Council Meeting

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; Receiving advice that is subject to solicitor-client privilege related to a by-law; Personal matters about an identifiable individual. In Favor (13) B. Vrbanovic, J. Erb, J. Nowak, K. Redman, S. Shantz, S. Foxton, D. McCabe, D. Craig, P. Wolf, C. James, N. Salonen, C. Huinink, and M. Rodrigues

That Council reconvene into Open Session. In Favor (13) B. Vrbanovic, J. Erb, J. Nowak, K. Redman, S. Shantz, S. Foxton, J. Liggett, D. Craig, P. Wolf, C. James, N. Salonen, C. Huinink, and M. Rodrigues

That the following minutes be approved. In Favor (13) B. Vrbanovic, J. Erb, J. Nowak, K. Redman, S. Shantz, S. Foxton, D. McCabe, J. Liggett, D. Craig, P. Wolf, N. Salonen, C. Huinink, and M. Rodrigues

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, N. Salonen, C. Huinink, and M. Rodrigues

Library Committee recommends as follows: That the Regional Municipality of Waterloo authorize the Manager, Library Services to enter into reciprocal borrowing arrangements with other public libraries from time to time on behalf of the Region of Waterloo Library, which forms part of the Regional Municipality of Waterloo, with such agreements to the satisfaction of the Regional Solicitor. 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, N. Salonen, C. Huinink, and M. Rodrigues

Administration and Finance Committee recommends as follows: That the Regional Municipality of Waterloo take the following action with respect to 2025 property tax policies and rates as set out in Report COR-CFN-25-005 dated April 8, 2025: Establish the following property class tax ratios for the 2025 property tax year: Residential and New Multi-residential 1.000000 Multi-residential, Commercial and Industrial 1.950000 Aggregate Extraction 1.586727 Landfill 1.540000 Pipeline 1.161300 Farmland and Managed Forest 0.250000 Direct staff to prepare the necessary by-laws to establish the 2025 property class tax ratios and the resulting 2025 Regional property tax rates for Regional Council’s consideration on April 23, 2025; and Notify the Area Municipalities within Waterloo Region accordingly. 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 results for the purposes of preparing the Region’s 2024 Audited Financial Statements; and Apply the Surplus Allocation Policy to 2024 financial results. 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, N. Salonen, C. Huini

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 Balenciagas, And whereas the museum in collaboration with the Historic School of Dress in London England is designing historic costumes for the Globe Theatre in London, And whereas the museum is partnering with a fashion designer in Antwerp who is showcasing items from the fashion museum to be shown at the Paris Fashion Week, Therefore be it resolved that the appropriate regional staff be requested to report on options to help promote the collection by partnering with other museums in the region and or securing space in an appropriate regional building or commenting on the possibility of a new stand-alone structure to service the whole regional community. In Favor (6) B. Vrbanovic, J. Nowak, S. Shantz, D. Craig, P. Wolf, and M. Rodrigues Opposed (8) J. Erb, K. Redman, S. Foxton, D. McCabe, J. Liggett, C. James, N. Salonen, and C. Huinink

Community and Health Services Committee recommends as follows: That the Regional Municipality of Waterloo approve the proposed housekeeping amendments to the Property Tax Exemption for Affordable Housing Program as detailed in Appendix A and as outlined in report CSD-HOU-25-004, dated April 8, 2025. That the Regional Municipality of Waterloo request to the Province of Ontario and the Canadian Revenue Agency to change the eligibility requirements for the Ontario Trillium Benefit to allow for tenants in property-tax exempt housing deemed affordable by a municipality or other government body to remain eligible for the Ontario Energy and Property Tax Credit, as outlined in report CSD-HOU-25-004, dated April 8, 2025. 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, N. Salonen, C. Huinink, and M. Rodrigues

That the Council of the Regional Municipality of Waterloo authorizes Councillor Kari Williams, to be absent from meetings of Council until September 30, 2025, pursuant to Section 259 (1) (c) of the Municipal Act, 2001. 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, N. Salonen, C. Huinink, and M. Rodrigues

