Sustainability, Infrastructure, and Development

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

That the Regional Municipality of Waterloo approve the installation of an All-Way Stop Control at the intersection of Fischer-Hallman Road (Regional Road 58) and Roseville Road (Regional Road 46), and amend the Region’s Traffic and Parking By-law 16-023, as required, to include the following: Remove from Schedule 12, Intersection Stop Signs on Fischer-Hallman Road (Regional Road 58) at Roseville Road (Regional Road 46) Southbound Add to Schedule 12, Intersection Stop Signs on Fischer-Hallman Road (Regional Road 58) at Roseville Road (Regional Road 46) All Directions in the Township of North Dumfries, as outlined in Report TSD-TRP-24-013 dated November 5, 2024.

That the Regional Municipality of Waterloo reduce the posted speed limit along Weber Street from Allen Street to 20 m south of King Street to 50 km/hr, in the City of Waterloo, by amending the Traffic and Parking By-Law 16-023, required, to remove from Schedule 17, Maximum Speed 60 km/hr on Weber Street (Regional Road 8) between Allen Street to 20 m South of King Street (Regional Road 15) in the City of Waterloo as outlined in Report TSD-TRP-24-014, dated November 5, 2024.

That the Regional Municipality of Waterloo approve the current preferred alternative designs for the following corridors as outlined in report TSD-TRP-24-015 dated November 5, 2024 King Street – between University Avenue and Weber Street N University Avenue – between Westmount Road and Albert Street Bridgeport Road – between Lancaster Street and Lang Crescent Bridgeport Road – between Goldbeck Lane and Albert St Caroline St – Between Albert St and Erb St W Erb Street E – between Caroline Street and Goldbeck Lane In Favor (12) B. Vrbanovic, J. Erb, J. Nowak, K. Redman, S. Shantz, S. Foxton, D. McCabe, D. Craig, P. Wolf, C. James, N. Salonen, and C. Huinink Opposed (1) M. Harris

That the Regional Municipality of Waterloo take the following action with respect to the proposed pedestrian bridge over the Conestogo River on the Kissing Bridge Trailway as set out in report EES-DCS-24-007, dated November 5, 2024: Amend the Draft 2025-2034 Transportation Capital Program by advancing the construction timing of the Guelph to Goderich Bridge 2 – Conestogo River Crossing project #07622 to 2025/2026 and amend the budget to $500,000 in 2025 and $7,500,000 in 2026 to be funded from provincial grant funding ($4,000,000), municipal and third party financing ($3,500,000) and levy supported debentures ($500,000); Authorize the Region to enter into an agreement with the County of Wellington stipulating that the County will not bear costs in relation to the proposed bridge; Authorize the Region to enter into funding agreements with the Township of Wellesley and a community member; Direct Staff to initiate the environmental assessment immediately after the Township of Wellesley funding agreement is finalized; Direct Staff to return to Council for further direction on whether or not to proceed with the project in the event that the net share of Region costs is anticipated to exceed $500,000; and Approve a new FTE in Design and Construction for a project manager 2- year contract position to lead this project and avoid the need for deferrals of other projects within the Transportation Capital Program. In Favor (12) B. Vrbanovic, J. Erb, J. Nowak, K. Redman, S. Shantz, S. Fo

That the Regional Municipality of Waterloo approve the commencement of the process to transfer Township of Wilmot’s portion of: Oxford Road 5, lying between Punkeydoodles Ave/ Oxford Road 24/ Perth-Oxford Road (Regional Road No. 1) and Oxford-Waterloo Road (4.7 centerline kms) Road 101 A, lying between Perth Road 101 and Punkeydoodles Ave/ Oxford Road 24/ Perth-Oxford Road (0.1 centerline kms), and Perth Road 101, lying between Road 101 A and Concession Road (0.27 centerline kms) from the Township of Wilmot to the Regional Municipality of Waterloo as described in report TRS-TRP-24-016, dated November 5, 2024: Provide notice to the public of the proposed transfer of the above noted three road segments from the Township of Wilmot in accordance with the Region’s Notice Policy; Commence the process to amend the Road Consolidation By-Law 01-059 (Regional Road System) to assume the above noted three road segments 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 to reflect the addition of existing traffic regulations on the section of road to be assumed by the Region of Waterloo. Approve an upset limit of $200,000 for the Region’s share of works related to safety improvements at the Punkeydoodles intersection. In Favor (12) B. Vrbanovic, J. Erb, J. Nowak, K. Redman, S. Shantz, S. Foxton, D. McCabe, D. Craig, P. Wolf, C. James, N. Salonen, and C. Huinink

