Council Meeting

That Council reconvene into Open Session.

That the following minutes be approved:

That Council go into Committee of the Whole to consider reports.

That the Regional Municipality of Waterloo take the following actions with respect to Runway 14-32 Extension Design as set out in report COR-TRY-22 - 094 dated December 14, 20 22 . Increase the contract with MTE Consultants Inc. for Runway 14-32 Extension Design in the amount of $166,450.00 for a total cost of $266,725.00 plus all applicable taxes; and Increase the 2022 Airport Capital budget for project 03596 by $169,400 to be funded from the Airport Development Charge Reserve Fund and the Airport Capital Reserve.

That the Regional Municipality of Waterloo take the following action with respect to the final intake of the Investing in Canada Infrastructure Program as set out in COR-CFN-22-030 dated December 14, 2022: Approve the projects to be submitted to the Investing in Canada Infrastructure Program – Public Transit Steam as set out in Appendix B; and Authorize the Regional Chair and Clerk to execute any and all agreements and ancillary documents relating to the Investing in Canada Infrastructure Program – Public Transit Stream to the satisfaction of the Regional Solicitor and the Chief Financial Officer.

That the following Committee reports be be received for information and approved.

That the Planning and Works summary dated December 6, 2022 be adopted as follows: 1. That the Regional Municipality of Waterloo: (i) Approve a one time contribution up to $250,000 from the Strategic Investments for Business Supports Fund for a new Microloan program for small business in Waterloo Region as outlined in report PDL-ECD-22-011, dated December 6, 2022, and, (ii) Authorize the Commissioner, Planning, Development and Legislative Services to execute agreements with the Government of Canada in respect of funding received from the Community Economic Development and Diversification fund, and with Wellington-Waterloo Community Futures Development Corporation (WWCFDC) and Waterloo Region Small Business Centre (WRSBEC) for the implementation of the new Microloan Program, as outlined in report PDL-ECD-22-011, dated December 6, 2022, and on terms and conditions satisfactory to the Regional Solicitor. 2. That the Regional Municipality of Waterloo: a. Approve the recommended design alternative for the Bleams Road (Regional Road #56) Improvements, from just west of Fischer-Hallman Road to Trussler Road, as outlined in Report EES-DCS-22-002 dated December 6, 2022; and b. Direct staff to file the Notice of Completion for this Class Environmental Assessment Study by means of advertisements in local newspapers and mailings to adjacent property owners, tenants, and agencies, and place the Environmental Study Report on the public record for a period of 30 days.

That the Community and Health Services summary dated December 6, 2022 be adopted as follows: 1. That the Regional Municipality of Waterloo amend the Fees and Charges Bylaw (#21-072) as of January 1, 2023 to reflect a 52.75% reduction in parent fee rates for children under the age of six for the Region of Waterloo’s Licensed Home Child Care program, as mandated by the new Canada Wide Early Learning and Childcare plan as set out in report CSD-CHS-22-004 dated December 6, 2022. 2. That the Regional Municipality of Waterloo take the following actions regarding P2022-19 Affordable Housing as outlined in CSD-HOU-22-022 dated December 6, 2022: Approve the recommended Priority Projects under P2022-19 Affordable Housing, as detailed in Appendix A; Approve Regional Development Charge grants for the recommended Priority Projects in accordance with existing Regional policy; Authorize the Commissioner, Community Services to execute such agreements and documentation in a form satisfactory to the Regional Solicitor as may be required to process the advance of funding to proponents of the recommended Priority Projects; and Authorize the Director, Housing Services to execute and deliver all documentation required by the Province of Ontario and the Region of Waterloo for funding the recommended Priority Projects, and to finalize the funding and conditions with the proponents.

That the Regional Municipality of Waterloo (RMOW) award a contract to PricewaterhouseCoopers (PwC) at an estimated cost of $6.4M (RMOW contribution only) for the joint acquisition and implementation of an enterprise Human Resource Information System (HRIS) for a system to be utilized jointly by the RMOW and the Waterloo Region Police Service (WRPS) and that the Region enter into such contracts as may be required for the HRIS project implementation with the content of such agreements to be acceptable to the Commissioner of Human Resources and the Regional Solicitor, as outlined in report PDL-LEG-22-056, dated December 14, 2022.

That Committee of the Whole rise and Council resume.

That the following by-laws be approved:

That a By-law to Amend By-law 21-072, as amended, being a By-law to Establish Fees and Charges for the Regional Municipality of Waterloo and Repeal By-law 21-002 (Home Child Care Daily Rates) at this Meeting Held on December 14, 2022, 2022 be read a first, second and third time, finally passed and numbered 23-003, be signed by the Regional Chair and Regional Clerk and sealed with the Regional Seal.

That a By-law to Authorize the Temporary Borrowing for Current Expenditures Pending the Receipt of Revenue during the 2023 fiscal year. at this Meeting Held on December 14, 2022 be read a first, second and third time, finally passed and numbered 23-004, be signed by the Regional Chair and Regional Clerk and sealed with the Regional Seal.

That a By-law to Authorize the Temporary Borrowing for Capital Expenditures Pending the Receipt of Debenture Proceeds during the 2023 fiscal year. at this Meeting Held on December 14, 2023 be read a first, second and third time, finally passed and numbered 23-005, 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 December 14, 2022 be read a first, second and third time, finally passed and numbered 23-006, be signed by the Regional Chair and Regional Clerk and sealed with the Regional Seal.

That the Administration and Finance summary dated December 6, 2022 be adopted as follows: 1. That the Regional Municipality of Waterloo authorize the Chief Financial Officer, by By-law, to borrow funds in 2023 as required on a temporary basis to meet operating and capital expenditure requirements, as set out in report COR-TRY-22-91 dated December 6, 2022. 2. WHEREAS the Region of Waterloo recognizes that there is a housing inventory crisis and an affordability crisis; and WHEREAS the Region of Waterloo is the only municipality in Canada that relies almost entirely on groundwater for its water supply, groundwater recharge areas which cross multiple municipal boundaries are protected by the Regional Official Plan. As a result of the passing of Bill 23, communities in the Region of Waterloo are particularly vulnerable to a fragmented approach to protecting ground water recharge areas; and WHEREAS the Region of Waterloo delivers numerous services, including transit, regional roads, wastewater facilities, and housing that are closely tied to regional scale land use planning strategies, particularly as they affect the location, density and structure of urban development; and WHEREAS the Region of Waterloo Regional Official Plan provides policies and strategies to protect land and natural ecosystems that replenish our ground water and reduce carbon emissions, while supporting the efficient growth of vibrant communities and a strong, resilient economy; the loss of a regional planning

That Council adopt the proceedings of Committee of the Whole.

That the meeting adjourn at 8:04 p.m.