Regional Council Minutes

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Council Chambers
Members Present:
  • K. Redman, 
  • D. Craig, 
  • R. Deutschmann, 
  • 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 

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Regional Chair K. Redman called the meeting to order at 7:38 p.m.

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Regional Chair K. Redman provided a land acknowledgement.

Regional Chair K. Redman further acknowledged that October is a month for celebrating German Heritage, Canadian Islamic History, Latin American Heritage, and Women’s History.

  • Moved byS. Foxton
    Seconded byJ. Erb

    That Council reconvene into Open Session.

    In Favor (15)B. Vrbanovic, J. Erb, J. Nowak, K. Redman, M. Harris, S. Shantz, S. Foxton, J. Liggett, D. Craig, P. Wolf, C. James, R. Deutschmann, N. Salonen, C. Huinink, and K. Williams
    Carried (15 to 0)

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There were no presentations. 

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There were no petitions. 

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Regional Chair K. Redman noted that A. Reeves withdrew his delegation. 

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Regional Chair K. Redman noted that N. Page withdrew her delegation. 

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Regional Chair K. Redman noted that J. Stief withdrew her delegation. 

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D. Reese appeared before Council to share her family’s experience with poisoned water. She stressed the importance of clean water and the risk that industrial companies can provide to a community’s drinking water. She encouraged Council to be transparent and accountable for protecting the public water supply. 

I. McLean appeared on behalf of the two local Chambers of Commerce and the businesses they represent, noting that they been calling for a large site to attract anchor employment in Waterloo Region for nearly 14 years. He stressed importance of treating farmers fairly, but stated that the site is necessary for attracting future jobs and ensuring the existing ones are protected. He encouraged the Region to finish the land assembly and address how best to use the land.

Responding to questions, I. McLean stated that he does not have direct knowledge regarding Toyota but that vehicle assembly plants are being planned near where there are battery plants. He clarified that the New Hamburg Board of Trade has not made a formal endorsement of the land assembly but that individual members have discussed it with him and are supportive.  

S. Subramanian and A. Annamalai appeared before Council to highlight increases in racism toward people of South Asian origin. S. Subramanian stated that people have been spit at, had various liquids thrown at them, and have been told to “go back.” A. Annamalai highlighted that they have spoken with various decision makers and have seen no action. If this continues, Waterloo Region will lose the competitive advantage to attract people. They requested that the Region run an anti-racism campaign with the area municipalities. They stated that Conestoga College needs to step up to protect the international students that have come to attend school there.    

In response to a question from Council, A. Annamalai stated that the education campaign could start with advertising on the GRT and ION, and could expand to other media.

C. James requested that the Community Safety Wellbeing plan come back with some action items with respect to an education campaign. 

G. Michalenko appeared before Council noting that the Chamber of Commerce has supported jobs over the environment in similar situations. He further highlighted concerns with nondisclosure agreements, and encouraged the Region to maintain the public trust and stop trying to buy land in Wilmot. 

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R. Abdi appeared before Council to speak to the increase in hate crimes, noting that Waterloo Region has the highest per capita reported hate crimes in Canada. He highlighted that Conestoga College’s international student admission led to students experiencing racism with no impact on the College. He appealed to the Region to do more to address multiculturalism and diversity for all and decrease the hate experienced by residents. 

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E. Grignon did not appear when called. 

M. Levesque appeared before Council to discuss the rise of racism in Waterloo Region. He stressed that there is no single source for the number of incidents, and that hate is underreported. He encouraged the Region to develop a plan to collect data and combat racism; and to work with all of civil society to address the issue. M. Levesque offered his community’s support in whatever way they can.

In response to a question from Council, Connie MacDonald, Chief Communications and Strategy Officer, noted that the community safety wellbeing plan works with a number of faith-based groups and can contact with M. Levesque. She explained that an upcoming conference is for people who are involved with the community safety wellbeing plan and other tables. She noted that there has not been an open call for participants because of limited space but they will be discussing how to do further engagement with the community on how to combat hate. 

