Regional Municipality of Waterloo
Council
Addendum Agenda

Meeting #:
Date:
Regular Session:
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Location:
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1.
Call to Order

 

2.
Land Acknowledgement

 

3.
Declarations of Pecuniary Interest under the “Municipal Conflict of Interest Act”

 

4.
Presentations

 

5.
Petitions

 

6.
Delegations

 

6.1
Jessica Linthorne (Interim CEO of Nuclear Innovation Institute, Co-Chair of the Southwestern Ontario Isotope Coalition) Ian Boddy (Mayor of Owen Sound, Co-Chair of the Southwestern Ontario Isotope Coalition)

 

Re: An Overview of the Southwestern Ontario Isotope Coalition


Delegation Withdrawn

6.2
Terra-Lynn Weber, Kitchener

 

Re: The 100 Vic Encampment and homelessness in Waterloo Region 

6.3
Amy Haertel, Founder, River Access Point Safety Movement

This item has attachments. 
1.Region Presentation signage on waterways.pdf

Re: River Safety Concerns in our Region (GRCA Watershed) 

6.4
Artem Klymovych, Woolwich

This item has attachments. 
1.6.4 Artem Klymovych.pdf

Re: Land Assembly in Wilmot and Land Usage by Residents

6.5
Fauzia Mazhar, Executive Director, Coalition of Muslim Women of KW

This item has attachments. 
1.2023-Anti-Hate-Report-CMW.pdf

Re: Presentation of "Snapshot of Hate in Waterloo Region" 

6.6
Mark Reusser, Vice-President, Waterloo Federation of Agriculture

 

Re: Item 12.2.2 Wilmot Land Assembly

6.7
Dalinda Reese, Waterloo

 

Re: Perspective(s) vital to growth and future prosperity of Waterloo Region

6.8
Nina Deeb, Kitchener

 

Re: Wilmot Land Assembly.

6.9
Jennifer Pfenning, Wilmot

 

Re: Agenda item: 12.2.2 Sustainability, Infrastructure, and Development Committee Summary - August 13, 2024 

7.
Minutes of Previous Meetings

 
  • Recommended Motion:

    That the following minutes be approved.

8.
Communications

 

9.
Motion to go into Closed Session

 
  • Recommended Motion:

    That a closed meeting of Council be held on Wednesday, August 28, 2024 immediately following the motion in accordance with Section 239 of the “Municipal Act, 2001”, for the purposes of considering the following subject matters:

    1. A potential agreement for a proposed disposition and acquisition of lands that is subject to solicitor-client privilege
    2. Providing direction to staff with respect to ongoing litigation that is subject to solicitor-client privilege
    3. Providing direction regarding ongoing negotiations related to a current service

10.
Motion to Reconvene into Open Session

 
  • Recommended Motion:

    That Council reconvene into Open Session.

11.
Motion to Go Into Committee of the Whole to Consider Reports

 
  • Recommended Motion:

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

12.
Reports

 

12.1
Finance Reports

 
  • Recommended Motion:

    That the Finance Reports items be received for information and approved.

12.1.1
COR-CFN-24-012, Municipal Funding Agreement Canada Community Building Fund

This item has attachments. 
1.Municipal Funding Agreement Canada Community Building Fund - COR-CFN-24-012.pdf
  • Recommended Motion:

    That the Regional Municipality of Waterloo pass a By-law to authorize the Regional Chair and the Regional Clerk to execute the Municipal Funding Agreement for The Canada Community Building Fund (CCBF) between the Association of Municipalities of Ontario (AMO) and The Regional Municipality of Waterloo, with such Agreement to be to the satisfaction of the Regional Solicitor, as outlined in report COR-CFN-24-012 dated August 28, 2024.

12.1.2
COR-TRY-24-032, T2024-157 589 Langs – 7 Storey Residential Development (Under PQ2023-06)

This item has attachments. 
1.COR-TRY-24-032 - 2024-157 Langs Drive Residential Redevelopment (under PQ2023-06) (1).pdf
2.Appendix A - Langs Capital Project(1).pdf
  • Recommended Motion:

    That the Regional Municipality of Waterloo accept the tender of Norlon Builders for the T2024-157 589 Langs – 7 Storey Residential Development (Under PQ2023-06) in the amount of $52,064,640.17 plus all applicable taxes as set out in report COR-TRY-24-032 dated August 28, 2024.

