Council Meeting

That in accordance with Section. 239 (2) (b), (e), (f), and (i) of the Municipal Act, 2001, Council to convene in Closed Session at 5:30 p.m. to consider the following subject matters: personal matters about an identifiable individual, including municipal or local board employees (Appointments to Advisory Committees) (Confidential Verbal Human Resource Matter) litigation or potential litigation, including matters before administrative tribunals, affecting the municipality or local board (litigation update) advice that is subject to solicitor-client privilege, including communications necessary for that purpose (litigation update) a trade secret or scientific, technical, commercial, financial or labour relations information, supplied in confidence to the municipality or local board, which, if disclosed, could reasonably be expected to prejudice significantly the competitive position or interfere significantly with the contractual or other negotiations of a person, group of persons, or organization (Confidential Verbal Update related to potential donor/naming of City Property)

Council rise from Closed Session and reconvene in Open Session at 7:10 p.m.

all items listed under the heading of Consent Agenda for February 28, 2023 be adopted as recommended.

Report 23-182-CD School Area Traffic and Parking Modifications be received; AND THAT the Traffic and Parking Bylaw Schedule 18, “Rates of Speed” be amended for Main Street, Elgin Street North, Renwick Avenue, Bismark Drive and Adler Drive to extend the School Zones to the full 150m; AND THAT the Traffic and Parking Bylaw Schedule 22, “School Bus Loading Zones” be amended for Renwick Avenue to reflect an expanded School Bus Loading Zone; AND THAT the Traffic and Parking Bylaw Schedule 13, “Intersection Yield Signs” be amended to remove Erb Street and Tiffany Street; AND THAT the Traffic and Parking Bylaw Schedule 4, “No Stopping” be amended to add Rouse Ave; AND FURTHER THAT the by-law included as Appendix D to Report 23-182-CD to amend the Traffic and Parking By-law be approved.

Report 23-098-CRS Citizen Appointments to Advisory Committees be received; AND THAT Confidential Appendices B, C, D, E, F and G to Report 23-098-CRS be received and remain confidential; AND THAT the following individuals be appointed to the Accessibility Advisory Committee for the term of Council ending November 14, 2026, Barb Schutz, John Dunham, Michele Gilman, Devin Sisak, Gary Racine, Maryam Khan, Pat Singleton, Sarah Dodds, Shannon Adshade, and Sue Ricketts; AND THAT the following individuals be appointed to the Arts and Culture Advisory Committee for the term of Council ending November 14, 2026, Eric Haldenby, Brian Riddell, Alix Voz, Jeff Donkersgoed, Brad McEwen, Devon Hogue, Christine Lippa, Melani Nemeskovic, Samuel Daniels, Christine Orton, Naeem Awan, and Kyle Priestly, as an alternate, and Saiira Najak, as an alternate; AND THAT the following individuals be appointed to the Cultural Awards Committee for the term of Council ending November 14, 2026, Bill Ashwell, Evelina Turney, Jeff Donkersgoed, Kellea Corriveau, Tracey Babineau, and Naeem Awan, as an alternate; AND THAT the following individuals be appointed to the Cycling and Trails Advisory Committee for the term of Council ending November 14, 2026, Stephanie Bangarth, Selwyn Langlois, Andrew Cann, Sarah Purdy, Mike Jeans, Julie Graham and Matthew Rogers; AND THAT the Terms of Reference for the Economic Development Advisory Committee be amended to include a representative of each BIA as a member of the committ

Report 23-082-CRS Citizen Committee for Council Compensation – Recommendation Report be

Report 23-029-(CRE) Core Areas Transformation Fund Application – Placemaking be received; AND THAT Council authorize the creation of a Downtown Cambridge Placemaking Capital Project to support the completion of a Placemaking Study and Pilot project installation; AND THAT Council approve the draft Terms of Reference attached to this report and the creation of a Placemaking Working Group (PWG) as set out in the draft Terms of Reference, with the addition of Councillor Roberts being appointed by Council as a full voting member; AND THAT $150,000 of funding for the project be drawn from the Core Areas Transformation Fund (CATF): AND FURTHER THAT staff report back to Council on the conclusions and recommendations of the Placemaking Study prior to the associated pilot project installation for Downtown Cambridge.

