Special Council

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

That the Summary of Recommendations of the Planning and Works Committee - Regional Official Plan Amendment dated August 11, 2022 be adopted as follows: 1.That the Regional Municipality of Waterloo take the following actions with respect to the proposed recommended amendment to the Regional Official Plan (ROP) as outlined in Report PDL-CPL-22-24, dated August 11, 2022: a. That a Regional Intensification Corridor be included in the proposed ROP amendment along Ottawa Street, as reflected in the schedules and policies of the proposed ROP amendment outlined in Attachment A.

That the Summary of Recommendations of the Planning and Works Committee - Regional Official Plan Amendment dated August 11, 2022 be adopted as follows: 2. That the Regional Municipality of Waterloo take the following actions with respect to the proposed recommended amendment to the Regional Official Plan (ROP) as outlined in Report PDL-CPL-22-24, dated August 11, 2022 : b. Enact a By-law to repeal Chapters 1 and 2, and Section 3. A of the existing ROP, and adopt the proposed new Chapters 1 and 2, and Section 3.A as set out in the proposed ROP amendment in Attachment A; c. Direct staff to issue a Notice of Adoption for the proposed ROP amendment in accordance with the provisions of the Planning Act; d. Direct staff to forward the proposed ROP amendment and all required supporting documents to the Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing for approval, and forward this report to the local area municipalities for information; and e. Direct staff to work with the Ministry to approve the proposed ROP amendment, including incorporating any modifications to the amendment deemed necessary by the Ministry, and report back to Council as required. In Favor (13) B. Vrbanovic, D. Jaworsky, E. Clarke, G. Lorentz, H. Jowett, J. Erb, J. Nowak, K. Redman, K. McGarry, S. Shantz, S. Strickland, S. Foxton, and T. Galloway Opposed (1) M. Harris

That the Summary of Recommendations of the Community Services Committee related to Interim Response to the Homelessness, dated August 9, 2022, be adopted as follows: 1. 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. 2. 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

That the Regional Municipality of Waterloo take the following action with respect to Interim Housing Solutions for Regional Residents Experiencing Homelessness as recommended by the Community Services Committee on August 9, 2022 and as further set out in report CSD-HOU-22-19 dated August 18, 2022: Advocate to the Government of Canada and to the Province of Ontario for incremental, sustainable and predictable funding to support interim and long term solutions to eliminate homelessness in Waterloo Region; Increase the 2022 Housing Services Operating Budget by $3,420,000 to be funded from a combination of the 2022 Equity and Inclusion Fund and the Tax Stabilization Reserve as deemed appropriate by the Chief Financial Officer; Delegate on an as required basis, to the Chief Administrative Officer and the Commissioner of Community Services, the authority to finalize and execute agreements with service providers, landlords, and/or community partners, and any associated ancillary agreements, including agreements to acquire interests in property, and to execute documents and certificates as may be necessary for the expeditious implementation of the Community Services Committee resolutions from August 9, 2022 and to do all things as may be necessary or required to give effect to these resolutions, all to the satisfaction of the Regional Solicitor and the Chief Financial Officer; and Indicate Regional Council’s intent to recover, from future regional development charges, a portion of ca

That Committee of the Whole rise and Council resume.

That a closed meeting of Council be held on Thursday, August 18, 2022 immediately following this motion, in accordance with Section 239 of the “Municipal Act, 2001”, for the purposes of considering the following subject matters: Labour relations

That the Regional Municipality of Waterloo approve a tentative Memorandum of Settlement for the Region’s outside workers represented by CUPE Local 1656 for the period of January 1, 2022 to December 31, 2024.

That the following by-laws be approved.

That A By-law to amend By-law Number 09-025, as amended, Being the Regional Official Plan for the Regional Municipality of Waterloo Amendment Number 6: Implementation of the Results of the Municipal Comprehensive Review under the Growth Plan for the Greater Golden Horseshoe be read a first, second and third time, finally passed and numbered 22-038, be signed by the Regional Chair and Regional Clerk and sealed with the Regional Seal.

That a By-law to Confirm the Actions of Special Council of August 18, 2022 be read a first, second and third time, finally passed and numbered 22-039, be signed by the Regional Chair and Regional Clerk and sealed with the Regional Seal.

That the meeting adjourn at 7:31 p.m.

That Council reconvene into Open Session

That Council adopt the proceedings of Committee of the Whole.

That a closed meeting of Council be held on Thursday, August 18, 2022 immediately following this motion, in accordance with Section 239 of the “Municipal Act, 2001”, for the purposes of considering the following subject matters: 1. Labour relations