Regional Municipality of Waterloo Regional Council Minutes
The council meeting addressed a wide range of municipal business. Key topics included a remuneration review, presentations on water supply strategies, and delegator concerns regarding water aquifer capacity and accessibility. Council approved the tender for Spring Valley Wastewater Pumping Station upgrades, discussed property tax grants for remediation, and approved zero-carbon standards for new facilities. Significant discussion occurred regarding the Community Safety and Wellbeing Plan (2026-2030), the declaration of 15 Charles Street West as surplus land, and a resolution requesting the federal government to amend Bill C-9 to explicitly prohibit the display of a noose as a hate symbol. Additionally, the council voted to request a provincial moratorium on private-sector Permits to Take Water in areas with capacity constraints.