Strategic Planning and Budget Committee

That the Strategic Planning and Budget Committee add the following service expansions to the 2025 budget: Transit – Core Network Improvements 8 FTEs (Respond to growth and reduce system overloads) In Favor (11) J. Erb, K. Redman, S. Shantz, S. Foxton, D. McCabe, J. Liggett, P. Wolf, C. James, R. Deutschmann, N. Salonen, and K. Williams Opposed (3) M. Harris, D. Craig, and C. Huinink

That the Strategic Planning and Budget Committee add the following service expansions to the 2025 budget: Transit – Core Network Improvements 8 FTEs (Respond to growth and reduce system overloads) In Favor (11) J. Erb, S. Shantz, S. Foxton, D. McCabe, J. Liggett, P. Wolf, C. James, R. Deutschmann, N. Salonen, C. Huinink, and K. Williams Opposed (3) K. Redman, M. Harris, and D. Craig

That the Strategic Planning and Budget Committee add the following service expansions to the 2025 budget: 2. Transit – Customer-Driven Operational Adjustments and 5 FTEs (Effective customer service and transit reliability) In Favor (9) J. Erb, K. Redman, S. Shantz, S. Foxton, D. McCabe, J. Liggett, P. Wolf, R. Deutschmann, and K. Williams Opposed (5) M. Harris, D. Craig, C. James, N. Salonen, and C. Huinink

That the Strategic Planning and Budget Committee add the following service expansions to the 2025 budget: 2. Transit – Customer-Driven Operational Adjustments and 5 FTEs (Effective customer service and transit reliability) In Favor (10) J. Erb, S. Shantz, S. Foxton, D. McCabe, J. Liggett, P. Wolf, C. James, R. Deutschmann, C. Huinink, and K. Williams Opposed (4) K. Redman, M. Harris, D. Craig, and N. Salonen

That the Strategic Planning and Budget Committee add the following service expansions to the 2025 budget: 3. Transit - MobilityPLUS Capacity and 2FTEs (Respond to growing demand including late night service) In Favor (12) J. Erb, K. Redman, M. Harris, S. Shantz, S. Foxton, D. McCabe, J. Liggett, C. James, R. Deutschmann, N. Salonen, C. Huinink, and K. Williams Opposed (2) D. Craig, and P. Wolf

That the Strategic Planning and Budget Committee add the following service expansions to the 2025 budget: 4. Transit Service Support staff 13 FTEs (Safety/compliance of vehicles/licenses and customer service) In Favor (13) J. Erb, K. Redman, S. Shantz, S. Foxton, D. McCabe, J. Liggett, D. Craig, P. Wolf, C. James, R. Deutschmann, N. Salonen, C. Huinink, and K. Williams Opposed (1) M. Harris

That the Strategic Planning and Budget Committee add the following service expansions to the 2025 budget: 5. Traffic Systems Management Analysts 1 FTE (Traffic efficiency, mobility and connectivity) In Favor (10) J. Erb, M. Harris, S. Shantz, S. Foxton, J. Liggett, P. Wolf, C. James, R. Deutschmann, C. Huinink, and K. Williams Opposed (4) K. Redman, D. McCabe, D. Craig, and N. Salonen

That the Strategic Planning and Budget Committee add the following service expansions to the 2025 budget: 5. Traffic Systems Management Analysts 1 FTE (Traffic efficiency, mobility and connectivity) In Favor (12) J. Erb, K. Redman, M. Harris, S. Shantz, S. Foxton, J. Liggett, P. Wolf, C. James, R. Deutschmann, N. Salonen, C. Huinink, and K. Williams Opposed (2) D. McCabe, and D. Craig

That the Strategic Planning and Budget Committee add the following service expansions to the 2025 budget: 6. Road Maintainer Summer Students 1.3 FTEs (Escalating maintenance responsibilities) In Favor (9) J. Erb, M. Harris, S. Shantz, S. Foxton, J. Liggett, P. Wolf, C. James, R. Deutschmann, and C. Huinink Opposed (5) K. Redman, D. McCabe, D. Craig, N. Salonen, and K. Williams

That the Strategic Planning and Budget Committee add the following service expansions to the 2025 budget: 7. Transportation Communications & Resident Feedback Specialist 1 FTE (Improved communications and engagement) In Favor (4) J. Erb, S. Shantz, S. Foxton, and C. Huinink Opposed (10) K. Redman, M. Harris, D. McCabe, J. Liggett, D. Craig, P. Wolf, C. James, R. Deutschmann, N. Salonen, and K. Williams

