Regional Council Minutes

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Council Chambers/Electronic
150 Frederick Street, Kitchener, Ontario
Members Present:
  • K. Redman, 
  • B. Vrbanovic, 
  • D. Jaworsky, 
  • E. Clarke, 
  • G. Lorentz, 
  • H. Jowett, 
  • J. Erb, 
  • J. Nowak, 
  • K. Kiefer, 
  • K. McGarry, 
  • L. Armstrong, 
  • M. Harris, 
  • S. Foxton, 
  • and T. Galloway
Members Absent:
  • S. Shantz
  • and S. Strickland

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1.
Call to Order

 

Regional Chair K. Redman called the meeting to order at 8:11 p.m.

2.
Land Acknowledgement

 

Regional Chair K. Redman provided a land acknowledgement.

3.
Motion to go into Closed Session

 
  • Moved byM. Harris
    Seconded byE. Clarke

    That a closed meeting of Council be held on Wednesday, October 12, 2022 at 7:00 p.m. in accordance with Section 239 of the “Municipal Act, 2001”, for the purposes of considering the following subject matters:

    1. Receiving information related to a potential acquisition of land and the security of Regional property.
    Carried

4.
Motion to Reconvene into Open Session

 
  • Moved byD. Jaworsky
    Seconded byS. Foxton

    That Council reconvene into Open Session.

    Carried

5.
Declarations of Pecuniary Interest under the “Municipal Conflict of Interest Act”

 

None declared. 

6.
Presentations

 

6.1
COVID Update

This item has attachments. 
1.Open - Dr_ Hsiu-Li Wang - Council Update - October 12_ 2022.pdf

Dr. Hsiu-Li Wang, Commissioner, Public Health & Emergency Services/Medical Officer of Health provided a presentation on the current status of Covid-19, Monkeypox, and Influenza. A copy of the presentation is appended to the original minutes.

She highlighted that rates of Covid-19 are increasing in parts of the province and are expected to increase during the fall and winter. She stressed the importance of vaccinations and noted that a vaccination should be received six months after the most recent vaccination or infection. Dr. H. Wang further noted that there have been five cases of influenza reported in Waterloo Region and that the flu vaccine will be available to the general public soon. She stated that cases of Monkeypox are declining and the vaccine is still available by appointment.

In response to a question from Council, Dr. H. Wang stated that the influenza vaccination will target the strains that experts think are most likely to be circulating in the area, and noted that there are no supply issues at this time. 

7.
Petitions

 

8.
Delegations

 

8.1
Maedith Radlein and Donna Dubie, Co-Convenors, Anti-Racist Advisory Working Group re: Recommendations to Regional Council

This item has attachments. 
1.Anti-Racism Advisory Working Group Recommendations to Regional Council.pdf

M. Radlein provided an overview of the recommendations from the Anti-Racist Advisory Working Group (ARAWG). She stressed that the ARAWG is recommending that their work continue, that more resources for communication with the community are necessary, and that a revised mandate to reflect the intersectionality of diversity needing groups is needed.

Regional Chair K. Redman thanked M. Radlein, D. Dubie, and the other members of the ARAWG for their work. She noted that recommendations from the ARAWG have helped the Region move forward in a number of ways including the hiring of both Fauzia Baig, Director, Equity, Diversity & Inclusion, and Paula Whitlow, Director, Truth & Reconciliation. 

  • Moved byE. Clarke
    Seconded byB. Vrbanovic

    That the Regional Municipality of Waterloo receive the Anti-Racism Advisory Working Group Recommendations to Region Council and that the report be referred to the next Regional Council.

    Carried

9.
Minutes of Previous Meetings

 
  • Moved byS. Foxton
    Seconded byJ. Nowak

    That the following minutes be approved:

    Carried

10.
Communications

 

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

 
  • Moved byL. Armstrong
    Seconded byG. Lorentz

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

    Carried

12.
Reports

 

12.1
Finance Reports

 

12.1.1
COR-TRY-22-89, Increase T2021-104 – Ottawa Street Improvements from Fischer Hallman Road to International Place

This item has attachments. 
1.COR-TRY-22-089, Increase T2021-104 – Ottawa Street Improvements.pdf
  • Moved byE. Clarke
    Seconded byK. Kiefer

    That the Regional Municipality of Waterloo increase the contract with Capital Paving Inc. for T2021-104 – Ottawa Street Improvements from Fischer Hallman Road to International Place in the City of Kitchener, Ontario in the amount of $500,000.00 for a total contract price of $3,687,044.00 plus all applicable taxes.

