Taken from the roll call in the town’s own minutes. The minutes record who was not there and almost never why.
What was decided (15 motions)
14 carried, 1 recorded otherwise. Every motion below is printed as the minutes print it.
That the Consent Agenda items be received for information and approved. In Favor (14) B. Vrbanovic, J. Erb, J. Nowak, K. Redman, M. Harris, S. Shantz, S. Foxton, J. Liggett, D. Craig, P. Wolf, N. Salonen, C. Huinink, M. Rodrigues, and J. Gowing
Moved by P. Wolf, seconded by J. Gowing
Carried
That the Regional Municipality of Waterloo undertakes the following with respect to the Region-owned lands formerly part of the George Street North public right-of-way, in the City of Cambridge, and legally described as: (i)Part of Subdivision Lot 3, Concession 12, West of the Grand River, North Dumfries, being Part 1 on 58R-21918; being part of PIN 03774-0022 (LT); and (ii)Part of Subdivision Lot 3, Concession 12, West of the Grand River, North Dumfries, being Part 2 on 58R-21918; being part of PIN 22662-0614 (LT); in the City of Cambridge; in the Regional Municipality of Waterloo (the “Lands”): Declare the Lands surplus to the needs of the Region, as detailed in Report No. PDL-LEG-26-019, dated May 5, 2026; and, That the Regional Solicitor be authorized to execute an Agreement of Purchase and Sale on behalf of the Region to sell the Lands to Barbara Joan Melanson and Gregory Thomas Melanson for the sum of $26,094.00, plus applicable taxes and associated costs, with all terms and conditions subject to the satisfaction of the Commissioner, Engineering and Environmental Services and the Regional Solicitor, in accordance with the Region’s Disposal of Land By-Law (No. 20-042).
Moved by P. Wolf, seconded by J. Gowing
Carried
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 to Victoria Street North (Regional Road No. 55) between King Street West and Weber Street West, in the City of Kitchener as detailed in report PDL-LEG-26-018, dated May 5, 2026: 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 road improvements to Victoria Street North (Regional Road No. 55) between King Street West and Weber Street West, in the City of Kitchener and described as follows: Fee Simple Partial Taking: i. Part of Lots 63 and 64, Registered Plan 374, being Part 1 on 58R-22506, City of Kitchener, Part of PIN 22317-0012 (LT) (247 Duke Street West, City of Kitchener); 2.Serve notices of the above applications(s) required by the Expropriations Act (the “Act”); 3.Forward to the Chief Inquiry Officer any requests for a hearing that may be received within the time prescribed by the Act; 4.Attend, with appropriate Regional staff, at any hearing that may be scheduled; 5.Discontinue expropriation proceedings or any part thereof, in respect of the above described lands, or any part thereof, upon the registration on title of the required documentation to complete a transaction whereby the required interests in the lands are conveyed or if otherwise deemed a
Moved by J. Erb, seconded by J. Gowing
Carried
That the Regional Municipality of Waterloo refer report TSD-TRP-26-005, Ira Needles Blvd Resurfacing to the May Council Meeting In Favor (14) B. Vrbanovic, J. Erb, J. Nowak, K. Redman, M. Harris, S. Shantz, S. Foxton, J. Liggett, D. Craig, P. Wolf, N. Salonen, C. Huinink, M. Rodrigues, and J. Gowing
Moved by K. Redman, seconded by C. Huinink
Carried
That the Regional Municipality of Waterloo authorise the Commissioner of Transportation Services to execute an agreement with the Waterloo Regional Police Service Board for the installation of CCTV cameras on Regional lands and inf r astructure , in form and content satisfactory to the Regional Solicitor , as outlined in Report PDL-LEG-26-023 dated May 5 , 2026. In Favor (11) J. Erb, J. Nowak, K. Redman, S. Shantz, S. Foxton, J. Liggett, D. Craig, P. Wolf, N. Salonen, C. Huinink, and J. Gowing Opposed (2) B. Vrbanovic, and M. Rodrigues
Moved by J. Erb, seconded by P. Wolf
Carried
