Declarations of Pecuniary Interest under The Municipal Conflict of Interest Act

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1 Regional Municipality of Waterloo Community Services Committee Minutes Tuesday, September 12, :09 a.m. Regional Council Chamber 150 Frederick Street, Kitchener Present were: Chair G. Lorentz, L. Armstrong, E. Clarke, D. Craig*, S. Foxton, T. Galloway, D. Jaworsky, H. Jowett, K. Kiefer, J. Mitchell, J. Nowak, K. Redman, K. Seiling, S. Shantz, and S. Strickland Members Absent: B. Vrbanovic Declarations of Pecuniary Interest under The Municipal Conflict of Interest Act K. Redman declared an indirect pecuniary interest with respect to item 4.2 CSD-DES , Grants to Community Organizations at the Region of Waterloo due to her role as a Director with the Independent Living Centre. Consent Agenda Items Request to Remove Items From Consent Agenda E. Clarke requested that item 4.2 CSD-DES-17-03, Grants to Community Organizations at the Region of Waterloo be removed from the consent agenda. Motion to Approve Items or Receive for Information Moved by S. Strickland Seconded by S. Foxton That the following items be approved:

2 CS Minutes /09/12 That the Regional Municipality of Waterloo approve the Ontario Works Service Plan; And that the plan be forwarded to the Ministry of Community and Social Services for approval as outlined in report CSD-EIS-17-12, dated September 12, That the Regional Municipality of Waterloo defer the existing Curatorial Centre Storage Expansion Capital Project (42046) to ; and That the Regional Municipality of Waterloo provide pre-budget approval of the $11.83 million for the project as outlined in PDL-CUL dated September 13, 2016; and That the Regional Municipality of Waterloo accept the Canada Cultural Spaces Fund $1.0 million grant contribution with proposed deferral to and enter into any required agreements, subject to the approval of the Regional Solicitor. That the Regional Municipality of Waterloo discontinue the annual grant to the Canadian Mental Health Association (Waterloo, Wellington and Dufferin Branch) Distress Centre, effective December 31, 2017, and discontinue the grant to Telecare Cambridge effective December 31, 2018, and that the respective allocations of $23,700 and $4,600 (gross and net levy) be removed from the PHE base budget in 2018 and And that the following items be received for information: CSD-CHS-17-14, Journey Together Update PHE-17-05, Infectious Diseases in Waterloo Region: Surveillance Report 2016 Carried *D. Craig entered the meeting at 9:13 a.m. CSD-DES-17-03, Grants to Community Organizations at the Region of Waterloo Douglas Bartholomew-Saunders, Commissioner, Community Services, responded to questions and explained that all of the grants were evaluated against principles, values, and the strategic plan. He noted that staff worked with the organizations that are not receiving a grant to look at other sources for funding. In response to a question from the Committee, Arran Rowles, Manager, Departmental Services, stated that the Walking School Bus program does not align with the work of the Community Services Department but that it is possible that the program could be funded

3 CS Minutes /09/12 Conflict: K. Redman through other areas. The Committee requested that staff report back on other opportunities for funding the Walking School Bus program. Moved by S. Strickland Seconded by S. Foxton That the Regional Municipality of Waterloo take the following actions with respect to Grants to Community Organizations as outlined in Report CSD-DES dated September 12, 2017: 1. Continue grants to the agencies identified in Appendix 1 at the noted levels for one additional year (2018) allowing them to prepare for transition to either a new funding model or discontinuation of Region of Waterloo funding as detailed in report CSD-DES dated September 12, 2017; and 2. Approve in principle entering into Purchase of Service Agreements, effective January 1, 2019, with those organizations identified in Appendix 2 providing programs which directly support the Region s programs, services and role as Consolidated Municipal Service Manager (CMSM) for housing and homelessness, social assistance, or childcare. Carried Regular Agenda Resumes CSD-IP-17-03, Immigration Partnership Update Tara Bedard, Executive Director, Immigration Partnership, provided a presentation on the work done by the Immigration Partnership. A copy of the presentation is appended to the original minutes. T. Bedard explained that immigration is important to ensure ongoing population growth and that the Immigration Partnership is working with organizational partners to facilitate collaboration among service providers. She noted that the Immigration Partnership is working to educate and raise awareness of newcomer needs; and advocate for resources on behalf of the community. In response to a question from the Committee, T Bedard stated that all three of the post secondary institutions are involved with the Immigration Partnership and that they are working together to ensure better access to settlement services for international students to encourage them to remain in the Region after their studies are complete. Moved by K. Redman Seconded by E. Clarke

4 CS Minutes /09/ That the Regional Municipality of Waterloo approve entering into agreements with agencies or consultants, as determined by the Commissioner of Community Services from time to time, to support implementation of the Waterloo Region Immigration Partnership Community Action Plan for the period , subject to receipt of Federal Government funding; That the Regional Municipality of Waterloo approve the continuation of temporary staffing within the Immigration Partnership of 2.9 FTE for the period April 1, 2017 March 31, 2020; and That the Regional Municipality of Waterloo approve an increase in the 2017 Operating Budget for the Immigration Partnership by $141,605 gross and $0 net Regional Levy as outlined in report CSD-IP-17-03, dated September 12, Carried Information/Correspondence a) Council Enquiries and Requests for Information Tracking List was received for information. Next Meeting October 3, 2017 Other Business K. Redman thanked staff and Council for the representation at the recent Sunnyside Foundation Golf Tournament. Regional Chair K. Seiling noted that the Sunnyside Foundation does an excellent job of providing additional funding for Sunnyside, which not only improves the services at Sunnyside but also encourages other non-profit retirement homes to improve their level of service. Rod Regier, Commissioner, Planning, Development and Legislative Services, introduced Helen Chimirri-Russell as the new Director of Community Services. Adjourn Moved by H. Jowett Seconded by S. Foxton That the meeting adjourn at 9:33 a.m. Carried Committee Chair, G. Lorentz Committee Clerk, T. Brubacher

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