That the Strategic Planning and Budget Committee add the following service expansions to the 2025 budget: 8. Engineering Technologist for Corridor Management 1 FTE (Supporting Growth, increasing numbers of Municipal Consent and Work Permit applications) In Favor (6) J. Erb, M. Harris, S. Shantz, S. Foxton, J. Liggett, and C. James Opposed (8) K. Redman, D. McCabe, D. Craig, P. Wolf, R. Deutschmann, N. Salonen, C. Huinink, and K. Williams

That the Strategic Planning and Budget Committee add the following service expansions to the 2025 budget: 9. Climate and Sustainability Program Manager 1 FTE (meet community climate goals) to commence June 1, 2025, as amended. In Favor (8) J. Erb, S. Shantz, D. McCabe, P. Wolf, C. James, R. Deutschmann, C. Huinink, and K. Williams Opposed (6) K. Redman, M. Harris, S. Foxton, J. Liggett, D. Craig, and N. Salonen

That the Strategic Planning and Budget Committee add the following service expansions to the 2025 budget: 9. Climate and Sustainability Program Manager 1 FTE (meet community climate goals) to commence June 1, 2025, as amended. In Favor (7) J. Erb, D. McCabe, P. Wolf, C. James, R. Deutschmann, C. Huinink, and K. Williams Opposed (7) K. Redman, M. Harris, S. Shantz, S. Foxton, J. Liggett, D. Craig, and N. Salonen

That the Strategic Planning and Budget Committee add the following service expansions to the 2025 budget: 10. Additional PT Library Hours 0.7 FTE (increasing access) In Favor (14) J. Erb, 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 Strategic Planning and Budget Committee add the following service expansions to the 2025 budget: 11. Accessibility AODA REDI Advisor/Coordinator 1 FTE (meet growing accessibility needs of residents) In Favor (12) J. Erb, S. Shantz, S. Foxton, D. McCabe, J. Liggett, D. Craig, P. Wolf, C. James, R. Deutschmann, N. Salonen, C. Huinink, and K. Williams Opposed (2) K. Redman, and M. Harris

That the Strategic Planning and Budget Committee add the following service expansions to the 2025 budget: 12. Affordable Housing Resources 2 FTEs (supports for households at risk of losing their tenancies) for housing. In Favor (10) J. Erb, K. Redman, S. Shantz, S. Foxton, D. McCabe, J. Liggett, P. Wolf, C. James, R. Deutschmann, and C. Huinink Opposed (3) M. Harris, D. Craig, and K. Williams

That the Strategic Planning and Budget Committee add the following service expansions to the 2025 budget: 12. Affordable Housing Resources 1 FTEs (supports for households at risk of losing their tenancies) for tenants access coordinator. In Favor (6) J. Erb, K. Redman, S. Shantz, D. McCabe, P. Wolf, and C. Huinink Opposed (7) M. Harris, S. Foxton, J. Liggett, D. Craig, C. James, R. Deutschmann, and K. Williams

That the Strategic Planning and Budget Committee add the following service expansions to the 2025 budget: 13. Plan to End Chronic Homelessness (prioritized and measured implementation investments) In Favor (12) J. Erb, K. Redman, M. Harris, S. Shantz, S. Foxton, D. McCabe, J. Liggett, D. Craig, P. Wolf, C. James, R. Deutschmann, and C. Huinink Opposed (1) K. Williams

That the Strategic Planning and Budget Committee add the following service expansions to the 2025 budget: 14. Accounts Assistant -Facilities 1 FTE (meet service level targets for invoice processing) 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 Strategic Planning and Budget Committee add the following service expansions to the 2025 budget: 15. Licensing and Enforcement Services Bylaw Officers 2 FTEs (extend temporary support for encampments) In Favor (11) J. Erb, K. Redman, M. Harris, S. Shantz, S. Foxton, D. McCabe, J. Liggett, P. Wolf, R. Deutschmann, C. Huinink, and K. Williams Opposed (2) D. Craig, and C. James

That the Strategic Planning and Budget Committee add the following service expansions to the 2025 budget: 16. Legal Assistant 1 FTE (increase in demand) In Favor (8) J. Erb, K. Redman, S. Shantz, S. Foxton, D. McCabe, R. Deutschmann, C. Huinink, and K. Williams Opposed (4) M. Harris, D. Craig, P. Wolf, and C. James

