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 (9 motions)
9 carried, 0 recorded otherwise. Every motion below is printed as the minutes print it.
That the Regional Municipality of Waterloo direct staff to develop a Homelessness Master Plan detailing the strategies and resources necessary to end homelessness in the Region of Waterloo.
Moved by B. Vrbanovic, seconded by J. Erb
Carried
That the Regional Municipality of Waterloo authorize Staff to prioritize and implement interim housing solutions, to support those experiencing homelessness in the Region of Waterloo, in the following order: Expansion of the Transitional Housing Program, including an Indigenous-focused and led site; Expansion of the Home-Based Support Program; Expansion of the Emergency Shelter Program; and Permit a managed Hybrid Shelter/Outdoor Model.
Moved by B. Vrbanovic, seconded by J. Erb
Carried
That the Regional Municipality of Waterloo amend the Fees and Charges Bylaw (#21-072) as of September 1st, 2022 to reflect a 25% reduction in parent fee rates for the Region of Waterloo’s Licensed Home Child Care program, as mandated by the new Canada Wide Early Learning and Childcare as set out in report COR-CFN-22-21 dated August 9, 2022. These fee reductions will apply to children under the age of 6.
Moved by K. Redman, seconded by S. Shantz
Carried
That the Region of Waterloo allocate the remaining funds from Motion # 5 -Upstream Initiatives, January 2021 ($180,000) to support the implementation of year 1 of the Upstream Fund as outlined in CAO-EDI-22-06/ PHE-HLV-22-05, dated August 9, 2022.
Moved by K. Redman, seconded by T. Galloway
Carried
That the Consent Agenda items be received for information and approved.
Moved by T. Galloway, seconded by S. Foxton
Carried
That the Regional Municipality of Waterloo approve the Response Time Performance Plan for 2023 as outlined in the summary below (details in Appendix 2), in accordance with the Ambulance Act, O. Reg. 267/08, amending O. Reg. 257/00, under Part VII, Response Time Performance Plans, Sections 22-24, as outlined in PHE-PSV-22-03, dated August 9, 2022. a. Sudden Cardiac Arrest (SCA) – 6 minutes or less 70% of the time b. CTAS 1 – 8 minutes or less 70% of the time c. CTAS 2 – 10 minutes or less 80% of the time d. CTAS 3 – 11 minutes or less 80% of the time e. CTAS 4 – 12 minutes or less 80% of the time f. CTAS 5 – 12 minutes or less 80% of the time
Moved by T. Galloway, seconded by S. Foxton
Carried
That the Regional Municipality of Waterloo take no action with respect to the Sexual Assault Support Centre’s request for $50,000 as outlined in report PHE-IDS-22-01/CSD-EIS-22-02 dated August 9, 2022; and That Regional Council advocate to the Ministry of the Attorney General for an increase in funding to allow the Sexual Assault Support Centre to address the backlog of individuals needing counselling support.
Moved by L. Armstrong, seconded by G. Lorentz
Carried
That the meeting adjourn at 11:45 a.m.
Moved by S. Foxton, seconded by H. Jowett
Carried
That the Regional Municipality of Waterloo authorize Staff to prioritize and implement interim housing solutions, to support those experiencing homelessness in the Region of Waterloo, in the following order: 1. Expansion of the Transitional Housing Program, including an Indigenous-focused and led site; 2. Expansion of the Home-Based Support Program; 3. Expansion of the Emergency Shelter Program; and 4. Permit a managed Hybrid Shelter/Outdoor Model.