The Waterloo Region Record

Sustainability, Infrastructure, and Development

March 4, 2025

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 (14 motions)

13 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 (13) B. Vrbanovic, J. Erb, J. Nowak, K. Redman, S. Shantz, S. Foxton, D. McCabe, D. Craig, P. Wolf, C. James, N. Salonen, C. Huinink, and K. Williams
Moved by P. Wolf, seconded by J. Nowak
Carried
That the Regional Municipality of Waterloo: Approve the recommended design alternative for Westmount Road (Regional Road 50), Fischer-Hallman Road (Regional Road 58) to Block Line Road in the City of Kitchener, as described in Report EES-DCS-25-001, dated March 4, 2025.
Moved by P. Wolf, seconded by J. Nowak
Carried
That the Regional Municipality of Waterloo endorse the updated Water Operational Plans for the new Petersburg Drinking Water Supply System, and the modified St. Clements-Heidelberg Operational Plans as outlined in Report EES-WWO-25-001, dated March 4, 2025.
Moved by P. Wolf, seconded by J. Nowak
Carried
That the Regional Municipality of Waterloo approve the expropriation of the following lands for the proposed replacement of the Scheifele Bridge on Northfield Drive East (Regional Road 22), in the Township of Woolwich, in the Regional Municipality of Waterloo, as detailed in report PDL-LEG-25-012, dated March 4, 2025: Fee Simple Partial Taking: Part of Lot 32, German Company Tract, being Parts 1, 3 & 4 on 58R-22126, Township of Woolwich, Part of PIN 22705-0403 (LT) (698 Northfield Drive, Waterloo). Temporary Easement: The right and easement, being a temporary easement in gross, for the free and unobstructed, right, interest and easement terminating, for the subject properties set out below, on the 31st day of December, 2028, for itself, its successors and assigns, and anyone authorized by it, on, over, under and through the following properties for the purpose of stock piling of materials and/or equipment as required in connection with the adjacent construction, and all related improvements, and works ancillary thereto and for such purposes, the free, unimpeded and unobstructed access to the lands at all times by employees, agents, contractors, workers and anyone authorized by it, and vehicles, supplies and equipment at all times and for all purposes and things necessary for or incidental to the exercise and enjoyment of the right and easement: Part of Lot 32, German Company Tract, being Part 2 on 58R-22126, Township of Woolwich, Part of PIN 22705-0403 (LT) (698 Northfield Dr
Moved by P. Wolf, seconded by J. Nowak
Carried
That the Region of Waterloo amend Traffic and Parking By-Law 16-023, as amended, to include the following : Add to S chedule 13, U-Turn Prohibited Southbound on Charles Street (Regional Road 64) at Cedar Street ; Add to S chedule 14, No Northbound Right -t urn from Charles Street (Regional Road 64) to Cedar Street, Bicycles Excepted ; and Add to Schedule 14, No Southbound Left-turn from Charles Street (Regional Road 64) to Cedar Street, Bicycles Excepted as outlined in Report TSD-TRP-2 5 - 002 , dated March 4 , 202 5 .
Moved by P. Wolf, seconded by J. Nowak
Carried
That the Regional Municipality of Waterloo endorse the following items as outlined in report EES-WWO-25-002 dated March 4, 2025: the 2024 Drinking Water Summary Report; the 2024 Management Review of the Drinking Water Quality Management System (DWQMS) (included in the Annual Drinking Water Summary Report); the 2024 infrastructure maintenance plan update (included in the Annual Drinking Water Summary Report); and A change in title from the current Drinking Water System Owner’s Representative; from Director, Water and Wastewater Services to Director, Water and Wastewater Operations. In Favor (14) B. Vrbanovic, J. Erb, J. Nowak, K. Redman, S. Shantz, S. Foxton, D. McCabe, J. Liggett, D. Craig, P. Wolf, C. James, N. Salonen, C. Huinink, and K. Williams
Moved by S. Foxton, seconded by D. McCabe
Carried