That the Strategic Planning and Budget Committee add the following service expansions to the 2025 budget: 17. Increased Program Support and Recruitment Strategy 3 student FTEs (improve recruitment pipeline and increase capacity for digital/IT growth) In Favor (7) J. Erb, S. Shantz, S. Foxton, D. McCabe, C. James, R. Deutschmann, and C. Huinink Opposed (5) K. Redman, M. Harris, D. Craig, P. Wolf, and K. Williams

That the Strategic Planning and Budget Committee add the following service expansions to the 2025 budget: 18. Increased ITS User Support 2 FTEs (increase capacity for digital/IT growth) In Favor (4) J. Erb, S. Shantz, S. Foxton, and C. Huinink Opposed (8) K. Redman, M. Harris, D. McCabe, D. Craig, P. Wolf, C. James, R. Deutschmann, and K. Williams

That the Strategic Planning and Budget Committee add the following service expansions to the 2025 budget: 19. Procurement Staffing Resource 1 FTE (meet growing procurement demands, efficiency and value for money) In Favor (2) J. Erb, and C. Huinink Opposed (10) K. Redman, M. Harris, S. Shantz, S. Foxton, D. McCabe, D. Craig, P. Wolf, C. James, R. Deutschmann, and K. Williams

That the Strategic Planning and Budget Committee add the following service expansions to the 2025 budget: 20. Accounts Payable Resource 1FTE (meet increased demands) In Favor (1) S. Foxton Opposed (11) J. Erb, K. Redman, M. Harris, S. Shantz, D. McCabe, D. Craig, P. Wolf, C. James, R. Deutschmann, C. Huinink, and K. Williams

That the Strategic Planning and Budget Committee add the following service expansions to the 2025 budget: 21. Business Continuity Plan - specialist 1 FTE and cloud-based software (increased capacity for natural disasters and cybercrime)” In Favor (7) S. Shantz, S. Foxton, D. McCabe, C. James, R. Deutschmann, C. Huinink, and K. Williams Opposed (5) J. Erb, K. Redman, M. Harris, D. Craig, and P. Wolf

That a closed meeting of the Strategic Planning and Budget Committee be held on November 27, 2024 at approximately 10:00 a.m. in the Waterloo County Room, in accordance with Section 239 of the “Municipal Act, 2001”, for the purposes of considering the following subject matters: labour relations or employee negotiations; personal matters about an identifiable individuals; labour relations or employee negotiations. In Favor (12) J. Erb, K. Redman, M. Harris, S. Shantz, S. Foxton, D. McCabe, J. Liggett, D. Craig, P. Wolf, R. Deutschmann, N. Salonen, and C. Huinink Opposed (1) C. James

That the Committee reconvene into Open Session. In Favor (13) J. Erb, K. Redman, M. Harris, S. Shantz, S. Foxton, D. McCabe, D. Craig, P. Wolf, C. James, R. Deutschmann, N. Salonen, C. Huinink, and K. Williams

That the Regional Clerk be directed to forward the motion to open session That staff be directed to include the service reduction options to achieve the 2025 Budget Guideline in the proposed 2025 budget; And that staff be directed to contact impacted staff and community partners; And that staff be directed to publish the service reduction options to achieve the 2025 Budget Guideline after contacting impacted staff and community partners but no later than 4:30 p.m. on Friday November 29, 2024; And that a Strategic Planning and Budget Committee Public Input meeting be scheduled for 5:30 p.m. on December 3, 2024. In Favor (11) J. Erb, K. Redman, M. Harris, S. Shantz, S. Foxton, D. Craig, C. James, R. Deutschmann, N. Salonen, C. Huinink, and K. Williams Opposed (1) P. Wolf

That the Strategic Planning and Budget Committee move the following service expansions to final budget day, December 11: Resilient and future ready services Employee Wellness and Peer Support Program Sunnyside Facility Maintenance Sunnyside (reducing vacancy losses and reducing contractor costs) Fleet Outfitter (PSV) (counter cost escalation and reduce delays in de-commissioning) Solicitor (Real Estate/Commercial) (50% recovery from capital, and will reduce external counsel costs across Departments)” In Favor (12) J. Erb, J. Nowak, K. Redman, S. Shantz, S. Foxton, D. McCabe, D. Craig, P. Wolf, C. James, R. Deutschmann, C. Huinink, and K. Williams Opposed (1) M. Harris

