Sustainability, Infrastructure, and Development

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

That the Regional Municipality of Waterloo approve the installation of a Pedestrian Crossover at the intersection of Waterloo Street (Regional Road 1) and Forrest Avenue/Victoria Street, in the Township of Wilmot. Staff are proposing the installation of a Type B crossover in 2027 by amending the Region’s Traffic and Parking By-law 16-023, as required, to include the following: Add to Schedule 10, Level 2 Pedestrian Crossover, on the North and South approaches, Waterloo Street (Regional Road 1) at Forrest Avenue/Victoria Street, in the Township of Wilmot. as outlined in Report TSD-TRP-26-011 dated August 11, 2026.

That the Regional Municipality of Waterloo approve the transfer of ownership of Nafziger Road, between Bleams Road and Provincial Highway 7/8, from the Township of Wilmot to the Regional Municipality of Waterloo as described in Report TSD-TRP-26-012; And that staff be directed to: Provide notice to the public of the proposed transfer of this section of Nafziger Road from the Township of Wilmot in accordance with the Region’s Notice Policy; Commence the process to amend Road Consolidation By-law 01-059 (Regional Road System) to assume this section of Nafziger Road from the Township of Wilmot, effective upon passing of the by-law; and Commence the process to amend Traffic and Parking By-law 16-023, as required, to reflect the addition of existing traffic regulations on this section of Nafziger Road to be assumed by the Region of Waterloo.

That the Regional Municipality of Waterloo accept the negotiated contract extension with Econolite Canada for the provision of Traffic Signal Controllers for an additional five-year period at an annual maximum of approximately $900,000 plus all applicable taxes as set out in report TSD-TRP-26-013 dated August 11, 2026. 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 Regional Municipality of Waterloo: Approve the Recommended Design Concept for Myers Road, between Water Street and Branchton Road, and for Branchton Road, from Myers Road to Dundas Street, in the City of Cambridge, as outlined in report EES-DCS-26-003, dated August 11, 2026. Direct staff to proceed with the detailed design and construction. In Favor (14) K. Redman, D. Craig, J. Erb, S. Foxton, J. Gowing, C. Huinink, C. James, D. McCabe, J. Nowak, M. Rodrigues, N. Salonen, S. Shantz, B. Vrbanovic, and P. Wolf Opposed (1) J. Liggett

That the Regional Municipality of Waterloo refer the report back to staff for further discussion with the school board. AND THAT the report return to Council on August 26, 2026 In Favor (6) D. Craig, J. Gowing, J. Liggett, J. Nowak, N. Salonen, and P. Wolf Opposed (9) K. Redman, J. Erb, S. Foxton, C. Huinink, C. James, D. McCabe, M. Rodrigues, S. Shantz, and B. Vrbanovic

That the Commissioner of Transportation, in consultation with the Commissioner of Corporate Services, explore penalty and/or incentive measures as part of the 2026/2027 bus stop snow clearing contract. Further that the Commissioner of Transportation, in consultation with the Commissioner of Resident Experience and Strategy, explore opportunities to streamline public reporting and resolution of missed bus stop snow clearing. 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

WHEREAS the Region of Waterloo's 2023–2027 Strategic Plan, Growing with Care, supports equitable access to services, climate-aligned growth, and innovative approaches to service delivery; AND WHEREAS access to reliable public transit is essential for connecting residents to employment, education, health care, housing, and community services; AND WHEREAS some growing and underserved areas of Waterloo Region experience transit connectivity challenges, including first-mile and last-mile barriers, service coverage gaps, and limited access to conventional transit; AND WHEREAS Grand River Transit’s Business Plan identifies the need to expand service, improve connections, support growth, and enhance access to transit across Waterloo Region; THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT: 1. Regional Council direct staff to identify transit connectivity gaps in growing urban centres and underserved areas of Waterloo Region, including new neighbourhoods, which could be addressed in the short term; 2. That staff evaluate potential options to address these gaps, and assess how such options align with and support the objectives of the Grand River Transit Business Plan; 3. That staff assess the feasibility, anticipated capital and operating costs, implementation requirements, ridership potential, and service impacts associated with any proposed options; 4. That staff identify potential funding opportunities, including provincial and federal programs, grants, partnerships, fare changes and other external f

