That a closed meeting of the Administration and Finance Committee be held on September 8, 2026 at 11:30 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 related to security of property at 150 Frederick Street, Kitchener. In Favor (15
That the Regional Municipality of Waterloo approve 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, in the Regional Municipality of Waterloo, as detailed in Report PDL-LEG-26-040, dated September 8, 2026, described as follows: Fee Simple Partial Taking: i. Part of Lots 63 and 64, Re
That the Regional Municipality of Waterloo approve the drafted Library Policies, as set out in Appendices B, C, and D of report PDL-CUL-26-017 dated August 20, 2026. In Favor (3) S. Foxton, J. Nowak, and N. Salonen
That the following by-laws be approved. In Favor (14) S. Shantz, S. Foxton, P. Wolf, N. Salonen, M. Rodrigues, M. Harris, K. Redman, J. Nowak, J. Gowing, J. Erb, D. McCabe, D. Craig, C. James, and C. Huinink
That a By-law to Confirm the Proceedings of the Council of the Regional Municipality of Waterloo at this Meeting Held on June 16, 2026, be read a first, second and third time, finally passed and numbered 26-031, be signed by the Regional Chair and Regional Clerk and sealed with the Regional Seal. In Favor (12) K. Redman, J. Erb, S. Foxton, J. Gowing, M. Harris, C. James, J. Liggett, D. McCabe, J.
That Council reconvene into Open Session. In Favor (16) 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, S. Shantz, B. Vrbanovic, and P. Wolf
That the Sustainabilty, Infrastructure, and Development Committee reconvene into open session. 4. Declarations of Conflict of Interest P. Wolf declared a conflict of interest on item 8.1.1 with respect to report PDL-AIR-26-002. M. Rodrigues declared a conflict of interest on item 7.1.1 with respect to report TSD-TRP-26-007. 5. Presentations 6. Delegations B. Vrbanovic left the meeting at 2:18 PM.
That the Regional Municipality of Waterloo approve the Region of Waterloo International Airport 2026 Growth Plan as outlined in report PDL-AIR-26-002, dated June 2, 2026. In Favor (12) K. Redman, J. Erb, S. Foxton, J. Gowing, M. Harris, C. Huinink, C. James, D. McCabe, M. Rodrigues, N. Salonen, S. Shantz, and B. Vrbanovic
That the Regional Municipality of Waterloo approve a By-law to delegate authority to the outgoing council to pass by-law(s) to authorize the potential adoption of the prudent investor standard, as set out in report COR-TRY-26-016 dated June 2, 2026. In Favor (16) B. Vrbanovic, J. Erb, J. Nowak, K. Redman, M. Harris, S. Shantz, S. Foxton, D. McCabe, J. Liggett, D. Craig, P. Wolf, C. James, N. Salon
That a closed meeting of the Administration and Finance and Sustainability, Infrastructure, and Development Committees be held on June 2, 2026, at approximately 12:30 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 labour relations regarding negotiations with CUPE 188
That the Sustainability, Infrastructure, and Development Committee reconvene into open session. 4. Declarations of Conflict of Interest P. Wolf declared a conflict of interest on item 8.1.1 with respect to report PDL- AIR-26-002. M. Rodrigues declared a conflict of interest on item 7.1.1 with respect to report TSD-TRP-26-007. 5. Presentations None. 6. Delegations B. Vrbanovic left the meeting at 2
That the Regional Municipality of Waterloo approve a By-law to delegate authority to the outgoing council to pass by-law(s) to authorize the potential adoption of the prudent investor standard, as set out in report COR-TRY-26-016 dated June 2, 2026. In Favor (16): 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. S
That a closed meeting of the Jack Young Civic Award Committee be held on May 29, 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. Discussion related to identifiable individuals for the selection of Jack Young Civic Award recipients. In Favor (3): K. Redman, S. Foxton, and D.
That Council reconvene into Open Session. 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
Closed Committee recommends the following: That the Regional Municipality of Waterloo enter into an interim amending agreement between the His Majesty the King in Right of Ontario, as represented as the Minister of Attorney General (MAG) and The Regional Municipality of Waterloo (Region) for a period of two years which amends the Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) between MAG, dated February 7, 200
That the Regional Municipality of Waterloo: Continue the postponement of the Waterloo Region Housing redevelopment project at 15-105 Mooregate Crescent, Kitchener; Direct staff to develop an Expression of Interest (EOI) framework for non-profits and/or co-operatives for the remaining Waterloo Region Revitalization projects; and Direct staff to pursue external funding for the advancement of the Wat
That the Regional Municipality of Waterloo approve the installation of various types of traffic control in the City of Kitchener, the City of Cambridge and the Township of Woolwich by amending the Region’s Traffic and Parking By-law 16-023, outlined in Appendix B, per the recommendations in report TSD-TRP-26-004, dated April 7, 2026. In Favor (13) J. Erb, J. Nowak, K. Redman, S. Shantz, S. Foxton,
That a closed meeting of the Community and Health Services Committee and Administration and Finance Committee be held on April 7, 2026 at 11:30 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. Providing direction to staff that is subject to solicitor-client privilege regarding remedies u
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 Fountain Street North from Kossuth Road / Fairway Road North to Middle Block Road, in the City of Cambridge as detailed in report PDL-LEG-26-015, dated April 7, 2026 1. Complete application(s) to the Council of The Regio
That a closed meeting of the Council be held on March 25, 2026 at 5:05 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 matters: Receiving advice that is subject to solicitor-client privilege, including communications necessary for that purpose, related to identifiable individual(s) named in an emp