That the Strategic Planning and Budget Committee move the following service expansions to final budget day, December 11: Homes for all Employment Program Pilot Temporary Transition Funding (transition to non-tax-levy supported program) 2 staff resources to Improve WRH insurability (reduce risks and longer-term costs) Senior Engineer (coordination of Regional Infrastructure and achieve faster approvals) In Favor (11) J. Erb, J. Nowak, K. Redman, S. Shantz, S. Foxton, D. McCabe, D. Craig, P. Wolf, C. James, R. Deutschmann, and C. Huinink Opposed (2) M. Harris, and K. Williams

That the Strategic Planning and Budget Committee move the following service expansions to final budget day, December 11: Climate aligned growth One energy student and one facilities management student (work orders, grant applications for new revenue and data analysis) Invest in 18 temporary positions to implement the approved automated cart collection program (modernized waste collection service) Deliver Water, Wastewater, and Waste Management Capital programs through 2 FTEs One Scada Specialist (support over $30M in capital upgrades over ten years) Multi-Year Expansion and Renovation 1 FTE (meet changes in regulatory requirements, keep pace with expansions of water supply, water distribution and storm and sanitary sewer systems) Water and Wastewater Student Resource (increase in sampling activities, increase recruitment pipeline) Project Hydrolgeologist (Maximize the sustainable use of local water resources) Project Hydrolgeologist (Improve critical support to the Operations team for community growth) Student Resource (Maintain compliance with the Clean Water Act) Water Program Coordinator (Maximize water conservation and efficiency) Infrastructure Program Analyst (Minimizing risk of unplanned service disruptions and costly emergency work) Infrastructure Management Project Coordinator (Supporting critical infrastructure inspections and renewal work) Three Specialists: Process Operations, Systems, Maintenance (Operate and maintain growing water supply infrastructure) Water Op

That the Regional Municipality of Waterloo defer the motion discussed under item 9.1 to December 3, 2024 Committee Day. In Favor (14) J. Erb, J. Nowak, K. Redman, M. Harris, S. Shantz, S. Foxton, D. McCabe, D. Craig, P. Wolf, C. James, R. Deutschmann, N. Salonen, C. Huinink, and K. Williams

That the meeting adjourn at 9:55 p.m. In Favor (14) J. Erb, J. Nowak, K. Redman, M. Harris, S. Shantz, S. Foxton, D. McCabe, D. Craig, P. Wolf, C. James, R. Deutschmann, N. Salonen, C. Huinink, and K. Williams

Amendment That the Strategic Planning and Budget Committee add the following service expansions to the 2025 budget: 1. Transit – Core Network Improvements 8 FTEs (Respond to growth and reduce system overloads) In Favor (11): K. Redman, R. Deutschmann, J. Erb, S. Foxton, C. James, J. Liggett, D. McCabe, N. Salonen, S. Shantz, K. Williams, and P. Wolf Opposed (3): D. Craig, M. Harris, and C. Huinink

That the Strategic Planning and Budget Committee add the following service expansions to the 2025 budget: 1. Transit – Core Network Improvements 8 FTEs (Respond to growth and reduce system overloads) In Favor (11): R. Deutschmann, J. Erb, S. Foxton, C. Huinink, C. James, J. Liggett, D. McCabe, N. Salonen, S. Shantz, K. Williams, and P. Wolf Opposed (3): K. Redman, D. Craig, and M. Harris

Amendment That the Strategic Planning and Budget Committee add the following service expansions to the 2025 budget: 2. Transit – Customer-Driven Operational Adjustments and 5 FTEs (Effective customer service and transit reliability) In Favor (9): K. Redman, R. Deutschmann, J. Erb, S. Foxton, J. Liggett, D. McCabe, S. Shantz, K. Williams, and P. Wolf Opposed (5): D. Craig, M. Harris, C. Huinink, C. James, and N. Salonen

That the Strategic Planning and Budget Committee add the following service expansions to the 2025 budget: 2. Transit – Customer-Driven Operational Adjustments and 5 FTEs (Effective customer service and transit reliability) In Favor (10): R. Deutschmann, J. Erb, S. Foxton, C. Huinink, C. James, J. Liggett, D. McCabe, S. Shantz, K. Williams, and P. Wolf Opposed (4): K. Redman, D. Craig, M. Harris, and N. Salonen

