Administration and Finance

That the Consent Agenda items be received for information and approved. removing item 6.1.1 from the Consent Agenda In Favor (15) B. Vrbanovic, J. Erb, J. Nowak, K. Redman, M. Harris, S. Shantz, S. Foxton, D. McCabe, J. Liggett, D. Craig, C. James, N. Salonen, C. Huinink, M. Rodrigues, and J. Gowing

That the Regional Municipality of Waterloo direct Facilities staff to explore the development of a Facilities Strategic Plan focused on the following five components: A complete inventory of all corporate facilities, including current usage, functional capacity, and condition; An analysis of operating and maintenance requirements and associated costs across all corporate facilities; A five- to ten-year capital outlook identifying required investments, lifecycle needs, and projected financial impacts; A review of accommodation standards and policies to support facilities planning and a demand analysis to clarify space needs; An evaluation of optimization opportunities, including consolidation, repurposing, or alternative service delivery options to ensure efficient and cost-effective use of corporate space; And that staff report back to Council with the findings, options, and recommended next steps. In Favor (13) J. Erb, K. Redman, M. Harris, S. Shantz, S. Foxton, D. McCabe, J. Liggett, D. Craig, C. James, N. Salonen, C. Huinink, M. Rodrigues, and J. Gowing Opposed (1) J. Nowak

Be It Resolved That The Council of the Region of Waterloo formally requests the Province of Ontario to affirm and support the continued election of the Regional Chair by the voters of the Region of Waterloo or appointed by Region of Waterloo Council, And that the province be requested not to impose or advance legislation that would replaced an elected chair with a provincially appointed position, And that the province be further requested to consult with the Region of Waterloo and its area municipalities prior to any proposed changes to the regional governance structure, And that a copy of this motion be forwarded to: The Premier of Ontario; The Minister of Municipal Affairs and Housing; The Minister of Finance; All members of Provincial Parliament representing Waterloo Region; and The Association of Municipalities of Ontario (AMO). In Favor (14) J. Erb, J. Nowak, K. Redman, M. Harris, S. Shantz, S. Foxton, D. McCabe, J. Liggett, D. Craig, C. James, N. Salonen, C. Huinink, M. Rodrigues, and J. Gowing

That a closed meeting of the Administration and Finance Committee be held on February 10, 2026, at approximately 11:00 a.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: Advice that is subject to solicitor-client privilege, including communications necessary for that purpose, related to labour and employee relations; and Receiving information regarding employee negotiations related to Union matters. In Favor (14) J. Erb, J. Nowak, K. Redman, M. Harris, S. Shantz, S. Foxton, D. McCabe, J. Liggett, D. Craig, C. James, N. Salonen, C. Huinink, M. Rodrigues, and J. Gowing

That the meeting adjourn at 11:35 a.m. In Favor (14) J. Erb, J. Nowak, K. Redman, M. Harris, S. Shantz, S. Foxton, D. McCabe, J. Liggett, D. Craig, C. James, N. Salonen, C. Huinink, M. Rodrigues, and J. Gowing

That the Consent Agenda items be received for information and approved. Removing item 6.1.1 from the Consent Agenda 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, S. Shantz, and B. Vrbanovic

That the Regional Municipality of Waterloo direct Facilities staff to explore the development of a Facilities Strategic Plan focused on the following five components: 1. A complete inventory of all corporate facilities, including current usage, functional capacity, and condition; 2. An analysis of operating and maintenance requirements and associated costs across all corporate facilities; 3. A five- to ten-year capital outlook identifying required investments, lifecycle needs, and projected financial impacts; 4. A review of accommodation standards and policies to support facilities planning and a demand analysis to clarify space needs; 5. An evaluation of optimization opportunities, including consolidation, repurposing, or alternative service delivery options to ensure efficient and cost-effective use of corporate space; And that staff report back to Council with the findings, options, and recommended next steps. In Favor (13): K. Redman, D. Craig, J. Erb, S. Foxton, J. Gowing, M. Harris, C. Huinink, C. James, J. Liggett, D. McCabe, M. Rodrigues, N. Salonen, and S. Shantz Opposed (1): J. Nowak

Therefore Be It Resolved That The Council of the Region of Waterloo formally requests the Province of Ontario to affirm and support the continued election of the Regional Chair by the voters of the Region of Waterloo or appointed by Region of Waterloo Council, And that the province be requested not to impose or advance legislation that would replaced an elected chair with a provincially appointed position, And that the province be further requested to consult with the Region of Waterloo and its area municipalities prior to any proposed changes to the regional governance structure, And that a copy of this motion be forwarded to: 1. The Premier of Ontario; 2. The Minister of Municipal Affairs and Housing; 3. The Minister of Finance; 4. All members of Provincial Parliament representing Waterloo Region; and 5. The Association of Municipalities of Ontario (AMO). 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 S. Shantz

That the meeting adjourn at 11:35 a.m. 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 S. Shantz