Planning and Works Committee Minutes

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Council Chambers/Electronic
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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1.
Call to Order

 

Chair C. James called the meeting to order at 9:01 a.m.

2.
Land Acknowledgement

 

Chair C. James provided a land acknowledgement.

3.
Closed Session

 
  • Moved byD. McCabe
    Seconded byM. Harris

    That a closed meeting of the Planning and Works, Community and Health Services, and Administration and Finance Committees be held on December 6, 2022 at 9:00 a.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 security of Regional property
    2. Receiving advice that is subject to solicitor-client privilege related to litigation or potential litigation
    3. Receiving advice that is subject to solicitor-client privilege related to litigation or potential litigation
    4. Receiving advice that is subject to solicitor-client privilege related to acquisition or disposition of lands
    5. Receiving information related to potential acquisition of lands
    6. Education related to Regional development charges
    Carried

4.
Motion to Reconvene into Open Session

 

Open session reconvened at 1:00 p.m. Chair C. James recognized and provided remarks regarding December 6th being a national day of remembrance and action on violence against women. 

  • Moved byP. Wolf
    Seconded byS. Foxton

    That the Planning and Works Committee reconvene into open session.

    Carried

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

 

None declared.

6.
Presentations

 

There were no presentations.

7.
Delegations

 

There were no delegations.

8.
Consent Agenda

 

There were no consent agenda items.

9.
Regular Agenda

 

9.1
Strategic Focus - Thriving Economy

 

9.1.1
PDL-ECD-22-011, Microloan Application

 

In response to the Committee, Matthew Chandy, Director Innovation and Economic Development confirmed that the Waterloo-Wellington Community Futures Development Corporation (WWCFDC) will be administering the program, including accepting applications, dispersing the funds and overseeing the repayments. 

  • Moved byK. Redman
    Seconded byS. Foxton

    That the Regional Municipality of Waterloo:

    (i) Approve a one time contribution up to $250,000 from the Strategic Investments for Business Supports Fund for a new Microloan program for small business in Waterloo Region as outlined in report PDL-ECD-22-011, dated December 6, 2022, and,

    (ii) Authorize the Commissioner, Planning, Development and Legislative Services to execute agreements with the Government of Canada in respect of funding received from the Community Economic Development and Diversification fund, and with Wellington-Waterloo Community Futures Development Corporation (WWCFDC) and Waterloo Region Small Business Centre (WRSBEC) for the implementation of the new Microloan Program, as outlined in report PDL-ECD-22-011, dated December 6, 2022, and on terms and conditions satisfactory to the Regional Solicitor.

    Carried

9.2
Strategic Focus - Sustainable Transportation

 

9.2.1
EES-DCS-22-002, Bleams Road (Regional Road #56) Improvements from Fischer-Hallman Road to Trussler Road

 

In response to the Committee, Jennifer Rose, Commissioner Engineering and Environmental Services confirmed that the design is conceptual and that staff will also be looking at other design features, such as tree planting and benches. J. Rose also confirmed that staff will follow up with the Committee regarding concerns expressed by a property owner with the center median that is being proposed.  

  • Moved byP. Wolf
    Seconded byC. Huinink

    That the Regional Municipality of Waterloo:

    1. Approve the recommended design alternative for the Bleams Road (Regional Road #56) Improvements, from just west of Fischer-Hallman Road to Trussler Road, as outlined in Report EES-DCS-22-002 dated December 6, 2022; and
    2. Direct staff to file the Notice of Completion for this Class Environmental Assessment Study by means of advertisements in local newspapers and mailings to adjacent property owners, tenants, and agencies, and place the Environmental Study Report on the public record for a period of 30 days.
    Carried

10.
Information/Correspondence

 

Received for information.

11.
Other Business

 

12.
Next Meeting - January 10, 2023

 

13.
Adjourn

 
  • Moved byK. Williams
    Seconded byD. McCabe

    That the meeting adjourn at 1:07 p.m.

    Carried
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