Council Meeting

That a closed meeting of Council be held on Wednesday, August 30, 2023 at 5:35 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 ongoing litigation; Receiving advice that is subject to solicitor-client privilege related to potential litigation; Potential litigation related to identified risks; Potential disposition of Regional properties; Providing direction to staff with respect to the security of a Regional property; *Labour relations; and *Providing direction to staff with respect to ongoing negotiations. In Favor (12) J. Erb, J. Nowak, K. Redman, S. Shantz, S. Foxton, D. McCabe, D. Craig, P. Wolf, C. James, R. Deutschmann, N. Salonen, and K. Williams

That Council reconvene into Open Session. In Favor (14) B. Vrbanovic, J. Erb, J. Nowak, K. Redman, M. Harris, S. Shantz, S. Foxton, D. McCabe, D. Craig, P. Wolf, C. James, R. Deutschmann, N. Salonen, and K. Williams

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

That the Finance Reports items be received for information and approved. In Favor (14) B. Vrbanovic, J. Erb, J. Nowak, K. Redman, M. Harris, S. Shantz, S. Foxton, D. McCabe, D. Craig, P. Wolf, C. James, R. Deutschmann, N. Salonen, and K. Williams

That the Regional Municipality of Waterloo take the following action with respect to proposal P2023-14 Region of Waterloo International Airport Food & Beverage Facilities and Services as set out in report COR-TRY-23-023 dated August 30, 2023: Accept the proposal of Stockyards Beverage Co. to operate a café at the Airport for a five (5) year term with an option to renew for five (5) additional one (1) year periods; Amend the 2023-2032 Airport Capital Program to increase project #03609 by $203,000 in 2023 to be financed from the Airport Capital Reserve; Direct staff to draft the preliminary 2024 Airport Operating Budget and future operating budgets to direct incremental café revenues to the Airport Capital Reserve until the Region’s upfront capital costs are fully recovered.

That the Regional Municipality of Waterloo take the following action with respect to T2023-181 Roof Replacement 150 Main St., Cambridge, Ontario as set out in report COR-TRY-23 - 024 dated August 30, 2023: A ccept the tender of Flynn Canada Ltd. in the amount of $1,724,840.00 plus all applicable taxes; and Amend the 2023 Capital Budget for project #74500 to advance capital expenditure of $1,755,200 to 2023 ($1,620,000 from 2024 and $135,200 from 2025) to be financed from the Facilities Lifecycle Reserve.

That the Regional Municipality of Waterloo take the following action with respect to T2023-144 - Regional Road 10 (Herrgott Road) Rehabilitation, Sunset Drive (St Clements) to Regional Road No. 17 (Ament Line), Township of Wellesley, Ontario as set out in report COR-TRY-23-025 dated August 30, 2023: Accept the tender of Capital Paving Inc in the amount of $3,521,013.20 plus all applicable taxes; and Increase the budget for Project# 05758 Herrgott Rd, N Limits of St Clements to Ament Line by $936,000 as set out in Appendix A.

That the Regional Municipality of Waterloo take the following action with respect to T2023 - 127 82 Wilson Ave, Kitchener - 6 Storey Residential Development (under PQ2022-10) as set out in report COR-TRY-23-026 dated August 30, 2023: Accept the tender of Melloul-Blamey Construction Inc. in the amount of $28,227,200.00 plus all applicable taxes; Amend the Capital Budget for the 82 Wilson Ave project as set out in Appendix A; and Approve debenture authority for the 82 Wilson Ave project in the amount of $23,615,000 for a term not to exceed 20 years.

That the Regional Municipality of Waterloo increase the contract with Mayhew Inc. for C2022-16 by $1,300,000.00 for a total of $3,110,435.00 plus all applicable taxes as set out in report COR-TRY-23-027 dated August 30, 2023.