Report 23-158-CD Recommendation Report – Zoning By-law Amendment – 540 Queenston Road (c/o Brock Linklater – Dryden, Smith, and Head Consultants Ltd.) be received; AND THAT Cambridge Council approves the proposed Zoning By-law Amendment to rezone the subject lands from “Residential – R4 (S.4.2.33)” to the “Residential – RM1 (S.4.1.436)” to facilitate the conversion of an existing single-detached dwelling to a fourplex; AND THAT Cambridge Council is satisfied that the requirement for a public meeting in accordance with subsection 34(17) of the Planning Act has been met; AND FURTHER THAT the by-law attached to this report be passed.

Report 23-152-CD Soper Park Conceptual Amenity be received; AND THAT Council endorse the Soper Park Conceptual Design Option 1A as the preferred amenity concept which includes a large splash feature (330 m2), mid-size playground (490 m2), picnic areas, open activity space including yoga areas, community gardens, disc golf course improvements and new pickleball courts; AND THAT staff be directed to plan an addition of an outdoor pool for the 2025 Budget; AND THAT Council endorse Building Option 3 which includes full demolition of the existing building and construction of a new smaller building with universal washroom and change room to support the preferred amenity concept; AND FURTHER THAT Council approve additional funding in the amount of $51,000 from the Capital Works Reserve Fund to the existing Soper Park - Amenity Replacement Design Project (A/01275-30) for the detailed design of Building Option 3.

Report 23-156-(CD) Joint Brownfield Tax Increment Grant Program – Revised agreement for 130 Water Street North be received; AND THAT Council approve the new agreement terms for the Joint Brownfield Tax Increment Grant for the remaining property at 130 Water Street, originally approved by Council on March 28, 2011 (the “2011 TIG Agreement”) (report CAO 2011-R11) for the properties known as 170, 150 & 130 Water Street North in the City of Cambridge; AND THAT the total Joint Brownfield Tax Increment Grant shall not exceed the amount of $11,626,450 with a maximum of $4,824,961 contributed by the City of Cambridge; AND THAT the Joint Brownfield Tax Increment Grant be reduced by any other financial assistance approved for site remediation; AND FURTHER THAT Council authorize the Mayor and Clerk to execute a multi-party Joint Brownfield Tax Increment Agreement, and any amending agreements, with the registered owners of 130 Water Street North and the Regional Municipality of Waterloo to the satisfaction of the Chief Financial Officer and the City Solicitor.

Report 23-162-CD Transit Oriented Development Community Improvement Plan be received; AND THAT Council pass the By-law amending the Transit Oriented Development Community Improvement Project Areas By-Law 20-056 to add additional lands within the Major Transit Station Areas attached as Appendix B; AND FURTHER THAT Council pass the by-law enacting the new Transit Oriented Development Community Improvement Plan attached as Appendix A.

Report 23-169-CD Municipal Housing Pledge be received; AND THAT Council affirms the City of Cambridge’s Housing Pledge as outlined in Appendix C, to meet the provincial target of 19,000 units in the City of Cambridge by 2031; AND FURTHER THAT the City Clerk be directed to send the resolution of Council and the pledge as outlined in Appendix C to the Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing by March 22, 2023.

all presentations and correspondence from the February 28, 2023 Council meeting be received.

the following by-laws listed under the heading of Introduction and Consideration of By-laws be enacted and passed: 23-003 Being a by-law to amend Zoning By-law 150-85, as amended with respect to land municipally known as 540 Queenston Road 23-014 Being a by-law to amend By-law 22-044 being a by-law for the Regulation of Traffic and Parking on Highways Under the Jurisdiction of The Corporation of the City of Cambridge (Main St, Elgin St N, Renwick Ave, Bismark Dr, Adler Dr, Erb St, Tiffany St, Rouse Ave) 23-015 Being a by-law to amend Zoning By-law 150-85, as amended, with respect to land municipally known as 250 Allendale Road (R02/23) 23-016 Being a by-law to exempt certain lots or blocks pursuant to subsection 50(5) of the Planning Act, R.S.O. 1990, c. P.13, as amended (Part Lot Control Exemption) – Block 8 58M-626 23-017 Being a by-law to implement the Transit Oriented Development Community Improvement Plan in the City of Cambridge 23-018 Being a by-law to amend the Transit Oriented Development Community Improvement Project Area in the City of Cambridge

That By-Law 23-019 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 9:34 p.m.

