Sustainability, Infrastructure, and Development

That the Sustainability, Infrastructure, and Development Committee reconvene into open session. In Favor (13) J. Erb, J. Nowak, K. Redman, M. Harris, S. Shantz, S. Foxton, D. McCabe, J. Liggett, D. Craig, P. Wolf, C. James, N. Salonen, and M. Rodrigues

That the Consent Agenda items be received for information and approved. In Favor (14) J. Erb, J. Nowak, K. Redman, M. Harris, S. Shantz, S. Foxton, D. McCabe, J. Liggett, D. Craig, P. Wolf, C. James, N. Salonen, C. Huinink, and M. Rodrigues

That the Regional Municipality of Waterloo amend Traffic and Parking By-law 16-023, as amended , to add the following lane designations : Add to Schedule 15, Northbound Right-Turn Lane Designation on King Street (Regional Road 15) at University Avenue (Regional Road 57) , in the City of Waterloo; Add to Schedule 15, Southbound Right-Turn Lane Designation on King Street (Regional Road 15) at Columbia Street , in the City of Waterloo; Add to Schedule 15, Northbound Right-Turn Lane Designation on Hespeler Road (Regional Road 24) at Avenue Road , in the City of Cambridge; Add to Schedule 15, Eastbound Right-Turn Lane Designation on University Avenue (Regional Road 57) at Lincoln Road , in the City of Waterloo; Add to Schedule 15, Eastbound Right-Turn Lane Designation on Highland Road (Regional Road 6) at Westmount Road (Regional Road 50) , in the City of Kitchener; Add to Schedule 15, Southbound Right-Turn Lane Designation on Benton Street (Regional Road 6) at Charles Street (Regional Road 64) , in the City of Kitchener; and Add to Schedule 15, Northbound Right-Turn Lane Designation on Frederick Street (Regional Road 6) at Weber Street (Regional Road 8) , in the City of Kitchener.

That the Regional Municipality of Waterloo amend Traffic and Parking By-law 16-023, Schedule 17 (Rates of Speed) per the following amendments, effective June 1, 2025: Remove Regional Road 15 (Lobsinger Line), 60 km/h from 110 m east of Martin Creek Road to 150 m west of Township Road 21, in the Township of Woolwich. Remove Regional Road 15 (Lobsinger Line), 40 km/h from 150 m west of Township Road 21 to 45 m west of Apple Grove Road, in the Township of Woolwich. Remove Regional Road 15 (Lobsinger Line), 60 km/h from 45 m west of Apple Grove Road to King Street North, in the Township of Woolwich. Add Regional Road 15 (Lobsinger Line), 60 km/h from 150 m west of Township Road 21 to 45 m west of Apple Grove Road, in the Township of Woolwich. Remove Regional Road 22 (Northfield Drive East), 60 km/h from 170 m south of Township Road 13 to 230 m north of Balsam Grove Road, in the Township of Woolwich. Remove Regional Road 22 (Northfield Drive East), 40 km/h from 230 m north of Balsam Grove Road to 150 m south of Balsam Grove Road, in the Township of Woolwich. Remove Regional Road 22 (Northfield Drive East), 60 km/h from 150 m south of Balsam Grove Road to 770 m north of Line 86, in the Township of Woolwich. Add Regional Road 22 (Northfield Drive East), 60 km/h from 230 m north of Balsam Grove Road to 150 m south of Balsam Grove Road, in the Township of Woolwich. as outlined in Report TSD-TRP-25-005, dated May 6, 2025.

That the Regional Municipality of Waterloo, in support of the Region’s Municipal Speed Camera Program: Amend Traffic and Parking By-law 16-023 – Schedule 23 (School Zones), effective May 26, 2025 as outlined in Appendix A; Amend Traffic and Parking By-law 16-023 – Schedule 17 (Rates of Speed), effective May 26, 2025 as outlined in Appendix B; and Amend Traffic and Parking By-law 16-023 – Schedule 21 (Community Safety Zones), effective May 26, 2025 as outlined in Appendix C. As presented in Report TSD-TRP-25-007 dated May 6, 2025.

