Sustainability, Infrastructure, and Development

That the Sustainabilty, Infrastructure, and Development Committee reconvene into open session. 4. Declarations of Conflict of Interest P. Wolf declared a conflict of interest on item 8.1.1 with respect to report PDL-AIR-26-002. M. Rodrigues declared a conflict of interest on item 7.1.1 with respect to report TSD-TRP-26-007. 5. Presentations 6. Delegations B. Vrbanovic left the meeting at 2:18 PM. 6.1 John Tory, Chief Commercial Officer of Great North Airlines and John Thomas, Connect Airlines J. Tory and J. Thomas withdrew their delegation. 6.2 Ian McLean, President & CEO, Greater Kitchener Waterloo Chamber of Commerce I. McClean spoke in support of the Airport Growth Plan and encouraged Council to continue investing in the YFK Airport. I. McClean noted the economic benefits of airport growth in the Region of Waterloo for residents, businesses, and the broader Southern Ontario population. 6.3 Michael Druker, Board Chair, Tri-Cities Transport Action Group (TriTAG) M. Druker spoke in support of the Street Design Guidelines in report TSD-TRP-26-007. M. Druker supported the safety aspect of the guidelines and the prioritization of protected bike lanes. M. Druker voiced concern over the preference for one-way bike lanes and suggested Committee consider multi-use paths. M. Druker also stated he would like to see snow removal, safer crossings, and the process for designing safe roundabouts included in the Street Design Guidelines. In response to a question from Committee, M. Druker

That the Consent Agenda items be received for information and approved. In Favor (15) K. Redman, D. Craig, J. Erb, S. Foxton, J. Gowing, 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: Waive the notice requirements under the Region of Waterloo’s Notice Policy in order to allow for an amendment to the Fees and Charges By-Law without giving twenty-one (21) days notice to the public; and Amend the 2026 Fees and Charges By-law to reflect housekeeping updates to Grand River Transit’s Affordable Transit Program (ATP) fare product prices as outlined in report TSD-TRS-26-007, dated June 2, 2026. The 2026 fare prices for the following ATP fare products will be: ATP - Stored Value: $1.35 ATP - Monthly Pass: $47.00 ATP - MobilityPLUS tickets (strip of 5): $6.75

That the report be referred back to staff to address feedback received at Committee dated June 2, 2026 and to return on June 17th, 2026 In Favor (13) K. Redman, D. Craig, J. Erb, S. Foxton, J. Gowing, M. Harris, C. Huinink, C. James, D. McCabe, N. Salonen, S. Shantz, B. Vrbanovic, and P. Wolf Conflict (1) M. Rodrigues

That the Regional Municipality of Waterloo approve the Region of Waterloo International Airport 2026 Growth Plan as outlined in report PDL-AIR-26-002, dated June 2, 2026. In Favor (12) K. Redman, J. Erb, S. Foxton, J. Gowing, M. Harris, C. Huinink, C. James, D. McCabe, M. Rodrigues, N. Salonen, S. Shantz, and B. Vrbanovic

That the Regional Municipality of Waterloo approve the implementation of right-turn-on-red (RTOR) prohibitions at 12 signalized intersections around the community as part of a pilot project, by amending the Region’s Traffic & Parking By-law (16-023), Schedule 14 – Prohibited Movements, as outlined in report TSD-TRP-26-008, Appendix A, dated June 2, 2026. In Favor (10) K. Redman, J. Erb, S. Foxton, J. Gowing, M. Harris, C. Huinink, C. James, D. McCabe, M. Rodrigues, and P. Wolf

That the meeting adjourn at 4:43 p.m. In Favor (9) K. Redman, J. Erb, S. Foxton, J. Gowing, M. Harris, C. Huinink, C. James, M. Rodrigues, and P. Wolf

That the Sustainability, Infrastructure, and Development Committee reconvene into open session. 4. Declarations of Conflict of Interest P. Wolf declared a conflict of interest on item 8.1.1 with respect to report PDL- AIR-26-002. M. Rodrigues declared a conflict of interest on item 7.1.1 with respect to report TSD-TRP-26-007. 5. Presentations None. 6. Delegations B. Vrbanovic left the meeting at 2:18 pm. 6.1 John Tory, Chief Commercial Officer of Great North Airlines and John Thomas, Connect Airlines J. Tory and J. Thomas withdrew their delegation. 6.2 Ian McLean, President & CEO, Greater Kitchener Waterloo Chamber of Commerce I. McClean spoke in support of the Airport Growth Plan and encouraged Council to continue investing in the YFK Airport. I. McClean noted the economic benefits of airport growth in the Region of Waterloo for residents, businesses, and the broader Southern Ontario population. 6.3 Michael Druker, Board Chair, Tri-Cities Transport Action Group (TriTAG) M. Druker spoke in support of the Street Design Guidelines in report TSD- TRP-26-007. M. Druker supported the safety aspect of the guidelines and the prioritization of protected bike lanes. M. Druker voiced concern over the preference for one-way bike lanes and suggested Committee consider multi-use paths. M. Druker also stated he would like to see snow removal, safer crossings, and the process for designing safe roundabouts included in the Street Design Guidelines. In response to a question from Committee, M