THAT in accordance with Section 239 (2) (b), (e), (f), and (i) of the Municipal Act, 2001, Council convene in Closed Session at 4:48 p.m. to consider the following subject matters: Personal matters about an identifiable individual, including municipal or local board employees (Appointments to Advisory Committees) (Confidential Verbal Human Resource Matter) Litigation or potential litigation, including matters before administrative tribunals, affecting the municipality or local board (Litigation update) Advice that is subject to solicitor-client privilege, including communications necessary for that purpose (Litigation update) A trade secret or scientific, technical, commercial, financial or labour relations information, supplied in confidence to the municipality or local board, which, if disclosed, could reasonably be expected to prejudice significantly the competitive position or interfere significantly with the contractual or other negotiations of a person, group of persons, or organization (Confidential Verbal Update related to potential donor/naming of City Property) In Favour (9): Councillor Reid, Councillor Devine, Councillor Kimpson, Councillor Earnshaw, Councillor Roberts, Councillor Cooper, Councillor Hamilton, Councillor Ermeta and Mayor Liggett

THAT Council rise from Closed Session and reconvene in Open Session at 7:10 p.m. In Favour (9): Councillor Reid, Councillor Devine, Councillor Kimpson, Councillor Earnshaw, Councillor Roberts, Councillor Cooper, Councillor Hamilton, Councillor Ermeta and Mayor Liggett

THAT all items listed under the heading of Consent Agenda for February 28, 2023 be adopted as recommended. In Favour (9): Councillor Reid, Councillor Devine, Councillor Kimpson, Councillor Earnshaw, Councillor Roberts, Councillor Cooper, Councillor Hamilton, Councillor Ermeta and Mayor Liggett

THAT Report 23-182-CD School Area Traffic and Parking Modifications be received; AND THAT the Traffic and Parking By-law Schedule 18, “Rates of Speed” be amended for Main Street, Elgin Street North, Renwick Avenue, Bismark Drive and Adler Drive to extend the School Zones to the full 150m; AND THAT the Traffic and Parking By-law Schedule 22, “School Bus Loading Zones” be amended for Renwick Avenue to reflect an expanded School Bus Loading Zone; AND THAT the Traffic and Parking By-law Schedule 13, “Intersection Yield Signs” be amended to remove Erb Street and Tiffany Street; AND THAT the Traffic and Parking By-law Schedule 4, “No Stopping” be amended to add Rouse Ave; AND FURTHER THAT the by-law included as Appendix D to Report 23- 182-CD to amend the Traffic and Parking By-law be passed. In Favour (9): Councillor Reid, Councillor Devine, Councillor Kimpson, Councillor Earnshaw, Councillor Roberts, Councillor Cooper, Councillor Hamilton, Councillor Ermeta and Mayor Liggett

THAT Report 23-098-CRS Citizen Appointments to Advisory Committees be received; AND THAT Confidential Appendices B, C, D, E, F and G to Report 23-098-CRS be received and remain confidential; AND THAT the following individuals be appointed to the Accessibility Advisory Committee for the term of Council ending November 14, 2026: Barb Schutz, John Dunham, Michele Gilman, Devin Sisak, Gary Racine, Maryam Khan, Pat Singleton, Sarah Dodds, Shannon Adshade, and Sue Ricketts; AND THAT the following individuals be appointed to the Arts and Culture Advisory Committee for the term of Council ending November 14, 2026: Eric Haldenby, Brian Riddell, Alix Voz, Jeff Donkersgoed, Brad McEwen, Devon Hogue, Christine Lippa, Melani Nemeskovic, Samuel Daniels, Christine Orton, Naeem Awan, and Kyle Priestly, as an alternate, and Saiira Najak, as an alternate; AND THAT the following individuals be appointed to the Cultural Awards Committee for the term of Council ending November 14, 2026: Bill Ashwell, Evelina Turney, Jeff Donkersgoed, Kellea Corriveau, Tracey Babineau, and Naeem Awan, as an alternate; AND THAT the following individuals be appointed to the Cycling and Trails Advisory Committee for the term of Council ending November 14, 2026: Stephanie Bangarth, Selwyn Langlois, Andrew Cann, Sarah Purdy, Mike Jeans, Julie Graham and Matthew Rogers; AND THAT the Terms of Reference for the Economic Development Advisory Committee be amended to include a representative of each BIA as a member of the co