That the Regional Municipality of Waterloo approve the guiding principles for the Wastewater Treatment Strategy Update, as outlined in report EES-WIM-25-001, dated May 6, 2025. In Favor (13) J. Erb, J. Nowak, K. Redman, S. Shantz, S. Foxton, D. McCabe, J. Liggett, D. Craig, P. Wolf, C. James, N. Salonen, C. Huinink, and M. Rodrigues

That the Regional Municipality of Waterloo approve the installation of various types of traffic control in the Township of Wellesley, and the Township of Woolwich by amending the Region’s Traffic and Parking By-law 16-023 as follows: Add to Schedule 10, Level 2 Pedestrian Crossover – Type C, on King Street (Regional Road 8) at Cedar Street, in the Township of Woolwich; Add to Schedule 10, Level 2 Pedestrian Crossover – Type C, on King Street (Regional Road 8) at High Crest Lane, in the Township of Woolwich; Add to Schedule 12, Intersection Stop Signs on Nafziger Road (Regional Road 5) at Gerber Road (Regional Road 12) All Directions in the Township of Wellesley; Remove from Schedule 11, Through Highways, on Nafziger Road (Regional Road 5) from the south side of Queen’s Bush Road (Regional Road 5) to Highway 7/8; Add to Schedule 11, Through Highways, on Nafziger Road (Regional Road 5) from the south side of Queen’s Bush Road (Regional Road 5) to the north side of Gerber Road (Regional Road 12); Add to Schedule 11, Through Highways, on Nafziger Road (Regional Road 5) from the south side of Gerber Road (Regional Road 12) to the north side of Erb’s Road (Regional Road 9); and Add to Schedule 11, Through Highways, on Nafziger Road (Regional Road 5) from the south side of Erb’s Road (Regional Road 9) to Highway 7/8. as outlined in Report TSD-TRP-25-008 dated May 6, 2025. In Favor (13) J. Erb, J. Nowak, K. Redman, S. Shantz, S. Foxton, D. McCabe, J. Liggett, D. Craig, P. Wolf, C. Ja

b) Continue the pilot into 2026 for 40 more hot water tanks exchanges, funded from the 2026 capital plan and operating budget, subject to Council deliberations. That staff bring forward consideration for continuing the pilot project for 40 more water tanks to 2026 budget deliberations; and c) Report back to Council on the results of the pilot to convert up to 124 gas powered hot water tanks to electric powered hot water tanks and, if positive, propose continuing the program from 2027 to 2034, subject to the 2026 and future budget deliberations as described in report EES-FFM-25-001, dated May 6, 2025. In Favor (14) J. Erb, J. Nowak, K. Redman, M. Harris, S. Shantz, S. Foxton, D. McCabe, J. Liggett, D. Craig, P. Wolf, C. James, N. Salonen, C. Huinink, and M. Rodrigues

That the Regional Municipality of Waterloo direct and authorize the Regional Solicitor to take the following actions with respect to the expropriation of lands for Road Improvements to Erb Street West (Regional Road 9) between Ira Needles Boulevard and Gate 1 at the Waste Management Facility, in the City of Waterloo, in the Regional Municipality of Waterloo, as detailed in report PDL-LEG-25-022, dated May 6, 2025. Complete application(s) to the Council of The Regional Municipality of Waterloo, as may be required from time to time, for approval to expropriate land, which is required for the construction of Road Improvements to Erb Street West (Regional Road 9) between Ira Needles Boulevard and Gate 1 at the Waste Management Facility, in the City of Waterloo and described as follows: Fee Simple Partial Taking: Part of Lot 41, German Company Tract, being Parts 19 and 22 on 58R-21533, City of Waterloo, part of PIN 22684-3604 (LT), (658 Erb Street West, Waterloo) Temporary Easement – Grading: The right and easement, being a temporary easement in gross, for the free and unobstructed, right, interest and easement terminating on the 31 st day of December, 2028, for itself, its successors and assigns, and anyone authorized by it, on, over, under and through the following properties for the purposes of excavation, construction, installation, replacement, alteration, grading, and landscaping as required in connection with the construction of a roundabout at Erb Street West and Bourdeaux

That the Regional Municipality of Waterloo undertakes the following: Declare the lands legally described as Part Lot 34, RCP 1525, being Part 8 on 58R-6243, Kitchener, being part of PIN 22594-0040 (LT) (the “Lands”) surplus to the needs of the Region, as detailed in Report No. PDL-LEG-20, dated May 6, 2025; That the Regional Solicitor be authorized and directed to execute a Land Exchange Agreement on behalf of the Region that includes the transfer of the Lands to the City of Kitchener for a nominal amount, with all terms and conditions subject to the satisfaction of the Commissioner of Engineering and Environmental Services and the Regional Solicitor, in accordance with the Region’s Disposal of Land By-Law (No. 20-042); and Authorize and direct the Regional Solicitor to execute such other documents, to the satisfaction of the Commissioner of Engineering and Environmental Services and the Regional Solicitor, and to carry out the Land Exchange Agreement. In Favor (14) J. Erb, J. Nowak, K. Redman, M. Harris, S. Shantz, S. Foxton, D. McCabe, J. Liggett, D. Craig, P. Wolf, C. James, N. Salonen, C. Huinink, and M. Rodrigues

