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Council Info – January 22, 2020

Council Info is a summary of discussion and the major items presented at Council meetings. It is circulated immediately following each meeting. You are encouraged to quote from and copy this information. Please refer to the minutes for an official record of the meeting.

Wellbeing Advisory Committee approved

Council approved the creation of a Community Safety and Wellbeing Advisory Committee. This committee will take a leadership role in defining and addressing risks in the community and developing proactive strategies for vulnerable groups. New Provincial legislation requires municipalities to develop community safety and wellbeing plans in partnership with community partners by January 1, 2021.

Region responds to Provincial changes to Public Health

The Region will provide recommendations to the Province related to a discussion paper on Public Health modernization. The Region will advise the Province that we continue to support the current, fully municipally integrated approach to Public Health delivery in Waterloo Region. We will also ask the Province to restore previous funding levels and provincial-municipal cost-sharing formulas for Public Health programs and services in place in 2019.

Region responds to Provincial changes to Paramedic Services

The Region will provide the following recommendations to the Province related to changes to Paramedic Services:

  • Ensure 50/50 cost sharing is continued as the status quo.
  • Follow through with the planned implementation of improved technology in dispatch and paramedic services.
  • Work with hospitals to identify ways to reduce offload delays.
  • Allow Paramedic Services to have greater input when working with hospitals and dispatch regarding the use of municipal and hospital resources in the transport of patients.
  • Continue funding the Region’s community paramedicine program.
  • Consider transferring ambulance dispatch to Waterloo Region to align with the consolidated dispatch project for emergency services.

Staff support for Sunnyside convalescent care

Council approved increasing the 2020 Sunnyside operating budget by $79,300 to hire 1.4 temporary full-time equivalent staff to support convalescent care at Sunnyside Home.

Design concept for Victoria Street Multi Use Trail (MUT) approved.

Council approved the Proposed Design Concept for MUTs on Victoria Street from Bruce Street to Centennial Road, in the City of Kitchener.

This project addresses the need for pedestrian and cycling facilities on Victoria Street.  The approved design concept considered public input gathered on the Region’s Engage public consultation tool and includes:

  • The installation of a 2.4 – 3.0 metre-wide Multi Use Trail on the north side of Victoria Street from Bruce Street to Forwell Road, and on the south side of Victoria Street from Bruce Street to Centennial Road
  • The installation of cross ride paint markings at all controlled intersections 
  • Filling of ditches and the installation of storm sewers in some areas
  • Relocation of various utilities, hydro and light poles

Tenders/Contracts:        

The following tenders/contracts were approved by Council:

  • $3,335,000 to Suez Water Technologies & Solutions Canada Inc. for

Supply of Membrane Aerated Biofilm Reactor (MABR) Equipment.

  • $2,392,260 to Mississauga Bus, Coach and Truck Repairs Inc. and Tarten Equipment Limited as the Vendors of Record for major coach rebuilds for Grand River Transit for a three-year term.
  • $794,984.00 to Conestoga Electric Inc. for a multi-site lighting retrofit.
  • $325,000 (an amendment to an existing agreement) to Stantec Consulting Ltd. to add additional contract administration and site inspection services required for the Membrane Aerated Biofilm Upgrades at the Hespeler Wastewater Treatment Plant.

 

Public Meeting:

The Region of Waterloo believes in open and transparent public consultation. We invite you to join us to learn more about the King Victoria Transit Hub and provide feedback on the latest design concepts.  

What: King Victoria Transit Hub Public Consultation Open House

When: January 27, 2020 from 4-8 p.m.

Where: Region of Waterloo Headquarters Lobby – 150 Frederick St. Kitchener

Visit engagewr.ca for more info, to provide input or register for project updates.

 

Next Council Meeting
February 19, 2020 at 7 p.m.


For more information, contact:

Bryan Stortz, Director, Corporate Communications, 519-575-4408
Regional Clerk’s Office, 519-575-4400