That the Regional Municipality of Waterloo accepts Councillor Natasha Salonen’s resignation from the Grand River Conservation Authority Board. And that Regional Municipality of Waterloo makes the following appointments for the remainder of the 2022-2026 term of Regional Council: Councillor Joe Nowak as the Vice-Chair of the Administration and Finance Committee; Councillor Joe Nowak to the Audit Committee; Councillor Pam Wolf to the Public Art Advisory Committee; and Councillor Matt Rodrigues to the Grand River Conservation Authority Board. And that the Regional Clerk be directed to take the necessary actions to implement these appointments. 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, N. Salonen, C. Huinink, and M. Rodrigues

And that section 4 of the by-law be amended to read: Every person who contravenes sections 2 or 3 of this By-law is guilty of an offence and on conviction is liable to a fine not exceeding $1,000, exclusive of costs. In Favor (3) P. Wolf, C. James, and M. Rodrigues Opposed (11) B. Vrbanovic, J. Erb, J. Nowak, K. Redman, S. Shantz, S. Foxton, D. McCabe, J. Liggett, D. Craig, N. Salonen, and C. Huinink

That the Regional Municipality of Waterloo pass a by-law in the form attached as Appendix ‘A’ to this Report PDL-LEG-25-017, being a Site Specific By-law respecting the use of 100 Victoria Street, North, Kitchener (as Owned by The Regional Municipality of Waterloo) to facilitate the Kitchener Central Transit Hub (KCTH) and other transit-related development . That the Regional Municipality of Waterloo direct staff to implement a plan for alternative accommodation for current residents of 100 Victoria Street North, Kitchener, and add $814,333 to the 2025 regional Housing budget as outlined in this Report PDL-LEG-25-017. In Favor (13) B. Vrbanovic, J. Erb, J. Nowak, K. Redman, S. Shantz, S. Foxton, D. McCabe, J. Liggett, D. Craig, C. James, N. Salonen, C. Huinink, and M. Rodrigues Opposed (1) P. Wolf

WHEREAS the Ontario Superior Court has issued an injunction on Section 2 of the Community Care and Recovery Act, allowing Consumption and Treatment Services (CTS) sites to remain operational for 30 days beyond a Charter judgment; AND WHEREAS the Province of Ontario has indicated it will not support the court injunction granting a suspension of CTS closures in Kitchener, Guelph, and other locations; AND WHEREAS Waterloo Region’s only CTS site, located in Kitchener, is critical to saving lives and reducing harm among vulnerable constituents, as acknowledged by the court’s recognition of the high risk of death and injury to CTS clients should the site close; AND WHEREAS there has been no visible community or institutional support for eliminating CTS services from local councils, advisory committees, schools, churches, health professionals, business owners, or CTS clients; AND WHEREAS Section 3 of the Community Care and Recovery Act prohibits municipal support for consumption services without approval from the Ontario Minister of Health; THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT: Regional Council formally requests that the Province of Ontario provide immediate funding and support to ensure continued operation of the Kitchener CTS site during the injunction period, in compliance with the court’s decision. Regional Council further requests that the Province grant approval under Section 3 of the Community Care and Recovery Act to allow the Regional Municipality of Waterloo to support and mainta

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 (6) K. Redman, S. Foxton, D. McCabe, D. Craig, P. Wolf, and C. James Opposed (8) B. Vrbanovic, J. Erb, J. Nowak, S. Shantz, J. Liggett, N. Salonen, C. Huinink, and M. Rodrigues

That Committee of the Whole rise and Council resume. 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, N. Salonen, C. Huinink, and M. Rodrigues

That Council adopt the proceedings of Committee of the Whole. 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, N. Salonen, C. Huinink, and M. Rodrigues

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, and aspirations of the regional community, And whereas, our budget deliberations have not been fully capturing the opinions of residents from Cambridge and the Townships in our public meetings over the past number of years, Therefore, be resolved that the Region of Waterloo hold one additional budget meeting in Cambridge and one additional meeting in our northern townships to bring a wider balance of input from all our regional residents. 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, N. Salonen, C. Huinink, and M. Rodrigues

That Council agree to extend the Council meeting to 12:00 a.m. In Favor (11) B. Vrbanovic, J. Erb, J. Nowak, K. Redman, S. Shantz, S. Foxton, D. Craig, C. James, N. Salonen, C. Huinink, and M. Rodrigues Opposed (3) D. McCabe, J. Liggett, and P. Wolf

That the following by-laws be approved. 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, N. Salonen, C. Huinink, and M. Rodrigues

That a By-Law to amend By-Law Number 24-052 A By-law to Establish Fees and Charges for the Regional Municipality of Waterloo and repeal By-law 23-062, as Amended, be read a first, second and third time, finally passed and numbered 25-012, be signed by the Regional Chair and Regional Clerk and sealed with the Regional Seal.