That the Regional Municipality of Waterloo take the following actions with respect to the Cambridge Truck Diversion Study - Final Evaluation as set out in report TSD-TRP-23-011.1, dated August 30, 2023: Implement the diversion of through trucks from downtown Cambridge by utilising the newly built McQueen Shaver Boulevard; Amend the Traffic and Parking By-Law 16-023: Add to Schedule 19: No Heavy Trucks, Anytime, on Water Street (Regional Road 24) from Ainslie Street South (Regional Road 24) to Coronation Boulevard/Dundas Street intersection in the City of Cambridge; Add to Schedule 19: No Heavy Trucks, Anytime, on Ainslie Street South (Regional Road 24) from Concession Street (Regional Road 97) to Water Street (Regional Road 24) in the City of Cambridge; Add to Schedule 19: No Heavy Trucks, Anytime, on Myers Road (Regional Road 43) from Water Street (Regional Road 24) to Franklin Boulevard (Regional Road 36) in the City of Cambridge; Add to Schedule 19: No Heavy Trucks, Anytime, on Concession Street (Regional Road 97) from Ainslie Street South (Regional Road 24) to Dundas St (Regional Road 8) in the City of Cambridge; Add to Schedule 19: No Heavy Trucks, Anytime, on St Andrews Street (Regional Road 75) from Cedar Street (Regional Road 97) to Grand Avenue South in the City of Cambridge; Add to Schedule 19: No Heavy Trucks, Anytime, on George Street (Regional Road 42) from St Andrews (Regional Road 75) to Park Hill Road in the City of Cambridge; Add to Schedule 19: No Heavy Truc

Library Committee recommends as follows: That the Regional Municipality of Waterloo approve the conversion of the Breslau Satellite Branch to a full-service library branch located in the lower level of the Breslau Community Centre (BCC), as outlined in PDL-CUL-23-011, dated August 15, 2023. In Favor (13) B. Vrbanovic, J. Erb, J. Nowak, K. Redman, M. Harris, S. Shantz, S. Foxton, D. Craig, P. Wolf, C. James, R. Deutschmann, N. Salonen, and K. Williams

That the following recommendations from the Administration and Finance Committee be approved: That the Regional Municipality of Waterloo approve the updated Emergency Management By-Law attached as Appendix A to report HRC-LRE-23-005, dated August 15, 2023. That the Regional Municipality of Waterloo ratify the following appointments to the Waterloo Regional Heritage Foundation in accordance with report PDL-CAS-23-010, dated August 15, 2023: a) Robert Shipley for a term ending June 2026. That the Regional Municipality of Waterloo approve the pre-budget procurement of vehicles and equipment scheduled for replacement in 2024 as set out in report COR-FFM-23-002 dated August 15, 2023. That the Regional Municipality of Waterloo take the following action with respect to the 2023 Mid-Year Update as set out in report COR-CFN-23-029 dated August 15, 2023: a) Receive the 2023 Mid-Year Update that shows implementation and financial progress towards delivery on the Region’s Annual Business Plan, in support of achieving the vision set out by Council in the Strategic Plan 2019-2023; and b) Amend the 2023 Tax Supported Capital Budget as set out in Appendix D. That the Regional Municipality of Waterloo approve the 2023-2027 Strategic Plan as outlined in report CAO-COM-23-003, dated August 15, 2023, as amended. That the Regional Municipality of Waterloo approve the continuation of electronic participation for members of Council for Council/Standing Committee Meetings as set out in Procedural By

