Council Meeting

That Council reconvene into Open Session.

WHEREAS the Sexual Assault Support Centre of Waterloo Region has provided prevention education, advocacy, and support for survivors of recent or historical sexual violence in the area since 1989; AND WHEREAS the number of survivors needing access to crisis counselling and long-term counselling programs has increased substantially since 1989; AND WHEREAS ongoing underfunding of the Sexual Assault Support Centre of Waterloo Region has reduced the number of resources available to provide these services due to highly specialized skill requirements that are unmatched by low wages and benefits relative to other mental health funded positions; AND WHEREAS the current COVID-19 pandemic has resulted in increased people in the community requiring the services of the Sexual Assault Support Centre of Waterloo Region; AND WHEREAS sexual violence disproportionately impacts our community’s most vulnerable members including women and girls, trans, and non-binary people, people with disabilities, and people who identify as Black , First Nations, Metis, Indigenous, racialized, and/or 2SLGBTQIA+. NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT increased and sustainable provincial funding for the Sexual Assault Support Centre of Waterloo Region and other community-based sexual assault centres be supported for priority consideration by the Provincial Government and its agencies. And that Staff be directed to seek additional information regarding funding to be presented in August 2022.

That the Council of the Regional Municipality of Waterloo is urgently requesting the provincial government to dedicate specific and sustained health funding for mental health and addictions housing support to help people experiencing homelessness achieve housing stability and recover from homelessness; and That request the federal government to dedicate sufficient and sustained Capital funding for the development of new affordable and supportive housing to enable the end of homelessness in all its forms; and That forward this motion, to the Honourable Doug Ford, Premier of Ontario; the Minister of Health; the Minister of Municipal Affairs and Housing; the Ministry of Social Services; the Association of Municipalities of Ontario (AMO); the Ontario Municipal Social Services Association (OMSSA); Federation of Canadian Municipalities (FCM) and local members of the Provincial Legislature (MPPs) and Federal House of Commons (MPs) respectfully requesting action on our motion.

That the notice requirements of the procedure by-law be waived to consider B. Vrbanovic's motion related to housing.

Canada’s 2019 national housing strategy recognizes that the right to adequate housing is a fundamental human right affirmed in international law, Be it resolved that the Region of Waterloo investigate in joining other municipalities in committing to a rights based approach to housing; That staff develop a plan to establish interim housing solutions for the Regional residents experiencing homelessness including those currently residing in encampments; That staff develop budget plans for a longer-term strategy to meet the homelessness issues in our community by Spring 2023 and our 2023 budget including identifying the amounts required from federal and provincial governments to achieve that strategy And That staff develop an advocacy strategy for that longer-term plan to engage provincial and federal governments to fund these issues as part of their responsibility.

That the following minutes be approved.

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

That the following Finance Reports be approved or accepted for information.

That the Regional Municipality of Waterloo accept the quote of Aqua-Aerobics Systems Inc. for Mannheim Water Treatment Plant Ozone Generator Power Supply Unit Replacements in the amount of $1,008,700.00 plus all applicable taxes as set out in report COR-TRY-22-57 dated June 22, 2022.

That the Regional Municipality of Waterloo accept the tender of H2Ontario Inc. for T2022-108 (Under PQ2021-19) - Elmira Wastewater Treatment Plant MABR Upgrades in the amount of $3,765,982.82 plus all applicable taxes as set out in report COR-TRY-22-58 dated June 22, 2022.

That the Regional Municipality of Waterloo take the following action regarding T2022-121 (Under PQ2022-01) - New Hamburg to Baden Transmission Watermain, Nith River Crossing (Horizontal Directional Drilling), Township of Wilmot, Ontario, as set out in report COR-TRY-22-59 dated June 22, 2022: Accept the tender of AVERTEX Utility Solutions Inc. in the amount of $1,079,970.00 plus all applicable taxes; Amend the budget for project 04086 to advance funds in the amount of $1,000,000 from 2023 to 2022 within the Water Services Capital Program to align with other Regional and Township projects in 2022; and Increase the 2022 debenture authority for project 04086 (Baden to New Hamburg Transmission Watermain Nith River Crossing) in the amount of $811,000 for term not to exceed 20 years.