12.2
Committee Reports

 

12.2.1
Community and Health Services Summary - August 13, 2024

This item has attachments. 
1.CHS Summary - August 13, 2024.pdf
  • Recommended Motion:

    That the following recommendations from the Community and Health Services Committee be approved:

    1. That staff move forward with the operating model as proposed in CSD-HOU-24-015, with a maximum of 66 residents serving single women and gender-diverse and non-binary adults (subject to normal extreme weather protocols)
      And further, before any steps are taken to serve additional people, or different groups of individuals, the Region of Waterloo will discuss the proposal with community partners including the host community (Kitchener, in this case), and a report with further recommendations will come to Regional Council before any changes are made.

    2. That the Regional Municipality of Waterloo take the following action with respect to the Regionally-owned property located at 651 Concession Road, Cambridge (former Kinsmen Children’s Centre) as set out in report EES-FFM-24-005 dated August 13, 2024:
      1. That Regional Council support the proposed use of the property for the development of a Paramedic Services station; and
      2. Approve debenture authority for the project in the amount of $12,600,000 for a term not to exceed 20 years.

12.2.2
Sustainability, Infrastructure, and Development Committee Summary - August 13, 2024

This item has attachments. 
1.SID Summary - August,13 2024.pdf
  • Recommended Motion:

    That the following recommendations from the Sustainability, Infrastructure, and Development Committee be approved:

    1. WHEREAS the Region of Waterloo is in the process of completing the purchase of a 160-acre farm in Wilmot Township (the Farm) as part of an industrial land strategy (the Land Assembly) and subject to the Region’s confidentiality obligations.

    AND WHEREAS the Region of Waterloo recently plowed under the corn crop on the Farm, which was estimated to be 5 or 6 weeks away from harvest (the Event),

    AND WHEREAS this Event appears to be in direct contradiction to the Region of Waterloo’s Strategic Plan 2023-2027 Growing with Care vision,

    AND WHEREAS this Event appears to conflict with the goals in the Province’s Grow Ontario: a provincial agri-food strategy,

    THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Region of Waterloo commits to ensuring, with respect to crops on any further farms purchased through the Land Assembly, that the first consideration will be assessing whether the crop can be harvested, and a suitable use found for the yield, and that the outcome of such assessment will be provided to Regional Council before any action is taken;

    BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that Regional Council receives a report within 4 weeks of this motion outlining what occurred including what actions were taken to mitigate the loss of crops with respect to the Event, and that this report be made public and subject to the Region’s confidentiality obligations.

    BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that, going forward, Regional Council will be provided with advance notice of any further work occurring on the lands purchased by the Region of Waterloo through this Land Assembly.

    2. That the Regional Municipality of Waterloo approve the proposed changes on Benton Street (Regional Road #6) from Courtland Avenue (Regional Road # 53) to Charles Street (Regional Road # 64) and on Frederick Street (Regional Road #6) from Weber Street (Regional Road #8) to Lancaster Street (Regional Road #29) as outlined in Report TSD-TRP-24-009 dated August 13, 2024:

