Council Meeting

That a closed meeting of the Council be held on May 20, 2026 at 6:05 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 matter: Discussion related to identifiable individuals for the purposes of appointing members to the Sunnyside Foundation Board. Discussion related to the security of property in the Township of Wilmot. In Favor (12) K. Redman, D. Craig, J. Erb, S. Foxton, J. Gowing, C. Huinink, C. James, J. Liggett, J. Nowak, M. Rodrigues, N. Salonen, and P. Wolf

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

That the following minutes be approved. 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

That the Finance Reports items be received for information and approved. In Favor (14) 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, and P. Wolf

That the Regional Municipality of Waterloo take the following actions with respect to T2026-133 Herrgott Road (Regional Road 10) Boomer Creek Bridge Rehabilitation as set out in report COR-TRY-26-014 dated May 20, 2026. Accept the tender/proposal/quote of KB Civil Constructors Inc. for the T2026-133 Herrgott Road (Regional Road 10) Boomer Creek Bridge Rehabilitation in the amount of $829,153.70 plus all applicable taxes. Increase the capital budget and amend the sources of financing for project # 06852, Herrgott Road Boomer Creek Bridge Rehabilitation , in the amount of $ 4 5 8 , 7 00 a s set out in Appendix A .

Community and Health Services Committee recommends as follows: That the Regional Municipality of Waterloo increase the 2026 Operating Budget for Children’s Services in the amount of $7,879,158 with $0 net tax levy impact to reflect changes to Ministry of Education funding, as outlined in report CSD-CHS-26-001, dated May 5, 2026. In Favor (14) 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, and P. Wolf

Administration and Finance Committee recommends as follows: That the Regional Municipality of Waterloo approve exemptions to the Fee’s and Charges by-law (Report COR-CFN-25-026), as follows: A permanent exemption for the RetrofitWR program administration fee of $450, as established in the 2026 Fees and Charges By-law for program income-eligible household to improve program equity outcomes; and Approve a temporary exemption from the RetrofitWR program administration fee of $450 for the first 50 non-income eligible households, to support initial program uptake. As outlined in report PDL-GDS-26-010, dated May 5, 2026 That a special hospital local levy share equivalent to 0.5% of the annual tax-supported budget and spirit of the motion be

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, 2000, and the Local Side Agreement (LSA) between the Region and MAG, February 3, 2000, and such ancillary documents required to implement the terms, regarding the prosecution of offences commenced under Part III and Part IX of the Provincial Offences Act (POA) as outlined in report PDL-LEG-26-022 dated May 5, 2026. That the Regional Municipality of Waterloo authorize the Commissioner of Planning, Development and Legislative services to enter into a 100 (a 5 year initial term, plus 19, 5 year renewals) year land lease with Chartright Properties Inc., and any associated documents, at the Regional Municipality of Waterloo International Airport, in a form to the satisfaction of the Regional Solicitor, as outlined in report PDL-LEG-26-024 dated May 5, 2026. 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

That the Regional Municipality of Waterloo 4. authorize the Commissioner of Transportation Services to execute an agreement with the Waterloo Regional Police Service Board for the installation of CCTV cameras on Regional lands and inf r astructure , in form and content satisfactory to the Regional Solicitor , as outlined in Report PDL-LEG-26-023 dated May 5 , 2026. And that no CCTV cameras be added on Regional infrastructure without an agreement with the appropriate area municipality. In Favor (14) K. Redman, D. Craig, J. Erb, S. Foxton, J. Gowing, M. Harris, C. Huinink, C. James, J. Liggett, D. McCabe, J. Nowak, N. Salonen, B. Vrbanovic, and P. Wolf Opposed (1) M. Rodrigues

And that no CCTV cameras be added on Regional infrastructure without an agreement with the appropriate area municipality. In Favor (13) K. Redman, D. Craig, J. Erb, S. Foxton, J. Gowing, C. Huinink, C. James, J. Liggett, J. Nowak, M. Rodrigues, N. Salonen, B. Vrbanovic, and P. Wolf Opposed (1) M. Harris

