The Special Council meeting focused on addressing water capacity constraints within the Mannheim Service Area. The agenda included delegations regarding water well rehabilitation, well water complaints, and groundwater interference policy. The Council reviewed reports on infrastructure updates, including the Mannheim Service Area capacity constraint, a proposed Well Interference Policy, and a contract increase for the Water Supply Strategy. Furthermore, the meeting addressed staffing resource requirements for water and wastewater services to support infrastructure operations and system reliability.
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Regional Municipality of Waterloo Sustainability, Infrastructure, and Development Committee Agenda
The committee discussed several items including the Waste Management Awards, a presentation on wildfires, and a strategic priority update regarding homes for all, specifically a labour force survey and a tax increment grant for a property on George Street, Cambridge. Further discussions included transit priority lane designations, the surplus declaration of lands on Howard Avenue, building permit activity and growth monitoring, land expropriation for road improvements, and the review of the curbside Christmas tree collection program. The meeting also addressed motions regarding river crossings in Cambridge and traffic calming requests.
Jul 8, 2026·Board meeting agenda packet
Regional Municipality of Waterloo Special Council Meeting
The meeting focused on addressing the Mannheim Service Area water capacity constraint, including reports on infrastructure progress, the implementation of an Interim Risk Management Framework, and the adoption of a Forward Looking Servicing Agreement framework. Discussions included groundwater management, well interference, and long-term water infrastructure capital planning. The Council also held closed sessions regarding legal matters and organizational structure, and enacted confirming by-laws.
Jun 17, 2026·Board meeting
Regional Council Council Meeting
The Regional Council meeting covered several operational and community topics. Key discussions included a presentation on the 2026 midyear update for the Waterloo Regional Police Service, which addressed crime statistics, road safety, and police modernization efforts. The council also deliberated on community initiatives such as the Garage 529 bike theft prevention program and the implementation of a drone-as-first-responder system. Additionally, the meeting included an executive session to address issues related to civic award winners, property acquisition for land assembly, heritage foundation board appointments, and legal advice concerning water capacity constraints. Members also advocated for improvements to the criminal justice system, including support for a community justice center model.