That the Regional Municipality of Waterloo take the following action with respect to T2022-103 (Under PQ2022-03) Operational Biosolids Storage at the Galt and Waterloo Wastewater Treatment Plants as set out in report COR-TRY-22-60 dated June 22, 2022: Accept the tender of North America Construction (1993) Ltd. in the amount of $25,088,549.00 plus all applicable taxes; and Approve an increase in costs for project #08275 in the amount of $3,790,900 to be funded from the Wastewater Capital Reserve ($2,767,400) and the Wastewater Development Charge Reserve Fund ($1,023,500).

That the Regional Municipality of Waterloo accept the proposal of GFL Environmental Inc. for P2022-01 Liquid Biosolids Management Program for a period of five (5) years commencing January 1, 2023 with the option to renew for five (5) additional one (1) year periods at unit rates of $6.55/m 3 , $11.75/m 3 , and $13.25/m 3 plus all applicable taxes as set out in report COR-TRY-22-61 dated June 22, 2022.

That the Regional Municipality of Waterloo accept the proposal of GFL Environmental Inc. for P2022-02 Cake Biosolids Management Program for a period of five (5) years commencing January 1, 2023 with the option to renew for five (5) additional one (1) year periods at unit rates of $85.00, $115.00, $140.00 and $165.00 per wet tonne plus all applicable taxes as set out in report COR-TRY-22-62 dated June 22, 2022.

That the Regional Municipality of Waterloo accept the tender of Glover-Hill Inc. for T2022-143 - Kitchener Waste Water Treatment Plant Turbo Blower Replacement Upgrades in the amount of $1,977,000.00 plus all applicable taxes as set out in report COR-TRY-22-63 dated June 22, 2022.

That the Regional Municipality of Waterloo take the following action with respect to T2022-122 Cells SE-3 & SE-4 Final Clay Capping (Under PQ2022-04) set out in report COR-TRY-22-64 dated June 22, 2022: Accept the tender of VanRooyen Earthmoving Ltd. in the amount of $729,053.80 plus all applicable taxes; and , Amend the Region’s 2022-2031 Waste Management Capital Program as set out in Appendix A.

That the Regional Municipality of Waterloo take the following action with respect to T2022-126 - Landfill Gas System Upgrades, Former Kitchener Landfill Site, Kitchener, Ontario as set out in report COR-TRY-22-65 dated June 22, 2022: i) Accept the tender of Greenspace Construction Inc. in the amount of $7,935,550.29 plus all applicable taxes; and, ii) Amend the Region’s 2022-2031 Waste Management Capital Program as set out in Appendix A.

That the Regional Municipality of Waterloo take the following actions with respect to T2022-125- Various Road and Active Transportation Improvements as set out in report COR-TRY-22-66 dated June 22, 2022: Accept the tender of Vista Contracting Ltd in the amount of $1,108,595.25 plus all applicable taxes and Increase the capital budget for Project 07495 Lackner Boulevard Multi Use Trail by $101,900 to be funded from the Roads Regional Development Charges Fund ($91,700) and from the Transportation Capital Reserve ($10,200).

That the Regional Municipality of Waterloo take the following actions regarding T2022-136 Regional Road 58 (Fischer-Hallman Road) including Roundabouts at Rosenberg Way and Wallaceton Way, City Of Kitchener as set out in report COR-TRY-22-67 dated June 22, 2022. a) Accept the tender of E. & E. Seegmiller Limited in the amount of $11,194,127.00 plus all applicable taxes; b) Approve an increase in project costs of $260,100 gross and $0 net to facilitate work undertaken on behalf of The City of Kitchener; and c) Approve an increase in project costs of $159,700 gross and $0 net to facilitate work undertaken on behalf of Bell Canada.

That the Regional Municipality of Waterloo take the following actions with respect to T2022-116 – Courtland Avenue Reconstruction from Hayward Avenue to Overland Drive, City of Kitchener as set out in report COR-TRY-22-68 dated June 22, 2022. a) Accept the tender of Capital Paving Inc. in the amount of $3,973,000.00 plus all applicable taxes; b) Increase the budget for Project 05750 Courtland Avenue from Hayward Avenue to Overland Drive by $802,000 to be funded from the Transportation Capital Reserve; and c) Approve an increase in project cost of $1,643,700 gross and $0 net to facilitate work undertaken on behalf of the City of Kitchener.

