WHEREAS the Grand and Speed Rivers create significant natural barriers within Cambridge and concentrate vehicular, pedestrian and cycling movements on a limited number of crossings; AND WHEREAS continued population and employment growth will place additional demands on Cambridge's transportation network and existing river crossings; THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT as part of the Region of Waterloo's
That the Regional Municipality of Waterloo refer the report back to staff for further discussion with the school board. AND THAT the report return to Council on August 26, 2026 In Favor (6) D. Craig, J. Gowing, J. Liggett, J. Nowak, N. Salonen, and P. Wolf Opposed (9) K. Redman, J. Erb, S. Foxton, C. Huinink, C. James, D. McCabe, M. Rodrigues, S. Shantz, and B. Vrbanovic
Whereas municipal property taxes continue to represent a continual and growing expense for households, businesses, and and seniors living on fixed incomes, And whereas, inflation is only one measure of affordability and does not fully reflect residents’ financial circumstances or their ability to absorb additional tax increases, And whereas, the true ability to pay is influenced by household incom
Whereas: The historic community off Blair Village is experiencing increasing traffic volumes, congestion ands safety concerns, And whereas, the broader corridor including Shantz Hill, Fountain Street and King Street is experiencing congestion, extended queuing and slower travel times, And whereas traffic conditions in these areas are interconnected with congestion delays that are having spillover
That Council reconvene into Open Session. In Favor (13) B. Vrbanovic, J. Erb, J. Nowak, K. Redman, M. Harris, S. Shantz, J. Liggett, D. Craig, P. Wolf, C. James, C. Huinink, M. Rodrigues, and J. Gowing
That the Regional Municipality of Waterloo increase the consulting services agreement with CIMA+ for C2024-17 Turnbull Reservoir Upgrades in the amount of $940,000.00 for a total updated budget of $1,784,663.70 plus all applicable taxes as set out in report COR-TRY-26-010 dated April 22, 2026.
That the Regional Municipality of Waterloo take the following actions regarding T2026-110 Scheifele Bridge Construction Including Northfield Drive (Regional Road 22) Realignment and Trunk Watermain City of Waterloo and Township of Woolwich, Ontario (PQ2025-23) Accept the tender of Sierra Infrastructure Inc in the amount of $19,400,976.10 plus all applicable taxes, and enter into an agreement, subj
That the Regional Municipality of Waterloo accept the tender of Regional Sewer and Watermain Ltd for the T2026-115 Fischer-Hallman Road (Regional Road No. 58) Plains Road to Wallaceton Way & Huron Road to Rosenberg Way Kitchener, Ontario in the amount of $11,383,319.00 plus all applicable taxes as set out in report COR-TRY-2 6 - 012 dated April 22, 20 26 .
That Council reconvene into Open Session. In Favor (13): K. Redman, D. Craig, J. Erb, J. Gowing, M. Harris, C. Huinink, C. James, J. Liggett, J. Nowak, M. Rodrigues, S. Shantz, B. Vrbanovic, and P. Wolf
That the Regional Municipality of Waterloo take the following actions regarding T2026-110 Scheifele Bridge Construction Including Northfield Drive (Regional Road 22) Realignment and Trunk Watermain City of Waterloo and Township of Woolwich, Ontario (PQ2025-23) a. Accept the tender of Sierra Infrastructure Inc in the amount of $19,400,976.10 plus all applicable taxes, and enter into an agreement, s
That Council reconvene into Open Session. In Favor (15) B. Vrbanovic, J. Erb, J. Nowak, K. Redman, S. Shantz, S. Foxton, D. McCabe, J. Liggett, D. Craig, P. Wolf, C. James, N. Salonen, C. Huinink, M. Rodrigues, and J. Gowing
That Council go into Committee of the Whole to consider reports. In Favor (14) B. Vrbanovic, J. Erb, J. Nowak, K. Redman, S. Shantz, S. Foxton, D. McCabe, J. Liggett, D. Craig, P. Wolf, C. James, C. Huinink, M. Rodrigues, and J. Gowing
That Council reconvene into Open Session. In Favor (15): K. Redman, D. Craig, J. Erb, S. Foxton, J. Gowing, C. Huinink, C. James, J. Liggett, D. McCabe, J. Nowak, M. Rodrigues, N. Salonen, S. Shantz, B. Vrbanovic, and P. Wolf
That Council go into Committee of the Whole to consider reports. In Favor (14): K. Redman, D. Craig, J. Erb, S. Foxton, J. Gowing, C. Huinink, C. James, J. Liggett, D. McCabe, J. Nowak, M. Rodrigues, S. Shantz, B. Vrbanovic, and P. Wolf
Whereas, the Region of Waterloo is responsible for the long term planning, management and reporting of essential water infrastructure capacity, And whereas, recent reporting indicates a significant shortfall in water capacity that undermines previous projections and communications provided to Council and the public over the past five years, And whereas, the capacity issue has immediate and detrime