      1. Repurpose the road space by reducing the travel lanes from four lanes to two lanes and add painted reserved single directional bicycle lanes.
      2. Upon construction, amend the Traffic and Parking by-law 16-023;
        • Add to Schedule 22 - Reserved Lanes, Benton Street (Regional Road 6), from Courtland Avenue (Regional Road 53) to Charles Street (Regional Road 64), Both Sides, Anytime, Bicycles;
        • Add to Schedule 22 - Reserved Lanes, Benton Street (Regional Road 6), from Courtland Avenue (Regional Road 53) to Charles Street (Regional Road 64), Both Sides, Anytime, Bicycles;
        • Add to Schedule 22 - Reserved Lanes, Benton Street (Regional Road 6), from Courtland Avenue (Regional Road 53) to Charles Street (Regional Road 64), Both Sides, Anytime, Bicycles;
        • Add to Schedule 22 - Reserved Lanes, Benton Street (Regional Road 6), from Courtland Avenue (Regional Road 53) to Charles Street (Regional Road 64), Both Sides, Anytime, Bicycles;
        • Remove from Schedule 1 – No Parking, Frederick Street (Regional Road 6), from King Street to Duke Street (Regional Road 63), North Side, Anytime;
        • Remove from Schedule 1 – No Parking, Frederick Street (Regional Road 6), from King Street to Duke Street (Regional Road 63), North Side, Anytime;
        • Remove from Schedule 1 – No Parking, Frederick Street (Regional Road 6), from King Street to Duke Street (Regional Road 63), North Side, Anytime;
        • Remove from Schedule 1 – No Parking, Frederick Street (Regional Road 6), from King Street to Duke Street (Regional Road 63), North Side, Anytime;
        • Remove from Schedule 1 – No Parking, Frederick Street (Regional Road 6), from King Street to Duke Street (Regional Road 63), North Side, Anytime;
        • Remove from Schedule 1 – No Parking, Frederick Street (Regional Road 6), from King Street to Duke Street (Regional Road 63), North Side, Anytime;
        • Remove from Schedule 1 – No Parking, Frederick Street (Regional Road 6), from King Street to Duke Street (Regional Road 63), North Side, Anytime;
        • Remove from Schedule 1 – No Parking, Frederick Street (Regional Road 6), from King Street to Duke Street (Regional Road 63), North Side, Anytime;
        • Remove from Schedule 7 – No Stopping, Frederick Street (Regional Road 6), from 38.5m east of King Street to Duke Street (Regional Road 63), South Side, 4:30 p.m. to 5:30 p.m., Monday to Friday;
        • Remove from Schedule 7 – No Stopping, Frederick Street (Regional Road 6), from 38.5m east of King Street to Duke Street (Regional Road 63), South Side, 4:30 p.m. to 5:30 p.m., Monday to Friday;
        • Remove from Schedule 7 – No Stopping, Frederick Street (Regional Road 6), from 38.5m east of King Street to Duke Street (Regional Road 63), South Side, 4:30 p.m. to 5:30 p.m., Monday to Friday; and
        • Remove from Schedule 7 – No Stopping, Frederick Street (Regional Road 6), from 38.5m east of King Street to Duke Street (Regional Road 63), South Side, 4:30 p.m. to 5:30 p.m., Monday to Friday.
      3. That staff be directed to: Develop a long-term plan for separated cycling facilities along the Benton-Frederick corridor and for improved pedestrian and cycling access to the Frederick ION station, to be implemented as part of the future reconstruction of Benton Street and Frederick Street.

    3. That the Regional Municipality of Waterloo amend the Traffic and Parking By-law 16-023, as amended, to add to Schedule 1 (No Parking), No Parking Anytime on both sides of Snyder’s Road East (Regional Road 6) from 1.2 km east of Notre Dame Road (Regional Road 12) to 1.8 km west of Trussler Road, in the Township of Wilmot as outlined in Report TSD-TRP-24-011, dated August 13, 2024.

12.2.3
Audit Committee Summary - August 14, 2024

This item has attachments. 
1.Audit Summary - August 14, 2024.pdf
  • Recommended Motion:

    That the following recommendations from the Audit Committee be approved:

    1. That the Regional Municipality of Waterloo accept the proposal of KPMG LLC for P2024-18 External Audit Services and appoint KPMG LLP as the Region’s external auditor for a five (5) year term comprising of 2024, 2025, 2026, 2027 and 2028 fiscal years in the amount of $944,790.00 (average annual cost of $188,958.00) plus all applicable taxes as set out in report COR-TRY-24-031 dated August 14, 2024.

12.2.4
Library Committee Summary - August 14, 2024

This item has attachments. 
1.Library Summary - August 14, 2024.pdf
  • Recommended Motion:

    That the following recommendations from the Library Committee be approved:

    1. That the Regional Municipality of Waterloo Library Committee approve the purchase of a microfilm reader for the Ayr Branch of the Region of Waterloo Library, using funds from the Regional of Waterloo Library Capital Reserve Fund;

      And that Staff return to the Library Committee for review and consideration with a recommended service level for each Branch in the system which then informs the base of resources, materials, equipment, etc.;

      And that Staff return to the Library Committee for review and adoption a Policy as to how funds from Trusts, Donations, Bequests, etc would be utilized to ensure consistency in approach, and, to ensure that the use of the funds adds value or enhancements to the Branch(es) above the normal service level.

    2. That the Regional Municipality of Waterloo approve the revised Terms of Reference for the Library Committee as described and attached in Appendix A of Report PDL-CUL-24-015, dated August 14, 2024.

      And that the Terms of Reference be amended to add Township specific language.

12.2.5
Licensing and Hearings Committee Summary - August 28, 2024

 

Licensing and Hearings Summary will be available at August 28th Council.