That a closed meeting of the Administration and Finance, Community and Health Services, and Sustainability, Development, and Infrastructure Committees be held on November 5, 2024 immediately following the Sustainability, Development, and Infrastructure Committee in the Waterloo County Room, in accordance with Section 239 of the “Municipal Act, 2001”, for the purposes of considering the following subject matters: Receiving information related to labour relations regarding the Ontario Municipal Employee Retirement System; Receiving information regarding employee negotiations related to union matters; Receiving information regarding a proposed or pending acquisition of land in Wilmot Township; Providing direction to staff and related instructions to be applied to negotiations on behalf of the Region regarding a proposed or pending acquisition of land in Wilmot Township; and Receiving information regarding pending or potential litigation. In Favor (9) B. Vrbanovic, J. Erb, J. Nowak, S. Shantz, S. Foxton, D. McCabe, D. Craig, P. Wolf, and C. James

That the meeting adjourn at 12:29 p.m. In Favor (9) B. Vrbanovic, J. Erb, J. Nowak, S. Shantz, S. Foxton, D. McCabe, D. Craig, P. Wolf, and C. James

That the Regional Municipality of Waterloo approve the current preferred alternative designs for the following corridors as outlined in report TSD-TRP-24-015 dated November 5, 2024  King Street – between University Avenue and Weber Street N  University Avenue – between Westmount Road and Albert Street  Bridgeport Road – between Lancaster Street and Lang Crescent  Bridgeport Road – between Goldbeck Lane and Albert St  Caroline St – Between Albert St and Erb St W  Erb Street E – between Caroline Street and Goldbeck Lane In Favor (12): K. Redman, D. Craig, J. Erb, S. Foxton, C. Huinink, C. James, D. McCabe, J. Nowak, N. Salonen, S. Shantz, B. Vrbanovic, and P. Wolf Opposed (1): M. Harris

That the Regional Municipality of Waterloo take the following action with respect to the proposed pedestrian bridge over the Conestogo River on the Kissing Bridge Trailway as set out in report EES-DCS- 24-007, dated November 5, 2024: a. Amend the Draft 2025-2034 Transportation Capital Program by advancing the construction timing of the Guelph to Goderich Bridge 2 – Conestogo River Crossing project #07622 to 2025/2026 and amend the budget to $500,000 in 2025 and $7,500,000 in 2026 to be funded from provincial grant funding ($4,000,000), municipal and third party financing ($3,500,000) and levy supported debentures ($500,000); b. Authorize the Region to enter into an agreement with the County of Wellington stipulating that the County will not bear costs in relation to the proposed bridge; c. Authorize the Region to enter into funding agreements with the Township of Wellesley and a community member; d. Direct Staff to initiate the environmental assessment immediately after the Township of Wellesley funding agreement is finalized; e. Direct Staff to return to Council for further direction on whether or not to proceed with the project in the event that the net share of Region costs is anticipated to exceed $500,000; and f. Approve a new FTE in Design and Construction for a project manager 2- year contract position to lead this project and avoid the need for deferrals of other projects within the Transportation Capital Program. In Favor (12): K. Redman, D. Craig, J. Erb, S. Foxton,

That the Regional Municipality of Waterloo approve the commencement of the process to transfer Township of Wilmot’s portion of:  Oxford Road 5, lying between Punkeydoodles Ave/ Oxford Road 24/ Perth-Oxford Road (Regional Road No. 1) and Oxford-Waterloo Road (4.7 centerline kms)  Road 101 A, lying between Perth Road 101 and Punkeydoodles Ave/ Oxford Road 24/ Perth-Oxford Road (0.1 centerline kms), and  Perth Road 101, lying between Road 101 A and Concession Road (0.27 centerline kms) from the Township of Wilmot to the Regional Municipality of Waterloo as described in report TRS-TRP-24-016, dated November 5, 2024: 1. Provide notice to the public of the proposed transfer of the above noted three road segments from the Township of Wilmot in accordance with the Region’s Notice Policy; 2. Commence the process to amend the Road Consolidation By-Law 01-059 (Regional Road System) to assume the above noted three road segments from the Township of Wilmot, effective upon passing of the by-law; and 3. Commence the process to amend Traffic and Parking By-law 16-023 to reflect the addition of existing traffic regulations on the section of road to be assumed by the Region of Waterloo. 4. Approve an upset limit of $200,000 for the Region’s share of works related to safety improvements at the Punkeydoodles intersection. In Favor (12): K. Redman, D. Craig, J. Erb, S. Foxton, C. Huinink, C. James, D. McCabe, J. Nowak, N. Salonen, S. Shantz, B. Vrbanovic, and P. Wolf

That the meeting adjourn at 12:29 p.m. In Favor (9): D. Craig, J. Erb, S. Foxton, C. James, D. McCabe, J. Nowak, S. Shantz, B. Vrbanovic, and P. Wolf