the Region of Waterloo is experiencing increasing constraints and uncertainty related to municipal water supply and capacity; and Whereas residents and the development industry have raised concerns regarding water sustainability, growth pressures and the availability of clear and transparent public information related to long term water planning; and Whereas a previous council motion authorized on
Whereas the Region of Waterloo is experiencing increasing constraints and uncertainty related to municipal water supply and capacity; and Whereas residents and the development industry have raised concerns regarding water sustainability, growth pressures and the availability of clear and transparent public information related to long term water planning; and Whereas a previous council motion autho
Be It Resolved That The Council of the Region of Waterloo formally requests the Province of Ontario to affirm and support the continued election of the Regional Chair by the voters of the Region of Waterloo or appointed by Region of Waterloo Council, And that the province be requested not to impose or advance legislation that would replaced an elected chair with a provincially appointed position,
Therefore Be It Resolved That The Council of the Region of Waterloo formally requests the Province of Ontario to affirm and support the continued election of the Regional Chair by the voters of the Region of Waterloo or appointed by Region of Waterloo Council, And that the province be requested not to impose or advance legislation that would replaced an elected chair with a provincially appointed
Administration and Finance Committee recommends as follows: That the Regional Municipality of Waterloo authorize the Chief Financial Officer, by bylaw, to borrow funds in 2026 as required on a temporary basis to meet operating and capital expenditure requirements, as set out in report COR-TRY-25-035 dated December 2, 2025. That the Regional Municipality of Waterloo support Explore Waterloo Region’
The Administration and Finance Committee recommends as follows: 1. That the Regional Municipality of Waterloo authorize the Chief Financial Officer, by bylaw, to borrow funds in 2026 as required on a temporary basis to meet operating and capital expenditure requirements, as set out in report COR-TRY-25- 035 dated December 2, 2025. 2. That the Regional Municipality of Waterloo support Explore Water
That staff be directed to provide Council with options to achieve a 2026 operating budget (excluding Police Services) with a property tax increase of 3% to be presented on December 3, 2025 In Favor (6) B. Vrbanovic, M. Harris, J. Liggett, D. Craig, N. Salonen, and J. Gowing Opposed (9) J. Erb, J. Nowak, K. Redman, S. Shantz, S. Foxton, D. McCabe, P. Wolf, C. Huinink, and M. Rodrigues
That staff be directed to provide Council with options to achieve a 2026 operating budget (excluding Police Services) with a property tax increase of 3% to be presented on December 3, 2025 In Favor (6): D. Craig, M. Harris, J. Liggett, N. Salonen, B. Vrbanovic, and J. Gowing Opposed (9): K. Redman, J. Erb, S. Foxton, C. Huinink, D. McCabe, J. Nowak, M. Rodrigues, S. Shantz, and P. Wolf
3. That the Regional Municipality of Waterloo adopt the following, as outlined in report EES-WMS-25-005, dated October 7, 2025: That all contractual arrangements with Circular Materials (CM) conclude effective December 31, 2025, in alignment with the current contract expiry. That recycling service at the Cambridge and Waterloo Waste Management public drop-off sites for approximately $300,000 per y
The Sustainability, Infrastructure, and Development Committee recommends as follows: 1. That the Regional Municipality of Waterloo support the draft water quantity policy amendments related to the Guelph and Guelph/Eramosa Township (G-GET) Quantity Wellhead Protection Area (WHPA-Q) that apply within the Region of Waterloo in the draft amended Grand River Source Protection Plan, as described in Rep
3. That the Regional Municipality of Waterloo adopt the following, as outlined in report EES-WMS-25-005, dated October 7, 2025: a. That all contractual arrangements with Circular Materials (CM) conclude effective December 31, 2025, in alignment with the current contract expiry. b. That recycling service at the Cambridge and Waterloo Waste Management public drop-off sites for approximately $300,000
Administration and Finance Committee recommends as follows: 3. Whereas The Fashion History Museum is ceasing operation in the City of Cambridge, And whereas its closure is a significant loss to the cultural fabric of the Regional community, And whereas the museum carries an international reputation with a collection that ranges from ancient Egyptian cloth to important couture like Dior, Chanel and