K. Thomason appeared in opposition to the Wilmot land assembly on behalf of Fight for Farmland. A copy of his written remarks is appended to the minutes. He noted that there are thousands of acres of vacant industrial land in the Region, which is higher than surrounding areas. He argued that the Regional Official Plan is being overrun by this unplanned project, and that farms should not be destroyed for the project. K. Thomason questioned the secrecy around the projected and requested that the Region stop looking at this site and create a transparent process that everyone can support.

In response to a question from Council, K. Thomason provided an overview of the additions of urban lands to the Regional Official Plan, noting that after forcing boundary expansions, the province changed its position and allowed land to be requested by the appropriate area municipality. 

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  • Moved byC. Huinink
    Seconded byM. Harris

    That the following minutes be approved.

    In Favor (15)B. Vrbanovic, J. Erb, J. Nowak, K. Redman, M. Harris, S. Shantz, S. Foxton, J. Liggett, D. Craig, P. Wolf, C. James, R. Deutschmann, N. Salonen, C. Huinink, and K. Williams
    Carried (15 to 0)
C. James left the meeting at 8:54 PM. ()
  • Moved byP. Wolf
    Seconded byJ. Nowak

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

    In Favor (14)B. Vrbanovic, J. Erb, J. Nowak, K. Redman, M. Harris, S. Shantz, S. Foxton, J. Liggett, D. Craig, P. Wolf, R. Deutschmann, N. Salonen, C. Huinink, and K. Williams
    Carried (14 to 0)

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D. McCabe joined the meeting at 8:55 PM. ()
  • Moved byS. Foxton
    Seconded byP. Wolf

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

    1. 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 the proposed replacement of the Scheifele Bridge on Northfield Drive East (Regional Road 22), in the Township of Woolwich, in the Regional Municipality of Waterloo, as detailed in report PDL-LEG-24-025, dated October 8, 2024.
      1. 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 the proposed replacement of the Scheifele Bridge on Northfield Drive East (Regional Road 22), in the Township of Woolwich, in the Regional Municipality of Waterloo, and described as follows:

    Fee Simple Permanent Land Taking:

    1. Part of Lot 32, German Company Tract, being Parts 1, 3 & 4 on 58R-22126, Township of Woolwich, (Part of PIN 22705-0403 (LT)), 698 Northfield Drive, Waterloo.

    Temporary Easement:

    The right and easement, being a temporary easement in gross, for the free and unobstructed, right, interest and easement terminating, for the subject properties set out below, on the 31st day of December, 2028, for itself, its successors and assigns, and anyone authorized by it, on, over, under and through the following properties for the purpose of stock piling of materials and/or equipment as required in connection with the adjacent construction, and all related improvements, and works ancillary thereto and for such purposes, the free, unimpeded and unobstructed access to the lands at all times by employees, agents, contractors, workers and anyone authorized by it, and vehicles, supplies and equipment at all times and for all purposes and things necessary for or incidental to the exercise and enjoyment of the right and easement:

    1. Part of Lot 32, German Company Tract, being Part 2 on 58R-22126, Township of Woolwich, (Part of PIN 22705-0403 (LT)), 698 Northfield Drive, Waterloo;
    2. Part of Lot 32, German Company Tract, being Part 5 on 58R-22126, Township of Woolwich, (Part of PIN 22705-0082 (LT)), 230 Glasgow Street, Waterloo;
    • Part of Lot 3, German Company Tract, being Part 6 on 58R-22126, (Part of PIN 22705-0091 (LT)), in the Township of Woolwich, Regional Municipality of Waterloo, 535 Northfield Drive, Waterloo.
      1. Serve notices of the above applications(s) required by the Expropriations Act (the “Act”);
      2. Forward to the Chief Inquiry Officer any requests for a hearing that may be received within the time prescribed by the Act;
      3. Attend, with appropriate Regional staff, at any hearing that may be scheduled;
      4. 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 the required interests in the lands are conveyed or if otherwise deemed appropriate in the opinion of the Commissioner of Engineering and Environmental Services and the Regional Solicitor; and
      5. Do all things necessary and proper to be done and report thereon to Regional Council in due course.
    1. That the Regional Municipality of Waterloo approve a Source Water Protection Plan Incentive Program for small septic system owners, as described in Report EES-WAS-24-007, dated October 8, 2024.
    2. That the Regional Municipality of Waterloo approve the recommended preliminary design alternative for the Franklin Boulevard (Regional Road #36) Improvements from Bishop Street to Avenue Road, as outlined in Report EES-DCS-24-006 dated October 8, 2024.
    3. That the Regional Municipality of Waterloo approve the following programs as outlined in report PDL-ECD-23-006 dated October 8, 2024, and funded through the Strategic Investments for Business Supports, and authorize the Commissioner of Planning, Development and Legislative Services to execute the agreements described below, with terms and conditions satisfactory to the Regional Solicitor:
      1. Through an agreement with the Greater Kitchener Waterloo Chamber of Commerce and the Cambridge Chamber of Commerce, approve approximately $80,000 to support talent and investment attraction though the Healthcare & Physician Recruitment Program;
      2. Through an agreement with the Food Bank of Waterloo Region, the Immigration Partnership of Waterloo Region, and the Greater Kitchener Waterloo Chamber of Commerce, approve approximately $249,000 to implement a Food Bank Volunteer Pilot Program that will create temporary jobs and provide newcomers with critical skill assessments and Canadian work experience, and;
      3. Extend the services of Ethic Talent to create and implement a Waterloo Region Newcomer Ecosystem Mapping Project that will support newcomer attraction, retention and integration, at an estimated cost of $50,000 plus applicable taxes.
    4. That the Regional Municipality of Waterloo direct staff to prepare the 2026-2030 conventional bus procurement to consider all viable propulsion options (e.g., clean-diesel, clean-diesel hybrid, and battery-electric) for standard 12-metre (40-foot) and articulated 18-metre (60-foot) vehicles as outlined in report TSD-TRS-24-011, dated October 8, 2024.
    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, R. Deutschmann, N. Salonen, C. Huinink, and K. Williams
    Carried (15 to 0)

B. Vrbanovic requested that item 1 be taken separately.

Council debated the recommendation noting that Councillors have received a number of public concerns around the implementation of the automated speed enforcement program; and that the doubling of fines puts people in a difficult position at a time when 1 in 8 families are experiencing food insecurity. Councillors also noted that the doubling of fines is out of the Region’s control, and that the issue the public wants addressed is speeding.   

C. James joined the meeting at 9:04 PM. ()
  • Moved byD. McCabe
    Seconded byC. Huinink
    1. That the Regional Municipality of Waterloo approve the following as outlined in Report TSD-TRP-24-010, dated August 13, 2024:
      1. Adopt the Two-Step Community Safety Zone Warrant as described in this report and direct staff to utilize the warrant process as the preferred methodology for identifying potential Community Safety Zones along regional roads throughout the Region of Waterloo;
      2. Direct staff to report back with a list of designated School Zones which should have a Community Safety Zone designation added prior to the planned Municipal Speed Camera program changes in late 2024;
      3. Adopt the strategy of utilizing a Community Safety Zone designation at all School Zones along regional roadways that are to be equipped with a Municipal Speed Camera in the future; and
      4. Direct staff to use the newly adopted Community Safety Zone warrant to identify a comprehensive list of prospective Community Safety Zones along regional roads (including those not centred around a School Zone) and report back to Council with options for implementing those Community Safety Zones, including associated impacts to the staffing and resources for the Region’s Municipal Speed Camera program.
    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, R. Deutschmann, N. Salonen, C. Huinink, and K. Williams
    Carried (15 to 0)
  • Moved byD. McCabe
    Seconded byC. Huinink

    That the following recommendations from the Administration and Finance Committee be approved:

    1. That the Regional Municipality of Waterloo take the following actions with respect to the implementation of a Region of Waterloo Administrative Penalty Program (AP Program) in report PDL-CAS-24-005 dated August 13, 2024:
      1. Enact the Administrative Penalty Program Bylaw (APP Bylaw), as set out in Appendix A; and
      2. Enact the Hearing Officer Bylaw, as set out in Appendix B; and
      3. Approve the Appointment and Conduct of Hearing Officers Policy, as set out in Appendix C.
    In Favor (13)J. Erb, J. Nowak, K. Redman, M. Harris, S. Shantz, D. McCabe, J. Liggett, D. Craig, C. James, R. Deutschmann, N. Salonen, C. Huinink, and K. Williams
    Opposed (3)B. Vrbanovic, S. Foxton, and P. Wolf
    Carried (13 to 3)

Peter Sweeney, Commissioner, Community Services informed Council that a community meeting was held with neighbours of Erbs Road and that staff are committing to some operational changes and plan to share the changes with the neighbourhood the following day. He noted this includes changes to the neighbourhood policy, more community engagement, and enhanced security.

J. Erb expressed concerns with comments made by N. Salonen at the Committee and in the newspaper, noting that Councillors have the right to express opinions, but staff do not deserve to feel that they are not doing their jobs with the best intentions to support the most vulnerable members of the community.

N. Salonen stated that the comments were not directed at staff but at Regional Council, and that she would like to see more investment into housing first, rather than shelters.

In response to a question from Council, P. Sweeney stated that supportive housing is being built as fast as possible but there is a need to have emergency shelter options in the transition period. 

  • Moved byJ. Erb
    Seconded byC. Huinink

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

    1. That Regional Municipality of Waterloo endorse and approve the prioritization of The Plan to End Chronic Homelessness (PECH) work through the proposed Prioritization and Engagement Strategies as outlined in CSD-HOU-24-019, dated October 8, 2024;
      And that Regional Council refer the operating budget expansion for 2025 to the Regional Strategic Plan and Budget Process.

    2. That the Regional Municipality of Waterloo continue to fund and coordinate the operation of the Erb’s Road Hybrid Emergency Shelter until at least 2030 as a part of the community-led Plan to End Chronic Homelessness, or as long as the service is required, as outlined in report CSD-HOU-24-016, dated October 8, 2024.

      And that Regional staff be directed to request a six-month extension related to waste water disposal at the Erb’s Road Hybrid Emergency Shelter from the Chief Building Official (CBO) of the Township of Wilmot to accommodate the construction of the necessary infrastructure to connect with the existing Region-owned property at 1001 Erb’s Road as outlined in report CSD-HOU-24-016, dated October 8, 2024.
    In Favor (14)B. Vrbanovic, J. Erb, J. Nowak, K. Redman, M. Harris, S. Shantz, S. Foxton, D. McCabe, D. Craig, P. Wolf, C. James, R. Deutschmann, C. Huinink, and K. Williams
    Opposed (2)J. Liggett, and N. Salonen
    Carried (14 to 2)
  • Moved byP. Wolf
    Seconded byC. James

    That the following recommendations from the Strategic Planning and Budget Committee be approved:

    1. That the Regional Municipality of Waterloo takes the following actions with respect to the Grants Administration Policy:
      • Amend the Grants Administration Policy and process so that Council approves the grant streams, and eligibility, and funding available and staff administer the grants, in alignment with other grant processes ex. Upstream Fund
      • Review the Grants Administration Policy and Stream in the second year of the term of Council, to allow Council to review eligibility and amend as required, in alignment with the strategic plan
      • Any new grants are administered through the creation of a new grant stream, with appropriate policy analysis and community engagement, pending funding approval as part of the Region’s Plan and Budget process, in alignment with the strategic plan
      • All grant applications require declaring what other municipal grants they are applying for.

    2. That the Regional Municipality of Waterloo direct staff to immediately action the POA expansion as a 2024 in-year request, to maximize expected revenue in 2025.

    3. That the Regional Municipality of Waterloo requires that any new net budget increase requests in year get deferred to the Strategic Planning and Budget process.

