THAT the Regional Municipality of Waterloo, on behalf of the Waterloo Region Education and Public Network (WREPNET) partners, renew its agreement with Rogers Communications Canada Inc. for the provisioning and supply of a dark fibre network within the Region for a five (5) year period beginning September 1, 2026, subject to final CPI reconciliation and the material terms summarized in this report,
WHEREAS the late Kari Williams served the residents of Waterloo Region with dedication, compassion, and a strong commitment to community well-being; and WHEREAS Kari Williams was a passionate supporter of the Stanley Park Eats program, which provides meals and support to community members in need; and WHEREAS the Stanley Park Community Association is leading a community mural project on the Stanle
That the Regional Municipality of Waterloo defer the following motion to the 2027 Budget process as a proposed addition to the budget: WHEREAS Woolwich Community Health Centre (WCHC) is a long standing local community governed not-for-profit charity that provides comprehensive primary health care and community support to over 28,000 residents of Waterloo Region, and; WHEREAS the rural population h
WHEREAS the Region of Waterloo's 2023–2027 Strategic Plan, Growing with Care, supports equitable access to services, climate-aligned growth, and innovative approaches to service delivery; AND WHEREAS access to reliable public transit is essential for connecting residents to employment, education, health care, housing, and community services; AND WHEREAS some growing and underserved areas of Waterl
MAIN MOTION AS AMENDED WHEREAS data centres are an important and growing part of the digital economy and are being developed in communities across Ontario and Canada; AND WHEREAS data centres vary significantly in size, function, and resource requirements, including electricity, water, telecommunications infrastructure, and land; AND WHEREAS recent data centre growth is being driven in part by art
That the Regional Municipality of Waterloo approve the updated Council Conference Policy, as outlined in report PDL-CAS-26-013, dated August 11, 2026. In Favor (14): K. Redman, D. Craig, J. Erb, S. Foxton, J. Gowing, M. Harris, C. Huinink, C. James, J. Liggett, D. McCabe, M. Rodrigues, N. Salonen, S. Shantz, and P. Wolf
4. Enable and prioritize conservation measures working specifically with the development residential and ICI sectors as the Region works toward a longer-term resiliency factor of 20%. In Favor (12) K. Redman, D. Craig, J. Erb, S. Foxton, J. Gowing, M. Harris, C. James, J. Liggett, D. McCabe, M. Rodrigues, N. Salonen, and B. Vrbanovic
That the Regional Municipality of Waterloo approve the revised Municipal Election Compliance Audit Committee Terms of Reference, as set out in Appendix A attached to report PDL-LEG-26- 011 , dated June 2, 2026.
That the Regional Municipality of Waterloo take the following action with respect to the 2026 first quarter update as set out in report COR-CFN-26-009 dated June 2, 2026: Receive the 2026 First Quarter Update that shows implementation and financial progress towards delivery on the Region’s Annual Business Plan, in support of achieving the vision set out by Council in the Growing with Care 2023-202
That the Regional Municipality of Waterloo take the following action with respect to the 2026 first quarter update as set out in report COR-CFN-26-009 dated June 2, 2026: a. Receive the 2026 First Quarter Update that shows implementation and financial progress towards delivery on the Region’s Annual Business Plan, in support of achieving the vision set out by Council in the Growing with Care 2023-
Administration and Finance Committee recommends as follows: That the Regional Municipality of Waterloo approve exemptions to the Fee’s and Charges by-law (Report COR-CFN-25-026), as follows: A permanent exemption for the RetrofitWR program administration fee of $450, as established in the 2026 Fees and Charges By-law for program income-eligible household to improve program equity outcomes; and App
That the Regional Municipality of Waterloo authorize participation in an All Councils meeting on June 12, 2026, at 2:00 p.m., to be held in the Historic City Hall at 46 Dickson Street in the City of Cambridge. In Favor (15) K. Redman, D. Craig, J. Erb, S. Foxton, J. Gowing, M. Harris, C. Huinink, C. James, J. Liggett, D. McCabe, J. Nowak, M. Rodrigues, N. Salonen, B. Vrbanovic, and P. Wolf
That the Regional Municipality of Waterloo approve the attached Financial Statements, Sinking Fund Financial Statements, and Trust Fund Financial Statements, all for the fiscal year ending December 31, 2025, as set out in Report COR-TRY-26-015 dated May 12, 2026.