That the Regional Municipality of Waterloo refer the report back to Staff for changes discussed under item 7.1.2. PDL-LEG-25-011, Authorization to Expropriate Lands (1st Report) for Improvements to Lancaster Street West (Phase 1), in the City of Kitchener at the March 19, 2025 Council Meeting. And that a project phase timeline be provided with an explanation related to expropriation. In Favor (5) B. Vrbanovic, S. Shantz, J. Liggett, D. Craig, and N. Salonen Opposed (9) J. Erb, J. Nowak, K. Redman, S. Foxton, D. McCabe, P. Wolf, C. James, C. Huinink, and K. Williams
Moved by B. Vrbanovic, seconded by J. Liggett
Defeated
That the meeting adjourn at 2:15 p.m. In Favor (15) B. Vrbanovic, J. Erb, J. Nowak, K. Redman, M. Harris, S. Shantz, S. Foxton, D. McCabe, J. Liggett, D. Craig, P. Wolf, C. James, N. Salonen, C. Huinink, and K. Williams
Moved by S. Foxton, seconded by P. Wolf
Carried
That the Consent Agenda items be received for information and approved. In Favor (13): K. Redman, D. Craig, J. Erb, S. Foxton, C. Huinink, C. James, D. McCabe, J. Nowak, N. Salonen, S. Shantz, B. Vrbanovic, K. Williams, and P. Wolf
Moved by P. Wolf, seconded by J. Nowak
Carried
That the Regional Municipality of Waterloo: a. Approve the recommended design alternative for Westmount Road (Regional Road 50), Fischer-Hallman Road (Regional Road 58) to Block Line Road in the City of Kitchener, as described in Report EES-DCS-25-001, dated March 4, 2025.
Moved by P. Wolf, seconded by J. Nowak
Carried
That the Region of Waterloo amend Traffic and Parking By-Law 16- 023, as amended, to include the following: a. Add to Schedule 13, U-Turn Prohibited Southbound on Charles Street (Regional Road 64) at Cedar Street; b. Add to Schedule 14, No Northbound Right-turn from Charles Street (Regional Road 64) to Cedar Street, Bicycles Excepted; and c. Add to Schedule 14, No Southbound Left-turn from Charles Street (Regional Road 64) to Cedar Street, Bicycles Excepted as outlined in Report TSD-TRP-25-002, dated March 4, 2025.
Moved by P. Wolf, seconded by J. Nowak
Carried
That the Regional Municipality of Waterloo endorse the following items as outlined in report EES-WWO-25-002 dated March 4, 2025: a. the 2024 Drinking Water Summary Report; b. the 2024 Management Review of the Drinking Water Quality Management System (DWQMS) (included in the Annual Drinking Water Summary Report); c. the 2024 infrastructure maintenance plan update (included in the Annual Drinking Water Summary Report); and d. A change in title from the current Drinking Water System Owner’s Representative; from Director, Water and Wastewater Services to Director, Water and Wastewater Operations. In Favor (14): K. Redman, D. Craig, 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 S. Foxton, seconded by D. McCabe
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 Phase 1 of improvements to Lancaster Street West (Regional Road 29) between Bridgeport Road East and Elizabeth Street, in the City of Kitchener, in the Regional Municipality of Waterloo, as detailed in report PDL-LEG-25-011, dated March 4, 2025. 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 to Lancaster Street West between Bridgeport Road East and Elizabeth Street, and described as follows: Fee Simple Partial Taking: I. Part of Lot 26, Plan 789, being Part 5 on 58R-22144, City of Kitchener, part of PIN 22340-0222, (413 Lancaster Street West, City of Kitchener) II. Part of Lot 25, Plan 789, being Part 3 on 58R-22144, City of Kitchener, part of PIN 22340-0221, (405 Lancaster Street West, City of Kitchener) III. Part of Lot 20, Plan 666, being Part 3 on 58R-22143, City of Kitchener, part of PIN 22304-0003 (392 Lancaster Street West, City of Kitchener) IV. Part of Lot 21, Plan 789, being Part 2 on 58R-22143, City of Kitchener, part of PIN 22339-0104 (383 Lancaster Street West, City of Kitchener) V. Part of Lot 17, Plan 789, being Part 1 on 58R-22146, City of Kitchener, part of PIN 22339-0101, (341-347 Lancaster Street West, City of Kitchener) VI. Part of Lot 39, Plan 666, bein
Moved by D. McCabe, seconded by K. Redman
Carried
That the meeting adjourn at 2:15 p.m. In Favor (15): K. Redman, D. Craig, 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

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