Sustainability, Infrastructure, and Development

That the Consent Agenda items be received for information and approved. In Favor (14) B. Vrbanovic, 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 support the minor restructuring proposal; the annexation of certain lands by the City of Cambridge from the Township of North Dumfries involving those lands as shown on Appendices B, C and D, as described in Report PDL-GDS-25-011 as dated August 12, 2025.

That the Regional Municipality of Waterloo amend the Traffic and Parking By-law to allow the use of administrative penalties for parking on Regional roads in the Township of Woolwich, pursuant to report PDL-LEG-25-027, dated August 12, 2025.

That the Regional Municipality of Waterloo (the “Region”) pass a by-law to permanently close a portion of Regional Road No. 42 (George Street North), in the City of Cambridge, legally described as Part of Subdivision Lot 3, Concession 12, West of the Grand River, being Part 1 on 58R-21918; City of Cambridge (being part of PIN 03774-0022 (LT)), and Part of Subdivision Lot 3, Concession 12, West of the Grand River, being Part 2 on 58R-21918; City of Cambridge (being part of PIN 02662-0614 (LT)) (the “Lands”); That the Regional Solicitor be directed to register notice of such by-law on title to the Lands, as outlined in report PDL-LEG-25-028, dated August 12, 2025; and That the Region pass a by-law to amend Road Consolidation By-law No. 01-059 (Regional Road System) to remove the Property from the Regional Road System. 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, N. Salonen, and C. Huinink Opposed (2) J. Liggett, and M. Rodrigues

WHEREAS the multi-year, multi-phase construction of the Kitchener Central Transit Hub (KCTH) and GO Expansion works may have impacts to community including, but not limited to, noise, traffic disruption, transit detours, or changes to existing rail operations; WHEREAS it is important for residents, local elected officials, local businesses, and community associations and service providers to have access to advance project information and updates and work collaboratively; THEREFORE be it resolved that the Commissioner of Transportation and Commissioner of Resident Experience, Strategy, and Communications report back to the Sustainability, Infrastructure, and Development Committee by the end of Q4 2025 to Outline plans on how the Region will update the community relative to KCTH, including how this information can include work to be undertaken by Metrolinx and other organizations; Provide opportunities for the Region to actively engage with residents, businesses, and BIA that are adjacent to KCTH, in order to address construction impacts and mitigation measures; Request that Metrolinx also actively participate in these engagement opportunities, for the construction works under its responsibility, while providing opportunities for the Region to amplify Metrolinx construction updates as they relate to KCTH and GO Expansion; and Establish consistent channels for the community to receive timely project information about all construction relative to the new GO

That a closed meeting of Community and Health Services; and Administration and Finance Committees be held on August 12, 2025 immediately following the Sustainability, Infrastructure, and Development Committee, in accordance with Section 239 of the “Municipal Act, 2001”, for the purposes of considering the following subject matters: Receiving advice that is subject to solicitor-client privilege regarding ongoing litigation; A proposed disposition of land in Wilmot Township; Receiving advice that is subject to solicitor-client privilege regarding enforcement standards; In Favor (15) 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, and M. Rodrigues

That the Sustainability, Infrastructure, and Development Committee reconvene into open session. In Favor (15) 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, and M. Rodrigues

WHEREAS ensuring the safety of all road users, including pedestrians, cyclists, and drivers, is a key priority for the Region of Waterloo; AND WHEREAS right turns on red lights can pose significant risks, particularly at major intersections with high volumes of traffic and documented collision histories; AND WHEREAS 89% of pedestrian collisions occur at signalized intersections, 56% of pedestrians struck by vehicles had the right of way, and 1 in 3 pedestrian collisions are caused by a turning vehicle; AND WHEREAS 74% of cycling collisions occur at intersections; AND WHEREAS intersections along regional arterial roads have experienced a number of vehicle and pedestrian-related incidents; THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT Regional Council direct staff to report back on the feasibility, potential financial impacts, and implementation considerations of: Prohibiting right turns on red at key intersections along regional arterial roads with a documented history of high collision rates involving vehicles and/or pedestrians; and Introducing advanced pedestrian crossing signals (such as Leading Pedestrian Intervals) at those same intersections, which would allow pedestrians to begin crossing before vehicles receive a green light or turn signal; AND THAT the report include an analysis of collision data, potential safety benefits, impacts on traffic flow, operational and infrastructure considerations, consultation with area municipalities, and any best practices from comparable municipalit

That the meeting adjourn at 2:27 p.m. In Favor (15) 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, and M. Rodrigues

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

That the Sustainability, Infrastructure, and Development Committee reconvene into open session. In Favor (15): 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, B. Vrbanovic, and P. Wolf

That the meeting adjourn at 2:27 p.m. In Favor (15): 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, B. Vrbanovic, and P. Wolf