WHEREAS Waterloo Region experienced multiple significant weather events in Winter 2024/2025, resulting in the greatest annual snowfall accumulations since 2008; WHEREAS the Region of Waterloo coordinates winter maintenance of the public right-of-way across multiple operators; WHEREAS timely and appropriate winter maintenance of the public right-of-way is vital for supporting year-round accessibility for all residents and businesses -- particularly those who walk and roll, active transportation users, transit riders, and emergency vehicles; AND WHEREAS responsive and well-coordinated winter maintenance of the public right-of-way is a core municipal service susceptible to variable weather patterns and a changing climate; THEREFORE be it resolved that the Commissioner of Transportation conduct a review of Winter 2024/2025 maintenance operations and prepare a Report to the Sustainability, Infrastructure, and Development Committee prior to the 2026 Plan and Budget process, which: Reviews existing winter maintenance operational standards and agreements to determine how to optimize existing available resources; Investigates and reports on specific issues and coordination opportunities for infrastructure under Regional jurisdiction including but not limited to coordination of snow clearing and overhead ice build-up along the ION LRT corridor and snow clearing of separated cycling tracks and lanes, sidewalks and multi-use trails along Regional Roads, and transit

That the meeting adjourn at 3:40 p.m. In Favor (14) J. Erb, J. Nowak, K. Redman, M. Harris, S. Shantz, S. Foxton, D. McCabe, J. Liggett, D. Craig, P. Wolf, C. James, N. Salonen, C. Huinink, and M. Rodrigues

That the Sustainability, Infrastructure, and Development Committee reconvene into open session. In Favor (13): K. Redman, D. Craig, J. Erb, S. Foxton, M. Harris, C. James, J. Liggett, D. McCabe, J. Nowak, M. Rodrigues, N. Salonen, S. Shantz, and P. Wolf

That the Consent Agenda items be received for information and approved. In Favor (14): K. Redman, D. Craig, J. Erb, S. Foxton, M. Harris, C. Huinink, C. James, J. Liggett, D. McCabe, J. Nowak, M. Rodrigues, N. Salonen, S. Shantz, and P. Wolf

That the Regional Municipality of Waterloo, in support of the Region’s Municipal Speed Camera Program: 1. Amend Traffic and Parking By-law 16-023 – Schedule 23 (School Zones), effective May 26, 2025 as outlined in Appendix A; 2. Amend Traffic and Parking By-law 16-023 – Schedule 17 (Rates of Speed), effective May 26, 2025 as outlined in Appendix B; and 3. Amend Traffic and Parking By-law 16-023 – Schedule 21 (Community Safety Zones), effective May 26, 2025 as outlined in Appendix C. As presented in Report TSD-TRP-25-007 dated May 6, 2025.

That the Regional Municipality of Waterloo approve the guiding principles for the Wastewater Treatment Strategy Update, as outlined in report EES-WIM-25-001, dated May 6, 2025. In Favor (13): K. Redman, D. Craig, J. Erb, S. Foxton, C. Huinink, C. James, J. Liggett, D. McCabe, J. Nowak, M. Rodrigues, N. Salonen, S. Shantz, and P. Wolf

That the Regional Municipality of Waterloo approve the installation of various types of traffic control in the Township of Wellesley, and the Township of Woolwich by amending the Region’s Traffic and Parking By-law 16-023 as follows:  Add to Schedule 10, Level 2 Pedestrian Crossover – Type C, on King Street (Regional Road 8) at Cedar Street, in the Township of Woolwich;  Add to Schedule 10, Level 2 Pedestrian Crossover – Type C, on King Street (Regional Road 8) at High Crest Lane, in the Township of Woolwich;  Add to Schedule 12, Intersection Stop Signs on Nafziger Road (Regional Road 5) at Gerber Road (Regional Road 12) All Directions in the Township of Wellesley;  Remove from Schedule 11, Through Highways, on Nafziger Road (Regional Road 5) from the south side of Queen’s Bush Road (Regional Road 5) to Highway 7/8;  Add to Schedule 11, Through Highways, on Nafziger Road (Regional Road 5) from the south side of Queen’s Bush Road (Regional Road 5) to the north side of Gerber Road (Regional Road 12);  Add to Schedule 11, Through Highways, on Nafziger Road (Regional Road 5) from the south side of Gerber Road (Regional Road 12) to the north side of Erb’s Road (Regional Road 9); and  Add to Schedule 11, Through Highways, on Nafziger Road (Regional Road 5) from the south side of Erb’s Road (Regional Road 9) to Highway 7/8. as outlined in Report TSD-TRP-25-008 dated May 6, 2025. In Favor (13): K. Redman, D. Craig, J. Erb, S. Foxton, C. Huinink, C. James, J. Liggett, D. McCabe

