Council Meeting

That the following minutes be approved. In Favor (14) B. Vrbanovic, J. Erb, J. Nowak, K. Redman, M. Harris, S. Shantz, S. Foxton, J. Liggett, D. Craig, P. Wolf, C. James, R. Deutschmann, C. Huinink, and K. Williams

That Council go into Committee of the Whole to consider reports. In Favor (14) B. Vrbanovic, J. Erb, J. Nowak, K. Redman, M. Harris, S. Shantz, S. Foxton, J. Liggett, D. Craig, P. Wolf, C. James, R. Deutschmann, C. Huinink, and K. Williams

That the Finance Reports 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, C. James, R. Deutschmann, C. Huinink, and K. Williams

That the Regional Municipality of Waterloo accept the negotiated acquisition of Miovision Technologies Inc. for the Expansion of the TrafficLink Advanced Transportation Management System in the amount of $4,005,223.20 plus all applicable taxes as set out in report COR-TRY-24-023 dated June 19, 2024. That the Regional Municipality of Waterloo amend the 2024-2033 Transportation Capital Program by advancing $1,064,000 in Project #07619 Advanced Transportation Management System from 2025 to 2024 funded from the Transportation Capital Reserve as set out in Appendix A.

That the Regional Municipality of Waterloo increase the contract with KW Cornerstone Inc. for the T2023-158 WRH - Asphalt and Concrete Replacement (Under PQ2023-05) in the amount of $362,681.50 for a total cost of $1,889,492.50 plus all applicable taxes as set out in report COR-TRY-24-024 dated June 19, 2024.

That the Regional Municipality of Waterloo increase the consulting services agreement with Stantec Consulting Ltd. for C2019-17 - Scheifele Bridge Super Structure Replacement, Township of Woolwich by $780,600.00 for a total cost of $1,552,796.00, plus all applicable taxes, with construction administration and inspection to be paid on a time basis, as set out in report COR-TRY-24-025 dated June 19, 2024.

That the Regional Municipality of Waterloo accept the tender of Sierra Infrastructure for T2024-152 Fischer-Hallman / Bearinger Road (Regional Road No. 58) Improvements from Columbia Street West to Westmount Road North in the City of Waterloo, Ontario in the amount of $11,575,000.00 plus all applicable taxes as set out in report COR-TRY-24-026 dated June 19, 2024.

That the Regional Municipality of Waterloo increase the consulting services agreement with WalterFedy for C2017-29 - Design Services for Lancaster Street Reconstruction (Victoria Street to Bridgeport Road) in the amount of $425,488.16 for a total cost of $962,160.90 plus all applicable taxes as set out in report COR-TRY-24-027 dated June 19, 2024.

That the following recommendation from the Library Committee be approved: That the Regional Municipality of Waterloo Library Committee endorse the Memorandum of Understanding - Maintenance of Library Facilities (Appendix A), as outlined in report PDL-CUL-24-002, dated April 30, 2024, as amended. In Favor (14) B. Vrbanovic, J. Erb, J. Nowak, K. Redman, M. Harris, S. Shantz, S. Foxton, J. Liggett, D. Craig, P. Wolf, C. James, R. Deutschmann, C. Huinink, and K. Williams

2. That the Regional Municipality of Waterloo approve funding allocations totalling up to $90,000 from the Community Environmental Fund to support 16 stewardship and sustainability projects as described in Report PDL-CPL-24-011, dated June 4, 2024. 3. WHEREAS the projection for services that should be delivered by higher levels of government is now $216-million, up from $188-million in 2024; WHEREAS the Region of Waterloo has formally requested that the Province of Ontario commit to a new municipal fiscal funding framework for the Region of Waterloo in order to maintain sustainable service delivery and sound infrastructure within Waterloo Region; THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED: Regional Council direct staff to return with a budget that has less than an 8 per-cent tax rate increase, prioritizing potential funding reductions in areas that should be funded by higher levels of government; Regional Council direct staff to compile a comprehensive review of funding provided by the Region to external organizations and conduct analysis on whether it matches a strategic priority area within the Region of Waterloo's Strategic Plan, Growing With Care; Regional Council direct staff to conduct a priority ranking of funding provided by the Region to external parties under each of the Region of Waterloo’s Strategic Plan, Growing With Care pillars; Homes for All, Climate Aligned Growth, Equitable Services and Opportunities, and a Resilient and Future Ready Organization; That staff provide a review