That the Regional Municipality of Waterloo approve the expropriation of lands for improvements to Fountain Street North from Kossuth Road / Fairway Road North to Middle Block Road, in the City of Cambridge, in the Regional Municipality of Waterloo, as detailed in Report PDL-LEG-26-028, dated June 2, 2026, described as follows: Fee Simple Partial Taking: i. Part of Lot 1 (also known as Bricker Lot), Beasley’s Middle Block, being Part 7 on 58R-22454, City of Cambridge, Part of PIN 22737-0006 (Vacant lands at the northeast corner of the intersection of Fountain Street North and Middle Block Road, City of Cambridge) ii. Part of Lot 126, German Company Tract, being Part 1 on 58R-22428, City of Cambridge, Part of PIN 22737-0052 (Vacant lands at the southeast corner of the intersection of Fountain Street North and Kossuth Road, City of Cambridge) iii. Part of Lot 17, Beasley’s Broken Front, being Part 4 on 58R- 22456, City of Cambridge, Part of PIN 22736-0026 (4050 Fountain Street North, City of Cambridge) iv. Part of Lot 1 (also known as Bricker Lot), Beasley’s Middle Block, being Part 6 on 58R-22454, City of Cambridge, Part of PIN 22736-0147 (4220 Fountain Street North, City of Cambridge) v. Part of Lot 1 (also known as Bricker Lot), Beasley’s Middle Block, being Part 4 on 58R-22454, City of Cambridge, Part of PIN 22736-0024 (4230 Fountain Street North, City of Cambridge) vi. Part of Lot 1 (also known as Bricker Lot), Beasley’s Middle Block, being Part 2 on 58R-22454, City of Camb

That the Regional Municipality of Waterloo: a. Waive the notice requirements under the Region of Waterloo’s Notice Policy in order to allow for an amendment to the Fees and Charges By-Law without giving twenty-one (21) days notice to the public; and b. Amend the 2026 Fees and Charges By-law to reflect housekeeping updates to Grand River Transit’s Affordable Transit Program (ATP) fare product prices as outlined in report TSD-TRS-26-007, dated June 2, 2026. The 2026 fare prices for the following ATP fare products will be:  ATP - Stored Value: $1.35  ATP - Monthly Pass: $47.00  ATP - MobilityPLUS tickets (strip of 5): $6.75

That the Regional Municipality of Waterloo endorse the 2025 Waterloo Region Economic Development Strategy as outlined in report PDL-BWR-26-005 on June 2, 2026. In Favor (15): K. Redman, D. Craig, J. Erb, S. Foxton, J. Gowing, M. Harris, C. Huinink, C. James, D. McCabe, J. Nowak, M. Rodrigues, N. Salonen, S. Shantz, B. Vrbanovic, and P. Wolf

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 University Avenue East (Weber Street North to Albert Street), in the City of Waterloo as detailed in report PDL-LEG-26-027, dated June 2, 2026. 1. 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 University Avenue East (Weber Street North to Albert Street), in the City of Waterloo and described as follows: Fee Simple Partial Taking: i. Part of Lot 19, Plan 494, being Part 1 on 58R-22340, City of Waterloo, Part of PIN 22368-0246 (244-248 King Street North, City of Waterloo) ii. Part of Lots 18 and 19, Plan 494, being Part 4 on 58R- 22340, City of Waterloo, Part of PIN 22368-0098 (15 University Avenue East, City of Waterloo) iii. Part of Lot 14, Plan 494, being Part 7 on 58R-22340, City of Waterloo, Part of PIN 22368-0227 (65 University Avenue East, City of Waterloo) iv. Part of Lot 14, Plan 494, being Part 8 on 58R-22340, City of Waterloo, Part of PIN 22368-0216 (245 Weber Street North, City of Waterloo) v. Part of Lot 70, Municipal Compiled Plan of the Subdivision of Lot 13, German Company Tract, being Part 11 on 58R-22340, City of Waterloo Part of PIN 22360-0014 (64 University Avenue East, City of Waterloo) vi. Part of Lot 70, Mu