That the following recommendations from the Community and Health Services Committee be approved: That the Regional Municipality of Waterloo amend the 2023 Operating Budget for Children’s Services by adding $8,380,262 in expenditure to be funded 100% by the Ministry of Education to support the Canada-Wide Early Learning and Child Care (CWELCC) implementation funding, as outlined in CSD-CHS-23-002 dated August 15, 2023. That the Regional Municipality of Waterloo approve the 2023 funding allocations of $163,550 under the Cultural Drivers of Tourism Pilot Grant Program, as outlined in report PDL-CUL-23-13 dated August 15, 2023. That the Regional Municipality of Waterloo take the following action with respect to the proposed property ownership transfer from the Region of Waterloo Community Housing Inc. to the Regional Municipality of Waterloo as set out in report CSD-HOU-23-022 dated August 15, 2023: Accept the transfer of ownership effective December 31, 2023 or sooner if practicably possible, of two (2) community housing properties comprising 92 units in total at the following addresses: 199 Elm Ridge Drive, Kitchener and 86 Elgin St. S, Cambridge, for nominal consideration to The Regional Municipality of Waterloo; Direct the Chief Financial Officer to discharge the existing mortgage on title for 86 Elgin St. S, Cambridge, valued at $2,775,936 as of October 1, 2023 plus any related costs, using funding from the Region’s Housing Capital Reserve; and Direct the Commissioner of Cor

8. That the Regional Municipality of Waterloo opt out of administering blue box service as of the Region’s transition date on March 2, 2024, at which time it will be incumbent on the producers to arrange for alternative blue box collection and processing until the end of transition, December 31, 2025; and, That staff be authorized to negotiate and execute agreements with existing contractors to continue collection and processing of non-eligible sources not covered in the new blue box regulation, to ensure continuity of services to sites currently receiving collection, until the end of transition, as outlined in report EES-WMS-23-004, dated August 15, 2023. In Favor (13) B. Vrbanovic, J. Erb, J. Nowak, K. Redman, S. Shantz, S. Foxton, D. McCabe, D. Craig, P. Wolf, C. James, R. Deutschmann, N. Salonen, and K. Williams Conflict (1) M. Harris

That the Regional Municipality of Waterloo appoints, and requests approval from the Minister of Health for, Dr. Adelle Chang On as an Associate Medical Officer of Health for the Region of Waterloo, as outlined in report PHP-SPS-23-002, dated August 15, 2023. 2. That the Regional Municipality of Waterloo: Support, in principle, the implementation of a Conestoga College Universal Transit Pass (U-Pass) program as early as September 2024 on the same terms and Fee Schedule as the existing U-Pass programs with university student associations, as well as the transit service improvements necessary to accommodate demand, subject to 2024 Budget approval; and Direct staff to prepare a follow-up report and any associated recommendations after Conestoga College Students Inc.’s student referendum and the Region’s 2024 Budget process are complete. In Favor (14) B. Vrbanovic, J. Erb, J. Nowak, K. Redman, M. Harris, S. Shantz, S. Foxton, D. McCabe, D. Craig, P. Wolf, C. James, R. Deutschmann, N. Salonen, and K. Williams

3. That the Regional Municipality of Waterloo lease 34 Peel Street, New Hamburg (the “Property”) to Love Your Neighbourhood Communities, a non-profit organization, on a net basis for $1.00 per year base rent plus taxes and utilities thereon, and on the terms and conditions set out in the lease agreement; And that the Commissioner, Corporate Services be authorized to execute the said lease agreement, and any related documents necessary to implement this lease, subject to the approval of the Regional Solicitor. In Favor (13) B. Vrbanovic, J. Erb, J. Nowak, K. Redman, M. Harris, S. Shantz, S. Foxton, D. McCabe, D. Craig, P. Wolf, R. Deutschmann, N. Salonen, and K. Williams Conflict (1) C. James

That the Regional Municipality of Waterloo approve a tentative Memorandum of Settlement for the Region’s office, clerical, and technical staff represented by CUPE Local 1883 for the period of July 1, 2023 to June 30, 2026 as outlined in report HRC-LRE-23-006. In Favor (14) B. Vrbanovic, J. Erb, J. Nowak, K. Redman, M. Harris, S. Shantz, S. Foxton, D. McCabe, D. Craig, P. Wolf, C. James, R. Deutschmann, N. Salonen, and K. Williams

