That the Licensing and Hearings Committee reconvene into open session. In Favor (5) K. Redman, J. Erb, S. Foxton, C. Huinink, and J. Nowak
That the Regional Municipality of Waterloo continue providing two on-call accessible taxis between 11:00PM and 5:00AM, as the 2026 pilot project demonstrated increase in demand to access overnight accessible transportation services, as outlined in report PDL-CAS-26-014, dated August 20, 2026. In Favor (4) S. Foxton, K. Redman, J. Nowak, and J. Erb
That a closed meeting of the Administration and Finance, Community and Health Services, and Sustainability, Infrastructure, and Development Committees be held on August 11, 2026 at approximately 12:00 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: Discussion related to commercial informat
That the Regional Municipality of Waterloo appeal the decision of the Ontario Superior Court of Justice, per Justice J. Gibson, dated May 21, 2026, in the matter of The Regional Municipality of Waterloo and Named Respondents (Court File No.: CV-25-00000750-0000 and CV-25-00001341-0000) to the Ontario Court of Appeal; and that the Chief Administrative Officer, in consultation with the Regional Soli
That the Regional Municipality of Waterloo approve the implementation of right-turn-on-red (RTOR) prohibitions at 12 signalized intersections around the community as part of a pilot project, by amending the Region’s Traffic & Parking By-law (16-023), Schedule 14 – Prohibited Movements, as outlined in report TSD-TRP-26-008, Appendix A, dated June 2, 2026. In Favor (10) K. Redman, J. Erb, S. Foxton,
That a closed meeting of the Council be held on May 20, 2026 at 6:05 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 matter: Discussion related to identifiable individuals for the purposes of appointing members to the Sunnyside Foundation Board. Discussion related to the security of property in th
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 improvements to Victoria Street North (Regional Road No. 55) between King Street West and Weber Street West, in the City of Kitchener as detailed in report PDL-LEG-26-018, dated May 5, 2026: 1.Complete application(s) to the Council of T
That the Regional Municipality of Waterloo authorise the Commissioner of Transportation Services to execute an agreement with the Waterloo Regional Police Service Board for the installation of CCTV cameras on Regional lands and inf r astructure , in form and content satisfactory to the Regional Solicitor , as outlined in Report PDL-LEG-26-023 dated May 5 , 2026. In Favor (11) J. Erb, J. Nowak, K.
That the Regional Municipality of Waterloo authorise the Commissioner of Transportation Services to execute an agreement with the Waterloo Regional Police Service Board for the installation of CCTV cameras on Regional lands and infrastructure, in form and content satisfactory to the Regional Solicitor, as outlined in Report PDL-LEG-26-023 dated May 5, 2026. In Favor (11): K. Redman, D. Craig, J. E
That Council go into Committee of the Whole to consider reports. In Favor (15) B. Vrbanovic, J. Erb, J. Nowak, 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 staff be directed to undertake consultations with the arts community, and the public in general, on the creation of a Waterloo Region Arts Council; and That staff be directed to report back on the results of the consultation by August 2026. In Favor (13) B. Vrbanovic, J. Erb, J. Nowak, K. Redman, S. Shantz, S. Foxton, J. Liggett, D. Craig, P. Wolf, C. James, C. Huinink, M. Rodrigues, and J. G
The Sustainability, Infrastructure, and Development Committee recommends as follows: 1. That the Regional Municipality of Waterloo approve an amendment to Controlled Access By-law No. #58-87 for a right-in/right-out emergency access located approximately 245 metres to the north of Pioneer Drive on the west side of Regional Road #28 (Homer Watson Boulevard), in the City of Kitchener, subject to con
That staff be directed to undertake consultations with the arts community, and the public in general, on the creation of a Waterloo Region Arts Council; and That staff be directed to report back on the results of the consultation by August 2026. In Favor (13): K. Redman, D. Craig, J. Erb, S. Foxton, J. Gowing, C. Huinink, C. James, J. Liggett, J. Nowak, M. Rodrigues, S. Shantz, B. Vrbanovic, and P
That the Regional Municipality of Waterloo pass a by-law in the form attached as Appendix ‘A’ to this Report, being a by-law to amend the 100 Victoria Street Code of Use By-law (By-Law 25-021), pursuant to Report PDL-LEG-26-001, dated January 9, 2026. In Favor (11) B. Vrbanovic, J. Erb, J. Nowak, K. Redman, S. Shantz, S. Foxton, D. McCabe, J. Liggett, C. James, N. Salonen, and C. Huinink Opposed (
