Regional Council Minutes
Wednesday, October 11, 2017
The following are the minutes of the Regular Council meeting held at 4:05 p.m. in the Regional Council Chamber, 150 Frederick Street, Kitchener, Ontario, with the following members present: Chair K. Seiling, L. Armstrong, E. Clarke, S. Foxton, T. Galloway, H. Jowett, K. Kiefer, G. Lorentz, J. Mitchell, J. Nowak, K. Redman, S. Shantz, S. Strickland, B. Vrbanovic.
Members Absent: D. Craig, D. Jaworsky
Closed Session Moved by S. Foxton
Seconded by L. Armstrong
That a closed meeting of Council be held on Wednesday, October 11, 2017 at 3:45 p.m. in the Waterloo County Room in accordance with Section 239 of the Municipal Act, 2001, for the purposes of considering the following subject matters:
a) receiving of advice subject to solicitor-client privilege related to an agreement
Carried
Moved by S. Strickland
Seconded by E. Clarke
That Council reconvene in Open Session.
Carried
Declarations of Pecuniary Interest Under The “Municipal Conflict Of Interest Act” None declared.
Delegations a) Sam Nabi and Sean Campbell, Hold the Line appeared before Council with respect to the Hold the Line Festival. The purpose is to raise awareness about the Countryside Line. It was a cycling and music festival held at the Council Minutes - 2 - 17/10/11
Waterloo Rod and Gun on September 16th. They showed a video and distributed postcards from the event. They thanked Council for creating and protecting the Countryside Line.
It was suggested they should consider attending the Township Councils to make their presentation.
b) Steve Scherer cancelled his delegation.
c) Sam Kamminga appeared before Council with respect to the pedestrian access between Traynor Ave and Fairway Road through the one kilometre Light Rail Transit (LRT) corridor between Wilson Ave and Courtland Ave in Kitchener. A copy of the presentation is appended to the original minutes. He highlighted the location of the area and the LRT fence that was constructed has prevented walkability in this neighbourhood and access to Fairway Road. He requested that an opening be created in the new fence while the train is not yet running and a level pedestrian crossing be installed.
Chair Seiling advised this was never a public access and the land is not publicly owned. The City of Kitchener has undertaken a study and it has not yet been completed. Once that report comes forward, further discussions can be held. Suggestions were made that the businesses should be consulted and perhaps they can assist with a solution such as a shuttle.
Thomas Schmidt, Commissioner Transportation and Environmental Services advised the study by the City of Kitchener is almost complete. A gated, level pedestrian crossing is the suggested recommendation but there are private property issues that need to be resolved. He stated there is no funding in the current budget and staff is recommending it could be included as a federal funding application next Spring.
d) Kevan Wagner did not appear when called with respect to LRT Cambridge
Minutes Of Previous Meetings
Moved by L. Armstrong
Seconded by S. Foxton
That the following Minutes be approved:
a) Closed Council – September 20, 2017
b) Council – September 20, 2017 2532254 Council Minutes - 3 - 17/10/11
c) Community Services – October 3, 2017
d) Administration & Finance – October 3, 2017
e) Closed Committee – October 3, 2017
f) Planning & Works – October 3, 2017
Carried
Communications a) Tony Dowling, Co-Chair, West Montrose Residents’ Association, Inc. regarding Maintenance and Repair of West Montrose Covered Bridge was received for information.
Moved by K. Redman Seconded by K. Kiefer
That Council go into Committee of the Whole to consider reports.
Carried
Finance Reports a) COR-17-03, 2017/18 General Insurance Program for Waterloo Region Housing
Moved by S. Strickland
Seconded by K. Redman
That the Regional Municipality of Waterloo accept the bid from the Frank Cowan Company Limited for the 2017/18 General Insurance Program for Waterloo Region Housing in the amount of $380,296.00 plus the Housing Services Corporation fee and all applicable taxes;
And that the Chief Financial Officer be authorized to sign all documentation pertaining to such insurance coverage as set out in report COR-17-03 dated October 11, 2017.
