Taken from the roll call in the town’s own minutes. The minutes record who was not there and almost never why.
What was decided (19 motions)
19 carried, 0 recorded otherwise. Every motion below is printed as the minutes print it.
That the Committee reconvene in open session from the closed session of Council In Favor (14) B. Vrbanovic, J. Nowak, K. Redman, M. Harris, S. Shantz, S. Foxton, D. McCabe, J. Liggett, D. Craig, P. Wolf, C. James, R. Deutschmann, C. Huinink, and K. Williams
Moved by S. Foxton, seconded by C. James
Carried
That the Consent Agenda items be received for information and approved. 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, R. Deutschmann, N. Salonen, C. Huinink, and K. Williams
Moved by C. James, seconded by S. Foxton
Carried
That the Regional Municipality of Waterloo defer the motion discussed under item 6.2.2 to the October Administration and Finance Committee. In Favor (9) B. Vrbanovic, J. Erb, S. Shantz, S. Foxton, J. Liggett, D. Craig, P. Wolf, C. James, and K. Williams Opposed (6) J. Nowak, K. Redman, M. Harris, D. McCabe, R. Deutschmann, and C. Huinink
Moved by C. James, seconded by S. Foxton
Carried
That the Regional Municipality of Waterloo approve the pre-budget procurement of vehicles and equipment and ambulances scheduled for replacement and/or expansion in 2025 and 2026 as set out in report COR-TRY-24-030 dated August 13, 2024. In Favor (15) B. Vrbanovic, J. Nowak, K. Redman, M. Harris, S. Shantz, S. Foxton, D. McCabe, J. Liggett, D. Craig, P. Wolf, C. James, R. Deutschmann, N. Salonen, C. Huinink, and K. Williams
Moved by C. James, seconded by S. Foxton
Carried
That the Regional Municipality of Waterloo take the following action with respect to the 2024 Mid-Year Update as set out in report COR-CFN-24-013 dated August 13, 2024: Receive the 2024 Mid-Year 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 Strategic Plan 2023-2027; and Amend the 2024 Capital Budget and 2025-2035 Capital Forecast for various capital projects as set out in Appendix D In Favor (15) B. Vrbanovic, J. Nowak, K. Redman, M. Harris, S. Shantz, S. Foxton, D. McCabe, J. Liggett, D. Craig, P. Wolf, C. James, R. Deutschmann, N. Salonen, C. Huinink, and K. Williams
Moved by N. Salonen, seconded by S. Foxton
Carried
That the Regional Municipality of Waterloo approve the 2024 funding allocations of $213,550 under the Cultural Drivers of Tourism Incentive Program, as outlined in report PDL-CUL-24-012 dated August 13, 2024. And that an additional one time funding allocation of $10,600 be provided to Kw Oktoberfest to be funded from the Municipal Accommodation Tax Reserve. And that an additional one time funding allocation of $1800 be provided to the Cambridge Scottish Festival to be funded from the Municipal Accommodation Tax Reserve. In Favor (15) B. Vrbanovic, J. Nowak, K. Redman, M. Harris, S. Shantz, S. Foxton, D. McCabe, J. Liggett, D. Craig, P. Wolf, C. James, R. Deutschmann, N. Salonen, C. Huinink, and K. Williams
Moved by N. Salonen, seconded by S. Foxton
Carried
And that an additional one time funding allocation of $10,600 be provided to Kw Oktoberfest to be funded from the Municipal Accommodation Tax Reserve. And that an additional one time funding allocation of $1800 be provided to the Cambridge Scottish Festival to be funded from the Municipal Accommodation Tax Reserve. In Favor (14) B. Vrbanovic, J. Nowak, K. Redman, M. Harris, S. Shantz, S. Foxton, D. McCabe, J. Liggett, D. Craig, P. Wolf, C. James, R. Deutschmann, N. Salonen, and K. Williams Opposed (1) C. Huinink
Moved by B. Vrbanovic, seconded by C. James Amendment
Carried
That the Regional Municipality of Waterloo support the implementation of the KCI Program Review recommendations to provide equitable, stable funding for Waterloo Region’s Key Cultural Institutions, as outlined in report PDL-CUL-24-013, dated August 13, 2024. In Favor (15) B. Vrbanovic, J. Nowak, K. Redman, M. Harris, S. Shantz, S. Foxton, D. McCabe, J. Liggett, D. Craig, P. Wolf, C. James, R. Deutschmann, N. Salonen, C. Huinink, and K. Williams
Moved by B. Vrbanovic, seconded by S. Foxton
Carried
That the Regional Municipality of Waterloo support Explore Waterloo Region’s bid to host a major esports event in June 2025, if successful, with a grant of $200,000 from the Municipal Accommodation Tax (MAT) Reserve fund as outlined in report PDL-CUL-24-014, dated August 13, 2024. In Favor (15) B. Vrbanovic, J. Nowak, K. Redman, M. Harris, S. Shantz, S. Foxton, D. McCabe, J. Liggett, D. Craig, P. Wolf, C. James, R. Deutschmann, N. Salonen, C. Huinink, and K. Williams