That the Regional Municipality of Waterloo adopts the staff recommended funding allocations totalling $68,400 as set out in Appendix A - Economic Development – Entrepreneurial Initiative grant program funds in report PDL-ECD-24-001, dated June 4, 2024. In Favor (14) B. Vrbanovic, J. Erb, J. Nowak, K. Redman, M. Harris, S. Shantz, S. Foxton, D. McCabe, J. Liggett, D. Craig, P. Wolf, R. Deutschmann, C. Huinink, and K. Williams Conflict (1) C. James

That the Regional Municipality of Waterloo endorse the nomination of Giselle Holst for the Ontario Senior of the Year Award presented annually by the Ministry of Citizenship and Multiculturalism as outlined in the report. That the Regional Municipality of Waterloo: Enter into an Assignment and Assumption Agreement with 14954483 Canada Inc. for the assignment of an Agreement of Purchase and Sale for the property legally described as Part of Lot 108, German Company Tract, Township of Waterloo, being Part 1 on 58R2561, lying east of Part 2, on 58R11542 & Part 2 on 58R13142; T/W 662324 (partially released by WR1378790 & WR1378791), Township of Woolwich, being all of PIN: 22251-0232 (LT) (the “Property”), between 14954483 Canada Inc., as Purchaser, and Breslau Properties Limited as Vendor (the “Owner”) at a purchase price of $15,000,000, with all terms and conditions subject to the satisfaction of the Regional Solicitor; and authorize and direct the Commissioner, Planning Development and Legislative Services and the Regional Solicitor to execute all documentation to the satisfaction of the Regional Solicitor; Authorize and direct the Commissioner, Planning, Development and Legislative Services and the Regional Solicitor to take all steps and execute all documentation required in accordance with the terms of the Agreement of Purchase and Sale with the Owner, including but not limited to waiver of conditions upon satisfactory completion of due diligence, assumed by The Regional Muni

That the Regional Municipality of Waterloo: Authorize and direct the Acting Chief Administrative Officer and Commissioner of Community Services, on behalf of the Regional Municipality of Waterloo, to enter into an Agreement of Purchase and Sale with the Kitchener-Waterloo Young Women’s Christian Association (the “Owner”), and execute all documentation with respect to the purchase of property municipally known as 84 Frederick Street, Kitchener, and being legally described as Part Lots 4-5, Plan 388, being Part 1 on 58R6953; subject to easement over Part 2 on 58R5356 as in 875096; in the City of Kitchener, Regional Municipality of Waterloo; being all of PIN 22316-0222 (LT) (the “Property”), for the sum of $6,500,000.00, with all terms and conditions subject to the satisfaction of the Regional Solicitor; Authorize and direct the Acting Chief Administrative Officer and Commissioner of Community Services to take all steps and execute all documentation required in accordance with the terms of the Agreement of Purchase and Sale with the Owner, including but not limited to the waiver of conditions upon satisfactory completion of the due diligence undertaken by the Region, pursuant to the Agreement of Purchase and Sale, all to the satisfaction of the Regional Solicitor, to complete the purchase of the Property; Amend the 2024-2033 Housing Services Capital Program to add $9.464M in 2024 financed through property tax supported debentures; and, Approve debenture aut