That the Regional Municipality of Waterloo accept the negotiated proposal of 947465 Ontario Ltd., o/a Voyago for Region of Waterloo International Airport Shuttle Service for a two (2) year term commencing on or about September 1, 2022 with the option to renew for two (2) additional one (1) year periods in the estimated amount of $1,569,400.00 (estimated annual cost of $784,700.00 including an estimated 5% fuel escalation) plus all applicable taxes as set out in report COR-TRY-22-69 dated June 22, 2022.

That the Regional Municipality of Waterloo accept the tender of Index Construction Inc. for T2022-145 WRH Bathroom Renovations - Phase 2 (Tender A) (Under PQ2020-08) in the amount of $599,836.00 plus all applicable taxes as set out in report COR-TRY-22-72 dated June 22, 2022.

That the Regional Municipality of Waterloo take the following actions with respect to T2022-137 – 420 Kingscourt – 6 Storey Residential Development (under PQ2021-23) as set out in report COR-TRY-22-73 dated June 22, 2022: a) Accept the tender of Norlon Builders in the amount of $33,465,333.47 plus all applicable taxes; b) Increase the capital budget and amend the sources of financing for project 83170 – WRH Master Plan - Kingscourt Drive in the amount of $2,851,000 as set out in Appendix A; c) Indicate Regional Council’s intent to recover a portion of capital costs of project 83170 – WRH Master Plan - Kingscourt Drive from future regional development charges, subject to approval of a future Regional Development Charges By-law.

That the Regional Municipality of Waterloo accept the proposal of Mayhew Inc. for C2022-16 Corporate Space Optimization Project in the amount of $1,038,435.00 plus all applicable taxes as set out in report COR-TRY-22-74 dated June 22, 2022.

That the Regional Municipality of Waterloo enter into a pricing agreement with Herman Miller Canada Inc. and approve Raven Studio Inc. as the dealer of record for the supply of all Regional furniture systems effective June 24th, 2022 for a three (3) year term, with the option to extend for an additional two (2) year term as set out in report COR-TRY-22-75 dated June 22, 2022.

That the Regional Municipality of Waterloo approve the pre-budget procurement of 23 vehicles and pieces of equipment scheduled for replacement in 2023 as set out in report COR-FFM-22-05/COR-TRY-22-77 dated June 22, 2022.

That the Regional Municipality of Waterloo take no action regarding COR-TRY-22-70, P2022-03 Local Elmira Transit Service given the increase in cost from the pilot; and that the current pilot project be extended for another year, to August 31, 2023, during which time staff be directed to review the model for smaller communities to deliver around town transit.

That the Summary of Recommendations of the Audit Committee dated June 6, 2022 be adopted as follows: That the Regional Municipality of Waterloo appoint KPMG LLP as the Region’s external auditor for a one (1) year term comprising the 2022 fiscal year at a cost of $163,030 plus all applicable taxes as set out in report COR-TRY-22-53 dated June 6, 2022.

That the Summary of Recommendations of the Administration and Finance Committee dated June 7, 2022 be adopted as follows: 1. That the Regional Municipality of Waterloo approve A By-law to Delegate Authority to the Outgoing Council to Pass By-law(s) to authorize the issue of Debentures for Capital Works of The Regional Municipality of Waterloo and of its Lower-tier Municipalities, as set out in report COR-TRY-22-54 dated June 7, 2022. 2. That the Regional Municipality of Waterloo approve the following housekeeping updates to the Region’s Consolidated Investment Policy effective July 1, 2022 as outlined in report COR-TRY-22-55 dated June 7, 2022: a. Increase the maximum investment holdings in Schedule I banks from 50% to 60% of the invested portfolio and increase the amount to be held in any single Schedule I Bank from 12% to 15%; b. Increase the maximum investment holdings in eligible municipalities (excluding the Region of Waterloo) from 35% to 50% of the invested portfolio; c. Increase the maximum investment holdings in provinces or territories (excluding Ontario, British Columbia and Alberta) from 40% to 50% of the invested portfolio; d. Increase the length of short term holdings from less than 1 year to less than 2 years and medium term from greater than 1 year to greater than 2 years but less than five years; and e. Remove short-term holdings from portfolio diversification limits. 3. That the Regional Municipality of Waterloo amend by-law 16-032, A By-law to provide for t