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

That Council adopt the proceedings of Committee of the Whole. In Favor (14) B. Vrbanovic, J. Erb, J. Nowak, K. Redman, M. Harris, S. Shantz, S. Foxton, D. McCabe, D. Craig, P. Wolf, C. James, R. Deutschmann, N. Salonen, and K. Williams

WHEREAS, the Region of Waterloo has a strategic focus of creating Healthy, Safe Inclusive Communities for the well being and prosperity of all its residents, which includes access to basic needs and opportunities to improve health; WHEREAS, social assistance recipients are living in extreme poverty and food insecurity and are at great risk to develop associated health issues; WHEREAS, Ontario Works (OW) and Ontario Disability Support Program (ODSP) rates are below Canada’s Official Poverty Line and since social assistance rates were reduced by 21.6% in 1995, rate increases have been nominal, representing an approximate 10% increase over 26 years; WHEREAS, Ontario Works rates have not been increased since 2018 and are not indexed to inflation causing further income inequality, poverty, and housing unaffordability; WHEREAS, use of food banks in Waterloo Region has increased by 45% since June of 2022. Evidence continues to show that food-based programs do not resolve food insecurity because it is an inadequate income problem, much bigger than just food. Many of the residents accessing local food banks are employed; WHEREAS, a Basic Income program was tested in Hamilton, Brantford, and Brant County from 2017 to 2019 as part of the Ontario Basic Income Pilot project and research shows that all the recipients in the pilot project who received the basic income reported benefitting in some way. Many reported improvements in their physical and mental health, labour market participatio

That the following by-laws be approved. In Favor (14) B. Vrbanovic, J. Erb, J. Nowak, K. Redman, M. Harris, S. Shantz, S. Foxton, D. McCabe, D. Craig, P. Wolf, C. James, R. Deutschmann, N. Salonen, and K. Williams

That A By-law to Appoint an Associate Medical Officer of Health – Dr. Adelle Chang On and to Repeal By-law 20-014 be read a first, second and third time, finally passed and numbered 23-029, be signed by the Regional Chair and Regional Clerk and sealed with the Regional Seal.

That A By-law to Establish an Emergency Management Program for the Regional Municipality of Waterloo and to Repeal By-law 19-028, as Amended be read a first, second and third time, finally passed and numbered 23-030, be signed by the Regional Chair and Regional Clerk and sealed with the Regional Seal.

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 (No Parking and Reserved Lanes, Church Street, Township of Woolwich) be read a first, second and third time, finally passed and numbered 23-031, be signed by the Regional Chair and Regional Clerk and sealed with the Regional Seal.

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 (Level 1 Pedestrian Crossovers, Arthur Street and Courtland Avenue, Township of Woolwich) be read a first, second and third time, finally passed and numbered 23-032, be signed by the Regional Chair and Regional Clerk and sealed with the Regional Seal.

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 (Level 2 Pedestrian Crossovers and Rates of Speed, Church Street and Floradale Road, Township of Woolwich) be read a first, second and third time, finally passed and numbered 23-033, be signed by the Regional Chair and Regional Clerk and sealed with the Regional Seal.

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 (Through Highways and Intersection Stop Signs Manser Road, Township of Wellesley) be read a first, second and third time, finally passed and numbered 23-034, be signed by the Regional Chair and Regional Clerk and sealed with the Regional Seal.

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 (Prohibited Movements, King Street, City of Waterloo) be read a first, second and third time, finally passed and numbered 23-035, be signed by the Regional Chair and Regional Clerk and sealed with the Regional Seal.

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 (Lane Designation, Erb Street, City of Waterloo) be read a first, second and third time, finally passed and numbered 23-036, be signed by the Regional Chair and Regional Clerk and sealed with the Regional Seal.

