Sustainability, Infrastructure, and Development

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

That the Regional Municipality of Waterloo approve the expropriation of lands for improvements to Fischer Hallman Road between Bleams Road and Plains Road, in the City of Kitchener, in the Regional Municipality of Waterloo, as detailed in Report PDL-LEG-26-016, dated April 7, 2026, described as follows: Temporary Easement: The right and easement, being a temporary easement in gross, for the free and unobstructed, right, interest and easement terminating, for the subject properties set out below, 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 property for the purposes of excavation, construction, installation, replacement, alteration, grading, and landscaping as required in connection with the improvements to Fischer Hallman Road between Bleams Road and Plains Road, and all related improvements, and works ancillary thereto and for such purposes, the free, unimpeded and unobstructed access to the lands at all times by employees, agents, contractors, workers and anyone authorized by it, and vehicles, supplies and equipment at all times and for all purposes and things necessary for or incidental to the exercise and enjoyment of the right and easement: Part of the Common Element, Waterloo Standard Condominium Plan 566, being Parts 1, 2, 3 and 4 on 58R-22432, City of Kitchener, part of PINs 23566-0001 to 23566-0276, (1652 – 1696 Fischer Hallman Road, Kitchener); Part of Lot 158, Germa

(i) That the Regional Municipality of Waterloo pass a by-law to add to the Regional Road System, to form part of Regional Road 22 (being Northfield Drive East, in the City of Waterloo), the lands described as follows: Part of Lot 63, German Company Tract, being Part 1 on 58R-22402 (the “subject lands”) (ii) That the Regional Solicitor be directed to register notice of such by-law on title to the lands that are the subject of the by-law, as outlined in report PDL-LEG-26-014, dated April 7, 2026.

That the Regional Municipality of Waterloo approve the installation of various types of traffic control in the City of Kitchener, the City of Cambridge and the Township of Woolwich by amending the Region’s Traffic and Parking By-law 16-023, outlined in Appendix B, per the recommendations in report TSD-TRP-26-004, dated April 7, 2026. In Favor (13) J. Erb, J. Nowak, K. Redman, S. Shantz, S. Foxton, J. Liggett, D. Craig, P. Wolf, C. James, N. Salonen, C. Huinink, M. Rodrigues, and J. Gowing

That the Regional Municipality of Waterloo approve the recommended design alternative—the two‑span trestle bridge—for the proposed Guelph to Goderich (G2G) Pedestrian Bridge over the Conestogo River as outlined in report EES-DCS-26-001, as dated April 7, 2026. Direct staff to file the Notice of Completion for the Class Environmental Assessment (EA) with the Ministry of the Environment, Conservation and Parks, issue required public notices and file the Environmental Study Report on the public record for a 30‑day review. Authorize staff to enter into funding agreements with two community members offering financial contributions to the project. Amend the capital budget for Project 07622 Guelph to Goderich Bridge 2 – Conestogo River Crossing as outlined in Appendix D. In Favor (14) J. Erb, J. Nowak, K. Redman, S. Shantz, S. Foxton, D. McCabe, J. Liggett, D. Craig, P. Wolf, C. James, N. Salonen, C. Huinink, M. Rodrigues, and J. Gowing

That the meeting adjourn at 10:25 a.m. In Favor (16) B. Vrbanovic, 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, M. Rodrigues, and J. Gowing

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, N. Salonen, S. Shantz, and P. Wolf

That the Regional Municipality of Waterloo approve the expropriation of lands for improvements to Fischer Hallman Road between Bleams Road and Plains Road, in the City of Kitchener, in the Regional Municipality of Waterloo, as detailed in Report PDL- LEG-26-016, dated April 7, 2026, described as follows: Temporary Easement: The right and easement, being a temporary easement in gross, for the free and unobstructed, right, interest and easement terminating, for the subject properties set out below, on the 31st day of December 2028, for itself, its successors and assigns, and anyone authorized by it, on, over, under and through the following property for the purposes of excavation, construction, installation, replacement, alteration, grading, and landscaping as required in connection with the improvements to Fischer Hallman Road between Bleams Road and Plains Road, and all related improvements, and works ancillary thereto and for such purposes, the free, unimpeded and unobstructed access to the lands at all times by employees, agents, contractors, workers and anyone authorized by it, and vehicles, supplies and equipment at all times and for all purposes and things necessary for or incidental to the exercise and enjoyment of the right and easement: i. Part of the Common Element, Waterloo Standard Condominium Plan 566, being Parts 1, 2, 3 and 4 on 58R- 22432, City of Kitchener, part of PINs 23566-0001 to 23566- 0276, (1652 – 1696 Fischer Hallman Road, Kitchener); ii. Part of Lot 1

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 improvements to Fountain Street North from Kossuth Road / Fairway Road North to Middle Block Road, in the City of Cambridge as detailed in report PDL-LEG-26-015, dated April 7, 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 Fountain Street North from Kossuth Road / Fairway Road North to Middle Block Road, in the City of Cambridge and 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,

a. That the Regional Municipality of Waterloo approve the recommended design alternative—the two‑ span trestle bridge—for the proposed Guelph to Goderich (G2G) Pedestrian Bridge over the Conestogo River as outlined in report EES-DCS-26-001, as dated April 7, 2026. b. Direct staff to file the Notice of Completion for the Class Environmental Assessment (EA) with the Ministry of the Environment, Conservation and Parks, issue required public notices and file the Environmental Study Report on the public record for a 30‑ day review. c. Authorize staff to enter into funding agreements with two community members offering financial contributions to the project. d. Amend the capital budget for Project 07622 Guelph to Goderich Bridge 2 – Conestogo River Crossing as outlined in Appendix D. In Favor (14): 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, and P. Wolf

That the meeting adjourn at 10:25 a.m. In Favor (16): 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, B. Vrbanovic, and P. Wolf