Council Meeting

all items listed under the heading of Consent Agenda for November 25, 2025, be adopted as recommended.

Report 25-007-CFS Ed Newland Pool Walk and Parking Expansion be received; AND THAT Request for Tender # T25—97- Ed Newland Pool Walk Parking Expansion be awarded to Brantco in the amount of $332,142.03 including HST; AND FURTHER THAT additional funding of $184,105 is drawn from the Infrastructure Renewal Fund (IRF) to award this project.

Report 25-010-CS Appointment of New Members, Downtown Cambridge Business Improvement Area be received; AND THAT based on their recommendation from the Downtown Cambridge Business Improvement Area Board of Management, Cambridge Council appoints the following person to the Downtown Cambridge Business Improvement Area Board of Management: 1. Bruce Marceau

AND THAT the driveway lengths for the purposed units be a minimum of 6.4 metres or 21 feet.

Report 25-024-PG being a Recommendation Report for Zoning By-law Amendment and Plan of Subdivision - 895 Riverbank Drive, 800 Middleblock Road, 4220 Fountain Street and 4300 Fountain Street be received; AND THAT Council approves the proposed Zoning By-law Amendment to rezone the subject lands from Agricultural (A1), Rural Residential (RR1), and Rural Residential (RR1) zones with site specific s.4.3.13 Temporary Use (TU) to Residential (R6) s.4.1.492.1, Multiple Residential (RM3) s.4.1.492.2, Multiple Residential and Commercial (RM3-C1) s.4.1.492.3, Open Space (OS1), Open Space (OS4) and Institutional (N1) with site-specific provisions to facilitate a residential plan of subdivision with mixed uses; AND THAT Council is satisfied that the requirements for a public meeting in accordance with Section 34(12) of the Planning Act have been met; AND THAT the By-law attached to Report 25-024-PG in Appendix C be passed; AND THAT Council approve Draft Plan of Subdivision 30T-23103, subject to the conditions included in Appendix E attached to Report 25-024-PG; AND FURTHER THAT Council authorize the Director of Planning or their designate to issue final approval of the Plan of Subdivision once the conditions included in Appendix E have been satisfied.

Report 25-020-PG Parkland Dedication By-law be received; AND THAT Council adopt the Parkland Dedication By-law, attached as Appendix “A” to Report 25-020-PG; AND FURTHER THAT the Clerk be directed to provide notice of the passing of the By-law pursuant to the Planning Act.

Report 24-004-IFS Cemetery Master Plan be received; AND THAT the proposed recommendations of the Cemetery Master Plan be considered as a guiding and supporting document for cemetery development and future business cases and budget submissions.

a penalty is imposed on the amount of an unpaid levy on the day immediately following the demand day; AND WHEREAS the City’s Taxation Interest By-law does not grant property owners leniency to pay their bills prior to interest being applied; NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED: THAT staff be directed to amend the City’s Taxation Interest By-law (31-83) to replace the addition of penalty from the first day of default to the third day of default; AND THAT the amended by-law with an effective date of January 1, 2026 be brought forward for approval to the Council Meeting scheduled for December 15, 2025.

the City of Cambridge values transparency, accessibility, and public participation; AND WHEREAS ensuring safety for all while maintaining open civic engagement is a priority; THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that City Council direct staff to: Review current safety and security practices and recommend measures that balance safety with public access; Develop a long-term approach that supports safe, inclusive, and transparent participation at City Hall; and Provide regular updates to Council in closed session on progress.

all presentations and correspondence from the November 25, 2025 Council meeting be received.

the following by-laws listed under the heading of Introduction and Consideration of By-laws be enacted and passed: 25-074 Being a by-law to amend By-law 22-044 being a by-law to Regulate Traffic and Parking on Highways Under the Jurisdiction of The Corporation of the City of Cambridge 25-075 Being a by-law to require the conveyance of land for parks or other public recreational purposes as a condition of the development or redevelopment of land within the City of Cambridge, or to require the payment of money in lieu of such conveyance, pursuant to the Planning Act, R.S.O. 1990, c. P.13, as amended. 25-076 Being a by-law to amend Zoning By-Law 150-85, as amended with respect to land municipally known as 895 Riverbank Drive, 800 Middle Block Road, 4220 Fountain Street and 4300 Fountain Street.

Council Extend the Council Meeting past 11 p.m.