That the Regional Municipality of Waterloo approve the 2025-2030 Corporate Climate Action Plan, as outlined in report PDL-GDS-25- 004 dated May 6, 2025. In Favor (14): K. Redman, D. Craig, J. Erb, S. Foxton, M. Harris, C. Huinink, C. James, J. Liggett, D. McCabe, J. Nowak, M. Rodrigues, N. Salonen, S. Shantz, and P. Wolf

That the Region Municipality of Waterloo direct staff to a. That the Region Municipality of Waterloo direct staff to proceed with a pilot to exchange 84 gas powered hot water heaters to electric powered hot water heaters in Affordable Housing, funded through existing capital and operating budgets in 2025; b. That staff bring forward consideration for continuing the pilot project for 40 more water tanks to 2026 budget deliberations; and c. Report back to Council on the results of the pilot to convert up to 124 gas powered hot water tanks to electric powered hot water tanks subject to the 2026 and future budget deliberations as described in report EES-FFM-25-001, dated May 6, 2025. In Favor (14): K. Redman, D. Craig, J. Erb, S. Foxton, M. Harris, C. Huinink, C. James, J. Liggett, D. McCabe, J. Nowak, M. Rodrigues, N. Salonen, S. Shantz, and P. Wolf

That the Regional Municipality of Waterloo undertakes the following: a. Declare the lands legally described as Part Lot 34, RCP 1525, being Part 8 on 58R-6243, Kitchener, being part of PIN 22594-0040 (LT) (the “Lands”) surplus to the needs of the Region, as detailed in Report No. PDL-LEG-20, dated May 6, 2025; b. That the Regional Solicitor be authorized and directed to execute a Land Exchange Agreement on behalf of the Region that includes the transfer of the Lands to the City of Kitchener for a nominal amount, with all terms and conditions subject to the satisfaction of the Commissioner of Engineering and Environmental Services and the Regional Solicitor, in accordance with the Region’s Disposal of Land By-Law (No. 20-042); and c. Authorize and direct the Regional Solicitor to execute such other documents, to the satisfaction of the Commissioner of Engineering and Environmental Services and the Regional Solicitor, and to carry out the Land Exchange Agreement. In Favor (14): K. Redman, D. Craig, J. Erb, S. Foxton, M. Harris, C. Huinink, C. James, J. Liggett, D. McCabe, J. Nowak, M. Rodrigues, N. Salonen, S. Shantz, and P. Wolf

WHEREAS road salt is a known toxic substance designated under the Canadian Environmental Protection Act because of tangible threats of serious or irreversible environmental and health damage from road salt; and WHEREAS salt levels in Ontario’s groundwater aquifers, creeks, rivers, and lakes have increasingly worsened since the 1970s, seriously affecting municipal drinking water sources and aquatic life; and WHEREAS the Region of Waterloo, in collaboration with local municipalities, is actively attempting to mitigate salt pollution using existing policies, programs and site design measures that would be significantly more effective with supporting Provincial legislation; and WHEREAS the Ontario and Canadian governments have taken many actions over the past 25 years including setting water quality guidelines, developing voluntary codes of practice, signing the Canada-Ontario Great Lakes Agreement, and holding workshops, yet still the salt problem continues to grow; and WHEREAS numerous situation analyses have recommended salt solutions involving liability protection, contractor certification, government approved Best Management Practices (BMPs) and salt management plans; and WHEREAS increased numbers of slips and falls claims, and other injury/collision claims related to snow and ice, are resulting in salt applicators overusing salt beyond levels considered best practices; and WHEREAS unlimited contractor liability is making it difficult or expensive for snow and ice management

That the meeting adjourn at 3:40 p.m. In Favor (14): K. Redman, D. Craig, J. Erb, S. Foxton, M. Harris, C. Huinink, C. James, J. Liggett, D. McCabe, J. Nowak, M. Rodrigues, N. Salonen, S. Shantz, and P. Wolf