    4. WHEREAS accessibility, collegiality and respect are priorities shared by all of Council; and

    WHEREAS Council values the expert advice and analysis from Regional staff, particularly on technical or financial matters; and

    WHEREAS Council should have adequate time to deliberate and consider changes to policy and budgeting; and

    WHEREAS residents and media deserve adequate time for input, consideration and transparency;

    THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT:

    A motion to amend the final budget will be subject to notice and must be submitted in writing to the Clerk no later than Monday, December 2, 2024

    All motions to amend the final budget that are received by the Clerk by the deadline will be published in the agenda;

    A motion to amend the final budget can be further amended during the final budget meeting without requiring notice, provided that any amendments are relevant and continue to relate to the same issue which was the subject matter of the original motion to amend the final budget; and

    Any motion to amend the final budget that is not received by the Clerk by the deadline may be introduced at the meeting on December 11, 2024 provided that:

        • it is submitted to the clerk in writing; and
        • the Strategic Plan and Budget Committee, without debate, dispenses with notice on the affirmative vote of at least two-thirds of the members present and voting.
    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
    Carried (16 to 0)
  • Moved byC. James
    Seconded byS. Foxton
    1. That the Regional Municipality of Waterloo:
    1. authorize and direct the Regional Solicitor on behalf of The Regional Municipality of Waterloo to enter into an Agreement of Purchase and Sale with each of the following:
      1. with Ryan Smyth, and execute all documentation with respect to the purchase of the property municipally known as 134 Eagle Street South, Cambridge, and legally described as Part Lot 6, Southside of King Street, 6 Northside of Queen Street, Plan 522, as in 1298254; in the City of Cambridge, in the Regional Municipality of Waterloo, being all of PIN 03776-0027 (LT), for the sum of $675,000.00, together with other related costs; and
      2. with 2872558 Ontario Inc., and execute all documentation with respect to the purchase of the property municipally known as 136 Eagle Street South, Cambridge, and legally described as Part Lot 6, Northside of Queen Street, Plan 522, as in 1128092; subject to interest in 1128092; in the City of Cambridge, in the Regional Municipality of Waterloo, being all of PIN 03776-0026 (LT), for the sum of $675,000.00, together with other related costs;
      3. with all terms and conditions subject to the satisfaction of the Regional Solicitor;

    2. authorize and direct the Regional Solicitor to execute such documents, to the satisfaction of the Commissioner of Planning, Development and Legislative Services and the Regional Solicitor, and to carry out the Agreement of Purchase and Sale; and

    3. Amend the 2024-2033 Housing Services Capital Program to add $1.6M in 2024 financed through property tax supported debentures and approve debenture authority for the acquisition costs of 134 and 136 Eagle Street, Cambridge for a term not to exceed 20 years.

    4. Include $129,000 in the draft 2025 Housing Operating Budget to cover debt servicing costs ($123,000) as well as security and landscaping costs ($6,000), 100% Regional levy funded.

    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, R. Deutschmann, N. Salonen, and C. Huinink
    Opposed (1)K. Williams
    Carried (15 to 1)

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Dr. Hsiu-Li Wang, Commissioner, Public Health & Paramedic Services/Medical Officer of Health, noted that flu and Covid-19 vaccines are available for high risk people and will be available to the general public in the next week. She highlighted places where vaccinations will be available and noted that the province has approved RSV vaccinations for newborns, pregnant women, high risk adults.

In response to a question from Council, Dr. H. Wang stated that Public Health partners are looking into how drug checking can continue to occur once the consumption and treatment services site is closed. 

  • Moved byP. Wolf
    Seconded byJ. Erb

    That the Regional Municipality of Waterloo ratify the appointment of Rachel Zhang to the Sunnyside Foundation Board for a term to expire September 2027 as outlined in Report CSD-SEN-24-002, dated October 23, 2024.

    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
    Carried (16 to 0)
  • Moved byC. Huinink
    Seconded byJ. Liggett

    That Committee of the Whole rise and Council resume.

    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
    Carried (16 to 0)
  • Moved byJ. Nowak
    Seconded byM. Harris

    That Council adopt the proceedings of Committee of the Whole.

    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
    Carried (16 to 0)

There were no motions with notice. 