That the Community Services Summary dated June 7, 2022 be adopted as follows: 1. That the Regional Municipality of Waterloo take the following actions with respect to the Canada-Wide Early Learning and Child Care (CWELCC) funding, as outlined in report CSD-CHS-22-03, dated June 7, 2022: 1. Increase the 2022 Operating Budget for Children’s Services in the amount of $24,118,000 with $0 net tax levy impact, to implement the CWELCC; and 2. Authorize Staff to develop program details and polices related to CWELCC that are consistent with the Ministry of Education guidelines, and that align with the 2022-2026 Early Years and Child Care Service System Plan. 2. That the Regional Municipality of Waterloo take the following action with respect to PHE-PSV-22-01, dated June 7, 2022: 1. Implement three 12-hour ambulances, one emergency response unit and all required staff effective October 1, 2022 at an incremental operating cost in 2022 of $717,000 to be funded from the Tax Stabilization Reserve; 2. Approve in principle the addition of eight 12-hour ambulances in May and October of 2023, subject to final 2023 Council budget approval; 3. Approve the pre-ordering of one (1) emergency response unit for 2022, seven (7) ambulances for 2022 and 2023 expansions and up to 10 ambulances for 2024; and 4. Indicate Regional Council’s intent to recover a portion of capital costs relating to the additional Paramedic Services vehicles and equipment set out in this report from future regional development

That the Planning and Works summary dated June 7, 2022 be adopted as follows: 1. That the Regional Municipality of Waterloo enter into a Consulting Services Agreement with Associated Engineering (Ont.) Ltd for the Elmira By-Pass and Arthur Street Widening Corridor Study (Regional Road 85), from approximately 900m north of the King Street overpass at Hwy 85 to Listowel Road, and a new Elmira By-Pass road corridor between Arthur Street at Listowel Road northerly to Arthur Street North (Regional Road 21) north of Elmira, in the Township of Woolwich, in the amount of $1,371,957 plus all applicable taxes, as outlined in report TES-DCS-22-19, dated June 7, 2022. 2. That the Regional Municipality of Waterloo enter into a Consulting Services Agreement with IBI Group for the Preliminary Design, Public Consultation, and Detailed Design for Schneider’s Creek Multi-Use Trail from Block Line Road to Manitou Drive, in the City of Kitchener, in the amount of $522,600 plus all applicable taxes, with additional contract administration and construction inspection services, estimated at $339,400 plus all applicable taxes to be paid on a time basis, as outlined in report TES-DCS-22-24, dated June 7, 2022. 3. That the Regional Municipality of Waterloo enter into an Agreement for Professional Consulting Services with R.V. Anderson Associates Limited, for the detailed design and services during construction for the Kitchener Wastewater Treatment Plant New SCADA Control, Operations and Regional Labo

That the Licensing and Hearings Summary, dated June 8, 2022 be adopted as follows: 1. That the Region of Waterloo amend the taxi fares in Bylaw 16-044, a Bylaw to Licence, Regulate and Govern Brokers, Owners and Drivers of Taxi Cabs, outlined in report PDL-CAS-22-04 dated June 8, 2022, as follows: a) Increase the per kilometer rate from $2.30 to $2.50; and b) Increase the waiting per hour rate from $35.00 to $40.00

That the Closed Administration and Finance Summary, dated June 7, 2022, be adopted as follows: 1.That the Regional Municipality of Waterloo approve a tentativeMemorandum of Settlement for Region’s Long Term Care staff atSunnyside Home represented by Unifor 1106, for the period of January 1,2022 to December 31, 2024.

