation 2. Labour relations In Favor (12): K. Redman, D. Craig, J. Erb, S. Foxton, M. Harris, C. Huinink, C. James, D. McCabe, J. Nowak, S. Shantz, B. Vrbanovic, and P. Wolf

That the meeting adjourn at 8:11 p.m. In Favor (12): K. Redman, D. Craig, J. Erb, S. Foxton, M. Harris, C. Huinink, C. James, D. McCabe, J. Nowak, S. Shantz, B. Vrbanovic, and P. Wolf