That the Regional Municipality of Waterloo ratify the following appointments to the Waterloo Regional Heritage Foundation in accordance with report PDL-CAS-24-003, dated June 19, 2024: David Emberly for a term ending June 2025; Thirstan Falconer for a term ending June 2027; and Naema Baskanderi for a term ending June 2027. 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, R. Deutschmann, C. Huinink, and K. Williams

That the Regional Municipality of Waterloo adopt the 2025 Council and Committee Meeting Calendar attached to Report PDL-CAS-24-004 as Appendix “A” dated June 19, 2024. 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, R. Deutschmann, C. Huinink, and K. Williams

That the Regional Municipality of Waterloo approve the 2024 funding allocations of $306,000 under the Major Arts and Culture Organizations grant program as outlined in report PDL-CUL-24-008 dated June 4, 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

that the proposed grant amount of $29,500 to the Fashion History Museum be

That the Regional Municipality of Waterloo ratify the appointment of Kyle Urech, Sarvesh Singh, Daniel Graham and Bryan Stortz to the Sunnyside Foundation Board for a term to expire June 2027 as outlined in Report CSD-SEN-24-001, dated June 19, 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

THAT the Regional Municipality of Waterloo approve Amendment No. 48 to the Official Plan of the City of Kitchener; and THAT the Regional Municipality of Waterloo approve Amendment No. 50 to the Official Plan of the City of Kitchener; and THAT the Regional Municipality of Waterloo approve Amendment No. 133 to the Official Plan of the City of Kitchener; and 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 modify and approve Amendment No. 49 to the Official Plan of the City of Kitchener; as set out in Appendix ‘A’ of Report PDL-CPL-24-013, as dated June 19, 2024, by the Regional Municipality of Waterloo all in accordance with Sections 17 and 21 of the Planning Act, R.S.O. 1990, Chapter P. 13, as amended. In Favor (3) B. Vrbanovic, J. Nowak, and N. Salonen Opposed (13) J. Erb, K. Redman, M. Harris, S. Shantz, S. Foxton, D. McCabe, J. Liggett, D. Craig, P. Wolf, C. James, R. Deutschmann, C. Huinink, and K. Williams

THAT the Regional Municipality of Waterloo modify and approve Amendment No. 49 to the Official Plan of the City of Kitchener; as set out in Appendix ‘A’ of Report PDL-CPL-24-013, as dated June 19, 2024, by the Regional Municipality of Waterloo all in accordance with Sections 17 and 21 of the Planning Act, R.S.O. 1990, Chapter P. 13, as amended. 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 Council adopt the proceedings of Committee of the Whole. 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, R. Deutschmann, N. Salonen, and K. Williams

Waterloo Region and its 7 member municipalities are amongst the fastest growing communities in Ontario and Canada; And whereas all of our individual and collective economic development and quality of life indicators have shown that a thriving and vibrant arts and culture sector is key for both attracting and retaining talent as well as ensuring a healthy community where belonging is at the forefront; And whereas Waterloo Region is striving to be a world-class region and a one-million ready community; And whereas of the original jointly defined key cultural institutions regionally, only two of three key cultural institutions within the City of Kitchener remain and THEMUSEUM, like many museums and festivals across Canada has indicated it is experiencing sustainability challenges in the post-Covid world; And whereas following THEMUSEUM appearing at Regional committee on June 4th to request $150,000 in emergency sustainability funding from the Region while working towards a sustainability plan, after reaching out to the City of Kitchener which has approved $300,000 for the same purpose, Be it resolved that the Regional Municipality of Waterloo provide THEMUSEUM with $150,000 in emergency sustainability funding, the funding to come from an over-expenditure in the arts and culture granting budget, or other area, as identified by Regional staff. In Favor (6) B. Vrbanovic, S. Shantz, J. Liggett, D. Craig, R. Deutschmann, and N. Salonen Opposed (9) J. Erb, J. Nowak, K. Redman, M. Harr

