Council Summary October 6, 2025

** The council summary below provides a snapshot of the major items presented at Monday’s council meeting. The council meeting webcast is available on the City of Waterloo YouTube page. Please refer to the minutes for an official record of the meeting.

City kicks off plan for Waterloo Park’s future

Council approved the funding release that will support work on the Waterloo Park Plan update, the creation of a plan for how Waterloo Park will grow and change between now and 2050. This plan will set a big-picture vision for the park's future and identify changes to keep up with the community's needs over time. Waterloo Park has seen significant enhancements and upgrades since the last Waterloo Park Plan was passed by Council in 2009. The purpose of the plan is to offer a vision for the long-term development of the park – a people oriented gathering space for the entire community with venues that offer a variety of unstructured recreational and cultural experiences. Recognizing the significant growth and evolution of the city, and the changing needs of the community, the plan will be revised and updated to help guide work in the park through 2050. Residents can stay up to date on the process, including opportunities to share their thoughts and feedback at www.engagewr.ca/waterloo-park. 

Council meeting calendar set for 2026

Council approved the meeting schedule for 2026. The schedule provides 25 Council meetings a year where decisions can be made and confirmed at the same meeting. The schedule includes an additional meeting for the Council Inaugural meeting on November 16, 2026 and additional special council meetings will be coordinated for Council orientation. The 2026 Council Meeting Calendar can be viewed here (PDF, page 30 of the document).  

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