Council Meeting

That a closed meeting of the Council be held on December 17, 2025 at 4:05 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: personal matters about an identifiable individual, including municipal or local board employees (PDL-CAS-018, Active Transportation Advisory Committee Appointments) a proposed acquisition of property in the City of Waterloo and advice that is subject to solicitor-client privilege, including communications necessary for that purpose (Conditional Agreement of Purchase and Sale) labour relations or employee negotiations ( HRD-ERE-25-004, Tentative Settlement 5191) *Receiving information regarding potential litigation related to water capacity in the Region. 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, M. Rodrigues, and J. Gowing

That Council reconvene into Open Session. In Favor (13) 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. Gowing

That the following minutes be approved.

That Council go into Committee of the Whole to consider reports. In Favor (13) 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. Gowing

That the Regional Municipality of Waterloo increase the contract with BGL Contractors Corp. for the T2025-131 Howard Tank Upgrades in the amount of $888,975.22 plus all applicable taxes for a total contract price of $1,999,165.22 as set out in report COR-TRY-25-037 dated December 17, 2025. 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 the Regional Municipality of Waterloo take the following action with respect to P2025-21 New Affordable Rental Housing as set out in report COR-TRY-25-038 dated December 17, 2025. a) Approve the recommended priority projects under P2025-21 New Affordable Rental Housing as detailed in Appendix A; b) Authorize the Commissioner, Community Services to execute such agreements and documentation in a form satisfactory to the Regional Solicitor as may be required to process the advance of funding to proponents of the recommended Priority Projects; and c) Authorize the Director, Housing Services to execute and deliver all documentation required by the Province of Ontario and the Region of Waterloo for funding the recommended Priority Projects, and to finalize the funding and conditions with the proponents. In Favor (13) K. Redman, J. Erb, C. Huinink, C. James, J. Liggett, J. Nowak, M. Rodrigues, N. Salonen, S. Shantz, D. Craig, S. Foxton, P. Wolf, and J. Gowing

That the Regional Municipality of Waterloo endorse Grand River Transit’s Ontario Transit Investment Fund application to introduce new and improved Township transit services as outlined in report TSD-TRS-25-009 dated December 2, 2025. That the Regional Municipality of Waterloo take the following actions regarding the property municipally known as 120 Victoria Street South in the City of Kitchener, as described in Report PDL-GDS-25-015, dated December 2, 2025: Approve a joint Tax Increment Grant with the Regional amount not to exceed $656,291, to be financed from the incremental tax revenue for the property following remediation, redevelopment and reassessment; and Authorize the Region’s Commissioner of Planning, Development and Legislative Services and Commissioner, Corporate Services / Chief Financial Officer to execute any associated agreements, assignments, amendments or other related documents with the registered owner of 120 Victoria Street South in the City of Kitchener with the form and content of such Tax Increment Grant agreement(s), any subsequent assignments of the agreement, or other related documents to be satisfactory to the Regional Solicitor. That the Regional Municipality of Waterloo take the following actions regarding the property municipally known as 108 Garment Street in the City of Kitchener, as described in Report PDL-GDS-25-016, dated December 2, 2025: Approve a joint Tax Increment Grant with the Regional amount not to exceed $745,641, to be financed fr

Administration and Finance Committee recommends as follows: That the Regional Municipality of Waterloo authorize the Chief Financial Officer, by bylaw, to borrow funds in 2026 as required on a temporary basis to meet operating and capital expenditure requirements, as set out in report COR-TRY-25-035 dated December 2, 2025. That the Regional Municipality of Waterloo support Explore Waterloo Region’s hosting of the Waterloo Region 2026 Ontario Summer Games in July of 2026, with a grant of $250,000 from the Municipal Accommodation Tax (MAT) Reserve fund as outlined in report PDL-CUL-25-030, dated December 2, 2025. 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 the Regional Municipality of Waterloo appoint the following memberships and associated length of terms as per the Nominating Panel recommendation as set out in report PDL-CAS-018, dated December 17, 2025: Active Transportation Advisory Committee (ATAC): Bill Barr for a term length of 4 years; Anthony Cashin for a term length of 4 years; Scott Clark for a term length of 4 years; Anne Crowe for a term length of 2 years; Douglas Dutchak for a term length of 2 years; John Goerzen for a term length of 4 years; Bennett Savard for a term length of 2 years; Mike Shipley for a term length of 2 years; and Brian Whiffin for a term length of 4 years. 2. That the Regional Municipality of Waterloo approve a tentative Memorandum of Settlement for the Region’s Paramedic employees represented by CUPE Local 5191 representing full-time and part-time Paramedics and Logistics staff working in Paramedic Services, for the period of April 1, 2024, to March 31, 2028. 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 Committee of the Whole rise and Council resume. 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 Council adopt the proceedings of Committee of the Whole. 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 the Regional Municipality of Waterloo authorize participating in an All Councils meeting on December 19, 2025 at 2:00 p.m. to be held at Town Hall in the Township of Woolwich. In Favor (13) K. Redman, D. Craig, J. Erb, S. Foxton, C. Huinink, C. James, J. Liggett, J. Nowak, N. Salonen, S. Shantz, M. Rodrigues, P. Wolf, and J. Gowing