Carried
b) COR-TRY-17-88, P2017-21 Supply of Equipment for the Galt WWTP Electrical Switchgear
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Moved by S. Strickland
Seconded by K. Redman
That the Regional Municipality of Waterloo accept the proposal of Thomson Technology Power Systems ULC for P2017-21 Supply of Equipment for the Galt Wastewater Treatment Plant (WWTP) Electrical Switchgear in the amount of $1,480,042.66 plus all applicable taxes as set out in Report COR-TRY-17-88 dated October 11, 2017.
Carried
Committee Reports
Community Services
The Summary of Recommendations of the Community Services Committee was presented by Geoff Lorentz, Chair of the Committee.
Moved by G. Lorentz
Seconded by K. Kiefer
That the Summary of Recommendations of the Community Services Committee, dated October 3, 2017, Items 1 to 2, be adopted as follows:
1. That The Regional Municipality of Waterloo (“Region of Waterloo”) consents to the sale of and the assignment of legal agreements (including without limitation the contribution agreement, affordable housing operating agreement and general security agreement) (“Legal Agreements”) for an affordable housing property situated at 99 Stanley Street, Ayr in the Township of North Dumfries (“Property”); and
That the Regional Municipality of Waterloo authorizes the Commissioner, Community Services to execute such documentation as may be required to give effect to the assignment of the Legal Agreements and the sale of the Property from Elena Melnychuk (a.k.a. Lena Melnychuk) and Michael John Melnychuk to a new company to be created and affiliated with RTZ Management Inc. with such documentation to be to the satisfaction of the Regional Solicitor, all as more particularly described in Report CSD-HOU-17-21 dated October 3, 2017.
2. That the Regional Municipality of Waterloo approve the following actions with regard to the Home for Good program, as outlined in report CSD-HOU-17-20, dated October 3, 2017:
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a) Increase the 2017 Operating Budget for Housing Services by $116,625 gross and $0 net Regional levy;
b) Increase staffing within Housing Services by one permanent full time equivalent (FTE) position to support program implementation; fully funded through the Province;
c) Authorize the Commissioner, Community Services, to execute such agreements and documentation necessary with the Ministry of Housing (including a Transfer Payment Agreement with the Province and Take-Up Plan), upon terms and conditions acceptable to the Regional Solicitor, as may be required to advance funding for this program; and
d) Authorize the Commissioner, Community Services to determine local funding locations and execute agreements in a form satisfactory to the Regional solicitor, to ensure funding for this program is fully utilized.
Carried
Administration and Finance
The Summary of Recommendation of the Administration and Finance Committee was presented by Sean Strickland, Chair of the Committee.
Moved by S. Strickland
Seconded by E. Clarke
That the Summary of Recommendations of the Administration and Finance Committee dated October 3, 2017, Item 1, be adopted as follows:
1. That the Region of Waterloo take the following action with respect to the 2017- 2026 Tax Supported Capital Program:
1. Amend the 2017-2026 Transportation Capital Program by advancing $535,000 from 2019 to 2017 to allow for the purchase of property in advance of construction for project 05163 Ottawa Street Hwy7 Westbound Ramp to King Street;
2. Amend the 2017-2026 Transportation Capital Program by advancing $350,000 from 2018 to 2017 and $100,000 from 2019 to 2017 to allow for the purchase of property in advance of construction for project 05377 Ottawa Street Mill Street to Homer Watson;
3. Amend the 2017 Facilities Capital Program by reallocating $353,000 from project 73100 WM Waterloo Building Renewal to project 74500 150 Main Street
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Cambridge Building Renewal; and
4. Increase the 2017 Facilities Capital Program by $75,000 for project 73002 Philipsburg Yard Renewal to be funded by the Roads Capital Levy Reserve.
Carried
Planning and Works
The Summary of Recommendations of the Planning and Works Committee was presented by Tom Galloway, Chair of the Committee.
Moved by T. Galloway
Seconded by K. Kiefer
That the Summary of Recommendations of the Planning and Works Committee dated October 3, 2017, Items 1 to 8, and 4 reports from closed session, Items 9 to 12, be adopted as follows:
1. That the Regional Municipality of Waterloo take the following actions with respect to the Class Environmental Assessment Study for the Iron Horse Trail to Future Transit Hub Active Transportation Connection in the City of Kitchener:
1. Approve the Recommended Route Alternative Hybrid 2-3 for the Active Transportation Connection as outlined in the ReportTES-TRP-17-17 dated August 22, 2017;
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 Project File on the public record for a period of 30 days;
3. Direct staff to proceed with the detailed design and interim implementation measures pending property acquisition; and
4. Direct staff to pursue planning opportunities in the future to realize the Alternative 1/1A and Alternative 2 alignments as properties in the vicinity are redeveloped.