That a closed meeting of Council be held on May 6, 2026 at 9:05 a.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: Receiving advice subject to solicitor client-privilege regarding potential litigation related to the Mannheim Service Area Water Capacity Constraint; and Receiving advice subjec
That the Regional Municipality of Waterloo adopt a Water Supply Capacity Allocation Policy for the Mannheim Service Area (“Allocation Policy”) as outlined in report PDL-GDS-26-012 dated May 6, 2026; and That Regional Council direct staff to implement the provisions of the Allocation Policy. In Favor (10) S. Foxton, P. Wolf, M. Rodrigues, K. Redman, J. Liggett, J. Gowing, J. Erb, D. Craig, C. James
That a closed meeting of Council be held on May 6, 2026 at 9:05 a.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: 1. Receiving advice subject to solicitor client-privilege regarding potential litigation related to the Mannheim Service Area Water Capacity Constraint; and 2. Receiving advice
That the Regional Municipality of Waterloo approve exemptions to the Fee’s and Charges by - law (Report COR-CFN-25-026 ), as follows: A permanent exemption for the RetrofitWR program administration fee of $450 , as established in the 2026 Fees and Charges By-law for program income-eligible household to improve program equity outcomes; and A pprove a temporary exemption from the RetrofitWR program
That the Regional Municipality of Waterloo increase the 2026 Operating Budget for Children’s Services in the amount of $7,879,158 with $0 net tax levy impact to reflect changes to Ministry of Education funding, as outlined in report CSD-CHS-26-001, dated May 5, 2026.
Administration and Finance Committee recommends as follows: That the Regional Municipality of Waterloo delegate authority to the CAO and Clerk to enter into necessary agreements with the area municipalities and The Waterloo Regional Tourism Marketing Corporation for the receipt and use of 10% of the Municipal Accommodation Tax funds by the Region as outlined in report PDL-CUL-26-007, dated April 7
Administration and Finance Committee recommends as follows: That the Regional Municipality of Waterloo take the following action with respect to the 2025 Plan Update and Year End Financial Results as set out in report COR-CFN-26-004 dated April 7, 2026: Receive the 2025 Plan Update that shows implementation and progress toward achieving the vision set out by Council in the Growing with Care Strate
that the remuneration for Regional Standing Committee Chairs be increased from the current $7,401 to $12,901 annually, representing an approximate increase of $5500.00 (89%), for the 2026–2030 term of Council, and that this adjustment be incorporated into the 2027 budget. In Favor (11) J. Nowak, K. Redman, M. Harris, S. Shantz, D. McCabe, D. Craig, P. Wolf, C. James, C. Huinink, M. Rodrigues, and
WHEREAS elected officials are required to attend Council, committee, and other official meetings that frequently occur during evenings, weekends, or outside standard child care and caregiving hours; and WHEREAS the lack of affordable, flexible childcare and caregiving options is a documented barrier to participation in municipal governance, disproportionately impacting women, single parents, indiv
The Administration and Finance Committee recommends as follows: 1. That the Regional Municipality of Waterloo delegate authority to the CAO and Clerk to enter into necessary agreements with the area municipalities and The Waterloo Regional Tourism Marketing Corporation for the receipt and use of 10% of the Municipal Accommodation Tax funds by the Region as outlined in report PDL-CUL-26-007, dated
The Administration and Finance Committee recommends as follows: 2. That the Regional Municipality of Waterloo take the following action with respect to the 2025 Plan Update and Year End Financial Results as set out in report COR-CFN- 26-004 dated April 7, 2026: a. Receive the 2025 Plan Update that shows implementation and progress toward achieving the vision set out by Council in the Growing with
And that the remuneration for Regional Standing Committee Chairs be increased from the current $7,401 to $12,901 annually, representing an approximate increase of $5500.00 (89%), for the 2026–2030 term of Council, and that this adjustment be incorporated into the 2027 budget. In Favor (11): K. Redman, D. Craig, J. Gowing, M. Harris, C. Huinink, C. James, D. McCabe, J. Nowak, M. Rodrigues, S. Shant
That the Regional Municipality of Waterloo take the following action with respect to 2026 property tax policies and rates as set out in Report COR-CFN-26-002 dated April 7, 2026: Establish the following property class tax ratios for the 2026 property tax year: Residential and New Multi-residential 1.000000 Multi-residential, Commercial and Industrial 1.950000 Aggregate Extraction 1.586727 Landfill