That in accordance with section 239 (2) (d), (e), (f), and (k) of the Municipal Act, 2001, Council to convene in Closed Session at 10:11 p.m. to consider the following subject matters: (d) labour relations or employee negotiations (Confidential Negotiations); (e) litigation or potential litigation, including matters before administrative tribunals, affecting the municipality or local board (Confidential litigation update) (Confidential Negotiations); (f) advice that is subject to solicitor-client privilege, including communications necessary for that purpose (Confidential litigation update) (Confidential Negotiations); (k) a position, plan, procedure, criteria or instruction to be applied to any negotiations

Council rise from the Closed Session and reconvene in Open Session at 10:47 p.m.

By-law 25-077 being a by-law to confirm the proceedings of the Council of the Corporation of the City of Cambridge be passed.

the Council meeting does now adjourn at 10:49 p.m.

THAT all items listed under the heading of Consent Agenda for November 25, 2025, be adopted as recommended. In Favour (9): Councillor Shwery, Councillor Devine, Councillor Kimpson, Councillor Earnshaw, Councillor Roberts, Councillor Cooper, Councillor Hamilton, Councillor Ermeta, and Mayor Liggett

THAT Report 25-007-CFS Ed Newland Pool Walk and Parking Expansion be received; AND THAT Request for Tender # T25—97- Ed Newland Pool Walk Parking Expansion be awarded to Brantco in the amount of $332,142.03 including HST; AND FURTHER THAT additional funding of $184,105 is drawn from the Infrastructure Renewal Fund (IRF) to award this project. In Favour (9): Councillor Shwery, Councillor Devine, Councillor Kimpson, Councillor Earnshaw, Councillor Roberts, Councillor Cooper, Councillor Hamilton, Councillor Ermeta, and Mayor Liggett

THAT Report 25-010-CS Appointment of New Members, Downtown Cambridge Business Improvement Area be received; AND THAT based on their recommendation from the Downtown Cambridge Business Improvement Area Board of Management, Cambridge Council appoints the following person to the Downtown Cambridge Business Improvement Area Board of Management: 1. Bruce Marceau In Favour (9): Councillor Shwery, Councillor Devine, Councillor Kimpson, Councillor Earnshaw, Councillor Roberts, Councillor Cooper, Councillor Hamilton, Councillor Ermeta, and Mayor Liggett

AMENDMENT AND THAT the driveway lengths for the purposed units be a minimum of 6.4 metres or 21 feet. In Favour (2): Councillor Devine, and Councillor Ermeta Opposed (7): Councillor Shwery, Councillor Kimpson, Councillor Earnshaw, Councillor Roberts, Councillor Cooper, Councillor Hamilton, and Mayor Liggett

THAT Report 25-024-PG being a Recommendation Report for Zoning By-law Amendment and Plan of Subdivision - 895 Riverbank Drive, 800 Middleblock Road, 4220 Fountain Street and 4300 Fountain Street be received; AND THAT Council approves the proposed Zoning By-law Amendment to rezone the subject lands from Agricultural (A1), Rural Residential (RR1), and Rural Residential (RR1) zones with site specific s.4.3.13 Temporary Use (TU) to Residential (R6) s.4.1.492.1, Multiple Residential (RM3) s.4.1.492.2, Multiple Residential and Commercial (RM3-C1) s.4.1.492.3, Open Space (OS1), Open Space (OS4) and Institutional (N1) with site-specific provisions to facilitate a residential plan of subdivision with mixed uses; AND THAT Council is satisfied that the requirements for a public meeting in accordance with Section 34(12) of the Planning Act have been met; AND THAT the By-law attached to Report 25-024-PG in Appendix C be passed; AND THAT Council approve Draft Plan of Subdivision 30T-23103, subject to the conditions included in Appendix E attached to Report 25-024-PG; AND FURTHER THAT Council authorize the Director of Planning or their designate to issue final approval of the Plan of Subdivision once the conditions included in Appendix E have been satisfied. In Favour (9): Councillor Shwery, Councillor Devine, Councillor Kimpson, Councillor Earnshaw, Councillor Roberts, Councillor Cooper, Councillor Hamilton, Councillor Ermeta, and Mayor Liggett

THAT Report 25-020-PG Parkland Dedication By-law be received; AND THAT Council adopt the Parkland Dedication By-law, attached as Appendix “A” to Report 25-020-PG; AND FURTHER THAT the Clerk be directed to provide notice of the passing of the By-law pursuant to the Planning Act. In Favour (8): Councillor Devine, Councillor Kimpson, Councillor Earnshaw, Councillor Roberts, Councillor Cooper, Councillor Hamilton, Councillor Ermeta, and Mayor Liggett Opposed (1): Councillor Shwery