5. Direct staff to report back annually on the progress of the alternative trail routes.
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2. 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 construction of road improvements on Sawmill Road (Regional Road 17) between River Street and Snyder’s Flats Road including the intersection with St. Charles Street West (Regional Road 26) in Bloomingdale, Township of Woolwich, in the Regional Municipality of Waterloo, as detailed in report PDL-LEG-17-68 dated October 3, 2017:
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 construction of road improvements to Sawmill Road between River Street and Snyder’s Flats Road including the intersection with St. Charles Street West (Regional Road 26) and described as follows:
Fee Simple Partial Taking:
i. Part of Lot 6, James Wilson’s Tract, being Part 3 on Reference Plan 58R- 19859, Part of PIN 22710-0078(LT)(833 Sawmill Road, Bloomingdale);
ii. Part of Lot 6, James Wilson’s Tract, being Part 8 on Reference Plan 58R- 19859, Part of PIN 22710-0079(LT)(831 Sawmill Road, Bloomingdale);
iii. Part of Lot 6, James Wilson’s Tract, being Part 4 on Reference Plan 58R- 19859, Part of PIN 22247-0006(LT)(832 Sawmill Road, Bloomingdale);
iv. Part of Lot 6, James Wilson’s Tract, being Part 7 on Reference Plan 58R- 19859, Part of PIN 22247-0007(LT)(824 Sawmill Road, Bloomingdale);
v. Part of Lot 6, James Wilson’s Tract, being Part 11 on Reference Plan 58R-19859, Part of PIN 22247-0008(LT)(820 Sawmill Road, Bloomingdale);
vi. Part of Lot 6, James Wilson’s Tract, being Part 12 on Reference Plan 58R-19859, Part of PIN 22247-0009(LT)(812 Sawmill Road, Bloomingdale);
vii. Part of Lot 6, James Wilson’s Tract, being Part 15 on Reference Plan 58R-19859, Part of PIN 22710-0081(LT)(811 Sawmill Road, Bloomingdale);
viii. Part of Lot 6, James Wilson’s Tract, being Part 1 on Reference Plan 58R- 19858, Part of PIN 22246-0009(LT)(860 Sawmill Road, Bloomingdale);
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ix. Part of Lot 5, James Wilson’s Tract, being Part 3 on Reference Plan 58R- 19860, Part of PIN 22247-0014(LT)(760 Sawmill Road, Bloomingdale);
x. Part of Lot 1, Registered Plan 592, Part of Lot 5, James Wilson’s Tract, being Part 9 on Reference Plan 58R-19860, Part of PIN 22247- 0015(LT)(756 Sawmill Road, Bloomingdale);
xi. Part of Lots 4 & 5, Registered Plan 592, being Part 8 on Reference Plan 58R-19860, part of PIN 22710-0108(LT) (755 Sawmill Road, Bloomingdale);
xii. Part of Lot 3, Registered Plan 592, being Part 2 on Reference Plan 58R- 19860, part of PIN 22710-0121(LT) (761 Sawmill Road, Bloomingdale);
xiii. Part of Lot 6, James Wilson’s Tract, being Parts 16 & 17 on Reference Plan 58R-19859, Part of PIN 22710-0082(LT)( 793 & 801 Sawmill Road, and 4 McAllister Drive, RR1, Bloomingdale);
xiv. Block B, Registered Plan 592, Part of Lot 6, James Wilson’s Tract, being Part 20 on Reference Plan 58R-19859, Part of PIN 22710-0082(LT)(793 & 801 Sawmill Road, and 4 McAllister Drive, RR1, Bloomingdale);
xv. Block B, Registered Plan 592, being Part 22 on Reference Plan 58R- 19859, Part of PIN 22710-0082(LT)(793 & 801 Sawmill Road, and 4 McAllister Drive, RR1, Bloomingdale);
xvi. Lot 2, Registered Plan 592, being Part 23 on Reference Plan 58R-19859, Part of PIN 22710-0082(LT)(793 & 801 Sawmill Road, and 4 McAllister Drive, RR1, Bloomingdale);
Permanent Easement:
xvii. Part of Lot 6, James Wilson’s Tract, being Part 1 on Reference Plan 58R- 19859, Part of PIN 22710-1239(LT)(835 Sawmill Road, Bloomingdale)
Permanent Easement – Hydro Aerial:
The right and easement, being an easement in gross, for itself, its successors and assigns and anyone authorized by it, in perpetuity to, at any time enter upon the following properties for purposes of constructing, installing, inspecting, repairing, altering, enlarging, replacing, correcting, operating, and maintaining aerial hydro installations and infrastructure overhead, including cables, pipes, conduits of all kinds, all appurtenances thereto, and maintaining required clearance areas for same, herein referred to as the aerial utility plant, which may be determined necessary from time to time 2532254 Council Minutes - 9 - 17/10/11