the regional budget is a statement of our values and the kind of regional community we are trying to build, And whereas the budget is an all-encompassing reflection on everything from support for climate change initiatives, to concerns for homelessness to needed expansions for social services and transit, And whereas, the regional budget defines for the coming years the priorities, commitments, an
The Administration and Finance Committee recommends as follows: 3. Whereas The Fashion History Museum is ceasing operation in the City of Cambridge, And whereas its closure is a significant loss to the cultural fabric of the Regional community, And whereas the museum carries an international reputation with a collection that ranges from ancient Egyptian cloth to important couture like Dior, Chanel
Whereas the regional budget is a statement of our values and the kind of regional community we are trying to build, And whereas the budget is an all-encompassing reflection on everything from support for climate change initiatives, to concerns for homelessness to needed expansions for social services and transit, And whereas, the regional budget defines for the coming years the priorities, commitm
The Fashion History Museum is ceasing operation in the City of Cambridge, And whereas its closure is a significant loss to the cultural fabric of the Regional community, And whereas the museum carries an international reputation with a collection that ranges from ancient Egyptian cloth to important couture like Dior, Chanel and Balenciagas, And whereas the museum in collaboration with the Historic
Whereas The Fashion History Museum is ceasing operation in the City of Cambridge, And whereas its closure is a significant loss to the cultural fabric of the Regional community, And whereas the museum carries an international reputation with a collection that ranges from ancient Egyptian cloth to important couture like Dior, Chanel and Balenciagas, And whereas the museum in collaboration with the
That the Regional Municipality of Waterloo: Adopt the 2025 Diversity Plan for the Waterloo Regional Police Services Board; Maintain the current composition of the Board at seven members; Staff will return prior to the 2026 appointment of the Waterloo Regional Police Services Board with a review and update of the Municipal Diversity Plan to outline public engagement strategies, and update of applic
That the Regional Municipality of Waterloo: Adopt the 2025 Diversity Plan for the Waterloo Regional Police Services Board; Maintain the current composition of the Board at seven members; Staff will return prior to the 2026 appointment of the Waterloo Regional Police Services Board with a review and update of the Municipal Diversity Plan to outline public engagement strategies, and update of
That the following by-laws be approved. In Favor (14) B. Vrbanovic, J. Erb, J. Nowak, K. Redman, M. Harris, S. Shantz, S. Foxton, D. McCabe, J. Liggett, D. Craig, P. Wolf, N. Salonen, C. Huinink, and K. Williams
That a By-law to Confirm the Proceedings of the Council of the Regional Municipality of Waterloo at this Meeting Held on February 26, 2025, be read a first, second and third time, finally passed and numbered 25-006, be signed by the Regional Chair and Regional Clerk and sealed with the Regional Seal.
That the following by-laws be approved. In Favor (14): K. Redman, D. Craig, J. Erb, S. Foxton, M. Harris, C. Huinink, J. Liggett, D. McCabe, J. Nowak, N. Salonen, S. Shantz, B. Vrbanovic, K. Williams, and P. Wolf
That the Regional Municipality of Waterloo amends the 2025 operating budget for Supplies, Equipment, Facilities Maintenance, Professional Fees & Services, Communications, Travel, and Facility Occupancy Charges, which will affect the tax-levy , as outlined in Appendix A of report COR-CFN-25-001, dated February 11, 2025, and strike out the funding reduction proposed for encampment security, as amend
That the Regional Municipality of Waterloo amends the 2025 operating budget for Supplies, Equipment, Facilities Maintenance, Professional Fees & Services, Communications, Travel, and Facility Occupancy Charges, which will affect the tax-levy, as outlined in Appendix A of report COR-CFN-25-001, dated February 11, 2025, and strike out the funding reduction proposed for encampment security, as amende
Strategic Planning and Budget Committee recommends as follows: That the Regional Municipality of Waterloo take the following action with respect to the 2025 Region of Waterloo Libraries (RWL) Budget: Approve the 2025 RWL Operating Budget with a net expenditure of $3,599,351 and a net property tax levy of $3,182,053; and Approve the 2025 RWL Library Capital Budget and 2026-2034 Capital Forecast as