That the Regional Municipality of Waterloo establishes a sub-committee for the purposes of working with staff to review: potential funding reductions in areas that should be funded by higher levels of government; funding provided by the Region to external organizations; services currently baked into the base budget and services that are legislatively mandated for the region to provide; areas of overlap between regional and area municipalities services; and the Region’s administrative expenses. And that this sub-committee be directed to conduct this review prior to the first meeting of the Strategic Planning and Budget Committee for the 2025 budget. And that this sub-committee consist of members of council who have volunteered with the understanding that there may be size restrictions as set out by the Committee Chair. In Favor (10) B. Vrbanovic, J. Nowak, K. Redman, M. Harris, S. Shantz, D. Craig, P. Wolf, R. Deutschmann, N. Salonen, and K. Williams Opposed (4) J. Erb, S. Foxton, D. McCabe, and C. James

the Region of Waterloo is deeply concerned about our residents struggling with high risk substance use and associated harms and; Whereas the complexity of high risk substance use requires an all of society approach that is multi-faceted and includes; harm reduction, prevention, enforcement and treatment; Whereas access to treatment and services for addictions and mental health is a major need in our community and is currently limited with long wait lists and identified gaps, and insufficient funding in relation to needs; and Whereas treatment related to drug addictions services should be seen as a health care systems responsibility of the Provincial Government to provide adequate funding to our community health care partners; Therefore be it resolved that Regional Council advocate to the provincial government for funding for increased community-based addictions and mental health crisis and treatment services. And that this be circulated to all Regional area MPPs, the Premier of Ontario, the Deputy Premier and Minister of Health, and the Ontario Associate Minister of Mental Health and Addictions. In Favor (14) 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, and K. Williams

That Council agree to extend the Council meeting to 1:00 a.m. In Favor (10) B. Vrbanovic, J. Erb, K. Redman, S. Shantz, S. Foxton, D. Craig, C. James, R. Deutschmann, N. Salonen, and K. Williams Opposed (4) J. Nowak, M. Harris, D. McCabe, and P. Wolf

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 (14) 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, and K. Williams

wastewater monitoring has been an important tool for COVID-19 surveillance; and Whereas research on the utility of this tool to enhance the surveillance of other infectious diseases and public health threats should continue; and Whereas the Region of Waterloo is an ideal site for wastewater sampling as one of Canada’s fastest-growing communities, poised to become home to one million people, with a strong research partner in the University of Waterloo; and Whereas the provincial Wastewater Surveillance Initiative operated by the Ministry of Environment Conservation and Parks will end by July 31, 2024; and Whereas the federal wastewater surveillance program operated by the Public Health Agency of Canada is moving to expand sampling to additional sites in Ontario. Therefore be it resolved that Regional Council advocate to the federal government for the Region of Waterloo to be included as a sampling site in the federal wastewater surveillance program. And that this resolution be forwarded to the Federal Minister of Health, Associate Minister of Health, the area Members of Parliament, and the area municipalities. In Favor (14) 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, and K. Williams

That the following by-laws be approved. In Favor (13) B. Vrbanovic, J. Erb, J. Nowak, K. Redman, M. Harris, S. Shantz, S. Foxton, D. Craig, P. Wolf, C. James, R. Deutschmann, N. Salonen, and K. Williams

That a By-law to Amend By-law 22-051, being a By-law to Provide Rules for Governing the Proceedings of Council and its Committees, and to repeal By-Law 00-031, as amended (Section 60.1.3. and 60.3.4. – Planning and Works Standing Committee References), be read a first, second and third time, finally passed and numbered 24-023, be signed by the Regional Chair and Regional Clerk and sealed with the Regional Seal.

That a By-law to Amend By-law 16-023, as amended, being a By-law to Regulate Traffic and Parking on Highways Under the Jurisdiction of the Regional Municipality of Waterloo (Pedestrian Crossover, Prohibited Movement, and School Bus Loading Zones, City of Cambridge, City of Kitchener, Township of Woolwich, and City of Waterloo) be read a first, second and third time, finally passed and numbered 24-024, 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 June 19, 2024, be read a first, second and third time, finally passed and numbered 24-025, be signed by the Regional Chair and Regional Clerk and sealed with the Regional Seal.

