Strategic Planning and Budget Committee

That the Regional Municipality of Waterloo defer the motion discussed under item 4.1 for Resilient and Future Ready to the Strategic Planning and Budget Committee on a date to be decided. In Favor (9) B. Vrbanovic, J. Nowak, K. Redman, M. Harris, S. Shantz, D. McCabe, D. Craig, R. Deutschmann, and C. Huinink Opposed (4) J. Erb, S. Foxton, P. Wolf, and C. James

That the Strategic Planning and Budget Committee approve the following tax supported operating expansions as indicated in the 2025 Budget Book to move forward to final 2025 Plan and Budget deliberations on December 11: d. CWELCC Staffing resources (meeting accountability requirements for increased childcare program) e. Homemaking and Nursing Services Program (supporting vulnerable residents independence) f. Immigration Partnership Support Staff (building a thriving community) g. High Intensity Needs Personal Support Workers (supporting high need seniors and reducing OT costs) h. Health Inspectors and Information Assistants (meeting regulatory requirements) i. 2025 PSV Master Plan Expansion (to meet increasing 911 call demands) j. Paramedic Services Relief Levels (reduce OT costs and better meet service targets) In Favor (13) B. Vrbanovic, J. Erb, J. Nowak, K. Redman, M. Harris, S. Shantz, S. Foxton, D. McCabe, D. Craig, P. Wolf, C. James, R. Deutschmann, and C. Huinink

That the Strategic Planning and Budget Committee approve the following tax supported operating expansions as indicated in the 2025 Budget Book to move forward to final 2025 Plan and Budget deliberations on December 11: b. Automated Speed Enforcement (keeping residents safe on the roads) In Favor (10) J. Erb, J. Nowak, K. Redman, M. Harris, S. Shantz, D. McCabe, D. Craig, C. James, R. Deutschmann, and C. Huinink Opposed (3) B. Vrbanovic, S. Foxton, and P. Wolf

That the Regional Municipality of Waterloo defer the motion discussed under item 4.1 (a) for a Strategic Planning and Budget meeting to be decided. In Favor (9) B. Vrbanovic, J. Nowak, M. Harris, S. Shantz, S. Foxton, D. McCabe, D. Craig, P. Wolf, and R. Deutschmann Opposed (4) J. Erb, K. Redman, C. James, and C. Huinink

That the Regional Municipality of Waterloo defer the motion discussed under item 4.1 (c) for a Strategic Planning and Budget meeting to be decided. In Favor (10) B. Vrbanovic, J. Erb, M. Harris, S. Shantz, S. Foxton, D. McCabe, D. Craig, P. Wolf, C. James, and R. Deutschmann Opposed (3) J. Nowak, K. Redman, and C. Huinink

1. The Region of Waterloo requests that WRPS provide the following information as of October 30, 2024: a) Authorized and actual civilian staffing numbers b) Authorized and actual sworn officer numbers c) Number of new recruits hired d) Number of civilian positions filled e) Number of retirements and resignations f) Number of officers awaiting transfer to OPP 2. Removed. 3. This information be provided to the Region of Waterloo prior to Waterloo Police Services presentation on November 20th. In Favor (6) B. Vrbanovic, J. Liggett, C. James, R. Deutschmann, C. Huinink, and K. Williams Opposed (9) J. Erb, J. Nowak, K. Redman, M. Harris, S. Shantz, S. Foxton, D. McCabe, D. Craig, and P. Wolf

the Waterloo Region Police Service (WRPS) Board has changed its human resources reporting from quarterly to annual in 2024; And whereas the Region of Waterloo council approved funding for 37 new officers in the 2022 and 2023 budget years combined; And whereas WRPS experienced shortfalls in hiring new recruits and filling their full complement of officers in 2022 (14 officers per quarter) and 2023 (33 officers per quarter); And whereas the WRPS budget comprises a significant portion of the Region of Waterloo's overall budget; And whereas the WRPS Board will be presenting its budget to the Region of Waterloo on November 20, 2024 for consideration and approval; And whereas relevant information regarding WRPS staffing has been requested and declined, and will not be available until after the budget approval process; Therefore be it resolved that: 1. The Region of Waterloo requests that WRPS provide the following information as of September 30, 2024: a) Authorized and actual civilian staffing numbers b) Authorized and actual sworn officer numbers c) Number of new recruits hired d) Number of civilian positions filled e) Number of retirements and resignations f) Number of officers awaiting transfer to OPP 3. This information be provided to the Region of Waterloo prior to November 20, 2024, to inform budget deliberations. In Favor (5) B. Vrbanovic, J. Liggett, R. Deutschmann, C. Huinink, and K. Williams Opposed (10) J. Erb, J. Nowak, K. Redman, M. Harris, S. Shantz, S. Foxton, D. McC