That the Regional Municipality of Waterloo: approve the Road Safety Reserve allocation model as outlined in this report to guide the distribution of Municipal Speed Camera program net revenues and Road Safety Initiatives Fund to partner municipalities for road safety initiatives; direct staff to allocate the Road Safety Reserve in accordance with the approved model; authorize staff to submit an application on behalf of the Region and participating area municipalities to the Province of Ontario under the Road Safety Initiatives Fund Round 2; and authorize the Chief Administrative Officer to execute any required agreements, including a Transfer Payment Agreement with the Province, to receive and administer Road Safety Initiatives Fund monies. As outlined in report TSD-TRP-26-005 dated May 5, 2026. In Favor (14) B. Vrbanovic, J. Erb, J. Nowak, K. Redman, M. Harris, S. Shantz, S. Foxton, J. Liggett, D. Craig, P. Wolf, N. Salonen, C. Huinink, M. Rodrigues, and J. Gowing
Moved by P. Wolf, seconded by M. Rodrigues
Carried
That the Regional Municipality of Waterloo Approve the development of a Corporate Facilities Strategic Plan, including workplace planning components to define space needs, policies and standards; And that the 2026-2027 Facilities Management capital program be amended to add a project for the development of a Corporate Facilities Strategic Plan with expenditures of $350,000 to be funded from the General Tax Supported Capital Reserve; And that the timeline for completion of the plan is estimated to be around 12 months from project commencement; and And that staff report back to Committee and Council with findings, options, and a recommended implementation strategy, and provide updates to Committee at key milestones through the project. as outlined in report EES-FFM-26-003, dated May 5, 2026. In Favor (11) B. Vrbanovic, J. Erb, J. Nowak, K. Redman, S. Shantz, S. Foxton, J. Liggett, D. Craig, C. Huinink, M. Rodrigues, and J. Gowing Opposed (1) P. Wolf
Moved by J. Gowing, seconded by C. Huinink
Carried
That the meeting adjourn at 3:10 p.m. In Favor (13) B. Vrbanovic, J. Erb, J. Nowak, K. Redman, M. Harris, S. Shantz, S. Foxton, J. Liggett, D. Craig, P. Wolf, C. Huinink, M. Rodrigues, and J. Gowing
Moved by K. Redman, seconded by M. Harris
Carried
That the Regional Municipality of Waterloo approve the expropriation of lands for improvements to Victoria Street South between Lawrence Avenue and Fischer Hallman Road, in the City of Kitchener, in the Regional Municipality of Waterloo, as detailed in Report PDL-LEG-26-020, dated May 5, 2026, described as follows: Fee Simple Partial Taking: i. Part of Lot 27, Plan 1319, being Part 1 on 58R-22349, City of Kitchener, Part of PIN 22445-0197 (103 Vicmount Drive, City of Kitchener) ii. Part of Block A, Plan 1319, being Parts 1, 2, 3, 4 and 5 on 58R-22347, City of Kitchener, Part of PIN 22445-0680 (751 Victoria Street South, City of Kitchener) iii. Part of Block A, Plan 1319, being Part 10 on 58R-22347, City of Kitchener, Part of PIN 22445-0679 (301 Westmount Road West, City of Kitchener) iv.Part of Lot 7, Plan 1268 & Part of Lot 2, Plan 793, being Parts 1 and 4 on 58R-22257, City of Kitchener, Part of PIN 22439-0180 (340 Westmount Road West, City of Kitchener) v.Part of Lot 7, Plan 1286, being Parts 2 and 3 on 58R- 22257, City of Kitchener, Part of PIN 22439-0180 (340 Westmount Road West, City of Kitchener) vi. Part of Lot 2, Plan 793, being Part 8 on 58R-22257, City of Kitchener, Part of PIN 22439-0081 (680 Victoria Street South, City of Kitchener) vii. Part of Lot 8, Plan 793, being Part 1 on 58R-22248, City of Kitchener, Part of PIN 22439-0082 (676 Victoria Street South, City of Kitchener) viii. Part of Lot 58, Plan 645, being Part 2 on 58R-22127, City of Kitchener, Part of PI
Moved by P. Wolf, seconded by J. Gowing
Carried
That the Regional Municipality of Waterloo approve the addition of resurfacing Ira Needles Boulevard, between Yellow Birch Drive and West Hill Drive, to the 2026 capital budget at an estimated cost of $4.5 million to be funded from the Transportation Capital Reserve as outlined in report TSD-TRP-26-005 dated May 5, 2026.