THAT Report 24-004-IFS Cemetery Master Plan be received; AND THAT the proposed recommendations of the Cemetery Master Plan be considered as a guiding and supporting document for cemetery development and future business cases and budget submissions. In Favour (9): Councillor Shwery, Councillor Devine, Councillor Kimpson, Councillor Earnshaw, Councillor Roberts, Councillor Cooper, Councillor Hamilton, Councillor Ermeta, and Mayor Liggett

WHEREAS a penalty is imposed on the amount of an unpaid levy on the day immediately following the demand day; AND WHEREAS the City’s Taxation Interest By-law does not grant property owners leniency to pay their bills prior to interest being applied; NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED: THAT staff be directed to amend the City’s Taxation Interest By-law (31- 83) to replace the addition of penalty from the first day of default to the third day of default; AND THAT the amended by-law with an effective date of January 1, 2026 be brought forward for approval to the Council Meeting scheduled for December 15, 2025. In Favour (7): Councillor Shwery, Councillor Kimpson, Councillor Roberts, Councillor Cooper, Councillor Hamilton, Councillor Ermeta, and Mayor Liggett Opposed (2): Councillor Devine, and Councillor Earnshaw

WHEREAS the City of Cambridge values transparency, accessibility, and public participation; AND WHEREAS ensuring safety for all while maintaining open civic engagement is a priority; THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that City Council direct staff to: 1. Review current safety and security practices and recommend measures that balance safety with public access; 2. Develop a long-term approach that supports safe, inclusive, and transparent participation at City Hall; and 3. Provide regular updates to Council in closed session on progress. In Favour (9): Councillor Shwery, Councillor Devine, Councillor Kimpson, Councillor Earnshaw, Councillor Roberts, Councillor Cooper, Councillor Hamilton, Councillor Ermeta, and Mayor Liggett

THAT all presentations and correspondence from the November 25, 2025 Council meeting be received. In Favour (9): Councillor Shwery, Councillor Devine, Councillor Kimpson, Councillor Earnshaw, Councillor Roberts, Councillor Cooper, Councillor Hamilton, Councillor Ermeta, and Mayor Liggett

THAT the following by-laws listed under the heading of Introduction and Consideration of By-laws be enacted and passed:  25-074 Being a by-law to amend By-law 22-044 being a by-law to Regulate Traffic and Parking on Highways Under the Jurisdiction of The Corporation of the City of Cambridge  25-075 Being a by-law to require the conveyance of land for parks or other public recreational purposes as a condition of the development or redevelopment of land within the City of Cambridge, or to require the payment of money in lieu of such conveyance, pursuant to the Planning Act, R.S.O. 1990, c. P.13, as amended.  25-076 Being a by-law to amend Zoning By-Law 150-85, as amended with respect to land municipally known as 895 Riverbank Drive, 800 Middle Block Road, 4220 Fountain Street and 4300 Fountain Street. In Favour (9): Councillor Shwery, Councillor Devine, Councillor Kimpson, Councillor Earnshaw, Councillor Roberts, Councillor Cooper, Councillor Hamilton, Councillor Ermeta, and Mayor Liggett

THAT Council Extend the Council Meeting past 11 p.m.

THAT Council rise from the Closed Session and reconvene in Open Session at 10:47 p.m. In Favour (9): Councillor Shwery, Councillor Devine, Councillor Kimpson, Councillor Earnshaw, Councillor Roberts, Councillor Cooper, Councillor Hamilton, Councillor Ermeta, and Mayor Liggett

THAT By-law 25-077 being a by-law to confirm the proceedings of the Council of the Corporation of the City of Cambridge be passed. In Favour (9): Councillor Shwery, Councillor Devine, Councillor Kimpson, Councillor Earnshaw, Councillor Roberts, Councillor Cooper, Councillor Hamilton, Councillor Ermeta, and Mayor Liggett

THAT the Council meeting does now adjourn at 10:49 p.m. In Favour (9): Councillor Shwery, Councillor Devine, Councillor Kimpson, Councillor Earnshaw, Councillor Roberts, Councillor Cooper, Councillor Hamilton, Councillor Ermeta, and Mayor Liggett