That a By-law to authorize the entering into agreements for the provision of Municipal Capital Facilities for Affordable Housing by 55 Franklin GP Inc. and/or affiliate, in the City of Kitchener, in the Regional Municipality of Waterloo Be read a first, second and third time, finally passed and numbered 23-037, 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 August 30, 2023 be read a first, second and third time, finally passed and numbered 23-039, be signed by the Regional Chair and Regional Clerk and sealed with the Regional Seal.

That a closed meeting of Council be held on Wednesday, August 30, 2023 at 9:28 p.m. in accordance with Section 239 of the “Municipal Act, 2001”, for the purposes of considering the following subject matters: 1. *Providing direction to staff with respect to ongoing negotiations. In Favor (14) B. Vrbanovic, J. Erb, J. Nowak, K. Redman, M. Harris, S. Shantz, S. Foxton, D. McCabe, D. Craig, P. Wolf, C. James, R. Deutschmann, N. Salonen, and K. Williams

Motion to Reconvene into Open Session Regional Chair K. Redman acknowledged that International Overdose Awareness Day is on August 31st. She thanked community partners for their work and recognized the individuals and families that have been affected by lives

That a closed meeting of Council be held on Wednesday, August 30, 2023 at 5:35 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 ongoing litigation; 2. Receiving advice that is subject to solicitor-client privilege related to potential litigation; 3. Potential litigation related to identified risks; 4. Potential disposition of Regional properties; 5. Providing direction to staff with respect to the security of a Regional property; 6. *Labour relations; and 7. *Providing direction to staff with respect to ongoing negotiations. In Favor (12): K. Redman, D. Craig, R. Deutschmann, J. Erb, S. Foxton, C. James, D. McCabe, J. Nowak, N. Salonen, S. Shantz, K. Williams, and P. Wolf

That Council reconvene into Open Session. In Favor (14): K. Redman, D. Craig, R. Deutschmann, J. Erb, S. Foxton, M. Harris, C. James, 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, D. Craig, R. Deutschmann, J. Erb, S. Foxton, M. Harris, C. James, 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, D. Craig, R. Deutschmann, J. Erb, S. Foxton, M. Harris, C. James, 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 proposal P2023-14 Region of Waterloo International Airport Food & Beverage Facilities and Services as set out in report COR-TRY-23-023 dated August 30, 2023: i. Accept the proposal of Stockyards Beverage Co. to operate a café at the Airport for a five (5) year term with an option to renew for five (5) additional one (1) year periods; ii. Amend the 2023-2032 Airport Capital Program to increase project #03609 by $203,000 in 2023 to be financed from the Airport Capital Reserve; iii. Direct staff to draft the preliminary 2024 Airport Operating Budget and future operating budgets to direct incremental café revenues to the Airport Capital Reserve until the Region’s upfront capital costs are fully recovered.

That the Regional Municipality of Waterloo take the following action with respect to T2023-181 Roof Replacement 150 Main St., Cambridge, Ontario as set out in report COR-TRY-23-024 dated August 30, 2023: a. Accept the tender of Flynn Canada Ltd. in the amount of $1,724,840.00 plus all applicable taxes; and b. Amend the 2023 Capital Budget for project #74500 to advance capital expenditure of $1,755,200 to 2023 ($1,620,000 from 2024 and $135,200 from 2025) to be financed from the Facilities Lifecycle Reserve.

That the Regional Municipality of Waterloo take the following action with respect to T2023 - 127 82 Wilson Ave, Kitchener - 6 Storey Residential Development (under PQ2022-10) as set out in report COR-TRY-23-026 dated August 30, 2023: a. Accept the tender of Melloul-Blamey Construction Inc. in the amount of $28,227,200.00 plus all applicable taxes; b. Amend the Capital Budget for the 82 Wilson Ave project as set out in Appendix A; and c. Approve debenture authority for the 82 Wilson Ave project in the amount of $23,615,000 for a term not to exceed 20 years.