That the Regional Municipality of Waterloo pass a by-law in the form attached as Appendix ‘A’ to this Report, being a by-law to amend the 100 Victoria Street Code of Use By-law (By-Law 25-021), pursuant to Report PDL-LEG-26-001, dated January 9, 2026. In Favor (11): K. Redman, J. Erb, S. Foxton, C. Huinink, C. James, J. Liggett, D. McCabe, J. Nowak, N. Salonen, S. Shantz, and B. Vrbanovic Opposed
That the following by-laws be approved. In Favor (13) K. Redman, D. Craig, J. Erb, S. Foxton, C. Huinink, C. James, J. Liggett, J. Nowak, M. Rodrigues, N. Salonen, S. Shantz, P. Wolf, and J. Gowing
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 (Pedestrian Crossover), be read a first, second and third time, finally passed and numbered 25-063, be signed by the Regional Chair and Regional Clerk and sealed with the Regional Seal.
That a By-law to Authorize Temporary Borrowing for Current Expenditures Pending the Receipt of Revenue during the 2026 Fiscal Year, be read a first, second and third time, finally passed and numbered 25-064, be signed by the Regional Chair and Regional Clerk and sealed with the Regional Seal.
That a By-law to Authorize Temporary Borrowing for Capital Expenditures Pending the Receipt of Debenture Proceeds During the 2026 Fiscal Year, be read a first, second and third time, finally passed and numbered 25-065, be signed by the Regional Chair and Regional Clerk and sealed with the Regional Seal.
That a By-law to Establish Fees and Charges for the Regional Municipality of Waterloo and repeal By-law 24-052, as Amended, be read a first, second and third time, finally passed and numbered 25-066, be signed by the Regional Chair and Regional Clerk and sealed with the Regional Seal.
That a By-law to Amend By-law 16-044, A By-law to License, Regulate and Govern Brokers, Owners and Drivers of Taxi-Cabs within the Regional Municipality of Waterloo, as Amended, be read a first, second and third time, finally passed and numbered 25-067, be signed by the Regional Chair and Regional Clerk and sealed with the Regional Seal.
That a By-law to Confirm the Proceedings of the Council of the Regional Municipality of Waterloo at this Meeting Held on December 17, 2025 be read a first, second and third time, finally passed and numbered 25-068, be signed by the Regional Chair and Regional Clerk and sealed with the Regional Seal.
That the Regional Municipality of Waterloo take the following action with respect to the Q3 Plan and Financial Update as set out in report COR-CFN-25-018 dated November 4, 2025: Receive the Q3 Update for information 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 Strategic Plan 2023
That the Regional Municipality of Waterloo take the following action with respect to the Q3 Plan and Financial Update as set out in report COR-CFN-25-018 dated November 4, 2025: a. Receive the Q3 Update for information 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 Strategic Plan 2
That the Regional Municipality of Waterloo take the following action with respect to T2025-116 84 Frederick Street Renovations as set out in report COR-TRY-25-027 dated September 24, 2025: Increase the contract with MMA Construction for T2025-116 84 Frederick St. Renovations in the amount of $200,000.00 for a total cost of $5,552,515.33 plus all applicable taxes as set out in report. Increase the
That the Regional Municipality of Waterloo take the following action with respect to T2025-116 84 Frederick Street Renovations as set out in report COR-TRY-25-027 dated September 24, 2025: a. Increase the contract with MMA Construction for T2025-116 84 Frederick St. Renovations in the amount of $200,000.00 for a total cost of $5,552,515.33 plus all applicable taxes as set out in report. b. Increas
Community and Health Services Committee recommends as follows: That the Regional Municipality of Waterloo take the following action as set out in report CSD-CHS-25-003 dated August 12, 2025: That the Commissioner of Corporate Services/Chief Financial Officer be authorized to issue up to $4.4M of debentures to invest in purchasing up to two 88 space modular child care centres to be repaid with a no
That the Regional Municipality of Waterloo approve the process of seeking an independent community partner to manage the Arts Funding program through a three-year contract, in response to the KPMG Arts Fund Review results, as outlined in report PDL-CUL-25-019 dated June 25, 2025. In Favor (14) J. Erb, J. Nowak, K. Redman, M. Harris, S. Shantz, S. Foxton, D. McCabe, J. Liggett, D. Craig, P. Wolf, C
That the Regional Municipality of Waterloo approve the process of seeking an independent community partner to manage the Arts Funding program through a three-year contract, in response to the KPMG Arts Fund Review results, as outlined in report PDL-CUL-25-019 dated June 25, 2025. In Favor (14): K. Redman, D. Craig, J. Erb, S. Foxton, M. Harris, C. Huinink, C. James, J. Liggett, D. McCabe, J. Nowak
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, 2024, as set out in Report COR-TRY-25-015 dated May 13, 2025.