That the Strategic Planning and Budget Committee add the following service expansions to the 2025 budget: 3. Transit - MobilityPLUS Capacity and 2FTEs (Respond to growing demand including late night service) In Favor (12): K. Redman, R. Deutschmann, J. Erb, S. Foxton, M. Harris, C. Huinink, C. James, J. Liggett, D. McCabe, N. Salonen, S. Shantz, and K. Williams Opposed (2): D. Craig, and P. Wolf

Amendment That the Strategic Planning and Budget Committee add the following service expansions to the 2025 budget: 4. Transit Service Support staff 13 FTEs (Safety/compliance of vehicles/licenses and customer service) In Favor (13): K. Redman, D. Craig, R. Deutschmann, J. Erb, S. Foxton, C. Huinink, C. James, J. Liggett, D. McCabe, N. Salonen, S. Shantz, K. Williams, and P. Wolf Opposed (1): M. Harris

That the Strategic Planning and Budget Committee add the following service expansions to the 2025 budget: 4. Transit Service Support staff 13 FTEs (Safety/compliance of vehicles/licenses and customer service) In Favor (13): K. Redman, D. Craig, R. Deutschmann, J. Erb, S. Foxton, C. Huinink, C. James, J. Liggett, D. McCabe, N. Salonen, S. Shantz, K. Williams, and P. Wolf Opposed (1): M. Harris

Amendment That the Strategic Planning and Budget Committee add the following service expansions to the 2025 budget: 5. Traffic Systems Management Analysts 1 FTE (Traffic efficiency, mobility and connectivity) In Favor (10): R. Deutschmann, J. Erb, S. Foxton, M. Harris, C. Huinink, C. James, J. Liggett, S. Shantz, K. Williams, and P. Wolf Opposed (4): K. Redman, D. Craig, D. McCabe, and N. Salonen

That the Strategic Planning and Budget Committee add the following service expansions to the 2025 budget: 5. Traffic Systems Management Analysts 1 FTE (Traffic efficiency, mobility and connectivity) In Favor (12): K. Redman, R. Deutschmann, J. Erb, S. Foxton, M. Harris, C. Huinink, C. James, J. Liggett, N. Salonen, S. Shantz, K. Williams, and P. Wolf Opposed (2): D. Craig, and D. McCabe

That the Strategic Planning and Budget Committee add the following service expansions to the 2025 budget: 6. Road Maintainer Summer Students 1.3 FTEs (Escalating maintenance responsibilities) In Favor (9): R. Deutschmann, J. Erb, S. Foxton, M. Harris, C. Huinink, C. James, J. Liggett, S. Shantz, and P. Wolf Opposed (5): K. Redman, D. Craig, D. McCabe, N. Salonen, and K. Williams

That the Strategic Planning and Budget Committee add the following service expansions to the 2025 budget: 8. Engineering Technologist for Corridor Management 1 FTE (Supporting Growth, increasing numbers of Municipal Consent and Work Permit applications) In Favor (6): J. Erb, S. Foxton, M. Harris, C. James, J. Liggett, and S. Shantz Opposed (8): K. Redman, D. Craig, R. Deutschmann, C. Huinink, D. McCabe, N. Salonen, K. Williams, and P. Wolf

Amendment That the Strategic Planning and Budget Committee add the following service expansions to the 2025 budget: 9. Climate and Sustainability Program Manager 1 FTE (meet community climate goals) to commence June 1, 2025, as amended. In Favor (8): R. Deutschmann, J. Erb, C. Huinink, C. James, D. McCabe, S. Shantz, K. Williams, and P. Wolf Opposed (6): K. Redman, D. Craig, S. Foxton, M. Harris, J. Liggett, and N. Salonen

That the Strategic Planning and Budget Committee add the following service expansions to the 2025 budget: 9. Climate and Sustainability Program Manager 1 FTE (meet community climate goals) to commence June 1, 2025, as amended. In Favor (7): R. Deutschmann, J. Erb, C. Huinink, C. James, D. McCabe, K. Williams, and P. Wolf Opposed (7): K. Redman, D. Craig, S. Foxton, M. Harris, J. Liggett, N. Salonen, and S. Shantz