through, over, upon, along and across the lands, and for all such purposes together with the free, unimpeded and unobstructed access for itself, its successors and assigns, servants, agents, contractors, workmen 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:
xviii. Part of Lot 1, Registered Plan 592, Part of Lot 5, James Wilson’s Tract, being Part 10 on Reference Plan 58R-19860, Part of PIN 22247- 0015(LT)(756 Sawmill Road, Bloomingdale);
xix. Part of Lot 5, James Wilson’s Tract, being Part 4 on Reference Plan 58R- 19860, Part of PIN 22247-0014(LT)(760 Sawmill Road, Bloomingdale);
Temporary Easement – Grading:
The right and easement, being a temporary easement in gross, for the free and unobstructed, right, interest and easement terminating on the 31st day of December, 2021, for itself, its successors and assigns, and anyone authorized by it, on, over, under and through the following properties for the purposes of excavation, construction, installation, replacement, alteration, grading, and landscaping as required in connection with construction of the road improvements 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:
xx. Part of Lot 6, James Wilson’s Tract, being Part 2 on Reference Plan 58R- 19859, Part of PIN 22710-0078(LT)(833 Sawmill Road, Bloomingdale);
xxi. Part of Lot 6, James Wilson’s Tract, being Part 9 on Reference Plan 58R- 19859, Part of PIN 22710-0079(LT)(831 Sawmill Road, Bloomingdale);
xxii. Part of Lot 6, James Wilson’s Tract, being Part 5 on Reference Plan 58R- 19859, Part of PIN 22247-0006(LT)(832 Sawmill Road, Bloomingdale);
xxiii. Part of Lot 6, James Wilson’s Tract, being Part 6 on Reference Plan 58R- 19859, Part of PIN 22247-0007(LT)(824 Sawmill Road, Bloomingdale);
xxiv. Part of Lot 6, James Wilson’s Tract, being Part 10 on Reference Plan 58R-19859, Part of PIN 22247-0008(LT)(820 Sawmill Road, Bloomingdale); 2532254 Council Minutes - 10 - 17/10/11
xxv. Part of Lot 6, James Wilson’s Tract, being Part 13 on Reference Plan 58R-19859, Part of PIN 22247-0009(LT)(812 Sawmill Road, Bloomingdale);
xxvi. Part of Lot 6, James Wilson’s Tract, being Part 14 on Reference Plan 58R-19859, Part of PIN 22710-0081(LT)(811 Sawmill Road, Bloomingdale);
xxvii. Part of Lot 6, James Wilson’s Tract, being Part 2 on Reference Plan 58R- 19858, Part of PIN 22246-0009(LT)(860 Sawmill Road, Bloomingdale);
xxviii. Part of Lot 5, James Wilson’s Tract, being Part 5 on Reference Plan 58R- 19860, Part of PIN 22247-0014(LT)(760 Sawmill Road, Bloomingdale);
xxix. Part of Lot 1, Registered Plan 592, Part of Lot 5, James Wilson’s Tract, being Part 11 on Reference Plan 58R-19860, Part of PIN 22247- 0015(LT)(756 Sawmill Road, Bloomingdale);
xxx. Part of Lot 5, Registered Plan 592, being Part 6 on Reference Plan 58R- 19860, part of PIN 22710-0108(LT) (755 Sawmill Road, Bloomingdale);
xxxi. Part of Lots 4 & 5, Registered Plan 592, being Part 7 on Reference Plan 58R- 19860, part of PIN 22710-0108(LT) (755 Sawmill Road, Bloomingdale);
xxxii. Part of Lot 3, Registered Plan 592, being Part 1 on Reference Plan 58R- 19860, part of PIN 22710-0121(LT) (761 Sawmill Road, Bloomingdale);
xxxiii. Part of Lot 6, James Wilson’s Tract, being Part 18 on Reference Plan 58R- 19859, Part of PIN 22710-0082(LT) (793 & 801 Sawmill Road, and 4 McAllister Drive, RR1, Bloomingdale);
xxxiv. Block B, Registered Plan 592, Part of Lot 6, James Wilson’s Tract, being Part 19 on Reference Plan 58R-19859, Part of PIN 22710-0082(LT) (793 & 801 Sawmill Road, and 4 McAllister Drive, RR1, Bloomingdale);
xxxv. Block B, Registered Plan 592, being Part 21 on Reference Plan 58R- 19859, Part of PIN 22710-0082(LT) (793 & 801 Sawmill Road, and 4 McAllister Drive, RR1, Bloomingdale);
