Planning and Works

That the Consent Agenda items be received for information and approved. 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 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. 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: 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); 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 31 st day of December, 2026, for itself, its successors and assigns, and anyone authorized by it, on, over, under and through the fol

That the Regional Municipality of Waterloo approve the expropriation of lands for improvements at the intersection of Sawmill Road (Regional Road No. 17) and Ebycrest Road (Regional Road No. 17), Township of Woolwich, in the Regional Municipality of Waterloo, as detailed in report PDL-LEG-23-036, dated August 15th, 2023, described as follows: Fee Simple Partial Taking: Part of Lot 70, German Company Tract, being Part 1 on 58R-21638, (Part of PIN 22710-0126 (LT)), Township of Woolwich, Regional Municipality of Waterloo (629 Sawmill Road , Woolwich ); Part of Lot 70, German Company Tract, being Parts 2 & 3 on 58R-21638, (Part of PIN 22710-0130 (LT)), Township of Woolwich, Regional Municipality of Waterloo (515 Sawmill Road , Woolwich ); Part of Lot 70, German Company Tract, being Part 4 on 58R-21638 (Part of PIN 22247-0059 (LT)), Township of Woolwich, Regional Municipality of Waterloo (544 Sawmill Road, Woolwich); Part of Lot 71, German Company Tract, being Part 5 on 58R-21638, (Part of PIN 22710-0155 (LT)), Township of Woolwich, Regional Municipality of Waterloo (5 Kraft Drive, Woolwich); And that staff be instructed to register a Plan of Expropriation for the property within three months of the granting of the approval to expropriate the property, as required by the Expropriations Act; And that the registered owners be served with a Notice of Expropriation and a Notice of Possession for the property after the registration of the Plan of Expropriation and the Regional Solicito

That the Regional Municipality of Waterloo extend the contract with Kiwanis Transit for the operation of the local transit circulator route in the Town of Elmira from September 1, 2023 to August 31, 2024 at an estimated annual cost of $125,000 as set out in report TSD-TRS-23-008, dated August 15, 2023.

That the Regional Municipality of Waterloo approve the Recommended Design Alternative for a proposed single lane roundabout at Dickie Settlement Road (Regional Road No. 71) and Roseville Road (Regional Road No. 46), North Dumfries Township, as described in Report EES-DCS-23-007, dated August 15, 2023. Upon completion of construction, that The Regional Municipality of Waterloo amend Traffic and Parking By-law 16-023 and the Controlled Access By-law #58-87 as amended to: a) Remove from Schedule 17, Rates of Speed, 80 km/h on Dickie Settlement Road (Regional Road 71) to Roseville Road (Regional Road 46); b) Add to Schedule 17, Rates of Speed, 60 km/h on Dickie Settlement Road (Regional Road 71) from 400 m north of Roseville Road (Regional Road 46) to Roseville Road (Regional Road 46); c) Remove from Schedule 17, Rates of Speed, 80 km/h on Roseville Road (Regional Road 46) from 500 m east of Fischer Hallman Road (Regional Road 58) to 400 m west of Edworthy Side Road (Regional Road 71); d) Add to Schedule 17, Rates of Speed, 80 km/h on Roseville Road from 500 m east of Fischer Hallman Road to 400 m west of Dickie Settlement Road (Regional Road 71); e) Add to Schedule 17, Rates of Speed, 60 km/h on Roseville Road (Regional Road 46) from 400 m west of Dickie Settlement Road (Regional Road 71) to Cambridge Boundary (1200 m East of Brown Avenue); and f) Add to Schedule 10, Level 2 Pedestrian Crossover, on Dickie Settlement Road (Regional Road 71) at Roseville Road (Regional Road 46),

That the Regional Municipality of Waterloo approve the recommended design alternative for a proposed single lane roundabout at Roseville Road (Regional Road 46) and Edworthy Side Road (Regional Road 71) in the Township of North Dumfries, as described in Report EES-DCS-23-005, dated August 15, 2023. Upon completion of construction, that The Regional Municipality of Waterloo amend Traffic and Parking By-law 16-023, as amended to: Remove from Schedule 17, Rates of Speed, 80 km/h on Edworthy Side Road (Regional Road 71) from Roseville Road (Regional Road 46) to 300 metres north of Cedar Creek Road (Regional Road 97); Add to Schedule 17, Rates of Speed, 80 km/h on Edworthy Side Road (Regional Road 71) from 400 metres south of Roseville Road (Regional Road 46) to 300 metres north of Cedar Creek Road (Regional Road 97); Add to Schedule 17, Rates of Speed, 60 km/h on Edworthy Side Road (Regional Road 71) from Roseville Road (Regional Road 46) to 400 metres south of Roseville Road (Regional Road 46); Add to Schedule 10, Level 2 Pedestrian Crossover, Roseville Road (Regional Road 46) at Edworthy Side Road (Regional Road 71), On All Entry and Exits.