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There was no notice of motions for future meetings. 

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Regional Chair K. Redman stated that the motion that was deferred from the previous Council meeting directs staff to provide information which has now provided in the closed session along with the rationale for why it must remain confidential.

Council provided unanimous consent to withdraw the motion based on the information received in closed session. 

PDL-ECD-24-007 was received for information.  

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Responding to questions, P. Sweeney noted that communication on the winter warming plan will be coming to Council shortly. He explained that the existing protocol will be implemented and generally involves providing additional motel spaces and provisions for allowing existing shelters to add beds for short periods of time. He further noted that staff are in conversations with Working Center staff about a plan to wind down the King Street shelter and provide support to residents during the transition.

In response to a question from Council, Doug Spooner, Acting Commissioner, Transportation Services, explained that staff are working on best available information related to a new provincial bill on bike lanes. He stated that bike lanes that resulted in the removal of a traffic lane will need approval from the Minister and the Region may need to provide information about existing lanes.

Regarding the correspondence from the Chair of the Waterloo Region Police Services Board, R. Deutschmann noted that they used to provide quarterly information but are not providing it for 2024. He stressed they have not been able to hire to their capacity and that he will be bringing a motion to Council to request that information to make an informed decision on behalf of the taxpayers. 

M. Harris left the meeting at 10:14 PM. ()

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There were no questions. 

  • Moved byP. Wolf
    Seconded byC. James

    That the following by-laws be approved.

    In Favor (15)B. Vrbanovic, J. Erb, J. Nowak, 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
    Carried (15 to 0)
  • Moved byP. Wolf
    Seconded byC. James

    That a By-law to Implement an Administrative Penalty Program for Certain Offences in the Regional Municipality of Waterloo, be read a first, second and third time, finally passed and numbered 24-038, be signed by the Regional Chair and Regional Clerk and sealed with the Regional Seal.

    Carried
  • Moved byP. Wolf
    Seconded byC. James

    That a By-law to Establish the Duties and Functions of the Administrative Penalty Program Hearing Officers, be read a first, second and third time, finally passed and numbered 24-039, be signed by the Regional Chair and Regional Clerk and sealed with the Regional Seal.

    Carried
  • Moved byP. Wolf
    Seconded byC. James

    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 (No Parking, Accessible Parking, Rates of Speed, Reserved Lanes), be read a first, second and third time, finally passed and numbered 24-040, be signed by the Regional Chair and Regional Clerk and sealed with the Regional Seal.

    Carried
  • Moved byP. Wolf
    Seconded byC. James

    That a By-law to Confirm the Proceedings of the Council of the Regional Municipality of Waterloo at this Meeting Held on October 23, 2024 be read a first, second and third time, finally passed and numbered 24-041, be signed by the Regional Chair and Regional Clerk and sealed with the Regional Seal.

    Carried

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Regional Chair K. Redman noted that there are further items to discuss in closed session but that none of the items will need to be brought to open session and called for a motion to go into closed following adjournment of the open session. 

  • Moved byP. Wolf
    Seconded byJ. Nowak

    That a closed meeting of Council be held on Wednesday, October 23, 2024 immediately following the Council meeting 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. Receiving advice that is subject to solicitor-client privilege related to a proposed purchase of property in Wilmot Township;
    2. Receiving advice that is subject to solicitor-client privilege related to a challenge to a Regional by-law; and
    3. Receiving advice that is subject to solicitor-client privilege related to ongoing litigation before the Ontario Land Tribunal.
    In Favor (14)B. Vrbanovic, J. Erb, J. Nowak, K. Redman, S. Shantz, S. Foxton, D. McCabe, J. Liggett, D. Craig, P. Wolf, C. James, N. Salonen, C. Huinink, and K. Williams
    Opposed (1)R. Deutschmann
    Carried (14 to 1)

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  • Moved byK. Williams
    Seconded byC. Huinink

    That the meeting adjourn at 10:20 p.m.

    In Favor (15)B. Vrbanovic, J. Erb, J. Nowak, 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
    Carried (15 to 0)