2. Serve notices of the above application(s) required by the Expropriations Act; (the “Act”);
3. Forward to the Chief Inquiry Officer any requests for a hearing that may be received within the time prescribed by the Act;
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4. Attend, with appropriate Regional staff, at any hearing that may be scheduled;
5. 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 Transportation and Environmental Services and the Regional Solicitor; and
6. Do all things necessary and proper to be done and report thereon to Regional Council in due course.
3. That the Regional Municipality of Waterloo enter into an Agreement for Professional Consulting Services with CH2M HILL Canada Limited, for the detailed design and services during construction for the Galt Wastewater Treatment Plant Upgrades – Contract 1, in the amount of $1,998,031.00 plus all applicable taxes.
4. That the Regional Municipality of Waterloo enter into a Consulting Services Agreement with IBI Group Professional Services (Canada) Inc. to provide engineering consulting services for detailed design review, tendering, contract administration and construction inspection services for Weber Street (Regional Road 8) Reconstruction from Queen Street to Borden Avenue in the City of Kitchener at an upset limit fee of $123,894.50 plus applicable taxes for the detailed design review and tendering phases with contract administration and construction inspection services to be paid on a time basis as described in report TES-DCS-17-21, dated October 3, 2017.
5. That the Regional Municipality of Waterloo approve the extension of the above noted agreement with the Region of Niagara for an additional period of twenty-five (25) months commencing March 1, 2018 to March 31, 2020, under the same terms and conditions in the original proposal as previously approved by Regional Council.
6. That the Regional Municipality of Waterloo forward Report PDL-CPL-17-31, dated October 3, 2017 to the Ministry of Natural Resources and Forestry as its response to the Province of Ontario’s draft
7. That the Regional Municipality of Waterloo forward Report PDL-CPL- 17-32, dated October 3, 2017 to the Ontario Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs as its response to the Province of Ontario’s draft Agricultural System mapping and implementation procedures.
8. That the Regional Municipality of Waterloo prequalify King Victoria Transit Hub Partners Inc. for RFQ PQ2017-04, Development of the King Victoria Transit Hub Infrastructure and Mixed Use Development Lands, and that the Region invite King 2532254 Council Minutes - 12 - 17/10/11
Victoria Transit Hub Partners Inc. to respond to a Request for Proposal for purchase by negotiation, pursuant to Report COR-FFM-17-17/COR-TRY-17-87, dated October 3, 2017.
9. That The Regional Municipality of Waterloo (the “Region”) approve and enter into a settlement agreement with 1427695 Ontario Ltd., (the “Owner”), and execute all documentation in relation to the expropriation of the property municipally known as 22 Ottawa Street South, Kitchener, being a fee simple interest in Lot 21 Plan 262 and Part Lot 22, Plan 262, AS IN 474367, save and except Pt 12 on WR769305 being all of PIN 22506-0249 (LT) in the City of Kitchener, with all documentation to the satisfaction of the Regional Solicitor, wherein the Region:
(a) pays the Owner the sum of five hundred and twenty- five thousand Dollars ($525,000.00) as full compensation for all claims under the Expropriations Act;
(b) reimburses the Owner for their reasonable legal and associated costs pursuant to the Expropriations Act;
And That the Regional Solicitor has all necessary authority to execute such documents to carry out the agreement and to settle the reasonable legal and other costs of the Owner pursuant to the Expropriations Act.
