Administration and Finance

That the Consent Agenda items be received for information and approved. In Favor (13) J. Erb, J. Nowak, K. Redman, M. Harris, S. Shantz, S. Foxton, D. McCabe, D. Craig, P. Wolf, C. James, C. Huinink, M. Rodrigues, and J. Gowing

That the Regional Municipality of Waterloo approve the revised Municipal Election Compliance Audit Committee Terms of Reference, as set out in Appendix A attached to report PDL-LEG-26- 011 , dated June 2, 2026.

That the Regional Municipality of Waterloo take the following action with respect to the 2026 first quarter update as set out in report COR-CFN-26-009 dated June 2, 2026: Receive the 2026 First Quarter Update that shows implementation and financial progress towards delivery on the Region’s Annual Business Plan, in support of achieving the vision set out by Council in the Growing with Care 2023-2027 Strategic Plan; and Amend the 2026 Capital Budget as set out in Appendix B.

That the Regional Municipality of Waterloo approve a By-law to delegate authority to the outgoing council to pass by-law(s) to authorize the potential adoption of the prudent investor standard, as set out in report COR-TRY-26-016 dated June 2, 2026. In Favor (16) B. Vrbanovic, J. Erb, J. Nowak, K. Redman, M. Harris, S. Shantz, S. Foxton, D. McCabe, J. Liggett, D. Craig, P. Wolf, C. James, N. Salonen, C. Huinink, M. Rodrigues, and J. Gowing

That the Regional Municipality of Waterloo take the following action with respect to the 2027 Plan and Budget as set out in report COR-CFN-008 dated June 2, 2026: That staff be provided direction to present 2027 Plan and Budget timetable schedule to the incoming Regional Chair as set out in Appendix A. In Favor (16) B. Vrbanovic, J. Erb, J. Nowak, K. Redman, M. Harris, S. Shantz, S. Foxton, D. McCabe, J. Liggett, D. Craig, P. Wolf, C. James, N. Salonen, C. Huinink, M. Rodrigues, and J. Gowing

That a closed meeting of the Administration and Finance and Sustainability, Infrastructure, and Development Committees be held on June 2, 2026, at approximately 12:30 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: Discussion related to labour relations regarding negotiations with CUPE 1883; *Receiving information related labour relations regarding ONA; *Receiving advice that is subject to solicitor-client privilege, including communications necessary for that purpose, related to ongoing litigation regarding the 100 Victoria Street encampment; Receiving advice that is subject to solicitor-client privilege related to potential litigation; Receiving advice is subject to solicitor-client privilege related to a proposed acquisition of lands in the City of Cambridge; Receiving advice is subject to solicitor-client privilege related to a proposed acquisition of lands in the Township of Woolwich. Discussion related to negotiations for the Region of Waterloo International Airport; and Receiving information related to commercially sensitive agreement negotiations. 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, N. Salonen, M. Rodrigues, and J. Gowing

That the meeting adjourn at 11:26 a.m. In Favor (13) B. Vrbanovic, J. Erb, J. Nowak, M. Harris, S. Shantz, S. Foxton, D. McCabe, J. Liggett, P. Wolf, C. James, N. Salonen, M. Rodrigues, and J. Gowing

That the Consent Agenda items be received for information and approved. In Favor (13): K. Redman, D. Craig, J. Erb, S. Foxton, J. Gowing, M. Harris, C. Huinink, C. James, D. McCabe, J. Nowak, M. Rodrigues, S. Shantz, and P. Wolf

That the Regional Municipality of Waterloo take the following action with respect to the 2026 first quarter update as set out in report COR-CFN-26-009 dated June 2, 2026: a. Receive the 2026 First Quarter Update that shows implementation and financial progress towards delivery on the Region’s Annual Business Plan, in support of achieving the vision set out by Council in the Growing with Care 2023- 2027 Strategic Plan; and b. Amend the 2026 Capital Budget as set out in Appendix B.

Whereas Under the ESA, 2000, an employee is currently entitled to unpaid Reservist Leave for Canadian Forces training or deployment, provided they have at least two (2) months of continuous employment and Whereas if the employee is taking Reservist Leave because they are deployed to a Canadian Forces operation inside Canada related to handling an emergency or its aftermath, there is no minimum employment requirement and Whereas recent amendments via the Working for Workers Act, 2023, have expanded this leave to also include recovery from deployment-related injuries or illnesses and Whereas the current ESA leave type creates a "break in service" in OMERS, which can potentially reduce an employee’s credited service and future retirement benefits and Whereas, currently, the Region has not elected to share the cost of contributions, meaning that the employee is responsible for both their portion and the employer's portion, known as "double contributions" and Whereas OMERS regulations permit the purchase of service for certain leaves of absence, including those mandated by statute, to restore full credited service. For Reservist Leave, the employee may elect to buy back the period by contributing their share of premiums, with the employer matching its portion. This process requires explicit employer approval and, for municipal entities, formal authorization via a bylaw to ensure compliance with the Municipal Act, 2001, and to allocate public funds appropriately and Whereas the pro

That the Regional Municipality of Waterloo approve a By-law to delegate authority to the outgoing council to pass by-law(s) to authorize the potential adoption of the prudent investor standard, as set out in report COR-TRY-26-016 dated June 2, 2026. 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 take the following action with respect to the 2027 Plan and Budget as set out in report COR- CFN-008 dated June 2, 2026: a. That staff be provided direction to present 2027 Plan and Budget timetable schedule to the incoming Regional Chair as set out in Appendix A. 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 meeting adjourn at 11:26 a.m. In Favor (13): J. Erb, S. Foxton, J. Gowing, M. Harris, C. James, J. Liggett, D. McCabe, J. Nowak, M. Rodrigues, N. Salonen, S. Shantz, B. Vrbanovic, and P. Wolf