The Waterloo Region Record

Planning and Works

May 7, 2024

Who was there

Present (7): Doug Craig, Jim Erb, Sue Foxton, Colleen James, Natasha Salonen, Sandy Shantz, Kari Williams

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 (17 motions)

17 carried, 0 recorded otherwise. Every motion below is printed as the minutes print it.

That the Regional Municipality of Waterloo waive notice of motion as per section 70 of By-law 22-051, A By-law to Provide Rules for Governing the Proceedings of Council and its Committees, and to repeal By-Law 00-031, as amended. In Favor (10) B. Vrbanovic, J. Erb, J. Nowak, S. Shantz, D. McCabe, D. Craig, P. Wolf, R. Deutschmann, N. Salonen, and C. Huinink Opposed (5) K. Redman, M. Harris, S. Foxton, J. Liggett, and C. James
Moved by S. Shantz, seconded by N. Salonen
Carried
That the Regional Municipality of Waterloo defer the motion discussed under item 4.1 to August 2024. In Favor (13) J. Erb, J. Nowak, K. Redman, M. Harris, S. Foxton, D. McCabe, J. Liggett, D. Craig, P. Wolf, C. James, R. Deutschmann, N. Salonen, and C. Huinink Opposed (2) B. Vrbanovic, and S. Shantz
Moved by K. Redman, seconded by J. Liggett
Carried
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
Moved by S. Foxton, seconded by P. Wolf
Carried
That the Regional Municipality of Waterloo support the updated Source Protection technical assessment that applies within the Region of Waterloo in the draft amended Grand River Source Protection Plan, as described in Report EES-WAS-24-005, dated May 7, 2024.
Moved by S. Foxton, seconded by P. Wolf
Carried
That the Regional Municipality of Waterloo approve the recommended design for a proposed multi-lane roundabout at New Dundee Road (Regional Road 12) and Strasburg Road in the City of Kitchener, as described in Report EES -DCS- 24- 004 , dated May 7 , 2024 . 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 New Dundee Road (Regional Road 12) from 500 meters east of Fischer-Hallman Road (Regional Road 12) to 550 meters west of Homer Watson Boulevard (Regional Road 28); Add to Schedule 17, Rates of Speed, 80 km/h on New Dundee Road (Regional Road 12) from 500 meters east of Fischer-Hallman Road (Regional Road 12) to 400 meters west of Strasburg Road; Add to Schedule 17, Rates of Speed, 60 km/h on New Dundee Road (Regional Road 12) from 400 meters west of Strasburg Road to 400 meters east of Strasburg Road; Add to Schedule 17, Rates of Speed, 80 km/h on New Dundee Road (Regional Road 12) from 400 meters east of Strasburg Road to 550 meters west of Homer Watson Boulevard (Regional Road 28); Add to Schedule 15, Lane Designation, on New Dundee Road (Regional Road 12) eastbound at Strasburg Road; Left, Through; Add to Schedule 15, Lane Designation, on New Dundee Road (Regional Road 12) southbound at Strasburg Road; Left, Right; Add to Schedule 15, Lane Designation, on New Dundee Road (Regional Road 12) westbound at Strasburg Road; Right, Through; and A
Moved by S. Foxton, seconded by P. Wolf
Carried
That the Regional Municipality of Waterloo undertakes the following with respect to the Region-owned lands municipally known as 555 Conestoga Boulevard, in the City of Cambridge, and legally described as Lot 17, Registrar’s Compiled Plan 1382; Cambridge, being all of PIN 22642-0018 (LT) (the “Lands”): a)Declare the Lands surplus to the needs of the Region, as detailed in Report No. PDL-LEG-24-014, dated May 7, 2024; and, b) That the Regional Solicitor be authorized to execute an Agreement of Purchase and Sale on behalf of the Region to sell the Lands to Skyline Commercial Real Estate Holdings Inc. for the sum of $50,000.00, 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 S. Foxton, seconded by P. Wolf
Carried