And That the 2017-2026 Transportation Capital Program be amended by advancing $530,000 from 2019 to 2017 to allow for the purchase of the property in advance of construction.
10. That the Regional Municipality of Waterloo approve an Agreement of Purchase and Sale, with such agreement to be satisfactory to the Regional Solicitor, and authorize and direct the Regional Solicitor to execute all documentation related to such Agreement for the acquisition of Part Lot 14, W/S King Street North, Plan 491, designated as Part 3 on Plan 58R-19185 being Part of PIN 22375-0036 (LT), City of Waterloo, Regional Municipality of Waterloo, being part of 85 King Street North in the City of Waterloo, from 85 King Inc. for the sum of $107,100.00, at a rate of $150.00 per square foot based on actual land areas as determined by an Ontario Land Surveyor plus legal and associated costs.
11. That The Regional Municipality of Waterloo approve the settlement with Zico Ltd. (the “Owner”) in relation to the partial expropriation from the property municipally known as 210 Pinebush Road, City of Cambridge (the “Property”) whereby the Region:
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(a) pays compensation to the Owner in the amount of $311,880.00;
(b) conveys to the Owner, subject to satisfactory completion of the Region’s road closure, surplus property and real property disposition procedures, for nominal consideration, part of Franklin Boulevard road allowance abutting the Property to provide a replacement parking area with the Region to reimburse the Owner for its actual paving costs of such; and
(c) pays to the Owner its reasonable legal and other costs pursuant to the Expropriations Act as determined by the Regional Solicitor.
12. That The Regional Municipality of Waterloo approve the settlement with The 625 King Corporation Inc. (the “Owner”) in relation to the partial expropriation from the property municipally known as 625 King Street East, Kitchener (the “Property”) whereby the Region pays compensation to the Owner in the amount of $94,900, plus interest and the Owner’s reasonable legal and other costs pursuant to the Expropriations Act as determined by the Regional Solicitor
Carried
Other Matters Under Committee Of The Whole a) PDL-LEG-17-77, Authorization to Expropriate Land (1st Report)Stage 1 of the Rapid Transit Project – Permanent and Temporary Easements – Stage 1 – 1225 Courtland Avenue and Adjacent Lands, Kitchener
Moved by L. Armstrong
Seconded by S. Foxton
That The Regional Municipality of Waterloo direct and authorize the Regional Solicitor to take the following actions with respect to the expropriation of a parcel of land in the City of Kitchener for the construction and operation of light rail transit (“LRT”) as part of the Rapid Transit Project Stage 1 in accordance with the Recommended Rapid Transit Implementation Option Report E-11-072 dated June 15, 2011: A. 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 Rapid Transit Project Stage 1 and described as follows:
Permanent Easement: The right and easement, being a permanent easement in gross, for the free and unobstructed right, interest and easement in perpetuity on, over, under and through the land for the purpose of constructing, installing, operating, maintaining, inspecting, altering, moving, replacing, reconstructing, enlarging and repairing improvements 2532254 Council Minutes - 14 - 17/10/11
associated with light rail transit including, without limitation, a Vehicular Access Control Gate, Pedestrian Access Control Gate and a Traffic Light Loop Detection System, concrete panels, concrete pedestrian landing and curbing to facilitate vehicular and pedestrian crossing of the light rail transit tracks, and appurtenances thereto, and for all purposes necessary or incidental to the exercise of the rights hereby created, 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 Lot 7, Municipal Compiled Plan 757, being Parts 1, 2, and 3 on Reference Plan 58R-19908, being Part of PIN 22595-0632 (LT), City of Kitchener, Regional Municipality of Waterloo (part of 1225 Courtland Avenue, Kitchener);
Temporary Easement - Construction
The right and easement, being a temporary easement in gross, for the free and unobstructed right, interest and easement terminating on the 31st day of December, 2018, for itself, its successors and assigns, and anyone authorized by it, on, over, under, in, along and through the following properties for the purposes of accessing, constructing, laying down, installing, inspecting, altering, replacing, correcting, reconstructing and repairing improvements associated with light rail transit including, without limitation, a Vehicular Access Control Gate, Pedestrian Access Control Gate and a Traffic Light Loop Detection system, concrete panels, concrete pedestrian landing and curbing to facilitate vehicular and pedestrian crossing of the light rail transit tracks, and appurtenances thereto, and for purposes of relocating a fire hydrant, together with all required restoration of concrete and asphalt areas, and for every such purpose and for all purposes necessary or incidental to the exercise of the rights hereby created, without limitation, access at all times for its employees, agents, consultants, contractors, construction personnel, vehicles, supplies, materials, and equipment necessary for or incidental to the exercise and enjoyment of the right and easement.
