Community and Health Services

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

That the Regional Municipality of Waterloo take the following action with respect to implementing the Canada-wide Early Learning and Child Care (CWELCC) directed growth plan , which prioritizes non-profit growth as outlined in repor t CSD-CHS- 24-001 dated February 6, 2024 : Direct staff to explore, where feasible and appropriate, the development of community-based non-profit child care spaces in Regionally owned land/ buildings and surplus lands , Waterloo Region Housing redevelopments , and other emerging opportunities . Direct Children’s Services , Housing Services, and Economic Development staff to consult with area municipalities, school boards, universities and colleges , hospitals , other community partners and businesses to explore creating affordable spaces for community-based non-profit child care in under-utilized buildings and land s . 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 Conflict (1) R. Deutschmann

That the Regional Municipality of Waterloo defer the motion discussed under item 7.1 to February 21, 2024. In Favor (9) B. Vrbanovic, J. Nowak, K. Redman, S. Shantz, S. Foxton, D. Craig, C. James, R. Deutschmann, and N. Salonen Opposed (7) J. Erb, M. Harris, D. McCabe, J. Liggett, P. Wolf, C. Huinink, and K. Williams

That a closed meeting of the Administration and Finance, and Planning and Works Committees be held on February 6, 2024 immediately following the Community and Health Services Committee, in accordance with Section 239 of the “Municipal Act, 2001”, for the purposes of considering the following subject matters: Receiving advice that is subject to solicitor-client privilege related to a potential litigation before an administrative tribunal; Discussions about identifiable individuals related to advisory committee appointment; Receiving advice that is subject to solicitor-client privilege related to ongoing litigation. *Receiving advice that is subject to solicitor-client privilege related to a local board. 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 meeting adjourn at 11:58 a.m.

That the Consent Agenda 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. Nowak, N. Salonen, S. Shantz, B. Vrbanovic, K. Williams, and P. Wolf

That the Regional Municipality of Waterloo take the following action with respect to implementing the Canada-wide Early Learning and Child Care (CWELCC) directed growth plan, which prioritizes non- profit growth as outlined in report CSD-CHS-24-001 dated February 6, 2024: a. Direct staff to explore, where feasible and appropriate, the development of community-based non-profit child care spaces in Regionally owned land/buildings and surplus lands, Waterloo Region Housing redevelopments, and other emerging opportunities. b. Direct Children’s Services, Housing Services, and Economic Development staff to consult with area municipalities, school boards, universities and colleges, hospitals, other community partners and businesses to explore creating affordable spaces for community-based non-profit child care in under-utilized buildings and lands. 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 Conflict (1): R. Deutschmann

Whereas, the Region of Waterloo is implementing its Interim Housing Plan while developing a Plan to End Chronic Homelessness, an unprecedented commitment using an all of community approach to ending chronic homelessness in Waterloo Region. Whereas, the 2024 Regional budget included an addition of $10.2 million to address, prevent and end chronic homelessness while the Plan to End Chronic Homelessness will be finalized and delivered in April of 2025, Whereas, an additional $236,390 grant was approved by Council for A Better Tent City, a volunteer-led organization that did not meet the criteria set out in the Region’s Fee-for-Service call for proposals to provide Community Outreach and Support Services, Whereas, agreement outcomes and accountabilities currently exist for similar outreach services funded by the Region of Waterloo, Therefore be it resolved that Regional staff be directed to collect outcomes, data and metrics from A Better Tent City that align with existing homelessness outreach agreements and providers and that such are agreed to with A Better Tent City.

That the Regional Municipality of Waterloo defer the motion discussed under item 7.1 to February 21, 2024. In Favor (9): K. Redman, D. Craig, R. Deutschmann, S. Foxton, C. James, J. Nowak, N. Salonen, S. Shantz, and B. Vrbanovic Opposed (7): J. Erb, M. Harris, C. Huinink, J. Liggett, D. McCabe, K. Williams, and P. Wolf