That a By-law to Establish Tax Ratios for the Regional Purposes and Area Municipal Purposes for the Year 2025, be read a first, second and third time, finally passed and numbered 25-013, be signed by the Regional Chair and Regional Clerk and sealed with the Regional Seal.

That a By-law to Establish and Levy Rates of Taxation for Regional Purposes for the Year 2025, be read a first, second and third time, finally passed and numbered 25-014, be signed by the Regional Chair and Regional Clerk and sealed with the Regional Seal.

That a By-law to Amend By-law No. 01-059, a By-law to Consolidate all By-laws with Respect to Roads Included in the Regional Road System, as amended (Duke Street West), be read a first, second and third time, finally passed and numbered 25-015, be signed by the Regional Chair and Regional Clerk and sealed with the Regional Seal.

That a By-law to Amend By-law No. 01-059, a By-law to Consolidate all By-laws with Respect to Roads Included in the Regional Road System, as amended (Speedsville Road) be read a first, second and third time, finally passed and numbered 25-016, 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 (No Parking, No Stopping, Pedestrian Crossovers, Through Highways, Rates of Speed, and No Heavy Trucks), be read a first, second and third time, finally passed and numbered 25-017, be signed by the Regional Chair and Regional Clerk and sealed with the Regional Seal.

That a By-law to Amend By-law 22-018, being A By-law to Authorize and Govern the Delegation of Signing Authority, be read a first, second and third time, finally passed and numbered 25-018, be signed by the Regional Chair and Regional Clerk and sealed with the Regional Seal.

That a By-law to further Amend By-law 20-027, being A By-law to Provide for the Appointment of a Chief Administrative Officer, be read a first, second and third time, finally passed and numbered 25-019, be signed by the Regional Chair and Regional Clerk and sealed with the Regional Seal.

That a By law to Provide for an Acting Chair when the Chair is Absent from the Municipality, and to Repeal By law 23-001, be read a first, second and third time, finally passed and numbered 25-020, be signed by the Regional Chair and Regional Clerk and sealed with the Regional Seal.

That a By-law Respecting the Use of 100 Victoria Street North, Kitchener (as Owned by the Regional Municipality of Waterloo) to facilitate the Kitchener Central Transit Hub and other Transit Development, be read a first, second and third time, finally passed and numbered 25-021, 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 April 23, 2025 be read a first, second and third time, finally passed and numbered 25-022, be signed by the Regional Chair and Regional Clerk and sealed with the Regional Seal.

That the meeting adjourn at 10:45 p.m. 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, N. Salonen, C. Huinink, and M. Rodrigues

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; 3. Receiving advice that is subject to solicitor-client privilege related to a by- law; 4. Personal matters about an identifiable individual. In Favor (13): K. Redman, D. Craig, J. Erb, S. Foxton, C. Huinink, C. James, D. McCabe, J. Nowak, M. Rodrigues, N. Salonen, S. Shantz, B. Vrbanovic, and P. Wolf

That Council reconvene into Open Session. 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, B. Vrbanovic, and P. Wolf

That the following minutes be approved. In Favor (13): K. Redman, D. Craig, J. Erb, S. Foxton, C. Huinink, 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, C. Huinink, C. James, J. Liggett, D. McCabe, J. Nowak, M. Rodrigues, N. Salonen, S. Shantz, B. Vrbanovic, and P. Wolf

The Library Committee recommends as follows: 1. That the Regional Municipality of Waterloo authorize the Manager, Library Services to enter into reciprocal borrowing arrangements with other public libraries from time to time on behalf of the Region of Waterloo Library, which forms part of the Regional Municipality of Waterloo, with such agreements to the satisfaction of the Regional Solicitor. In Favor (14): K. Redman, D. Craig, J. Erb, S. Foxton, C. Huinink, C. James, J. Liggett, D. McCabe, J. Nowak, M. Rodrigues, N. Salonen, S. Shantz, B. Vrbanovic, and P. Wolf