2. Part Lot 7, Municipal Compiled Plan 757, being Parts 1 to 6 on Reference Plan 58R-19921, being Part of PIN 22595-0632 (LT), City of Kitchener, Regional Municipality of Waterloo (part of 1225 Courtland Avenue, Kitchener);
3. Part Lot 7, Municipal Compiled Plan 757, being Parts 4, 5, 6, 7 and 8 on Reference Plan 58R-19908, being Part of PIN 22595-0632 (LT), City of Kitchener (Part of 1225 Courtland Avenue, Kitchener)
Temporary Easement - Grading
The right and easement, being a temporary easement in gross, for the free and unobstructed, right, interest and easement terminating on the 31st day of December,
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2018, for itself, its successors and assigns, and anyone authorized by it, on, over, under and through the following properties for the purposes of installation, replacement, alteration, grading, landscaping and restoration of concrete and asphalt areas as required in connection with light rail transit, 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:
4. Part Block ‘G’, Registered Plan 1221, being Parts 1, 2, 3, 4, 5 and 11 on Reference Plan 58R-19907, being Part of PIN 22595-0740(LT), City of Kitchener, Regional Municipality of Waterloo;
5. Part Lot 7, Municipal Compiled Plan 757, being Parts 6, 7, 8, 9 and 10 on Reference Plan 58R-19907 being Part of PIN 22595-0634(LT), City of Kitchener, Regional Municipality of Waterloo (part of 1225 Courtland Avenue, Kitchener); and
6. Part Lot 7, Municipal Compiled Plan 757, being and Part 9 on Reference Plan 58R-19908 being Part of PIN 22595-0632(LT), City of Kitchener, Regional Municipality of Waterloo (part of 1225 Courtland Avenue, Kitchener).
B. Serve notices of the above application(s) required by the Expropriations Act;
C. Forward to the Chief Inquiry Officer any requests for a hearing that may be received within the time prescribed by the Act;
D. Attend, with appropriate Regional staff, at any hearing that may be scheduled;
E. 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 expedient in the opinion of the Commissioner of Transportation and Environmental Services and the Regional Solicitor; and
F. Do all things necessary and proper to be done, and report thereon to Regional Council in due course.
Carried
b) PDL-LEG-17-78, Rapid Transit Project - Surplus Declaration of Fee Simple and Easement Interest In Favour of Ontario Teachers’ Insurance Plan Inc. Pertaining to 2532254 Council Minutes - 16 - 17/10/11
Part of 125 Northfield Drive West, City of Waterloo and Easement Interest in Favour of Waterloo North Hydro Inc. Pertaining to 518 Dutton Drive, City of Waterloo
Moved by E. Clarke
Seconded by K. Redman
That The Regional Municipality of Waterloo:
(a) Declare lands described as part of Parts 2 and 3 on Plan 58R-18451, in the City of Waterloo, being part of PIN 22280-0328, surplus to the needs of the Region, pursuant to the Region’s property disposition by-law and the satisfaction of the Regional Solicitor;
(b) Authorize Regional staff to commence the surplus declaration of lands process to convey a permanent easement to Ontario Teachers’ Insurance Plan Inc. with respect to lands described as part of Part 8 on Plan 58R-18061, in the City of Waterloo, being part of PIN 22280-0328, pursuant to the Region’s property disposition by-law and the satisfaction of the Regional Solicitor, and to report back to Council for final consideration of the matter upon completion hereof; and
(c) Authorize Regional staff to commence the surplus declaration of lands process to convey a permanent easement to Waterloo Hydro North Inc. with respect to lands described as Part Lot 11, German Company Tract, Township of Waterloo; Part Lot 8, German Company Tract, Township of Waterloo, as in 529245, in the City of Waterloo, being all of PIN 22280-0026, forming all of the lands municipally known as 518 Dutton Drive, Waterloo, pursuant to the Region’s property disposition by-law and the satisfaction of the Regional Solicitor, and to report back to Council for final consideration of the matter upon completion hereof;
And That the Regional Solicitor has all necessary authority to execute all such documents related thereto.