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 meeting adjourn at 7:35 p.m. 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 closed meeting of the Council be held on December 17, 2025 at 4:05 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. personal matters about an identifiable individual, including municipal or local board employees (PDL-CAS-018, Active Transportation Advisory Committee Appointments) a proposed acquisition of property in the City of Waterloo and advice that is subject to solicitor-client privilege, including communications necessary for that purpose (Conditional Agreement of Purchase and Sale) labour relations or employee negotiations (HRD-ERE-25-004, Tentative Settlement 5191) 2. *Receiving information regarding potential litigation related to water capacity in the Region. In Favor (14): K. Redman, D. Craig, J. Erb, S. Foxton, C. James, J. Liggett, D. McCabe, J. Nowak, M. Rodrigues, N. Salonen, S. Shantz, B. Vrbanovic, P. Wolf, and J. Gowing

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, P. Wolf, and J. Gowing

That Council go into Committee of the Whole to consider reports. 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

1. That the Regional Municipality of Waterloo endorse Grand River Transit’s Ontario Transit Investment Fund application to introduce new and improved Township transit services as outlined in report TSD-TRS-25-009 dated December 2, 2025. 2. That the Regional Municipality of Waterloo take the following actions regarding the property municipally known as 120 Victoria Street South in the City of Kitchener, as described in Report PDL-GDS-25-015, dated December 2, 2025: a. Approve a joint Tax Increment Grant with the Regional amount not to exceed $656,291, to be financed from the incremental tax revenue for the property following remediation, redevelopment and reassessment; and b. Authorize the Region’s Commissioner of Planning, Development and Legislative Services and Commissioner, Corporate Services / Chief Financial Officer to execute any associated agreements, assignments, amendments or other related documents with the registered owner of 120 Victoria Street South in the City of Kitchener with the form and content of such Tax Increment Grant agreement(s), any subsequent assignments of the agreement, or other related documents to be satisfactory to the Regional Solicitor. 3. That the Regional Municipality of Waterloo take the following actions regarding the property municipally known as 108 Garment Street in the City of Kitchener, as described in Report PDL-GDS-25-016, dated December 2, 2025: a. Approve a joint Tax Increment Grant with the Regional amount not to exceed $745,641,

The Administration and Finance Committee recommends as follows: 1. That the Regional Municipality of Waterloo authorize the Chief Financial Officer, by bylaw, to borrow funds in 2026 as required on a temporary basis to meet operating and capital expenditure requirements, as set out in report COR-TRY-25- 035 dated December 2, 2025. 2. That the Regional Municipality of Waterloo support Explore Waterloo Region’s hosting of the Waterloo Region 2026 Ontario Summer Games in July of 2026, with a grant of $250,000 from the Municipal Accommodation Tax (MAT) Reserve fund as outlined in report PDL-CUL-25-030, dated December 2, 2025. 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

1. That the Regional Municipality of Waterloo appoint the following memberships and associated length of terms as per the Nominating Panel recommendation as set out in report PDL-CAS-018, dated December 17, 2025: Active Transportation Advisory Committee (ATAC): 1. Bill Barr for a term length of 4 years; 2. Anthony Cashin for a term length of 4 years; 3. Scott Clark for a term length of 4 years; 4. Anne Crowe for a term length of 2 years; 5. Douglas Dutchak for a term length of 2 years; 6. John Goerzen for a term length of 4 years; 7. Bennett Savard for a term length of 2 years; 8. Mike Shipley for a term length of 2 years; and 9. Brian Whiffin for a term length of 4 years. 2. That the Regional Municipality of Waterloo approve a tentative Memorandum of Settlement for the Region’s Paramedic employees represented by CUPE Local 5191 representing full-time and part- time Paramedics and Logistics staff working in Paramedic Services, for the period of April 1, 2024, to March 31, 2028. 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

Whereas the Region of Waterloo, as the provincially designated Service System Manager for early learning and childcare, is responsible for planning, allocating, and managing licensed child care growth in accordance with provincial requirements; and Whereas demand for childcare significantly exceeds the supply of provincially funded spaces, with over 14,000 children currently on the waitlist, demonstrating a critical shortfall in affordable, high-quality childcare for families in our rapidly growing community; and Whereas notwithstanding the provincially funded junior kindergarten program, the provincial government’s contributions to the CWELCC program fall far short of the federal contribution despite this being a provincial responsibility. Whereas Waterloo Region is a unique and rapidly growing community projected to reach one million residents, and this growth includes infants, toddlers, and young children, yet planning and funding models often view growth predominantly through an adult lens, overlooking that children are essential contributors to the present and future health and vibrancy of our communities; and Whereas Waterloo Region has been underfunded by the Province of Ontario, creating limitations on the Region’s ability to support children, families, and operators, despite high need and sustained population growth; and Whereas childcare access is an equity issue, disproportionately impacting women who bear most caregiving responsibilities, limiting their participat

That the Regional Municipality of Waterloo authorize participating in an All Councils meeting on December 19, 2025 at 2:00 p.m. to be held at Town Hall in the Township of Woolwich. 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