The Sustainability, Infrastructure, and Development Committee recommends as follows: 1. That the Regional Municipality of Waterloo approve the following actions regarding Duke Street West between Victoria Street North and Breithaupt Street in the City of Kitchener effective April 24, 2025 at 12:01 a.m. 1. Pass a by-law to amend Road Consolidation By law 01 059 (Regional Road System) to add the following parts of Duke Street West to the Regional road network, as per Report TSD-TRP-25-004 dated April 8, 2025:  Duke Street West (between Victoria Street North and rail corridor), legally described as: Edwards Street, Plan 374, Kitchener (AKA Duke Street) lying West of Victoria Street and South of CNR, City of Kitchener.  Duke Street West (between rail corridor and Breithaupt Street), legally described as: Part of Edwards Street, Plan 376, being Parts 1, 2, 3 and4 on 58R-22190, City of Kitchener. 2. Pass a by-law to amend Traffic and Parking By-law 16- 023 to:  Add to schedule 01 - No Parking on Duke Street West from Breithaupt Street to Victoria Street, both sides, anytime.  Add to schedule 04 - No Stopping on Duke Street West from Breithaupt Street to Victoria Street, both sides, 4:30 p.m. to 5:30 p.m., Monday to Friday. 2. That the Regional Municipality of Waterloo approve the following actions regarding Speedsville Road between Maple Grove Road (Regional Road 38) and Eagle Street (Regional Road 39) in the City of Cambridge effective April 24, 2025 at 12:01am. 1. Pass a by-l

The Administration and Finance Committee recommends as follows: 1. That the Regional Municipality of Waterloo take the following action with respect to 2025 property tax policies and rates as set out in Report COR-CFN-25-005 dated April 8, 2025: a. Establish the following property class tax ratios for the 2025 property tax year:  Residential and New Multi-residential 1.000000  Multi-residential, Commercial and Industrial 1.950000  Aggregate Extraction 1.586727  Landfill 1.540000  Pipeline 1.161300  Farmland and Managed Forest 0.250000 b. Direct staff to prepare the necessary by-laws to establish the 2025 property class tax ratios and the resulting 2025 Regional property tax rates for Regional Council’s consideration on April 23, 2025; and c. Notify the Area Municipalities within Waterloo Region accordingly. 2. 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 financial results for the purposes of preparing the Region’s 2024 Audited Financial Statements; and c. Apply the Surplus Allocation Policy to 2024 financial results. In Favor (14): K. Redman, D. Craig, J. Erb, S. Foxton, C. Huinink, C. James, J. Liggett, D. McCabe, J. Nowak, M

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 and Balenciagas, And whereas the museum in collaboration with the Historic School of Dress in London England is designing historic costumes for the Globe Theatre in London, And whereas the museum is partnering with a fashion designer in Antwerp who is showcasing items from the fashion museum to be shown at the Paris Fashion Week, Therefore be it resolved that the appropriate regional staff be requested to report on options to help promote the collection by partnering with other museums in the region and or securing space in an appropriate regional building or commenting on the possibility of a new stand-alone structure to service the whole regional community. In Favor (6): D. Craig, J. Nowak, M. Rodrigues, S. Shantz, B. Vrbanovic, and P. Wolf Opposed (8): K. Redman, J. Erb, S. Foxton, C. Huinink, C. James, J. Liggett, D. McCabe, and N. Salonen

The Community and Health Services Committee recommends as follows: 1. That the Regional Municipality of Waterloo approve the proposed housekeeping amendments to the Property Tax Exemption for Affordable Housing Program as detailed in Appendix A and as outlined in report CSD-HOU-25-004, dated April 8, 2025.That the Regional Municipality of Waterloo request to the Province of Ontario and the Canadian Revenue Agency to change the eligibility requirements for the Ontario Trillium Benefit to allow for tenants in property-tax exempt housing deemed affordable by a municipality or other government body to remain eligible for the Ontario Energy and Property Tax Credit, as outlined in report CSD-HOU-25-004, dated April 8, 2025. In Favor (14): K. Redman, D. Craig, J. Erb, S. Foxton, C. Huinink, C. James, J. Liggett, D. McCabe, J. Nowak, M. Rodrigues, N. Salonen, S. Shantz, B. Vrbanovic, and P. Wolf