That the Strategic Planning and Budget Committee add the following service expansions to the 2025 budget: 10. Additional PT Library Hours 0.7 FTE (increasing access) In Favor (14): K. Redman, D. Craig, R. Deutschmann, J. Erb, S. Foxton, M. Harris, C. Huinink, C. James, J. Liggett, D. McCabe, N. Salonen, S. Shantz, K. Williams, and P. Wolf

That the Strategic Planning and Budget Committee add the following service expansions to the 2025 budget: 11. Accessibility AODA REDI Advisor/Coordinator 1 FTE (meet growing accessibility needs of residents) In Favor (12): D. Craig, R. Deutschmann, J. Erb, S. Foxton, C. Huinink, C. James, J. Liggett, D. McCabe, N. Salonen, S. Shantz, K. Williams, and P. Wolf Opposed (2): K. Redman, and M. Harris

That the Strategic Planning and Budget Committee add the following service expansions to the 2025 budget: 12. Affordable Housing Resources 2 FTEs (supports for households at risk of losing their tenancies) for housing. In Favor (10): K. Redman, R. Deutschmann, J. Erb, S. Foxton, C. Huinink, C. James, J. Liggett, D. McCabe, S. Shantz, and P. Wolf Opposed (3): D. Craig, M. Harris, and K. Williams

That the Strategic Planning and Budget Committee add the following service expansions to the 2025 budget: 12. Affordable Housing Resources 1 FTEs (supports for households at risk of losing their tenancies) for tenants access coordinator. In Favor (6): K. Redman, J. Erb, C. Huinink, D. McCabe, S. Shantz, and P. Wolf Opposed (7): D. Craig, R. Deutschmann, S. Foxton, M. Harris, C. James, J. Liggett, and K. Williams

That the Strategic Planning and Budget Committee add the following service expansions to the 2025 budget: 13. Plan to End Chronic Homelessness (prioritized and measured implementation investments) In Favor (12): K. Redman, D. Craig, R. Deutschmann, J. Erb, S. Foxton, M. Harris, C. Huinink, C. James, J. Liggett, D. McCabe, S. Shantz, and P. Wolf Opposed (1): K. Williams

That the Strategic Planning and Budget Committee add the following service expansions to the 2025 budget: 14. Accounts Assistant -Facilities 1 FTE (meet service level targets for invoice processing) Opposed (13): K. Redman, D. Craig, R. Deutschmann, J. Erb, S. Foxton, M. Harris, C. Huinink, C. James, J. Liggett, D. McCabe, S. Shantz, K. Williams, and P. Wolf

That the Strategic Planning and Budget Committee add the following service expansions to the 2025 budget: 15. Licensing and Enforcement Services Bylaw Officers 2 FTEs (extend temporary support for encampments) In Favor (11): K. Redman, R. Deutschmann, J. Erb, S. Foxton, M. Harris, C. Huinink, J. Liggett, D. McCabe, S. Shantz, K. Williams, and P. Wolf Opposed (2): D. Craig, and C. James

That the Strategic Planning and Budget Committee add the following service expansions to the 2025 budget: 16. Legal Assistant 1 FTE (increase in demand) In Favor (8): K. Redman, R. Deutschmann, J. Erb, S. Foxton, C. Huinink, D. McCabe, S. Shantz, and K. Williams Opposed (4): D. Craig, M. Harris, C. James, and P. Wolf

That the Strategic Planning and Budget Committee add the following service expansions to the 2025 budget: 17. Increased Program Support and Recruitment Strategy 3 student FTEs (improve recruitment pipeline and increase capacity for digital/IT growth) In Favor (7): R. Deutschmann, J. Erb, S. Foxton, C. Huinink, C. James, D. McCabe, and S. Shantz Opposed (5): K. Redman, D. Craig, M. Harris, K. Williams, and P. Wolf

That the Strategic Planning and Budget Committee add the following service expansions to the 2025 budget: 19. Procurement Staffing Resource 1 FTE (meet growing procurement demands, efficiency and value for money) In Favor (2): J. Erb, and C. Huinink Opposed (10): K. Redman, D. Craig, R. Deutschmann, S. Foxton, M. Harris, C. James, D. McCabe, S. Shantz, K. Williams, and P. Wolf

That the Strategic Planning and Budget Committee add the following service expansions to the 2025 budget: 20. Accounts Payable Resource 1FTE (meet increased demands) In Favor (1): S. Foxton Opposed (11): K. Redman, D. Craig, R. Deutschmann, J. Erb, M. Harris, C. Huinink, C. James, D. McCabe, S. Shantz, K. Williams, and P. Wolf