Moved by K. Redman, seconded by C. Huinink
Carried
That the meeting adjourn at 10:35 p.m. In Favor (15) B. Vrbanovic, J. Nowak, K. Redman, M. Harris, S. Shantz, S. Foxton, D. McCabe, J. Liggett, D. Craig, P. Wolf, C. James, R. Deutschmann, N. Salonen, C. Huinink, and K. Williams
Moved by S. Foxton, seconded by C. Huinink
Carried
That the Committee reconvene in open session from the closed session of Council In Favor (14): K. Redman, D. Craig, R. Deutschmann, S. Foxton, M. Harris, C. Huinink, C. James, J. Liggett, D. McCabe, J. Nowak, S. Shantz, B. Vrbanovic, K. Williams, and P. Wolf
Moved by S. Foxton, seconded by C. James
Carried
That the Consent Agenda items be received for information and approved. In Favor (16): K. Redman, D. Craig, R. Deutschmann, J. Erb, S. Foxton, M. Harris, C. Huinink, C. James, J. Liggett, D. McCabe, J. Nowak, N. Salonen, S. Shantz, B. Vrbanovic, K. Williams, and P. Wolf
Moved by C. James, seconded by S. Foxton
Carried
That the Regional Municipality of Waterloo defer the motion discussed under item 6.2.2 to the October Administration and Finance Committee. In Favor (9): D. Craig, J. Erb, S. Foxton, C. James, J. Liggett, S. Shantz, B. Vrbanovic, K. Williams, and P. Wolf Opposed (6): K. Redman, R. Deutschmann, M. Harris, C. Huinink, D. McCabe, and J. Nowak
Moved by C. James, seconded by S. Foxton
Carried
That the Regional Municipality of Waterloo approve the pre-budget procurement of vehicles and equipment and ambulances scheduled for replacement and/or expansion in 2025 and 2026 as set out in report COR-TRY-24-030 dated August 13, 2024. In Favor (15): K. Redman, D. Craig, R. Deutschmann, S. Foxton, M. Harris, C. Huinink, C. James, J. Liggett, D. McCabe, J. Nowak, N. Salonen, S. Shantz, B. Vrbanovic, K. Williams, and P. Wolf
Moved by C. James, seconded by S. Foxton
Carried
That the Regional Municipality of Waterloo take the following action with respect to the 2024 Mid-Year Update as set out in report COR- CFN-24-013 dated August 13, 2024: a. Receive the 2024 Mid-Year 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 Strategic Plan 2023- 2027; and b. Amend the 2024 Capital Budget and 2025-2035 Capital Forecast for various capital projects as set out in Appendix D In Favor (15): K. Redman, D. Craig, R. Deutschmann, S. Foxton, M. Harris, C. Huinink, C. James, J. Liggett, D. McCabe, J. Nowak, N. Salonen, S. Shantz, B. Vrbanovic, K. Williams, and P. Wolf
Moved by N. Salonen, seconded by S. Foxton
Carried
Amendment And that an additional one time funding allocation of $10,600 be provided to Kw Oktoberfest to be funded from the Municipal Accommodation Tax Reserve. And that an additional one time funding allocation of $1800 be provided to the Cambridge Scottish Festival to be funded from the Municipal Accommodation Tax Reserve. In Favor (14): K. Redman, D. Craig, R. Deutschmann, S. Foxton, M. Harris, C. James, J. Liggett, D. McCabe, J. Nowak, N. Salonen, S. Shantz, B. Vrbanovic, K. Williams, and P. Wolf Opposed (1): C. Huinink
Moved by B. Vrbanovic, seconded by C. James
Carried
That the Regional Municipality of Waterloo support the implementation of the KCI Program Review recommendations to provide equitable, stable funding for Waterloo Region’s Key Cultural Institutions, as outlined in report PDL-CUL-24-013, dated August 13, 2024. In Favor (15): K. Redman, D. Craig, R. Deutschmann, S. Foxton, M. Harris, C. Huinink, C. James, J. Liggett, D. McCabe, J. Nowak, N. Salonen, S. Shantz, B. Vrbanovic, K. Williams, and P. Wolf
Moved by B. Vrbanovic, seconded by S. Foxton
Carried
That the Regional Municipality of Waterloo support Explore Waterloo Region’s bid to host a major esports event in June 2025, if successful, with a grant of $200,000 from the Municipal Accommodation Tax (MAT) Reserve fund as outlined in report PDL- CUL-24-014, dated August 13, 2024. In Favor (15): K. Redman, D. Craig, R. Deutschmann, S. Foxton, M. Harris, C. Huinink, C. James, J. Liggett, D. McCabe, J. Nowak, N. Salonen, S. Shantz, B. Vrbanovic, K. Williams, and P. Wolf
Moved by K. Redman, seconded by C. Huinink
Carried
That the meeting adjourn at 10:35 p.m. In Favor (15): K. Redman, D. Craig, R. Deutschmann, S. Foxton, M. Harris, C. Huinink, C. James, J. Liggett, D. McCabe, J. Nowak, N. Salonen, S. Shantz, B. Vrbanovic, K. Williams, and P. Wolf