That the Regional Municipality of Waterloo enter into an Agreement with Habitat for Humanity Waterloo Region Inc. (Owner) related to the relocation of critical Regional water infrastructure at 100 St George St, Kitchener as outlined in report EES-WAS-24-006, May 7, 2024, on terms and conditions satisfactory to the Regional Solicitor; and that the Commissioner, Engineering and Environmental Services be authorized to execute the agreement on behalf of the Region. 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
Moved by B. Vrbanovic, seconded by C. Huinink
Carried
That the Regional Municipality of Waterloo accept the proposal of Halton Recycling Ltd. dba. Emterra Environmental for the P2023-33 Automated Cart-Based, and Manual Waste Collection, and Supply, Initial Distribution and On-Going Maintenance of Carts Within the Region of Waterloo for a contract period of eight (8) years commencing from March 2, 2026 to March 3, 2034 with the option to renew for two (2) additional one (1) year periods in the estimated amount of $284,691,880.00 (estimated annual cost of year one is $57,659,760.00 plus all applicable taxes, remaining years are estimated at an annual cost of $32,433,160.00) plus all applicable taxes as set out in report COR-TRY-2 4 - 013 dated May 7 , 2024 . 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
Moved by J. Liggett, seconded by M. Harris
Carried
That a closed meeting of the Planning and Works, and Community and Health Services Committees be held on Tuesday, May 7, 2024 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: A proposed acquisition of lands; Receiving advice that is subject to solicitor-client privilege related to a proposed acquisition of lands; Receiving advice that is subject to solicitor-client privilege related to a proposed acquisition of lands; Financial information that belongs to the municipality and has potential monetary value. 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
Moved by J. Erb, seconded by D. McCabe
Carried
That the meeting adjourn at 11:05 a.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
Moved by C. Huinink, seconded by J. Nowak
Carried
That the Regional Municipality of Waterloo waive notice of motion as per section 70 of By-law 22-051, A By-law to Provide Rules for Governing the Proceedings of Council and its Committees, and to repeal By-Law 00-031, as amended. In Favor (10): D. Craig, R. Deutschmann, J. Erb, C. Huinink, D. McCabe, J. Nowak, N. Salonen, S. Shantz, B. Vrbanovic, and P. Wolf Opposed (5): K. Redman, S. Foxton, M. Harris, C. James, and J. Liggett
Moved by S. Shantz, seconded by N. Salonen
Carried
That the Regional Municipality of Waterloo support the Trees for Woolwich request for $50,000 for two years with the funding source to be determined. Moved by K. Redman Seconded by J. Liggett That the Regional Municipality of Waterloo defer the motion discussed under item 4.1 to August 2024. In Favor (13): K. Redman, D. Craig, R. Deutschmann, J. Erb, S. Foxton, M. Harris, C. Huinink, C. James, J. Liggett, D. McCabe, J. Nowak, N. Salonen, and P. Wolf Opposed (2): S. Shantz, and B. Vrbanovic
Moved by S. Shantz, seconded by N. Salonen
Carried
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
Moved by S. Foxton, seconded by P. Wolf
Carried
That the Regional Municipality of Waterloo approve the recommended design for a proposed multi-lane roundabout at New Dundee Road (Regional Road 12) and Strasburg Road in the City of Kitchener, as described in Report EES-DCS-24-004, dated May 7, 2024. Upon completion of construction, that The Regional Municipality of Waterloo amend Traffic and Parking By-law 16-023, as amended to: a. Remove from Schedule 17, Rates of Speed, 80 km/h on New Dundee Road (Regional Road 12) from 500 meters east of Fischer-Hallman Road (Regional Road 12) to 550 meters west of Homer Watson Boulevard (Regional Road 28); b. Add to Schedule 17, Rates of Speed, 80 km/h on New Dundee Road (Regional Road 12) from 500 meters east of