That the Regional Municipality of Waterloo take the following actions with respect to the Cambridge Truck Diversion Study - Final Evaluation as set out in report TSD-TRP-23-011.1, dated August 30, 2023: a. Implement the diversion of through trucks from downtown Cambridge by utilising the newly built McQueen Shaver Boulevard; b. Amend the Traffic and Parking By-Law 16-023: o Add to Schedule 19: No Heavy Trucks, Anytime, on Water Street (Regional Road 24) from Ainslie Street South (Regional Road 24) to Coronation Boulevard/Dundas Street intersection in the City of Cambridge; o Add to Schedule 19: No Heavy Trucks, Anytime, on Ainslie Street South (Regional Road 24) from Concession Street (Regional Road 97) to Water Street (Regional Road 24) in the City of Cambridge; o Add to Schedule 19: No Heavy Trucks, Anytime, on Myers Road (Regional Road 43) from Water Street (Regional Road 24) to Franklin Boulevard (Regional Road 36) in the City of Cambridge; o Add to Schedule 19: No Heavy Trucks, Anytime, on Concession Street (Regional Road 97) from Ainslie Street South (Regional Road 24) to Dundas St (Regional Road 8) in the City of Cambridge; o Add to Schedule 19: No Heavy Trucks, Anytime, on St Andrews Street (Regional Road 75) from Cedar Street (Regional Road 97) to Grand Avenue South in the City of Cambridge; o Add to Schedule 19: No Heavy Trucks, Anytime, on George Street (Regional Road 42) from St Andrews (Regional Road 75) to Park Hill Road in the City of Cambridge; o Add to Schedu

The Library Committee recommends as follows: 1. That the Regional Municipality of Waterloo approve the conversion of the Breslau Satellite Branch to a full-service library branch located in the lower level of the Breslau Community Centre (BCC), as outlined in PDL-CUL-23-011, dated August 15, 2023. In Favor (13): K. Redman, D. Craig, R. Deutschmann, J. Erb, S. Foxton, M. Harris, C. James, 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 updated Emergency Management By-Law attached as Appendix A to report HRC-LRE-23-005, dated August 15, 2023. 2. That the Regional Municipality of Waterloo ratify the following appointments to the Waterloo Regional Heritage Foundation in accordance with report PDL-CAS-23-010, dated August 15, 2023: a) Robert Shipley for a term ending June 2026. 3. That the Regional Municipality of Waterloo approve the pre- budget procurement of vehicles and equipment scheduled for replacement in 2024 as set out in report COR-FFM-23- 002 dated August 15, 2023. 4. That the Regional Municipality of Waterloo take the following action with respect to the 2023 Mid-Year Update as set out in report COR-CFN-23-029 dated August 15, 2023: a) Receive the 2023 Mid-Year Update that shows implementation and financial progress towards delivery on the Region’s Annual Business Plan, in support of achieving the vision set out by Council in the Strategic Plan 2019- 2023; andb) Amend the 2023 Tax Supported Capital Budget as set out in Appendix D. 5. That the Regional Municipality of Waterloo approve the 2023-2027 Strategic Plan as outlined in report CAO-COM- 23-003, dated August 15, 2023, as amended. 6. That the Regional Municipality of Waterloo approve the continuation of electronic participation for members of Council for Council/Standing Committee Meetings as set

That the following recommendations from the Community and Health Services Committee be approved: 1. That the Regional Municipality of Waterloo amend the 2023 Operating Budget for Children’s Services by adding $8,380,262 in expenditure to be funded 100% by the Ministry of Education to support the Canada-Wide Early Learning and Child Care (CWELCC) implementation funding, as outlined in CSD-CHS-23-002 dated August 15, 2023. 2. That the Regional Municipality of Waterloo approve the 2023 funding allocations of $163,550 under the Cultural Drivers of Tourism Pilot Grant Program, as outlined in report PDL- CUL-23-13 dated August 15, 2023. 3. That the Regional Municipality of Waterloo take the following action with respect to the proposed property ownership transfer from the Region of Waterloo Community Housing Inc. to the Regional Municipality of Waterloo as set out in report CSD-HOU-23-022 dated August 15, 2023: 1. Accept the transfer of ownership effective December 31, 2023 or sooner if practicably possible, of two (2) community housing properties comprising 92 units in total at the following addresses: 199 Elm Ridge Drive, Kitchener and 86 Elgin St. S, Cambridge, for nominal consideration to The Regional Municipality of Waterloo; 2. Direct the Chief Financial Officer to discharge the existing mortgage on title for 86 Elgin St. S, Cambridge, valued at $2,775,936 as of October 1, 2023 plus any related costs, using funding from the Region’s Housing Capital Reserve; and 3. Direct the