That the Regional Municipality of Waterloo approve the attached Financial Statements, Sinking Fund Financial Statements, and Trust Fund Financial Statements, all for the fiscal year ending December 31, 2025, as set out in Report COR-TRY-26-015 dated May 12, 2026. 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

That the Regional Municipality of Waterloo ratify the appointment of Linda Lusis and Dr. Sarah Main to the Sunnyside Foundation Board for a term to expire June 2029 as outlined in Report CSD-SEN-26-002, dated May 20, 2026. 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

That the Regional Municipality of Waterloo approve the addition of resurfacing Ira Needles Boulevard , between Yellow Birch Drive and West Hill Drive, to the 2026 capital budget at an estimated cost of $4. 5 million to be funded from the Transportation Capital Reserve as outlined in report TSD-TRP-26- 005 . In Favor (14) K. Redman, D. Craig, J. Erb, S. Foxton, J. Gowing, M. Harris, C. Huinink, C. James, J. Liggett, D. McCabe, J. Nowak, M. Rodrigues, B. Vrbanovic, and P. Wolf Opposed (1) N. Salonen

That the Regional Municipality of Waterloo direct staff to waive admission to the July 1, 2026 Doon Heritage Village re-opening event and instead make it admission by optional donation as outlined in report PDL-CUL-26-012, dated May 20, 2026. 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

That the Regional Municipality of Waterloo direct staff to waive admission to the July 1, 2026 Doon Heritage Village re-opening event and instead make it admission by optional donation with a recommended donation of two dollars per person as outlined in report PDL-CUL-26-012, dated May 20, 2026. 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

Whereas: The historic community off Blair Village is experiencing increasing traffic volumes, congestion ands safety concerns, And whereas, the broader corridor including Shantz Hill, Fountain Street and King Street is experiencing congestion, extended queuing and slower travel times, And whereas traffic conditions in these areas are interconnected with congestion delays that are having spillover effects and short cutting through adjacent neighbourhoods including Blair Village, And whereas ongoing residential and employment growth continues to place increasing pressure on this road network, And whereas concerns have been raised regarding road safety , pedestrian impacts, speeding and the impact on the heritage designated Blair Village, And whereas a coordinated system-wide analysis may be required to properly assess traffic operations, safety impacts and long term infrastructure needs across this corridor, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED: That Regional Council direct staff through the“Integrated Mobility Plan” to initiate a review of traffic and safety encompassing Blair Village , Fountain Street, Shantz Hill Road, Fountain Street and the connections to King Street, And that the review include past studies on traffic volumes, turning movements , safety analysis, signal coordination and growth impacts, And that the review identify possible medium and long term solutions including operational improvements, roadway modifications and potential network changes, And that the review commen

That the Regional Municipality of Waterloo waive notice of motion as per section 70 of By-law 26-017, A By-law to Provide Rules for Governing the Proceedings of Council and its Committees, and to repeal By-Law 22-051, as amended. In Favor (14) K. Redman, D. Craig, J. Erb, S. Foxton, J. Gowing, M. Harris, C. Huinink, C. James, J. Liggett, J. Nowak, M. Rodrigues, N. Salonen, B. Vrbanovic, and P. Wolf Opposed (1) D. McCabe

To replace the report back date from July 8, 2026 to August 12, 2026 Special Council Meeting. 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

To remove all references to surface water. 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

That the Regional Municipality of Waterloo waive notice of motion as per section 70 of By-law 26-017, A By-law to Provide Rules for Governing the Proceedings of Council and its Committees, and to repeal By-Law 22-051, as amended. In Favor (7) K. Redman, J. Erb, S. Foxton, M. Harris, C. Huinink, J. Nowak, and N. Salonen Opposed (8) D. Craig, J. Gowing, C. James, J. Liggett, D. McCabe, M. Rodrigues, B. Vrbanovic, and P. Wolf

That the Regional Municipality of Waterloo authorize participation in an All Councils meeting on June 12, 2026, at 2:00 p.m., to be held in the Historic City Hall at 46 Dickson Street in the City of Cambridge. 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

That the meeting adjourn at 10:51 p.m. 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