That the Closed Planning and Works Summary, dated June 7, 2022, be adopted as follows: 1. That the Regional Municipality of Waterloo: (a) authorize and direct the Regional Solicitor on behalf of The Regional Municipality of Waterloo to enter into an Agreement of Purchase and Sale with Marlene Reis (the “Owner”), and execute all documentation with respect to the purchase of property municipally known as 355 Main Street, Cambridge, legally described as Lot 2, Registered Plan 1263, being Part 1 on 58R-21005; in the City of Cambridge, in the Regional Municipality of Waterloo, being all of PIN 03842-0029 (LT) (the “Property”) for the sum of $998,000, with all terms and conditions subject to the satisfaction of the Regional Solicitor; and (b) authorize and direct the Regional Solicitor to execute such other documents, to the satisfaction of the Commissioner of Transportation and Environmental Services and Regional Solicitor, to carry out the Agreement of Purchase and Sale; as described in report PDL-LEG-22-39, dated June 7, 2022.

That the Closed Council Summary, dated June 22, 2022, be adopted as follows: That the Regional Municipality of Waterloo approve the following: That the Commissioner, Community Services be authorized to approve and execute a parking exemption agreement with The Corporation of the City of Waterloo and Southside Construction Management Ltd. and/or affiliate, pursuant to Section 40 of the Planning Act, in respect of the development of affordable housing at 555 Beechwood Drive, Waterloo; and That Region staff bring forward a by-law to authorize the entering into agreement(s) for the provision of Municipal Capital Facilities for Affordable Housing for Southside Construction Management Ltd. and/or affiliate, in the City of Waterloo, in the Regional Municipality of Waterloo for consideration by Regional Council as set out in report PDL-LEG-40/CSD-HOU-22-17 dated June 22, 2022. That The Regional Municipality of Waterloo approve a settlement in regard to the Court actions of CV-1250-17 and CV-17-584196 whereby Aquicon Construction Co. Ltd., Rainbow Group Ltd. and Rebanks Pepper Littlewood Architects Ltd. pay the Region the total sum of $810,000, inclusive of HST, for construction deficiencies at the Waterloo North Police Division, and that the Regional Solicitor have all necessary authority to sign such releases and other documents to finalize the settlement as set out in closed report PDL-LEG-22-42, dated June 22, 2022. That the Regional Municipality of Waterloo confirm the appeal fil

That the Regional Municipality of Waterloo ratify the following appointments to the Waterloo Regional Heritage Foundation in accordance with report PDL-CAS-22-05, dated June 22, 2022: a) Adele Dobkowski for a term ending June 2025; b) Jordan Baker for a term ending June 2025; c) John Glass for a term ending in June 2025; d) Vanessa Hicks for a term ending in June 2025; and e) Michelle Lee for a term ending in June 2025.

That the Regional Municipality of Waterloo take the following action with respect to temporary Public Art installations at the Region of Waterloo International Airport, as outlined in Report PDL-CUL-22-03 dated June 22, 2022. Endorse the temporary installation of the six (6) pieces of public art in the terminal expansion at the Region of Waterloo International Airport for a period of 12 to 24 month period, and Approve the expenditure of up to $50,000 from the Public Art Reserve Fund to cover artist fees, installation and associated costs.

That The Regional Municipality of Waterloo direct and authorize the Regional Solicitor to take the following actions with respect to the expropriation of lands for soil management purposes associated with the long term development, operation, maintenance and ultimate closure of the Waterloo Waste Management Landfill site (Project) as detailed in report PDL-LEG-22-41 dated June 22, 2022: Complete application(s) to the Council of The Regional Municipality of Waterloo, as may be required from time to time, for approval to expropriate land, which is required for significant soil management needs associated with long term landfill development and operation for the remaining life of the Waterloo landfill (Site) and described as a fee simple full taking of Part Lot 1, Concession North of Snyder's Road, Wilmot, Part 5 on 58R-6613; subject to 1077502 and 399983, being all of PIN 221840195 (LT), in the Township of Wilmot (2322 Snyder’s Road (formerly known as 2320 Snyder’s Road East)); Serve notices of the above applications(s) required by the Expropriations Act (the “Act”); Forward to the Chief Inquiry Officer any requests for a hearing that may be received within the time prescribed by the Act; Attend, with appropriate Regional staff, at any hearing that may be scheduled; Discontinue expropriation proceedings or any part thereof, in respect of the above described lands, or any part thereof, upon the registration on title of the required documentation to complete a transaction whereby

