Sustainability, Infrastructure, and Development

That the Regional Municipality of Waterloo approve the following actions regarding Duke Street West between Victoria Street North and Breithaupt Street in the City of Kitchener effective April 24, 2025 at 12:01 a.m. 1. Pass a by-law to amend Road Consolidation By‑law 01‑059 (Regional Road System) to add the following parts of Duke Street West to the Regional road network, as per Report TSD-TRP-25-004 dated April 8, 2025: Duke Street West (between Victoria Street North and rail corridor), legally described as: Edwards Street, Plan 374, Kitchener (AKA Duke Street) lying West of Victoria Street and South of CNR, City of Kitchener. Duke Street West (between rail corridor and Breithaupt Street), legally described as: Part of Edwards Street, Plan 376, being Parts 1, 2, 3 and 4 on 58R-22190, City of Kitchener. 2. Pass a by-law to amend Traffic and Parking By-law 16-023 to: Add to schedule 01 - No Parking on Duke Street West from Breithaupt Street to Victoria Street, both sides, anytime. Add to schedule 04 - No Stopping on Duke Street West from Breithaupt Street to Victoria Street, both sides, 4:30 p.m. to 5:30 p.m., Monday to Friday. In Favor (15) B. Vrbanovic, J. Erb, J. Nowak, M. Harris, S. Shantz, S. Foxton, D. McCabe, J. Liggett, D. Craig, P. Wolf, C. James, N. Salonen, C. Huinink, K. Williams, and M. Rodrigues

That the Regional Municipality of Waterloo approve the following actions regarding Speedsville Road between Maple Grove Road (Regional Road 38) and Eagle Street (Regional Road 39) in the City of Cambridge effective April 24, 2025 at 12:01am. Pass a by-law to amend Road Consolidation By-law 01-059 (Regional Road System) to add the following parts of Speedsville Road to the Regional Road network Part of Lots 8, 9, 10 and 11, Concession 1 Beasley’s Lower Block & Part of Lots 26, 27, 28 and 29, Beasley’s Broken Front Concession, being Part 1 on 58R-18565; Part of Lot 27, Beasley’s Broken Front Concession, being Parts 2 and 3 on 58R-18565; Part of Lot 28, Beasley’s Broken Front Concession, being Part 4 on 58R-18565, in the City of Cambridge, Regional Municipality of Waterloo; Part of Lots 28 and 29, Beasley’s Broken Front Concession, being Part 1 on 58R-19923; Part of Lot 29, Beasley’s Broken Front Concession, being Parts 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7 and 8 on 58R-19923, in the City of Cambridge, Regional Municipality of Waterloo; Block 1, Plan 58M620, in the City of Cambridge, Regional Municipality of Waterloo; Part of Lots 6 and 7, Concession 1, Beasley’s Lower Block & Part of Lots 1, 25 and 26, Beasley’s Broken Front Concession & 16 Foot Widening on Registered Plan 1046 & 16 Foot Widening on Registered Plan 1174 & 10 Foot Widening on Registered Plan 1353 & Part of Lots 13 and 14 on Registered Plan 1364, being Part 1 on 58R-18569, in the City of Cambridge, Regional Municipality of Waterloo;

Direct staff to present the final version of the GRT Business Plan to the Sustainability, Infrastructure, and Development Committee for a decision from the Committee, after meeting with all interested area municipalities in accordance with report TSD-TRS-25-005 dated April 8, 2025. In Favor (12) B. Vrbanovic, J. Erb, J. Nowak, S. Shantz, S. Foxton, J. Liggett, D. Craig, P. Wolf, C. James, N. Salonen, C. Huinink, and M. Rodrigues Opposed (3) M. Harris, D. McCabe, and K. Williams