Carried
Moved by J. Nowak
Seconded by K. Kiefer
That Committee of the Whole rise and Council resume.
Carried
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Moved by G. Lorentz
Seconded by H. Jowett
That Council adopt the proceeding of the Committee of the Whole.
Carried
Other Business G. Lorentz commented on the effectiveness of the new roundabout at Ottawa St. and Homer Watson Blvd.
Enactment of By-Laws – (First, Second & Third Readings)
Moved by K. Kiefer
Seconded by G. Lorentz
a) 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 (Reserved Lanes, Township of Woolwich) be read a first, second and third time, finally passed and numbered 17-052 signed by the Regional Chair and Regional Clerk and sealed with the Regional Seal.
b) That a By-law to Confirm the Actions of Council of October 11, 2017 be read a first, second and third time, finally passed and numbered 17-053 signed by the Regional Chair and Regional Clerk and sealed with the Regional Seal.
Carried
Adjourn
Moved by L. Armstrong
Seconded by H. Jowett
That the meeting adjourn at 4:45 p.m.
Carried
Regional Chair, K. Seiling
Regional Clerk, K. Fletcher
2532254 Renewing the Walkability of the Traynor-Vanier Neighbourhood
Sam Kamminga [email protected] The Traynor-Vanier Community The 100’s of Residents this Affects
People with mobility challenges Conestoga College students from India Refugee families from Syria, Congo, Nepal, Eritrea, Iraq (and more) Seniors
Informal Ped. Crossings Between Traynor and Fairway before fence New Fence (Oct. 2017) Relevant WR Strategic Objectives These Locations are No longer Walkable
Tim Horton’s (wifi) McDonalds (Air Conditioning, playplace, wifi) Food Basics (only grocery store around) Dollarama (daily necessities) And of course, LCBO
Our Ask:
Restore the Walkability by: 1. Allowing for an opening in the new fence 2. Funding and planning for the installation of a level pedestrian crossing like every other neighbourhood Links for further info:
TriTag's recommendation
Petition with 490 signatures and many comments
Results of need and Feasibility study http://www.waterlooregion.org/sites/default/files/TVPedAccessSept6%2020 16.pdf http://www.waterlooregion.org/sites/default/files/LetterKWTGCouncil_110 82016.pdf http://www.waterlooregion.org/sites/default/files/TraynorVanierLRTCrossi ng_Feb2017_Summary.pdf Timeline (Part 1 of 2):
November 2013 - LRT works starts; closure of the Traynor Park and the Community Trail.
April 2014 - First communication from LRT and Hydro One to residents; construction fence was up and the first conversations started about the future crossing over LRT.
July 2016 - Permanent fence installed on the Traynor side of the tracks; Research finding regarding other similar long stretches along the LRT corridor that cuts through a residential and commercial area is that this is a unique portion of the LRT route. At the time, still no plans for a pedestrian crossing. Kitchener Ward Councillor advocates with the City of Kitchener Transportation Staff to do environmental assessment as they have already requested a pedestrian crossing which was denied by Grandlinq/Regional staff. Concerns remain the speed of the train, access to private land along the tracks, retrofitting the construction plan is expensive.
Timeline (Part 2 of 2)
August 2016 - City of Kitchener initiates the study of the potential solutions.
October 2016 - City of Kitchener meets with residents and the Social Development Centre Waterloo Region to plan for the public consultation regarding regarding the study of potential options for the pedestrian crossing.
January 2017 - Public consultation was held with the participation of both City of Kitchener and Region of Waterloo staff; Social Development Centre Waterloo Region and KW Tenant Group undertake door to door survey with the residents of Traynor-Vanier.
October 2017 - The permanent fence on the Fairway side of the tracks is installed. Both City of Kitchener and Region of Waterloo say a pedestrian crossing is unlikely.