That the Regional Municipality of Waterloo approve the Recommended Design Concept for the proposed reconstruction of Lancaster Street between Wellington Street and Bridgeport Road in the City of Kitchener as outlined in Report EES-DCS-23-004 dated August 15, 2023. Upon completion of construction, that The Regional Municipality of Waterloo amend Traffic and Parking By-law 16-023, as amended to: Amend Traffic and Parking By-law 16-023 to add to Schedule 22, Reserved Bike Lanes on both sides of Lancaster Street (Regional Road 29) from Wellington Street to Bridgeport Road, in the City of Kitchener as outlined in Report EES-DCS-23-004. Amend Traffic and Parking By-law 16-023 to delete from Schedule 2, Limited Parking on west side of Lancaster Street (regional Road 29) from Elizabeth Street to 45m north of Guelph Street, in the City of Kitchener as outlined in Report EES-DCS-23-004. Amend Traffic and Parking By-law 16-023 to delete from Schedule 4, No Stopping on east side of Lancaster Street (Regional Road 29) from Union Street to Ash Street, in the City of Kitchener as outlined in Report EES-DCS-23-004. Amend Traffic and Parking By-law 16-023 to add to Schedule 1, No Parking on west side of Lancaster Street (Regional Road 29) from Elizabeth Street to 45m north of Guelph Street and on east side of Lancaster Street (Regional Road 29) from Union Street to Ash Street and Arnold Street to 45m north of Guelph Street, in the City of Kitchener as outlined in Report EES-DCS-23-004. In Fav

That the Regional Municipality of Waterloo take the following action with respect to the renewal of the Waterloo Region Economic Development Corporation Partnership Agreement subject to 2024 Budget approval as set out in report CAO-23-004 dated August 15, 2023: Approve in principle the draft Waterloo Region Economic Development Corporation (WREDC) Partnership Agreement as attached in Appendix A; and Include an incremental $500,000 in funding for the WREDC starting in 2024 funded from the Regional property tax levy. 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 refer the report back to Staff for changes discussed under 7.2.1 Cambridge Truck Diversion Study - Final Evaluation to Council on August 30, 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 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 (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 Conflict (1) M. Harris

That the Regional Municipality of Waterloo extend the collaborative funding agreement with the Cities of Cambridge, Kitchener and Waterloo for an additional five year period to fund ClimateActionWR, requiring a total contribution of $315,380, as outlined in report PDL-CPL-23-024, dated August 15, 2023. 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 extend the collaborative funding agreement with area municipal and utility partners for an additional four year period to continue the implementation of the Community Energy Investment Strategy, requiring a total contribution of $358,768, as outlined in report PDL-CPL-23-025, dated August 15, 2023. 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 waive the notice requirements on a motion to reconsider a motion directing staff to include three project alternatives within the Stage 2 ION business case. In Favor (5) J. Erb, K. Redman, S. Foxton, D. Craig, and P. Wolf Opposed (10) B. Vrbanovic, J. Nowak, M. Harris, S. Shantz, J. Liggett, C. James, R. Deutschmann, N. Salonen, C. Huinink, and K. Williams

That the Regional Municipality of Waterloo enter into a Consulting Services Agreement with HDR Corporation for the Waterloo Landfill Waste Transfer Station Renewal, Waterloo, Ontario, in the amount of $11,958,177.00 plus all applicable taxes, as outlined in report EES-DCS-23-006, dated August 15, 2023. In Favor (15) 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, C. Huinink, and K. Williams

That a closed meeting of the Planning and Works, Administration and Finance, and Community and Health Services Committees be held on Tuesday, August 15, 2023 immediately following the Planning and Works Committee 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 pending litigation; Receiving advice that is subject to solicitor-client privilege related to a proposed acquisition of lands; Personal matters about an identifiable individual related to an appointment by Regional Council; Labour relations; A position to be applied to ongoing negotiations related to transit; *Receiving advice that is subject to solicitor-client privilege related to a proposed acquisition of lands; Technical and financial information, supplied in confidence to the Region, which, if disclosed, could reasonably be expected to prejudice significantly the competitive position of community organizations; Providing direction to staff with respect to the security of a Regional property; Receiving advice that is subject to solicitor-client privilege related to a proposed lease of a Regional property. In Favor (15) 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, C. Huinink, and K. Williams

That the meeting adjourn at 5:20 p.m. In Favor (15) 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, C. Huinink, and K. Williams

That the Consent Agenda items be received for information and approved. 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 renewal of the Waterloo Region Economic Development Corporation Partnership Agreement subject to 2024 Budget approval as set out in report CAO-23-004 dated August 15, 2023: a. Approve in principle the draft Waterloo Region Economic Development Corporation (WREDC) Partnership Agreement as attached in Appendix A; and b. Include an incremental $500,000 in funding for the WREDC starting in 2024 funded from the Regional property tax levy. 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 refer the report back to Staff for changes discussed under 7.2.1 Cambridge Truck Diversion Study - Final Evaluation to Council on August 30, 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 the Regional Municipality of Waterloo waive the notice requirements on a motion to reconsider a motion directing staff to include three project alternatives within the Stage 2 ION business case. In Favor (5): K. Redman, D. Craig, J. Erb, S. Foxton, and P. Wolf Opposed (10): R. Deutschmann, M. Harris, C. Huinink, C. James, J. Liggett, J. Nowak, N. Salonen, S. Shantz, B. Vrbanovic, and K. Williams

That the meeting adjourn at 5:20 p.m. In Favor (15): K. Redman, D. Craig, R. Deutschmann, J. Erb, S. Foxton, M. Harris, C. Huinink, C. James, D. McCabe, J. Nowak, N. Salonen, S. Shantz, B. Vrbanovic, K. Williams, and P. Wolf