That the Regional Municipality of Waterloo endorse the Levels of Service as outlined in Appendix A of report EES-SAM-25-001, dated April 8, 2025 In Favor (14) B. Vrbanovic, J. Erb, J. Nowak, S. Shantz, S. Foxton, D. McCabe, J. Liggett, D. Craig, P. Wolf, C. James, N. Salonen, C. Huinink, K. Williams, and M. Rodrigues

the prevailing narrative is that road speeds should reflect what a driver would naturally expect to drive; and Whereas the two rural roads that we have reduced the school zone speed from 80 to 60 to 40 have created dangerous driving situations endangering both drivers and other road users; and Whereas the lower speed limits at rural schools are only needed during school hours; and Whereas rural roads have different traffic patterns and expectations than urban roads; That the Regional Municipality of Waterloo: Prepare the requisite amending by-law(s) to lower speed limits in school zones from 80 km/h to 60 km/h (instead of the current 40 km/h) on Lobsinger Line near King Alfred Academy and Northfield Drive near Balsam Grove Parochial School. In Favor (12) B. Vrbanovic, J. Erb, J. Nowak, S. Shantz, S. Foxton, D. McCabe, J. Liggett, D. Craig, P. Wolf, C. James, N. Salonen, and K. Williams Opposed (3) M. Harris, C. Huinink, and M. Rodrigues

That the Regional Municipality of Waterloo: 2. That staff be directed to investigate the installation of flashing lights in school zones that operate during school hours along side of active speed cameras as part of the rural strategy. In Favor (14) B. Vrbanovic, J. Erb, J. Nowak, M. Harris, S. Shantz, S. Foxton, D. McCabe, J. Liggett, D. Craig, C. James, N. Salonen, C. Huinink, K. Williams, and M. Rodrigues Opposed (1) P. Wolf

That the Regional Municipality of Waterloo: 3. That staff be directed to work with Townships' staff to create a rural speed zone strategy. In Favor (14) B. Vrbanovic, J. Erb, J. Nowak, M. Harris, S. Shantz, S. Foxton, D. McCabe, J. Liggett, D. Craig, P. Wolf, C. James, N. Salonen, C. Huinink, and M. Rodrigues Opposed (1) K. Williams

That a closed meeting of the Sustainability, Infrastructure, and Development Committee be held on April 8, 2025 in the Waterloo County Room 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 a safety risk assessment In Favor (15) B. Vrbanovic, J. Erb, J. Nowak, M. Harris, S. Shantz, S. Foxton, D. McCabe, J. Liggett, D. Craig, P. Wolf, C. James, N. Salonen, C. Huinink, K. Williams, and M. Rodrigues

That the meeting adjourn at 1:17 p.m. In Favor (15) B. Vrbanovic, J. Erb, J. Nowak, M. Harris, S. Shantz, S. Foxton, D. McCabe, J. Liggett, D. Craig, P. Wolf, C. James, N. Salonen, C. Huinink, K. Williams, and M. Rodrigues

That the Regional Municipality of Waterloo approve the following actions regarding Duke Street West between Victoria Street North and Breithaupt Street in the City of Kitchener effective April 24, 2025 at 12:01 a.m. 1. Pass a by-law to amend Road Consolidation By‑ law 01‑ 059 (Regional Road System) to add the following parts of Duke Street West to the Regional road network, as per Report TSD-TRP-25-004 dated April 8, 2025:  Duke Street West (between Victoria Street North and rail corridor), legally described as: Edwards Street, Plan 374, Kitchener (AKA Duke Street) lying West of Victoria Street and South of CNR, City of Kitchener.  Duke Street West (between rail corridor and Breithaupt Street), legally described as: Part of Edwards Street, Plan 376, being Parts 1, 2, 3 and 4 on 58R-22190, City of Kitchener. 2. Pass a by-law to amend Traffic and Parking By-law 16-023 to:  Add to schedule 01 - No Parking on Duke Street West from Breithaupt Street to Victoria Street, both sides, anytime.  Add to schedule 04 - No Stopping on Duke Street West from Breithaupt Street to Victoria Street, both sides, 4:30 p.m. to 5:30 p.m., Monday to Friday. In Favor (15): 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, K. Williams, and P. Wolf