That the Regional Municipality of Waterloo take the following actions, with respect to report PDL-LEG-22-43/COR-FFM-22-06 dated June 22, 2022: a) Enter into an amending agreement with the Corporation of the City of Waterloo to further extend an existing option to purchase a share of a parking structure owned by the City of Waterloo and used by the Region of Waterloo; and b) That the Commissioner, Corporate Services and the Regional Solicitor be authorized to approve and execute the final Option Agreement to exercise the existing option to purchase a share of a parking structure owned by the City of Waterloo and used by the Region of Waterloo, prior to December 31, 2022.

That Committee of the Whole rise and Council resume.

That Council adopt the proceedings of Committee of the Whole.

That the following by-laws be approved.

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 (Regional Road 4 - Ottawa Street) be read a first, second and third time, finally passed and numbered 22-027, signed by the Regional Chair and Regional Clerk and sealed with the Regional Seal.

That a By-law to Delegate Authority to the Outgoing Council to Pass Bylaw(s) to authorize the issue of Debentures for Capital Works of The Regional Municipality of Waterloo and of its Lower-tier Municipalities be read a first, second and third time, finally passed and numbered 22-028, signed by the Regional Chair and Regional Clerk and sealed with the Regional Seal.

That a By-law to Amend By-law 16-044, A By-law to License, Regulate and Govern Brokers, Owners and Drivers of Taxi-Cabs within The Regional Municipality of Waterloo (Taxi Fares) be read a first, second and third time, finally passed and numbered 22-029, 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 (Posted Speed Limits in School Zones) be read a first, second and third time, finally passed and numbered 22-030, signed by the Regional Chair and Regional Clerk and sealed with the Regional Seal.

That a By-law to authorize the borrowing upon amortizing debentures in the principal amount of $5,000,000 for a capital work of The Regional Municipality of Waterloo be read a first, second and third time, finally passed and numbered 22-031, signed by the Regional Chair and Regional Clerk and sealed with the Regional Seal.

That a By-law to authorize the borrowing upon amortizing debentures in the principal amount of $949,000 for a capital work of The Regional Municipality of Waterloo. be read a first, second and third time, finally passed and numbered 22-032 signed by the Regional Chair and Regional Clerk and sealed with the Regional Seal.

That a By-law to authorize the entering into agreements for the provision of Municipal Capital Facilities for Affordable Housing by Southside Construction Management Ltd. and/or affiliate, in the City of Waterloo, in the Regional Municipality of Waterloo. be read a first, second and third time, finally passed and numbered 22-033, signed by the Regional Chair and Regional Clerk and sealed with the Regional Seal.

That a By-law to Amend By-law Number 16-032 of The Regional Municipality of Waterloo, A By-Law to Provide for its Procurement of Goods and Services and the Disposal of its Surplus Goods be read a first, second and third time, finally passed and numbered 22-034, signed by the Regional Chair and Regional Clerk and sealed with the Regional Seal.

That a By-law to Confirm the Actions of Council of June 22, 2022 be read a first, second and third time, finally passed and numbered 22-035 signed by the Regional Chair and Regional Clerk and sealed with the Regional Seal.

That a closed meeting of Council be held on Wednesday, June 22, 2022 at 6:00 p.m. electronically, in accordance with Section 239 of the “Municipal Act, 2001”, for the purposes of considering the following subject matters: 1. Receiving advice that is subject to solicitor-client privilege related to disposition of land; 2. Receiving advice that is subject to solicitor-client privilege related to a potential litigation; 3. Receiving advice that is subject to solicitor-client privilege; 4. Receiving advice that is subject to solicitor-client privilege; 5. Receiving advice that is subject to solicitor-client privilege related to a potential litigation; 6. Proposed disposition of lands; 7. *Receiving advice that is subject to solicitor-client privilege related to potential litigation; 8. *Receiving advice that is subject to solicitor-client privilege related to ongoing litigation; and 9. Personal matters about an identifiable individual.

That the notice requirements of the procedure by-law be waived to consider a motion related to the request from the Sexual Assault Support Centre of Waterloo Region.