That the Regional Municipality of Waterloo take the following action with respect to 2026 property tax policies and rates as set out in Report COR-CFN-26-002 dated April 7, 2026: a. Establish the following property class tax ratios for the 2026 property tax year: Residential and New Multi-residential 1.000000 Multi-residential, Commercial and Industrial 1.950000 Aggregate Extraction 1.586727 Landf
the Region of Waterloo’s Community Safety and Well-Being Plan, developed under the requirements of the Community Safety and Policing Act, identifies systemic racism, hate, and discrimination as critical risk factors impacting community safety, belonging, and well-being; And whereas the display of a noose is widely recognized as a symbol of racial terror, violence, and intimidation, particularly ag
Whereas the Region of Waterloo’s Community Safety and Well-Being Plan, developed under the requirements of the Community Safety and Policing Act, identifies systemic racism, hate, and discrimination as critical risk factors impacting community safety, belonging, and well-being; And whereas the display of a noose is widely recognized as a symbol of racial terror, violence, and intimidation, particu
AND FURTHER, that this report be brought forward within the earlier of the completion of the report and 6 9 to 12 months from this date. In Favor (14) B. Vrbanovic, J. Erb, K. Redman, M. Harris, S. Shantz, S. Foxton, D. McCabe, J. Liggett, D. Craig, P. Wolf, C. James, C. Huinink, M. Rodrigues, and J. Gowing
That the Regional Municipality of Waterloo defer the motion discussed under item 6.2 to the Council meeting on March 25, 2026. In Favor (10) J. Erb, K. Redman, S. Shantz, S. Foxton, D. McCabe, D. Craig, P. Wolf, C. James, C. Huinink, and M. Rodrigues Opposed (2) J. Liggett, and J. Gowing
AND FURTHER, that this report be brought forward within the earlier of the completion of the report and 6 9 to 12 months from this date. In Favor (14): K. Redman, D. Craig, J. Erb, S. Foxton, J. Gowing, M. Harris, C. Huinink, C. James, J. Liggett, D. McCabe, M. Rodrigues, S. Shantz, B. Vrbanovic, and P. Wolf
That the Regional Municipality of Waterloo defer the motion discussed under item 6.2 to the Council meeting on March 25, 2026. In Favor (10): K. Redman, D. Craig, J. Erb, S. Foxton, C. Huinink, C. James, D. McCabe, M. Rodrigues, S. Shantz, and P. Wolf Opposed (2): J. Gowing, and J. Liggett
That the Regional Municipality of Waterloo: Authorize and direct the Commissioner of Community Services on behalf of the Regional Municipality of Waterloo to enter into an Agreement of Purchase and Sale with Waterloo Co-Operative Residence Incorporated (the “Owner”), and execute all documentation with respect to the purchase of two properties: 35 Columbia Street West, Waterloo, comprising a 12-uni
That the following by-laws be approved. In Favor (13) J. Erb, J. Nowak, K. Redman, M. Harris, S. Shantz, S. Foxton, D. McCabe, D. Craig, P. Wolf, C. James, C. Huinink, M. Rodrigues, and J. Gowing
That a By-law to Appoint an Acting Deputy Clerk, in the absence of the Regional Clerk and Deputy Clerk and repeal By-law 24-019, be read a first, second and third time, finally passed and numbered 26-007, be signed by the Regional Chair and Regional Clerk and sealed with the Regional Seal.
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 (Lane Designation and Rates of Speed), be read a first, second and third time, finally passed and numbered 26-008, be signed by the Regional Chair and Regional Clerk and sealed with the Regional Seal.
That a By-law to Govern the Collection of Waste and the Provision of Waste Management Facilities in The Regional Municipality of Waterloo and to Repeal By-Law 17-007, as amended, By-Law 98-87 and By-Law 02-011 of The Regional Municipality of Waterloo, be read a first, second and third time, finally passed and numbered 26-009, be signed by the Regional Chair and Regional Clerk and sealed with the R
That a By-law to Confirm the Proceedings of the Council of the Regional Municipality of Waterloo at this Meeting Held on February 25, 2026, be read a first, second and third time, finally passed and numbered 26-010, be signed by the Regional Chair and Regional Clerk and sealed with the Regional Seal.
That the Sustainability, Infrastructure, and Development Committee recommends as follows: 1. That the Regional Municipality of Waterloo repeal By-Law Number 17-007, as amended, of the Regional Municipality of Waterloo, A By-Law to Govern Collection of Waste and the Provision of Waste Management Facilities in The Regional Municipality of Waterloo;And that Council approve the proposed Waste By-law p