That the Council of the Regional Municipality of Waterloo authorizes Councillor Kari Williams, to be absent from meetings of Council until September 30, 2025, pursuant to Section 259 (1) (c) of the Municipal Act, 2001. In Favor (14): K. Redman, D. Craig, J. Erb, S. Foxton, C. Huinink, C. James, J. Liggett, D. McCabe, J. Nowak, M. Rodrigues, N. Salonen, S. Shantz, B. Vrbanovic, and P. Wolf

That the Regional Municipality of Waterloo accepts Councillor Natasha Salonen’s resignation from the Grand River Conservation Authority Board. And that Regional Municipality of Waterloo makes the following appointments for the remainder of the 2022-2026 term of Regional Council:  Councillor Joe Nowak as the Vice-Chair of the Administration and Finance Committee;  Councillor Joe Nowak to the Audit Committee;  Councillor Pam Wolf to the Public Art Advisory Committee; and  Councillor Matt Rodrigues to the Grand River Conservation Authority Board. And that the Regional Clerk be directed to take the necessary actions to implement these appointments. In Favor (14): K. Redman, D. Craig, J. Erb, S. Foxton, C. Huinink, C. James, J. Liggett, D. McCabe, J. Nowak, M. Rodrigues, N. Salonen, S. Shantz, B. Vrbanovic, and P. Wolf

Amendment And that section 4 of the by-law be amended to read: Every person who contravenes sections 2 or 3 of this By-law is guilty of an offence and on conviction is liable to a fine not exceeding $1,000, exclusive of costs. In Favor (3): C. James, M. Rodrigues, and P. Wolf Opposed (11): K. Redman, D. Craig, J. Erb, S. Foxton, C. Huinink, J. Liggett, D. McCabe, J. Nowak, N. Salonen, S. Shantz, and B. Vrbanovic

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 (6): K. Redman, D. Craig, S. Foxton, C. James, D. McCabe, and P. Wolf Opposed (8): J. Erb, C. Huinink, J. Liggett, J. Nowak, M. Rodrigues, N. Salonen, S. Shantz, and B. Vrbanovic

That Committee of the Whole rise and Council resume. In Favor (14): K. Redman, D. Craig, J. Erb, S. Foxton, C. Huinink, C. James, J. Liggett, D. McCabe, J. Nowak, M. Rodrigues, N. Salonen, S. Shantz, B. Vrbanovic, and P. Wolf

That Council adopt the proceedings of Committee of the Whole. In Favor (14): K. Redman, D. Craig, J. Erb, S. Foxton, C. Huinink, C. James, J. Liggett, D. McCabe, J. Nowak, M. Rodrigues, N. Salonen, S. Shantz, B. Vrbanovic, and P. Wolf

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, commitments, and aspirations of the regional community, And whereas, our budget deliberations have not been fully capturing the opinions of residents from Cambridge and the Townships in our public meetings over the past number of years, Therefore, be resolved that the Region of Waterloo hold one additional budget meeting in Cambridge and one additional meeting in our northern townships to bring a wider balance of input from all our regional residents. In Favor (14): K. Redman, D. Craig, J. Erb, S. Foxton, C. Huinink, C. James, J. Liggett, D. McCabe, J. Nowak, M. Rodrigues, N. Salonen, S. Shantz, B. Vrbanovic, and P. Wolf

That Council agree to extend the Council meeting to 12:00 a.m. In Favor (11): K. Redman, D. Craig, J. Erb, S. Foxton, C. Huinink, C. James, J. Nowak, M. Rodrigues, N. Salonen, S. Shantz, and B. Vrbanovic Opposed (3): J. Liggett, D. McCabe, and P. Wolf

That the following by-laws be approved. In Favor (14): K. Redman, D. Craig, J. Erb, S. Foxton, C. Huinink, C. James, J. Liggett, D. McCabe, J. Nowak, M. Rodrigues, N. Salonen, S. Shantz, B. Vrbanovic, and P. Wolf

That the meeting adjourn at 10:45 p.m. In Favor (14): K. Redman, D. Craig, J. Erb, S. Foxton, C. Huinink, C. James, J. Liggett, D. McCabe, J. Nowak, M. Rodrigues, N. Salonen, S. Shantz, B. Vrbanovic, and P. Wolf