That the meeting adjourn at 11:58 p.m. In Favor (13) B. Vrbanovic, J. Erb, J. Nowak, K. Redman, M. Harris, S. Shantz, S. Foxton, D. Craig, P. Wolf, C. James, R. Deutschmann, N. Salonen, and K. Williams

That Council reconvene into Open Session. In Favor (14) J. Erb, J. Nowak, K. Redman, M. Harris, S. Shantz, S. Foxton, D. McCabe, J. Liggett, D. Craig, P. Wolf, C. James, R. Deutschmann, C. Huinink, and K. Williams

That Council reconvene into Open Session. In Favor (14): K. Redman, D. Craig, R. Deutschmann, J. Erb, S. Foxton, M. Harris, C. Huinink, C. James, J. Liggett, D. McCabe, J. Nowak, S. Shantz, K. Williams, and P. Wolf

That the following minutes be approved. In Favor (14): K. Redman, D. Craig, R. Deutschmann, J. Erb, S. Foxton, M. Harris, C. Huinink, C. James, J. Liggett, J. Nowak, S. Shantz, B. Vrbanovic, K. Williams, and P. Wolf

That Council go into Committee of the Whole to consider reports. In Favor (14): K. Redman, D. Craig, R. Deutschmann, J. Erb, S. Foxton, M. Harris, C. Huinink, C. James, J. Liggett, J. Nowak, S. Shantz, B. Vrbanovic, K. Williams, and P. Wolf

That the Finance Reports items be received for information and approved. In Favor (14): K. Redman, D. Craig, R. Deutschmann, J. Erb, S. Foxton, M. Harris, C. Huinink, C. James, J. Liggett, J. Nowak, S. Shantz, B. Vrbanovic, K. Williams, and P. Wolf

1. That the Regional Municipality of Waterloo enter into the revised Municipal Responsibility Agreement with Floradale Parkview Non-Profit Manors Inc. (Owner) related to a proposal to upgrade an existing privately operated sewage treatment system as outlined in report EES-WAS-24-002, dated June 4, 2024, to the satisfaction of the Regional Solicitor. 2. That the Regional Municipality of Waterloo take the following action regarding the daylight triangles located at the intersection of Menno Street (Township Road 80) and Fountain Street North (Regional Road 17): a. Amend the Road Consolidation By-law 01-059 (Regional Road System) to, effective upon passing of the by-law, transfer the daylight triangles forming part of Fountain Street North (Regional Road 17) described as Part Lot 109 GCT, Geographic Township of Waterloo, Township of Woolwich designated as Part 2 on 58R-21819, being part of PIN 22254-0093 and Part 3 on 58R-21819, being part of PIN 22251-0233, from the Region to the Corporation of the Township of Woolwich; b. That the Regional Solicitor be directed to cause notice of such by-law to be registered on title to the lands that are the subject of the by-law as outlined in Report TSD-TRP- 24-007 dated June 4th,2024; and c. Authorize the Commissioner, Planning Development and Legislative Services to execute an indemnification agreement with the Corporation of the Township of Woolwich in respect of the transfer of jurisdiction over the daylight triangles on terms and condi