Fischer-Hallman Road (Regional Road 12) to 400 meters west of Strasburg Road; c. Add to Schedule 17, Rates of Speed, 60 km/h on New Dundee Road (Regional Road 12) from 400 meters west of Strasburg Road to 400 meters east of Strasburg Road; d. Add to Schedule 17, Rates of Speed, 80 km/h on New Dundee Road (Regional Road 12) from 400 meters east of Strasburg Road to 550 meters west of Homer Watson Boulevard (Regional Road 28); e. Add to Schedule 15, Lane Designation, on New Dundee Road (Regional Road 12) eastbound at Strasburg Road; Left, Through; f. Add to Schedule 15, Lane Designation, on New Dundee Road (Regional Road 12) southbound at Strasburg Road; Left, Right; g. Add to Schedule 15, Lane Designation, on New Dundee Road (Regional Road 12) westbound at Strasburg Road; Right,
Moved by S. Foxton, seconded by P. Wolf
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 at the intersection of Fischer Hallman Road (Regional Road 50) and New Dundee Road (Regional Road 12), in the City of Kitchener and in the Township of North Dumfries, in the Regional Municipality of Waterloo, as detailed in report PDL-LEG-24-013, dated May 7, 2024. 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 improvements at the intersection of Fischer Hallman Road and New Dundee Road, and described as follows: Fee Simple Partial Taking: I. Part of Lot 9, Beasley’s New Survey, Township of Waterloo, being Parts 1 and 3 on 58R-21999, (Part of PIN 22723- 0035), City of Kitchener (2315 Fischer Hallman Road, City of Kitchener) II. Part of Lot 9, Beasley’s New Survey, Township of Waterloo, being Part 2 on 58R-21999, (Part of PIN 22723-0024), City of Kitchener (2258 New Dundee Road, City of Kitchener) III. Part of Lot 9, Beasley’s New Survey, Township of Waterloo, being Part 4 on 58R-21999, (Part of PIN 22722-0015), City of Kitchener (2320 Fischer Hallman Road, City of Kitchener) IV. Part of Lot 42, Concession 12, being Parts 5 and 8 on 58R- 21999, (Part of PIN 03847-0010), Township of North Dumfries (Southeast Quadrant of Intersection of Fischer Hallman Road and New Dundee Road
Moved by S. Foxton, seconded by P. Wolf
Carried
That the Regional Municipality of Waterloo approve the installation of various types of traffic control in the City of Kitchener, the City of Waterloo, City of Cambridge, and the Township of Woolwich by amending the Region’s Traffic and Parking By-law 16-023 as follows:  Add to Schedule 10, Level 2 Pedestrian Crossover – Type C, on Courtland Avenue (Regional Road 53) in the vicinity of Courtland Avenue Public School, in the City of Kitchener;  Add to Schedule 10, Level 2 Pedestrian Crossover – Type B, on Frederick Street (Regional Road 6) at East Avenue, in the City of Kitchener;  Add to Schedule 10, Level 2 Pedestrian Crossover – Type B, on Queen Street (Regional Road 6) at Joseph Schneider Haus Trail Crossing, in the City of Kitchener;  Add to Schedule 10, Level 2 Pedestrian Crossover – Type C, on St. Andrews Street (Regional Road 75) at Gilholm Avenue, in the City of Cambridge;  Remove from Schedule 10, Level 2 Pedestrian Crossover on Borden Avenue (Regional Road 66), at the Iron Horse Trail Crossing, in the City of Kitchener;  Add to Schedule 20, School Bus Loading Zone, on Frederick Street (Regional Road 6) from 8 meters east of Irvin Street to 32 meters east of Irvin Street (in front of Suddaby Public School), in the City of Kitchener;  Add to Schedule 14, Prohibited Movements, No-Right-Turn- on-Red, Erb Street (Regional Road 9) at University Avenue (Regional Road 57), All Directions, Anytime, in the City of Waterloo;  Add to Schedule 14, Prohibited Movements, N
Moved by D. McCabe, seconded by S. Foxton
Carried
That the meeting adjourn at 11:05 a.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
Moved by C. Huinink, seconded by J. Nowak
Carried

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