That the Regional Municipality of Waterloo approve the following actions regarding Speedsville Road between Maple Grove Road (Regional Road 38) and Eagle Street (Regional Road 39) in the City of Cambridge effective April 24, 2025 at 12:01am. 1. Pass a by-law to amend Road Consolidation By-law 01-059 (Regional Road System) to add the following parts of Speedsville Road to the Regional Road network a. Part of Lots 8, 9, 10 and 11, Concession 1 Beasley’s Lower Block & Part of Lots 26, 27, 28 and 29, Beasley’s Broken Front Concession, being Part 1 on 58R-18565; Part of Lot 27, Beasley’s Broken Front Concession, being Parts 2 and 3 on 58R-18565; Part of Lot 28, Beasley’s Broken Front Concession, being Part 4 on 58R-18565, in the City of Cambridge, Regional Municipality of Waterloo; b. Part of Lots 28 and 29, Beasley’s Broken Front Concession, being Part 1 on 58R-19923; Part of Lot 29, Beasley’s Broken Front Concession, being Parts 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7 and 8 on 58R-19923, in the City of Cambridge, Regional Municipality of Waterloo; c. Block 1, Plan 58M620, in the City of Cambridge, Regional Municipality of Waterloo; d. Part of Lots 6 and 7, Concession 1, Beasley’s Lower Block & Part of Lots 1, 25 and 26, Beasley’s Broken Front Concession & 16 Foot Widening on Registered Plan 1046 & 16 Foot Widening on Registered Plan 1174 & 10 Foot Widening on Registered Plan 1353 & Part of Lots 13 and 14 on Registered Plan 1364, being Part 1 on 58R-18569, in the City of Cambridge, Regional Municipalit

Amendment Direct staff to present the final version of the GRT Business Plan to the Sustainability, Infrastructure, and Development Committee for a decision from the Committee, after meeting with all interested area municipalities in accordance with report TSD-TRS-25-005 dated April 8, 2025. In Favor (12): D. Craig, J. Erb, S. Foxton, C. Huinink, C. James, J. Liggett, J. Nowak, M. Rodrigues, N. Salonen, S. Shantz, B. Vrbanovic, and P. Wolf Opposed (3): M. Harris, D. McCabe, and K. Williams

That the Regional Municipality of Waterloo: a. Receives the Grand River Transit (GRT) Business Plan for information; b. Approves holding a Special Sustainability, Infrastructure, and Development Committee meeting on April 16, 2025 for the purpose of hearing public input on the GRT Business Plan; and c. Direct staff to present the final version of the GRT Business Plan to the Sustainability, Infrastructure, and Development Committee for a decision from the Committee, after meeting with all interested area municipalities in accordance with report TSD-TRS-25-005 dated April 8, 2025, as amended. In Favor (15): 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, K. Williams, and P. Wolf

That the Regional Municipality of Waterloo endorse the Levels of Service as outlined in Appendix A of report EES-SAM-25-001, dated April 8, 2025 In Favor (14): D. Craig, J. Erb, S. Foxton, C. Huinink, C. James, J. Liggett, D. McCabe, J. Nowak, M. Rodrigues, N. Salonen, S. Shantz, B. Vrbanovic, K. Williams, and P. Wolf

Whereas the prevailing narrative is that road speeds should reflect what a driver would naturally expect to drive; and Whereas the two rural roads that we have reduced the school zone speed from 80 to 60 to 40 have created dangerous driving situations endangering both drivers and other road users; and Whereas the lower speed limits at rural schools are only needed during school hours; and Whereas rural roads have different traffic patterns and expectations than urban roads; That the Regional Municipality of Waterloo: 1. Prepare the requisite amending by-law(s) to lower speed limits in school zones from 80 km/h to 60 km/h (instead of the current 40 km/h) on Lobsinger Line near King Alfred Academy and Northfield Drive near Balsam Grove Parochial School. In Favor (12): D. Craig, J. Erb, S. Foxton, C. James, J. Liggett, D. McCabe, J. Nowak, N. Salonen, S. Shantz, B. Vrbanovic, K. Williams, and P. Wolf Opposed (3): M. Harris, C. Huinink, and M. Rodrigues

That the Regional Municipality of Waterloo: 2. That staff be directed to investigate the installation of flashing lights in school zones that operate during school hours along side of active speed cameras as part of the rural strategy. In Favor (14): 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 K. Williams Opposed (1): P. Wolf

That the Regional Municipality of Waterloo: 3. That staff be directed to work with Townships' staff to create a rural speed zone strategy. In Favor (14): 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 Opposed (1): K. Williams

That the meeting adjourn at 1:17 p.m. In Favor (15): 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, K. Williams, and P. Wolf