2. That the Regional Municipality of Waterloo approve funding allocations totalling up to $90,000 from the Community Environmental Fund to support 16 stewardship and sustainability projects as described in Report PDL-CPL- 24-011, dated June 4, 2024. 3. WHEREAS the projection for services that should be delivered by higher levels of government is now $216- million, up from $188-million in 2024; WHEREAS the Region of Waterloo has formally requested that the Province of Ontario commit to a new municipal fiscal funding framework for the Region of Waterloo in order to maintain sustainable service delivery and sound infrastructure within Waterloo Region; THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED: Regional Council direct staff to return with a budget that has less than an 8 per-cent tax rate increase, prioritizing potential funding reductions in areas that should be funded by higher levels of government; Regional Council direct staff to compile a comprehensive review of funding provided by the Region to external organizations and conduct analysis on whether it matches a strategic priority area within the Region of Waterloo's Strategic Plan, Growing With Care; Regional Council direct staff to conduct a priority ranking of funding provided by the Region to external parties under each of the Region of Waterloo’s Strategic Plan, Growing With Care pillars; Homes for All, Climate Aligned Growth, Equitable Services and Opportunities, and a Resilient and Future Ready Organization; That staff provide a revie

1. That the Regional Municipality of Waterloo adopts the staff recommended funding allocations totalling $68,400 as set out in Appendix A - Economic Development – Entrepreneurial Initiative grant program funds in report PDL- ECD-24-001, dated June 4, 2024. In Favor (14): K. Redman, D. Craig, R. Deutschmann, J. Erb, S. Foxton, M. Harris, C. Huinink, J. Liggett, D. McCabe, J. Nowak, S. Shantz, B. Vrbanovic, K. Williams, and P. Wolf Conflict (1): C. James

1. That the Regional Municipality of Waterloo endorse the nomination of Giselle Holst for the Ontario Senior of the Year Award presented annually by the Ministry of Citizenship and Multiculturalism as outlined in the report. 2. That the Regional Municipality of Waterloo: a. Enter into an Assignment and Assumption Agreement with 14954483 Canada Inc. for the assignment of an Agreement of Purchase and Sale for the property legally described as Part of Lot 108, German Company Tract, Township of Waterloo, being Part 1 on 58R2561, lying east of Part 2, on 58R11542 & Part 2 on 58R13142; T/W 662324 (partially released by WR1378790 & WR1378791), Township of Woolwich, being all of PIN: 22251-0232 (LT) (the “Property”), between 14954483 Canada Inc., as Purchaser, and Breslau Properties Limited as Vendor (the “Owner”) at a purchase price of $15,000,000, with all terms and conditions subject to the satisfaction of the Regional Solicitor; and authorize and direct the Commissioner, Planning Development and Legislative Services and the Regional Solicitor to execute all documentation to the satisfaction of the Regional Solicitor; b. Authorize and direct the Commissioner, Planning, Development and Legislative Services and the Regional Solicitor to take all steps and execute all documentation required in accordance with the terms of the Agreement of Purchase and Sale with the Owner, including but not limited to waiver of conditions upon satisfactory completion of due diligence, assumed by The R

That the Regional Municipality of Waterloo: a. Authorize and direct the Acting Chief Administrative Officer and Commissioner of Community Services, on behalf of the Regional Municipality of Waterloo, to enter into an Agreement of Purchase and Sale with the Kitchener- Waterloo Young Women’s Christian Association (the “Owner”), and execute all documentation with respect to the purchase of property municipally known as 84 Frederick Street, Kitchener, and being legally described as Part Lots 4- 5, Plan 388, being Part 1 on 58R6953; subject to easement over Part 2 on 58R5356 as in 875096; in the City of Kitchener, Regional Municipality of Waterloo; being all of PIN 22316-0222 (LT) (the “Property”), for the sum of $6,500,000.00, with all terms and conditions subject to the satisfaction of the Regional Solicitor; b. Authorize and direct the Acting Chief Administrative Officer and Commissioner of Community Services to take all steps and execute all documentation required in accordance with the terms of the Agreement of Purchase and Sale with the Owner, including but not limited to the waiver of conditions upon satisfactory completion of the due diligence undertaken by the Region, pursuant to the Agreement of Purchase and Sale, all to the satisfaction of the Regional Solicitor, to complete the purchase of the Property; c. Amend the 2024-2033 Housing Services Capital Program to add $9.464M in 2024 financed through property tax supported debentures; and, d. Approve debenture authority f