That the Regional Municipality of Waterloo undertakes the following with respect to the Region-owned lands municipally known as 15 Charles Street West, in the City of Kitchener, and legally described as Lot 27, Part Lots 21-26, Registered Plan 380; Part Lots 5-10 West of Ontario Street, Registered Plan 393; Part Lot 156 Streets and Lanes, being Part 2 on 58R20916; Part Lot 8 West of Ontario Street
That the Regional Municipality of Waterloo waive notice of motion as per section 70 of By-law 22-051, A By-law to Provide Rules for Governing the Proceedings of Council and its Committees, and to repeal By-Law 00-031, as amended. In Favor (14) B. Vrbanovic, J. Erb, J. Nowak, K. Redman, S. Shantz, S. Foxton, J. Liggett, D. Craig, P. Wolf, C. James, N. Salonen, C. Huinink, M. Rodrigues, and J. Gowin
That a closed meeting of the Council be held on March 25, 2026 at 5:05 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 matters: 1. Receiving advice that is subject to solicitor-client privilege, including communications necessary for that purpose, related to identifiable individual(s) named in an
That the Regional Municipality of Waterloo waive notice of motion as per section 70 of By-law 22-051, A By-law to Provide Rules for Governing the Proceedings of Council and its Committees, and to repeal By-Law 00-031, as amended. In Favor (14): K. Redman, D. Craig, J. Erb, S. Foxton, J. Gowing, C. Huinink, C. James, J. Liggett, J. Nowak, M. Rodrigues, N. Salonen, S. Shantz, B. Vrbanovic, and P. Wo
That a closed meeting of the Administration and Finance Committee and Sustainability, Infrastructure, and Development Committee be held on March 10, 2026 at 12:30 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 regarding labour and employee relation matters related to an interna
That the Regional Municipality of Waterloo direct staff to: engage with area municipal staff to conduct a thorough review and update of the Council Conference Policy, clarifying the process for double direct elected officials to equitably access conference and professional development funding; and report back by August 2026 Committee Cycle with a proposed update to the Council Conference Policy as
That the Regional Municipality of Waterloo direct staff to: engage with area municipal staff to conduct a thorough review and update of the Council Conference Policy, clarifying the process for double direct elected officials to equitably access conference and professional development funding; and report back by August 2026 Committee Cycle with a proposed update to the Council Conference Polic
That Council reconvene into Open Session. In Favor (14) J. Erb, J. Nowak, K. Redman, M. Harris, S. Shantz, S. Foxton, D. McCabe, D. Craig, P. Wolf, C. James, N. Salonen, C. Huinink, M. Rodrigues, and J. Gowing
That the Regional Municipality of Waterloo defer the motion discussed under item 13.1 that was
Administration and Finance Committee recommends as follows: 1. That the Regional Municipality of Waterloo direct Facilities staff to explore the development of a Facilities Strategic Plan focused on the following five components: A complete inventory of all corporate facilities, including current usage, functional capacity, and condition; An analysis of operating and maintenance requirements and a
That Council agree to extend the February 25, 2026 meeting to 12:00 a.m. In Favor (10) J. Erb, K. Redman, S. Shantz, S. Foxton, J. Liggett, P. Wolf, C. James, C. Huinink, M. Rodrigues, and J. Gowing Opposed (3) J. Nowak, D. McCabe, and D. Craig
That Council reconvene into Open Session. In Favor (14): K. Redman, D. Craig, J. Erb, S. Foxton, J. Gowing, M. Harris, C. Huinink, C. James, D. McCabe, J. Nowak, M. Rodrigues, N. Salonen, S. Shantz, and P. Wolf
That Council agree to extend the February 25, 2026 meeting to 12:00 a.m. In Favor (10): K. Redman, J. Erb, S. Foxton, J. Gowing, C. Huinink, C. James, J. Liggett, M. Rodrigues, S. Shantz, and P. Wolf Opposed (3): D. Craig, D. McCabe, and J. Nowak
That Library Committee reconvene into open session. In Favor (5) S. Shantz, S. Foxton, N. Salonen, K. Redman, and J. Nowak
That the Regional Municipality of Waterloo approve the expenditure of up to $50,000 for renovation and new furnishings for the Bloomingdale location, and that the budget be reallocated from three existing projects (20029 $36,200; 20031 $12,000; and 20033 $1,800) as outlined in PDL-CUL-26-004 dated February 19, 2026. In Favor (5) S. Shantz, S. Foxton, N. Salonen, K. Redman, and J. Nowak
That Library Committee reconvene into open session. In Favor (5): K. Redman, S. Foxton, J. Nowak, N. Salonen, and S. Shantz
That the Regional Municipality of Waterloo approve the expenditure of up to $50,000 for renovation and new furnishings for the Bloomingdale location, and that the budget be reallocated from three existing projects (20029 $36,200; 20031 $12,000; and 20033 $1,800) as outlined in PDL- CUL-26-004 dated February 19, 2026. In Favor (5): K. Redman, S. Foxton, J. Nowak, N. Salonen, and S. Shantz
That a closed meeting of the Council be held on January 28, 2026 immediately following Administration and Finance Committee, 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, including communications necessary for that purpose, regar
That the Regional Municipality of Waterloo approve the addition of up to nine (9) full time equivalent (FTE) permanent positions to address increased workload related to the Mannheim Service Area water capacity constraint, with current year costs funded by the Water Stabilization Reserve in the approximate amount of $1.2 million. In Favor (15) B. Vrbanovic, J. Erb, J. Nowak, K. Redman, M. Harris,
That Council agree to extend the Council meeting by one hour to 1:00 a.m. In Favor (11) B. Vrbanovic, J. Erb, K. Redman, M. Harris, S. Shantz, S. Foxton, D. Craig, C. James, N. Salonen, M. Rodrigues, and J. Gowing