12.2.6
Sustainability, Infrastructure, and Development Committee Summary - August 28, 2024

 

Sustainability, Infrastructure, and Development Summary will be available at August 28th Council.

12.2.7
Administration and Finance Committee Summary - August 28, 2024

 

Administration and Finance Summary will be available at August 28th Council.

12.2.8
Closed Council Summary - August 28, 2024

 

Closed Council Summary will be available at August 28th Council.

13.
Other Matters Under Committee Of The Whole

 

14.
Motion for Committee of the Whole to Rise and Council Resume

 
  • Recommended Motion:

    That Committee of the Whole rise and Council resume.

15.
Motion To Adopt Proceedings of Committee of the Whole

 
  • Recommended Motion:

    That Council adopt the proceedings of Committee of the Whole.

16.
Motions where notice has been provided

 

16.1
Councillor C. Huinink

 
  • Recommended Motion:

    Whereas A By-law to Licence, Regulate and Govern Brokers, Owners and Drivers of Taxi-Cabs within The Regional Municipality of Waterloo was passed in 2016; and
    Whereas staff have indicated a need to conduct a review of the Taxi By-law; and
    Whereas the City of Calgary’s centralized Wheelchair Accessible Vehicle (WAV) dispatch creates an effective and excellent approach for providers and users of accessible transportation services
    Therefore be it resolved:
    That the Regional Municipality of Waterloo direct staff to review the WAV Calgary model to identify the benefits and challenges of implementing a similar system in Waterloo Region;
    And That staff be directed to develop a plan to conduct a thorough review of the Taxi By-law for potential positive revisions, including enhancement of accessibility as it pertains to the Taxi By-law; 
    And That staff be directed to report back to the Licensing and Hearings Committee on the Calgary model and the overall plan for the by-law review by March 2025.

17.
Notice of Motion

 

Motions listed will be considered at a future meeting or if notice is waived. 

18.
Unfinished Business

 

19.
Other Business

 

20.
Questions

 

21.
Enactment of By-laws – First, Second & Third Readings

 
  • Recommended Motion:

    That the following by-laws be approved.

21.1
By-law 24-026

 
  • Recommended Motion:

    That a By-law to Amend By-law 01-059, A By-law to consolidate all By-laws with Respect to Roads Included in the Regional Road System, as amended (Fountain Street North (Regional Road 17)/Menno Street), be read a first, second and third time, finally passed and numbered 24-026, be signed by the Regional Chair and Regional Clerk and sealed with the Regional Seal.

21.2
By-law 24-027

 
  • Recommended Motion:

    That a By-law to Amend By-Law 22-018, A By-law to Authorize and Govern the Delegation of Signing Authority on Behalf of The Regional Municipality of Waterloo and to Repeal By-law 18-036 (Schedule “A”), be read a first, second and third time, finally passed and numbered 24-027, be signed by the Regional Chair and Regional Clerk and sealed with the Regional Seal.

21.3
By-law 24-028

 
  • Recommended Motion:

    That a By-Law to amend By-Law Number 23-062, A By-law to Establish Fees and Charges for the Regional Municipality of Waterloo and repeal By-law 23-009, as amended, be read a first, second and third time, finally passed and numbered 24-028, be signed by the Regional Chair and Regional Clerk and sealed with the Regional Seal.

21.4
By-law 24-029

 
  • Recommended Motion:

    That a By-law to Authorize the Municipal Funding Agreement for the Transfer of Federal Canada Community-Building Fund Revenues between the Association of Municipalities of Ontario and the Region of Waterloo, be read a first, second and third time, finally passed and numbered 24-029, be signed by the Regional Chair and Regional Clerk and sealed with the Regional Seal.

21.5
By-Law 24-030

 
  • Recommended Motion:

    That a By-law to appoint an Acting Treasurer and to Repeal By-law Number By-Law 24-018, be read a first, second and third time, finally passed and numbered 24-030, be signed by the Regional Chair and Regional Clerk and sealed with the Regional Seal.

21.6
By-law 24-031

 
  • Recommended Motion:

    That a By-law to Confirm the Proceedings of the Council of the Regional Municipality of Waterloo at this Meeting Held on August 28, 2024, be read a first, second and third time, finally passed and numbered 24-031, be signed by the Regional Chair and Regional Clerk and sealed with the Regional Seal.

22.
Adjourn

 
  • Recommended Motion:

    That the meeting adjourn at x:xx x.m.

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