That the Regional Municipality of Waterloo ratify the following appointments to the Waterloo Regional Heritage Foundation in accordance with report PDL-CAS-24-003, dated June 19, 2024: a. David Emberly for a term ending June 2025; b. Thirstan Falconer for a term ending June 2027; and c. Naema Baskanderi for a term ending June 2027. In Favor (15): K. Redman, D. Craig, R. Deutschmann, J. Erb, S. Foxton, M. Harris, C. Huinink, C. James, J. Liggett, D. McCabe, J. Nowak, S. Shantz, B. Vrbanovic, K. Williams, and P. Wolf

That the Regional Municipality of Waterloo adopt the 2025 Council and Committee Meeting Calendar attached to Report PDL-CAS-24- 004 as Appendix “A” dated June 19, 2024. In Favor (14): K. Redman, D. Craig, R. Deutschmann, J. Erb, S. Foxton, C. Huinink, C. James, J. Liggett, D. McCabe, J. Nowak, S. Shantz, B. Vrbanovic, K. Williams, and P. Wolf

That the Regional Municipality of Waterloo approve the 2024 funding allocations of $306,000 under the Major Arts and Culture Organizations grant program as outlined in report PDL-CUL-24-008 dated June 4, 2024; 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

And that the proposed grant amount of $29,500 to the Fashion History Museum be

That the Regional Municipality of Waterloo ratify the appointment of Kyle Urech, Sarvesh Singh, Daniel Graham and Bryan Stortz to the Sunnyside Foundation Board for a term to expire June 2027 as outlined in Report CSD-SEN-24-001, dated June 19, 2024. 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 Committee of the Whole rise and Council resume. In Favor (15): K. Redman, D. Craig, R. Deutschmann, J. Erb, S. Foxton, M. Harris, C. James, J. Liggett, D. McCabe, J. Nowak, N. Salonen, S. Shantz, B. Vrbanovic, K. Williams, and P. Wolf

That Council adopt the proceedings of Committee of the Whole. In Favor (15): K. Redman, D. Craig, R. Deutschmann, J. Erb, S. Foxton, M. Harris, C. James, J. Liggett, D. McCabe, J. Nowak, N. Salonen, S. Shantz, B. Vrbanovic, K. Williams, and P. Wolf

Whereas Waterloo Region and its 7 member municipalities are amongst the fastest growing communities in Ontario and Canada; And whereas all of our individual and collective economic development and quality of life indicators have shown that a thriving and vibrant arts and culture sector is key for both attracting and retaining talent as well as ensuring a healthy community where belonging is at the forefront; And whereas Waterloo Region is striving to be a world-class region and a one-million ready community; And whereas of the original jointly defined key cultural institutions regionally, only two of three key cultural institutions within the City of Kitchener remain and THEMUSEUM, like many museums and festivals across Canada has indicated it is experiencing sustainability challenges in the post-Covid world; And whereas following THEMUSEUM appearing at Regional committee on June 4th to request $150,000 in emergency sustainability funding from the Region while working towards a sustainability plan, after reaching out to the City of Kitchener which has approved $300,000 for the same purpose, Be it resolved that the Regional Municipality of Waterloo provide THEMUSEUM with $150,000 in emergency sustainability funding, the funding to come from an over-expenditure in the arts and culture granting budget, or other area, as identified by Regional staff. In Favor (6): D. Craig, R. Deutschmann, J. Liggett, N. Salonen, S. Shantz, and B. Vrbanovic Opposed (9): K. Redman, J. Erb, S. Foxt