That the Strategic Planning and Budget Committee add the following service expansions to the 2025 budget: 21. Business Continuity Plan - specialist 1 FTE and cloud-based software (increased capacity for natural disasters and cybercrime)” In Favor (7): R. Deutschmann, S. Foxton, C. Huinink, C. James, D. McCabe, S. Shantz, and K. Williams Opposed (5): K. Redman, D. Craig, J. Erb, M. Harris, and P. Wolf

That a closed meeting of the Strategic Planning and Budget Committee be held on November 27, 2024 at approximately 10:00 a.m. in the Waterloo County Room, in accordance with Section 239 of the “Municipal Act, 2001”, for the purposes of considering the following subject matters: 1. labour relations or employee negotiations; 2. personal matters about an identifiable individuals; 3. labour relations or employee negotiations. In Favor (12): K. Redman, D. Craig, R. Deutschmann, J. Erb, S. Foxton, M. Harris, C. Huinink, J. Liggett, D. McCabe, N. Salonen, S. Shantz, and P. Wolf Opposed (1): C. James

That the Strategic Planning and Budget Committee move the following service expansions to final budget day, December 11: Resilient and future ready services 1. Employee Wellness and Peer Support Program Sunnyside 2. Facility Maintenance Sunnyside (reducing vacancy losses and reducing contractor costs) 3. Fleet Outfitter (PSV) (counter cost escalation and reduce delays in de-commissioning) 4. Solicitor (Real Estate/Commercial) (50% recovery from capital, and will reduce external counsel costs across Departments)” In Favor (12): K. Redman, D. Craig, R. Deutschmann, J. Erb, S. Foxton, C. Huinink, C. James, D. McCabe, J. Nowak, S. Shantz, K. Williams, and P. Wolf Opposed (1): M. Harris

That the Strategic Planning and Budget Committee move the following service expansions to final budget day, December 11: Homes for all 1. Employment Program Pilot Temporary Transition Funding (transition to non-tax-levy supported program) 2. 2 staff resources to Improve WRH insurability (reduce risks and longer-term costs) 3. Senior Engineer (coordination of Regional Infrastructure and achieve faster approvals) In Favor (11): K. Redman, D. Craig, R. Deutschmann, J. Erb, S. Foxton, C. Huinink, C. James, D. McCabe, J. Nowak, S. Shantz, and P. Wolf Opposed (2): M. Harris, and K. Williams

That the Strategic Planning and Budget Committee move the following service expansions to final budget day, December 11: Climate aligned growth 1. One energy student and one facilities management student (work orders, grant applications for new revenue and data analysis) 2. Invest in 18 temporary positions to implement the approved automated cart collection program (modernized waste collection service) 3. Deliver Water, Wastewater, and Waste Management Capital programs through 2 FTEs 4. One Scada Specialist (support over $30M in capital upgrades over ten years) 5. Multi-Year Expansion and Renovation 1 FTE (meet changes in regulatory requirements, keep pace with expansions of water supply, water distribution and storm and sanitary sewer systems) 6. Water and Wastewater Student Resource (increase in sampling activities, increase recruitment pipeline) 7. Project Hydrolgeologist (Maximize the sustainable use of local water resources) 8. Project Hydrolgeologist (Improve critical support to the Operations team for community growth) 9. Student Resource (Maintain compliance with the Clean Water Act) 10. Water Program Coordinator (Maximize water conservation and efficiency) 11. Infrastructure Program Analyst (Minimizing risk of unplanned service disruptions and costly emergency work) 12. Infrastructure Management Project Coordinator (Supporting critical infrastructure inspections and renewal work) 13. Three Specialists: Process Operations, Systems, Maintenance (Operate and maintain gr

That the Regional Municipality of Waterloo defer the motion discussed under item 9.1 to December 3, 2024 Committee Day. In Favor (14): K. Redman, D. Craig, R. Deutschmann, J. Erb, S. Foxton, M. Harris, C. Huinink, C. James, D. McCabe, J. Nowak, N. Salonen, S. Shantz, K. Williams, and P. Wolf

That the meeting adjourn at 9:55 p.m. In Favor (14): K. Redman, D. Craig, R. Deutschmann, J. Erb, S. Foxton, M. Harris, C. Huinink, C. James, D. McCabe, J. Nowak, N. Salonen, S. Shantz, K. Williams, and P. Wolf