Moved by K. Redman, seconded by C. Huinink
Referred
That the Regional Municipality of Waterloo refer report TSD-TRP- 26-005, Ira Needles Blvd Resurfacing to the May Council Meeting In Favor (14): K. Redman, D. Craig, J. Erb, S. Foxton, J. Gowing, M. Harris, C. Huinink, J. Liggett, J. Nowak, M. Rodrigues, N. Salonen, S. Shantz, B. Vrbanovic, and P. Wolf
Moved by K. Redman, seconded by C. Huinink
Carried
That the Regional Municipality of Waterloo authorise the Commissioner of Transportation Services to execute an agreement with the Waterloo Regional Police Service Board for the installation of CCTV cameras on Regional lands and infrastructure, in form and content satisfactory to the Regional Solicitor, as outlined in Report PDL-LEG-26-023 dated May 5, 2026. In Favor (11): K. Redman, D. Craig, J. Erb, S. Foxton, J. Gowing, C. Huinink, J. Liggett, J. Nowak, N. Salonen, S. Shantz, and P. Wolf Opposed (2): M. Rodrigues, and B. Vrbanovic
Moved by J. Erb, seconded by P. Wolf
Carried
That the Regional Municipality of Waterloo: a. approve the Road Safety Reserve allocation model as outlined in this report to guide the distribution of Municipal Speed Camera program net revenues and Road Safety Initiatives Fund to partner municipalities for road safety initiatives; b. direct staff to allocate the Road Safety Reserve in accordance with the approved model; c. authorize staff to submit an application on behalf of the Region and participating area municipalities to the Province of Ontario under the Road Safety Initiatives Fund Round 2; and d. authorize the Chief Administrative Officer to execute any required agreements, including a Transfer Payment Agreement with the Province, to receive and administer Road Safety Initiatives Fund monies. As outlined in report TSD-TRP-26-005 dated May 5, 2026. In Favor (14): K. Redman, D. Craig, J. Erb, S. Foxton, J. Gowing, M. Harris, C. Huinink, J. Liggett, J. Nowak, M. Rodrigues, N. Salonen, S. Shantz, B. Vrbanovic, and P. Wolf
Moved by P. Wolf, seconded by M. Rodrigues
Carried
That the Regional Municipality of Waterloo a. Approve the development of a Corporate Facilities Strategic Plan, including workplace planning components to define space needs, policies and standards; b. And that the 2026-2027 Facilities Management capital program be amended to add a project for the development of a Corporate Facilities Strategic Plan with expenditures of $350,000 to be funded from the General Tax Supported Capital Reserve; c. And that the timeline for completion of the plan is estimated to be around 12 months from project commencement; and d. And that staff report back to Committee and Council with findings, options, and a recommended implementation strategy, and provide updates to Committee at key milestones through the project. as outlined in report EES-FFM-26-003, dated May 5, 2026. In Favor (11): K. Redman, D. Craig, J. Erb, S. Foxton, J. Gowing, C. Huinink, J. Liggett, J. Nowak, M. Rodrigues, S. Shantz, and B. Vrbanovic Opposed (1): P. Wolf
Moved by J. Gowing, seconded by C. Huinink
Carried
That the meeting adjourn at 3:10 p.m. In Favor (13): K. Redman, D. Craig, J. Erb, S. Foxton, J. Gowing, M. Harris, C. Huinink, J. Liggett, J. Nowak, M. Rodrigues, S. Shantz, B. Vrbanovic, and P. Wolf