That the Regional Municipality of Waterloo establishes a sub-committee for the purposes of working with staff to review:  potential funding reductions in areas that should be funded by higher levels of government;  funding provided by the Region to external organizations;  services currently baked into the base budget and services that are legislatively mandated for the region to provide;  areas of overlap between regional and area municipalities services; and  the Region’s administrative expenses. And that this sub-committee be directed to conduct this review prior to the first meeting of the Strategic Planning and Budget Committee for the 2025 budget. And that this sub-committee consist of members of council who have volunteered with the understanding that there may be size restrictions as set out by the Committee Chair. In Favor (10): K. Redman, D. Craig, R. Deutschmann, M. Harris, J. Nowak, N. Salonen, S. Shantz, B. Vrbanovic, K. Williams, and P. Wolf Opposed (4): J. Erb, S. Foxton, C. James, and D. McCabe

Whereas the Region of Waterloo is deeply concerned about our residents struggling with high risk substance use and associated harms and; Whereas the complexity of high risk substance use requires an all of society approach that is multi-faceted and includes; harm reduction, prevention, enforcement and treatment; Whereas access to treatment and services for addictions and mental health is a major need in our community and is currently limited with long wait lists and identified gaps, and insufficient funding in relation to needs; and Whereas treatment related to drug addictions services should be seen as a health care systems responsibility of the Provincial Government to provide adequate funding to our community health care partners; Therefore be it resolved that Regional Council advocate to the provincial government for funding for increased community-based addictions and mental health crisis and treatment services. And that this be circulated to all Regional area MPPs, the Premier of Ontario, the Deputy Premier and Minister of Health, and the Ontario Associate Minister of Mental Health and Addictions. In Favor (14): K. Redman, D. Craig, R. Deutschmann, J. Erb, S. Foxton, M. Harris, C. James, D. McCabe, J. Nowak, N. Salonen, S. Shantz, B. Vrbanovic, K. Williams, and P. Wolf

That Council agree to extend the Council meeting to 1:00 a.m. In Favor (10): K. Redman, D. Craig, R. Deutschmann, J. Erb, S. Foxton, C. James, N. Salonen, S. Shantz, B. Vrbanovic, and K. Williams Opposed (4): M. Harris, D. McCabe, J. Nowak, and P. Wolf

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 (14): K. Redman, D. Craig, R. Deutschmann, J. Erb, S. Foxton, M. Harris, C. James, D. McCabe, J. Nowak, N. Salonen, S. Shantz, B. Vrbanovic, K. Williams, and P. Wolf

Whereas wastewater monitoring has been an important tool for COVID-19 surveillance; and Whereas research on the utility of this tool to enhance the surveillance of other infectious diseases and public health threats should continue; and Whereas the Region of Waterloo is an ideal site for wastewater sampling as one of Canada’s fastest-growing communities, poised to become home to one million people, with a strong research partner in the University of Waterloo; and Whereas the provincial Wastewater Surveillance Initiative operated by the Ministry of Environment Conservation and Parks will end by July 31, 2024; and Whereas the federal wastewater surveillance program operated by the Public Health Agency of Canada is moving to expand sampling to additional sites in Ontario. Therefore be it resolved that Regional Council advocate to the federal government for the Region of Waterloo to be included as a sampling site in the federal wastewater surveillance program. And that this resolution be forwarded to the Federal Minister of Health, Associate Minister of Health, the area Members of Parliament, and the area municipalities. In Favor (14): K. Redman, D. Craig, R. Deutschmann, J. Erb, S. Foxton, M. Harris, C. James, D. McCabe, J. Nowak, N. Salonen, S. Shantz, B. Vrbanovic, K. Williams, and P. Wolf

That the following by-laws be approved. In Favor (13): K. Redman, D. Craig, R. Deutschmann, J. Erb, S. Foxton, M. Harris, C. James, J. Nowak, N. Salonen, S. Shantz, B. Vrbanovic, K. Williams, and P. Wolf

That the meeting adjourn at 11:58 p.m. In Favor (13): K. Redman, D. Craig, R. Deutschmann, J. Erb, S. Foxton, M. Harris, C. James, J. Nowak, N. Salonen, S. Shantz, B. Vrbanovic, K. Williams, and P. Wolf