MAIN MOTION AS AMENDED WHEREAS data centres are an important and growing part of the digital economy and are being developed in communities across Ontario and Canada; AND WHEREAS data centres vary significantly in size, function, and resource requirements, including electricity, water, telecommunications infrastructure, and land; AND WHEREAS recent data centre growth is being driven in part by artificial intelligence, which can require significant electricity and water for cooling; AND WHEREAS the Region of Waterloo is growing and faces increasing demand on drinking water, wastewater, electricity, and other critical infrastructure; AND WHEREAS the Region relies primarily on groundwater for drinking water, making water-intensive development a matter of regional interest; AND WHEREAS Council should understand how data centre development may affect infrastructure capacity, environmental sustainability, and economic development; AND WHEREAS municipalities are beginning to assess the opportunities, risks, and policy issues related to data centres; AND WHEREAS Council would benefit from objective information before considering any future policy direction; THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT Regional staff prepare an information report on data centre development and its potential implications for the Region of Waterloo, including: 1. Economic opportunities, including investment, innovation, construction jobs, temporary and permanent jobs, and support for the digital economy. 2. Infrastruc

Amendment: 3. Environmental considerations, impacts and best practices, including water use, electricity demand, greenhouse gas emissions, energy efficiency, water conservation, sustainable cooling, responsible operations, and potential impacts on groundwater, source water, stormwater, wastewater, air quality, noise, spills and hazardous materials, including cumulative impacts and applicable provincial environmental approvals and monitoring requirements. In Favor (13) K. Redman, D. Craig, J. Erb, S. Foxton, J. Gowing, C. Huinink, C. James, D. McCabe, M. Rodrigues, N. Salonen, S. Shantz, B. Vrbanovic, and P. Wolf

Amendment: 8. Indigenous perspectives, including potential impacts on traditional lands, water, the environment and culturally significant areas, and opportunities for appropriate engagement with local First Nations and Indigenous communities. In Favor (13) K. Redman, D. Craig, J. Erb, S. Foxton, J. Gowing, C. Huinink, C. James, D. McCabe, M. Rodrigues, N. Salonen, S. Shantz, B. Vrbanovic, and P. Wolf

That a closed meeting of the Administration and Finance, Community and Health Services, and Sustainability, Infrastructure, and Development Committees be held on August 11, 2026 at approximately 12:00 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 commercial information supplied in confidence regarding risk management; Receiving information related to identifiable individuals and negotiations between two agencies; Receiving advice that is subject to solicitor-client privilege related to litigation regarding 100 Victoria Street; Receiving advice subject to solicitor-client privilege related to litigation: GrandLinq GP Inc. et al v. The Regional Municipality of Waterloo; and Receiving advice that is subject to solicitor-client privilege including matters related to administrative tribunals. In Favor (13) K. Redman, D. Craig, J. Erb, S. Foxton, J. Gowing, C. Huinink, C. James, D. McCabe, M. Rodrigues, N. Salonen, S. Shantz, B. Vrbanovic, and P. Wolf

That the meeting adjourn at 12:58 p.m. In Favor (13) K. Redman, D. Craig, J. Erb, S. Foxton, J. Gowing, C. Huinink, C. James, D. McCabe, M. Rodrigues, N. Salonen, S. Shantz, B. Vrbanovic, and P. Wolf

That the Regional Municipality of Waterloo approve the transfer of ownership of Nafziger Road, between Bleams Road and Provincial Highway 7/8, from the Township of Wilmot to the Regional Municipality of Waterloo as described in Report TSD-TRP-26-012; And that staff be directed to: a. Provide notice to the public of the proposed transfer of this section of Nafziger Road from the Township of Wilmot in accordance with the Region’s Notice Policy; b. Commence the process to amend Road Consolidation By- law 01-059 (Regional Road System) to assume this section of Nafziger Road from the Township of Wilmot, effective upon passing of the by-law; and c. Commence the process to amend Traffic and Parking By-law 16-023, as required, to reflect the addition of existing traffic regulations on this section of Nafziger Road to be assumed by the Region of Waterloo.

That the Regional Municipality of Waterloo: a. Approve the Recommended Design Concept for Myers Road, between Water Street and Branchton Road, and for Branchton Road, from Myers Road to Dundas Street, in the City of Cambridge, as outlined in report EES-DCS-26-003, dated August 11, 2026. b. Direct staff to proceed with the detailed design and construction. In Favor (14): K. Redman, D. Craig, J. Erb, S. Foxton, J. Gowing, C. Huinink, C. James, D. McCabe, J. Nowak, M. Rodrigues, N. Salonen, S. Shantz, B. Vrbanovic, and P. Wolf Opposed (1): J. Liggett

1. That the Commissioner of Transportation, in consultation with the Commissioner of Corporate Services, explore penalty and/or incentive measures as part of the 2026/2027 bus stop snow clearing contract. 2. Further that the Commissioner of Transportation, in consultation with the Commissioner of Resident Experience and Strategy, explore opportunities to streamline public reporting and resolution of missed bus stop snow clearing. 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