2. The Region of Waterloo further requests WRPS provide projections for the period of October 1 to December 31, 2024 regarding: a) Anticipated civilian hires b) Anticipated recruit hires c) Anticipated retirements and resignations In Favor (3) J. Liggett, C. James, and R. Deutschmann Opposed (12) B. Vrbanovic, J. Erb, J. Nowak, K. Redman, M. Harris, S. Shantz, S. Foxton, D. McCabe, D. Craig, P. Wolf, C. Huinink, and K. Williams

That the meeting adjourn at 2:40 p.m. 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, R. Deutschmann, C. Huinink, and K. Williams

That the Regional Municipality of Waterloo defer the motion discussed under item 4.1 for Resilient and Future Ready to the Strategic Planning and Budget Committee on a date to be decided. In Favor (9): K. Redman, D. Craig, R. Deutschmann, M. Harris, C. Huinink, D. McCabe, J. Nowak, S. Shantz, and B. Vrbanovic Opposed (4): J. Erb, S. Foxton, C. James, and P. Wolf

That the Regional Municipality of Waterloo defer the motion discussed under item 4.1 (a) for a Strategic Planning and Budget meeting to be decided. In Favor (9): D. Craig, R. Deutschmann, S. Foxton, M. Harris, D. McCabe, J. Nowak, S. Shantz, B. Vrbanovic, and P. Wolf Opposed (4): K. Redman, J. Erb, C. Huinink, and C. James

That the Regional Municipality of Waterloo defer the motion discussed under item 4.1 (c) for a Strategic Planning and Budget meeting to be decided. In Favor (10): D. Craig, R. Deutschmann, J. Erb, S. Foxton, M. Harris, C. James, D. McCabe, S. Shantz, B. Vrbanovic, and P. Wolf Opposed (3): K. Redman, C. Huinink, and J. Nowak

Whereas the Waterloo Region Police Service (WRPS) Board has changed its human resources reporting from quarterly to annual in 2024; And whereas the Region of Waterloo council approved funding for 37 new officers in the 2022 and 2023 budget years combined; And whereas WRPS experienced shortfalls in hiring new recruits and filling their full complement of officers in 2022 (14 officers per quarter) and 2023 (33 officers per quarter); And whereas the WRPS budget comprises a significant portion of the Region of Waterloo's overall budget; And whereas the WRPS Board will be presenting its budget to the Region of Waterloo on November 20, 2024 for consideration and approval; And whereas relevant information regarding WRPS staffing has been requested and declined, and will not be available until after the budget approval process; Therefore be it resolved that: 1. The Region of Waterloo requests that WRPS provide the following information as of September 30, 2024: a) Authorized and actual civilian staffing numbers b) Authorized and actual sworn officer numbers c) Number of new recruits hired d) Number of civilian positions filled e) Number of retirements and resignations f) Number of officers awaiting transfer to OPP 3. This information be provided to the Region of Waterloo prior to November 20, 2024, to inform budget deliberations. In Favor (5): R. Deutschmann, C. Huinink, J. Liggett, B. Vrbanovic, and K. Williams Opposed (10): K. Redman, D. Craig, J. Erb, S. Foxton, M. Harris, C. Jame

2. The Region of Waterloo further requests WRPS provide projections for the period of October 1 to December 31, 2024 regarding: a) Anticipated civilian hires b) Anticipated recruit hires c) Anticipated retirements and resignations In Favor (3): R. Deutschmann, C. James, and J. Liggett Opposed (12): K. Redman, D. Craig, J. Erb, S. Foxton, M. Harris, C. Huinink, D. McCabe, J. Nowak, S. Shantz, B. Vrbanovic, K. Williams, and P. Wolf

That the meeting adjourn at 2:40 p.m. In Favor (15): K. Redman, D. Craig, R. Deutschmann, J. Erb, S. Foxton, M. Harris, C. Huinink, C. James, J. Liggett, D. McCabe, J. Nowak, S. Shantz, B. Vrbanovic, K. Williams, and P. Wolf