That the notice requirements of the procedure by-law be waived to consider J. Erb's motion related to funding for housing.

Whereas Canada’s 2019 national housing strategy recognizes that the right to adequate housing is a fundamental human right affirmed in international law, Be it resolved that the Region of Waterloo investigate in joining other municipalities in committing to a rights based approach to housing; That staff develop a plan to establish interim housing solutions for the Regional residents experiencing homelessness including those currently residing in encampments; That staff develop budget plans for a longer-term strategy to meet the homelessness issues in our community by Spring 2023 and our 2023 budget including identifying the amounts required from federal and provincial governments to achieve that strategy And That staff develop an advocacy strategy for that longer-term plan to engage provincial and federal governments to fund these issues as part of their responsibility.

That the Regional Municipality of Waterloo take the following action with respect to T2022-103 (Under PQ2022-03) Operational Biosolids Storage at the Galt and Waterloo Wastewater Treatment Plants as set out in report COR-TRY-22-60 dated June 22, 2022: a. Accept the tender of North America Construction (1993) Ltd. in the amount of $25,088,549.00 plus all applicable taxes; and b. Approve an increase in costs for project #08275 in the amount of $3,790,900 to be funded from the Wastewater Capital Reserve ($2,767,400) and the Wastewater Development Charge Reserve Fund ($1,023,500).

That the Regional Municipality of Waterloo take the following action with respect to T2022-122 Cells SE-3 & SE-4 Final Clay Capping (Under PQ2022-04) set out in report COR-TRY-22-64 dated June 22, 2022: i. Accept the tender of VanRooyen Earthmoving Ltd. in the amount of $729,053.80 plus all applicable taxes; and, ii. Amend the Region’s 2022-2031 Waste Management Capital Program as set out in Appendix A.

That the Regional Municipality of Waterloo take the following actions with respect to T2022-125- Various Road and Active Transportation Improvements as set out in report COR-TRY-22-66 dated June 22, 2022: a. Accept the tender of Vista Contracting Ltd in the amount of $1,108,595.25 plus all applicable taxes and b. Increase the capital budget for Project 07495 Lackner Boulevard Multi Use Trail by $101,900 to be funded from the Roads Regional Development Charges Fund ($91,700) and from the Transportation Capital Reserve ($10,200).

That the Closed Council Summary, dated June 22, 2022, be adopted as follows: 1. That the Regional Municipality of Waterloo approve the following: a. That the Commissioner, Community Services be authorized to approve and execute a parking exemption agreement with The Corporation of the City of Waterloo and Southside Construction Management Ltd. and/or affiliate, pursuant to Section 40 of the Planning Act, in respect of the development of affordable housing at 555 Beechwood Drive, Waterloo; and b. That Region staff bring forward a by-law to authorize the entering into agreement(s) for the provision of Municipal Capital Facilities for Affordable Housing for Southside Construction Management Ltd. and/or affiliate, in the City of Waterloo, in the Regional Municipality of Waterloo for consideration by Regional Council as set out in report PDL- LEG-40/CSD-HOU-22-17 dated June 22, 2022. 2. That The Regional Municipality of Waterloo approve a settlement in regard to the Court actions of CV-1250-17 and CV-17-584196 whereby Aquicon Construction Co. Ltd., Rainbow Group Ltd. and Rebanks Pepper Littlewood Architects Ltd. pay the Region the total sum of $810,000, inclusive of HST, for construction deficiencies at the Waterloo North Police Division, and that the Regional Solicitor have all necessary authority to sign such releases and other documents to finalize the settlement as set out in closed report PDL-LEG-22-42, dated June 22, 2022. 3. That the Regional Municipality of Waterloo confir

That the Regional Municipality of Waterloo take the following action with respect to temporary Public Art installations at the Region of Waterloo International Airport, as outlined in Report PDL-CUL-22-03 dated June 22, 2022. a. Endorse the temporary installation of the six (6) pieces of public art in the terminal expansion at the Region of Waterloo International Airport for a period of 12 to 24 month period, and b. Approve the expenditure of up to $50,000 from the Public Art Reserve Fund to cover artist fees, installation and associated costs.