Special Council

That a closed meeting of Council be held on July 8, 2026 at 9:05 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: Receiving advice subject to solicitor-client privilege regarding potential litigation related to the Mannheim Service Area Water Capacity Constraint. In Favor (16) 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, B. Vrbanovic, and P. Wolf

That Council reconvene into Open Session. In Favor (16) 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, B. Vrbanovic, and P. Wolf

That the Regional Municipality of Waterloo endorse the Forward Looking Servicing Agreement Framework (“Framework”) as outlined in report PDL-GDS-26-019 dated July 8, 2026. And that Regional Council direct staff to continue to negotiate the terms and conditions of a Forward Looking Servicing Agreement (“FLSA”) with those eligible landowners who request such an agreement. And that the Commissioner of Water and Wastewater Services be delegated the authority to sign FLSAs, in a form satisfactory to the Regional Solicitor. In Favor (16) 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, B. Vrbanovic, and P. Wolf

1. That the Regional Municipality of Waterloo waive the following provisions of By-Law 16-032, as amended (the “Purchasing By-Law): (i) the competitive procurement process and (ii) section 35, for water capacity supporting projects as identified in Appendix A of report COR-TRY-26-023, dated July 8, 2026, where required, to support commitments under the Council-approved Interim Risk Management Framework (IRMF), and delegate to the Chief Administrative Officer (CAO) such authorizations in accordance with the following: a. the Chief Administrative Office (CAO) may authorize the waiver of the competitive procurement process of the Purchasing By-Law, regardless of their value, for the water capacity projects identified in Appendix A, provided that: i. the CAO is satisfied that waiving the competitive procurement process is required in meeting the Region’s commitments to allocating water supply capacity under the IRMF; ii. compliance with the Purchasing By-Law cannot reasonably be followed to complete the project within the required timeframe; and iii. sufficient funding is included in the approved project budget or other water capacity projects identified in Appendix A; b. the Chief Administrative Office (CAO) may approve the disbursement of additional funds or reallocation of funds with respect to the purchase of goods or services that are already authorized in accordance with the Purchasing By-Law, regardless of their value, for the water capacity projects identified in Appendix

iii. the said waiver and delegated authority shall expire on December 31, 2027, after which any continuation would be subject to further Council review and approval.

iii. provision be in place only until June 30, 2027 and further, that the new Council be fully briefed on the water issue ahead of the 2027 budget, including staff delegation provisions so that they can consider if they want to proceed with them. In Favor (15) K. Redman, D. Craig, J. Erb, S. Foxton, J. Gowing, M. Harris, C. Huinink, C. James, J. Liggett, J. Nowak, M. Rodrigues, N. Salonen, S. Shantz, B. Vrbanovic, and P. Wolf Opposed (1) D. McCabe

That the following by-laws be approved. In Favor (15) K. Redman, D. Craig, J. Erb, S. Foxton, J. Gowing, C. Huinink, C. James, J. Liggett, D. McCabe, J. Nowak, M. Rodrigues, N. Salonen, S. Shantz, B. Vrbanovic, and P. Wolf

That a By-law to Confirm the Proceedings of the Council of the Regional Municipality of Waterloo at this Meeting Held on July 8, 2026 be read a first, second and third time, finally passed and numbered 26-039, be signed by the Regional Chair and Regional Clerk and sealed with the Regional Seal.

That a closed meeting of Council be held on July 8, 2026 immediately following open session, in the Waterloo County Room, in accordance with Section 239 of the “Municipal Act, 2001”, for the purposes of considering the following subject matters: Discussion related to identifiable individuals and labour relations regarding the organizational structure. In Favor (15) K. Redman, D. Craig, J. Erb, S. Foxton, J. Gowing, 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 12:57 a.m. In Favor (15) K. Redman, D. Craig, J. Erb, S. Foxton, J. Gowing, C. Huinink, C. James, J. Liggett, D. McCabe, J. Nowak, M. Rodrigues, N. Salonen, S. Shantz, B. Vrbanovic, and P. Wolf

That a closed meeting of Council be held on July 8, 2026 at 9:05 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: 1. Receiving advice subject to solicitor-client privilege regarding potential litigation related to the Mannheim Service Area Water Capacity Constraint. In Favor (16): 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, B. Vrbanovic, and P. Wolf

Amendment iii. the said waiver and delegated authority shall expire on December 31, 2027, after which any continuation would be subject to further Council review and approval.

Amendment iii. provision be in place only until June 30, 2027 and further, that the new Council be fully briefed on the water issue ahead of the 2027 budget, including staff delegation provisions so that they can consider if they want to proceed with them. In Favor (15): K. Redman, D. Craig, J. Erb, S. Foxton, J. Gowing, M. Harris, C. Huinink, C. James, J. Liggett, J. Nowak, M. Rodrigues, N. Salonen, S. Shantz, B. Vrbanovic, and P. Wolf Opposed (1): D. McCabe

Whereas the Region of Waterloo’s drinking water infrastructure is essential to the delivery of safe, reliable service to all residents, commercial and industrial businesses, institutions and other corporations across the community; and Whereas water conservation and water efficiency measures are needed in new buildings, including residential developments, and are important to managing long-term water demand, supporting sustainable growth, and reducing pressure on municipal water infrastructure; and Whereas the Maple Grove Water Treatment Plant and the Cambridge 2W Booster Pumping Station are important projects for the future of the Region’s water system, and timely actions are necessary to support long- term system reliability, operational resilience, and asset stewardship; and Whereas construction of the Maple Grove Water Treatment Plant and the Cambridge 2W Booster Pumping Station are scheduled to begin in 2028/2029; and Whereas the Environmental Assessment for this work is already complete for the Maple Grove Water Treatment Plant and underway for the Cambridge 2W Booster Pumping Station; and Whereas ensuring that the water capacity constraint is addressed and resolved as expediently as possible requires building the Maple Grove Water Treatment Plant and the Cambridge 2W Booster Pumping Station in a timely manner; and Therefore Be It Resolved That, while ensuring prudent oversight of financial, operational, and program impacts; Regional Council direct staff to review the 1

That a closed meeting of Council be held on July 8, 2026 immediately following open session, 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. Discussion related to identifiable individuals and labour relations regarding the organizational structure. In Favor (15): K. Redman, D. Craig, J. Erb, S. Foxton, J. Gowing, C. Huinink, C. James, J. Liggett, D. McCabe, J. Nowak, M. Rodrigues, N. Salonen, S. Shantz, B. Vrbanovic, and P. Wolf