That the following recommendations from the Planning and Works Committee be approved: 1. 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 the construction of a roundabout at New Dundee Road (Regional Road No. 12) and Robert Ferrie Drive, City of Kitchener, in the Regional Municipality of Waterloo, as detailed in report PDL-LEG-23-039, dated August 15, 2023. 1. Complete application(s) to the Council of The Regional Municipality of Waterloo, as may be required from time to time, for approval to expropriate land, which is required for the construction of improvements at the intersection of New Dundee Road (Regional Road No. 12) and Robert Ferrie Drive, in the City of Kitchener and described as follows: Fee Simple Partial Taking: I. Part of Lot 1, Beasley’s New Survey, being Part 7 and 8 on 58R-21801, (Part of PIN 03771-0107 (LT)), City of Kitchener, Regional Municipality of Waterloo (20 Reichert Drive, Kitchener); II. Part of Block 111, Plan 58M-528, being Parts 1 and 2 on 58R-21801, (Part of PIN 22734-2706 (LT)), Part 1 being subject to an easement as in Instrument No. WR659521 City of Kitchener, Regional Municipality of Waterloo (628 New Dundee Road, Kitchener); Temporary Easement – Grading: The right and easement, being a temporary easement in gross, for the free and unobstructed, right, interest and easement terminating on the 31st day of December, 2026, for its

That the Regional Municipality of Waterloo approve a tentative Memorandum of Settlement for the Region’s office, clerical, and technical staff represented by CUPE Local 1883 for the period of July 1, 2023 to June 30, 2026 as outlined in report HRC-LRE-23- 006. In Favor (14): K. Redman, D. Craig, R. Deutschmann, J. Erb, S. Foxton, M. Harris, C. James, D. McCabe, J. Nowak, N. Salonen, S. Shantz, B. Vrbanovic, K. Williams, and P. Wolf

That Committee of the Whole rise and Council resume. In Favor (14): K. Redman, D. Craig, R. Deutschmann, J. Erb, S. Foxton, M. Harris, 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 (14): K. Redman, D. Craig, R. Deutschmann, J. Erb, S. Foxton, M. Harris, 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 (No Heavy Trucks, Water Street, Ainslie Street, Meyers Road, Concession Street, St Andrews Street, George Street, Park Hill Road and Grand Avenue, City of Cambridge) be read a first, second and third time, finally passed and numbered 23-038, be signed by the Regional Chair and Regional Clerk and sealed with the Regional Seal.

That a closed meeting of Council be held on Wednesday, August 30, 2023 at 9:28 p.m. in accordance with Section 239 of the “Municipal Act, 2001”, for the purposes of considering the following subject matters: 1. *Providing direction to staff with respect to ongoing negotiations. In Favor (14): K. Redman, D. Craig, R. Deutschmann, J. Erb, S. Foxton, M. Harris, C. James, D. McCabe, J. Nowak, N. Salonen, S. Shantz, B. Vrbanovic, K. Williams, and P. Wolf

That the meeting adjourn at 9:23 p.m. In Favor (14): K. Redman, D. Craig, R. Deutschmann, J. Erb, S. Foxton, M. Harris, C. James, D. McCabe, J. Nowak, N. Salonen, S. Shantz, B. Vrbanovic, K. Williams, and P. Wolf