    Carried

12.2
Committee Reports

 

12.2.1
Administration and Finance Committee Summary - October 4, 2022

This item has attachments. 
1.A and F Summary - October 4, 2022.pdf
  • Moved byH. Jowett
    Seconded byJ. Erb

    That the Summary of Recommendations of the Administration and Finance Committee dated October 4, 2022 be adopted as follows:

    1. That the Regional Municipality of Waterloo direct the Regional Clerk to issue public notice of its intention to, on November 8, 2022:


    1. Repeal By-Law Number 00-031, as amended, of the Regional Municipality of Waterloo, A By-Law to Govern the Proceedings of the Council and its Committees; and


    2. Approve the proposed Procedural By-law provided in Appendix B of Report PDL-CAS-22-009 dated October 4, 2022, to be effective on November 15, 2022.

    Carried

12.2.2
Planning and Works Committee Summary - October 4, 2022

This item has attachments. 
1.P and W Summary - October 4, 2022.pdf
  • Moved byS. Foxton
    Seconded byL. Armstrong

    That the Summary of Recommendations of the Planning and Works Committee dated October 4, 2022 be adopted as follows:

    1. That the Regional Municipality of Waterloo approve the Recommended Design Alternative for a proposed roundabout at Fischer-Hallman Road (Regional Road No. 58) and New Dundee Road. Regional Road No. 12), City of Kitchener and North Dumfries Township, as described in Report EES-DCS-22-001, dated October 4, 2022.

    Upon completion of construction, that The Regional Municipality of Waterloo amend Traffic and Parking By-law 16-023, as amended to:


    a. Remove from Schedule 17, Rates of Speed, 70 km/h on New Dundee Road (Regional Road 12) from 500 m west of Fischer-Hallman Road (Regional Road 58) to 500 m east of Fischer-Hallman Road (Regional Road 58);


    b. Remove from Schedule 17, Rates of Speed, 70 km/h on Fischer-Hallman Road (Regional Road 58) from 500 m north of New Dundee Road (Regional Road 12) to 500 m south of New Dundee Road (Regional Road 12);


    c. Add to Schedule 17, Rates of Speed, 60 km/h on New Dundee Road (Regional Road 12) from 500 m west of Fischer-Hallman Road (Regional Road 58) to 500 m east of Fischer-Hallman Road (Regional Road 58);


    d. Add to Schedule 17, Rates of Speed, 60 km/h on Fischer-Hallman Road (Regional Road 58) from 500 m north of New Dundee Road (Regional Road 12) to 500 m south of New Dundee Road (Regional Road 12);


    e. Add to Schedule 15, Lane Designation, on New Dundee Road (Regional Road 12) westbound at Fischer-Hallman Road (Regional Road 58), Through/Left Turn, Right Turn;

    f. Add to Schedule 15, Lane Designation, on Fischer-Hallman Road (Regional Road 58) southbound at New Dundee Road (Regional Road 12), Left Turn, Through/Right Turn;


    g. Add to Schedule 10, Level 2 Pedestrian Crossover, on New Dundee Road (Regional Road 12) at Fischer-Hallman Road (Regional Road 58), On All Entry and Exits.

    Carried

12.3
Chief Administrative Officer

 

12.4
Regional Chair

 

12.5
Regional Clerk

 

13.
Other Matters Under Committee Of The Whole

 

13.1
Verbal Update on Encampments 

This item has attachments. 
1.Open - Site Review Survey Results.pdf

Peter Sweeney, Commissioner, Community Services, provided a presentation on the results of a survey conducted with residents of the three largest known encampments in the Region. A copy of the presentation is appended to the original minutes. He stressed the importance of talking with individuals with lived experience when developing the hybrid shelter/outdoor model, and noted that staff reached out to residents to determine what is important to them. He highlighted that the majority of respondents would be willing to move to another area of the Region if necessary, and would be willing to walk or take transit to access services.

In response to a question from Council, P. Sweeney stated that he was encouraged by the response rate but noted that although this is an imperfect solution and will not be accepted by everyone, it is an important option to address the issue. 

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

 
  • Moved byJ. Nowak
    Seconded byD. Jaworsky

    That Committee of the Whole rise and Council resume.

    Carried

15.
Motion To Adopt Proceedings of Committee of the Whole

 
  • Moved byB. Vrbanovic
    Seconded byK. Kiefer

    That Council adopt the proceedings of Committee of the Whole.

    Carried

16.
Motions

 

17.
Notice of Motion

 

18.
Unfinished Business

 

19.
Other Business

 

20.
Questions

 

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

 

21.1
By-law 22-050

 
  • Moved byJ. Erb
    Seconded byM. Harris

    That a By-law to Confirm the Actions of Council of October 12, 2022 be read a first, second and third time, finally passed and numbered 22-050 signed by the Regional Chair and Regional Clerk and sealed with the Regional Seal.

    Carried

22.
Adjourn

 
  • Moved byM. Harris
    Seconded byS. Foxton

    That the meeting adjourn at 9:08 p.m.

    Carried
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