That the previous question be called. In Favor (13) J. Erb, J. Nowak, K. Redman, M. Harris, S. Shantz, S. Foxton, D. McCabe, J. Liggett, P. Wolf, C. James, N. Salonen, C. Huinink, and M. Rodrigues Opposed (1) D. Craig
That the Regional Municipality of Waterloo approve the guiding principles for the Wastewater Treatment Strategy Update, as outlined in report EES-WIM-25-001, dated May 6, 2025. In Favor (13) J. Erb, J. Nowak, K. Redman, S. Shantz, S. Foxton, D. McCabe, J. Liggett, D. Craig, P. Wolf, C. James, N. Salonen, C. Huinink, and M. Rodrigues
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 Road Improvements to Erb Street West (Regional Road 9) between Ira Needles Boulevard and Gate 1 at the Waste Management Facility, in the City of Waterloo, in the Regional Municipality of Waterloo, as detailed in report PDL-LEG-25-022, d
That the Regional Municipality of Waterloo approve the guiding principles for the Wastewater Treatment Strategy Update, as outlined in report EES-WIM-25-001, dated May 6, 2025. In Favor (13): K. Redman, D. Craig, J. Erb, S. Foxton, C. Huinink, C. James, J. Liggett, D. McCabe, J. Nowak, M. Rodrigues, N. Salonen, S. Shantz, and P. Wolf
That the previous question be called. In Favor (13): K. Redman, J. Erb, S. Foxton, M. Harris, C. Huinink, C. James, J. Liggett, D. McCabe, J. Nowak, M. Rodrigues, N. Salonen, S. Shantz, and P. Wolf Opposed (1): D. Craig
That a closed meeting of the Council be held on April 23, 2025 at 5:35 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: Receiving advice that is subject to solicitor-client privilege related to the Community Care and Recovery Act ; and Personal matters about an identifiable individual; Rec
That a closed meeting of the Council be held on April 23, 2025 at 5:35 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: 1. Receiving advice that is subject to solicitor-client privilege related to the Community Care and Recovery Act; and 2. Personal matters about an identifiable individual
That the Regional Municipality of Waterloo take the following action with respect to the 2024 Plan Update and Year End Financial Results as set out in report COR-CFN-25-007 dated April 8, 2025: Receive the 2024 Plan Update that shows implementation and progress toward achieving the vision set out by Council in the Growing with Care Strategic Plan 2023-2027; Approve the preliminary 2024 financial r
That the Regional Municipality of Waterloo take the following action with respect to the 2024 Plan Update and Year End Financial Results as set out in report COR-CFN-25-007 dated April 8, 2025: a. Receive the 2024 Plan Update that shows implementation and progress toward achieving the vision set out by Council in the Growing with Care Strategic Plan 2023-2027; b. Approve the preliminary 2024 finan
That Council adopt the proceedings of Committee of the Whole. In Favor (12) B. Vrbanovic, J. Erb, J. Nowak, K. Redman, M. Harris, S. Shantz, S. Foxton, D. McCabe, D. Craig, P. Wolf, C. James, and C. Huinink