THAT Report 23-082-CRS Citizen Committee for Council Compensation – Recommendation Report be

THAT Report 23-029-CRE Core Areas Transformation Fund Application – Placemaking be received; AND THAT Council authorize the creation of a Downtown Cambridge Placemaking Capital Project to support the completion of a Placemaking Study and Pilot project installation; AND THAT Council approve the draft Terms of Reference attached to report 23-029-CRE and the creation of a Placemaking Working Group (PWG) as set out in the draft Terms of Reference, with the addition of Councillor Roberts being appointed by Council as a full voting member; AND THAT $150,000 of funding for the project be drawn from the Core Areas Transformation Fund (CATF): AND FURTHER THAT staff report back to Council on the conclusions and recommendations of the Placemaking Study prior to the associated pilot project installation for Downtown Cambridge. In Favour (9): Councillor Reid, Councillor Devine, Councillor Kimpson, Councillor Earnshaw, Councillor Roberts, Councillor Cooper, Councillor Hamilton, Councillor Ermeta and Mayor Liggett

THAT Report 23-158-CD Recommendation Report – Zoning By-law Amendment – 540 Queenston Road (c/o Brock Linklater – Dryden, Smith, and Head Consultants Ltd.) be received; AND THAT the proposed Zoning By-law Amendment to rezone the subject lands from “Residential – R4 (S.4.2.33)” to the “Residential – RM1 (S.4.1.436)” to facilitate the conversion of an existing single- detached dwelling to a fourplex be approved; AND THAT the requirement for a public meeting in accordance with subsection 34(17) of the Planning Act has been met; AND FURTHER THAT the by-law attached to report 23-158-CD be passed. In Favour (9): Councillor Reid, Councillor Devine, Councillor Kimpson, Councillor Earnshaw, Councillor Roberts, Councillor Cooper, Councillor Hamilton, Councillor Ermeta and Mayor Liggett

AND THAT Council endorse the Soper Park Conceptual Design Option 1A as the preferred amenity concept which includes a large splash feature (330 m2), mid-size playground (490 m2), picnic areas, open activity space including yoga areas, community gardens, disc golf course improvements and new pickleball courts; AND THAT staff be directed to plan an addition of an outdoor pool for the 2025 Budget; In Favour (9): Councillor Reid, Councillor Devine, Councillor Kimpson, Councillor Earnshaw, Councillor Roberts, Councillor Cooper, Councillor Hamilton, Councillor Ermeta and Mayor Liggett

THAT Report 23-156-(CD) Joint Brownfield Tax Increment Grant Program – Revised agreement for 130 Water Street North be received; AND THAT the new agreement terms for the Joint Brownfield Tax Increment Grant for the remaining property at 130 Water Street, originally approved by Council on March 28, 2011 (the “2011 TIG Agreement”) (report CAO 2011-R11) for the properties known as 170, 150 & 130 Water Street North in the City of Cambridge be approved; AND THAT the total Joint Brownfield Tax Increment Grant shall not exceed the amount of $11,626,450 with a maximum of $4,824,961 contributed by the City of Cambridge; AND THAT the Joint Brownfield Tax Increment Grant be reduced by any other financial assistance approved for site remediation; AND FURTHER THAT the Mayor and Clerk be authorized to execute a multi-party Joint Brownfield Tax Increment Agreement, and any amending agreements, with the registered owners of 130 Water Street North and the Regional Municipality of Waterloo to the satisfaction of the Chief Financial Officer and the City Solicitor. In Favour (9): Councillor Reid, Councillor Devine, Councillor Kimpson, Councillor Earnshaw, Councillor Roberts, Councillor Cooper, Councillor Hamilton, Councillor Ermeta and Mayor Liggett

THAT Report 23-162-CD Transit Oriented Development Community Improvement Plan be received; AND THAT the by-law amending the Transit Oriented Development Community Improvement Project Areas By-Law 20-056 to add additional lands within the Major Transit Station Areas attached as Appendix B to Report 23-162-CD be passed; AND FURTHER THAT the by-law enacting the new Transit Oriented Development Community Improvement Plan attached as Appendix A to Report 23-162-CD be passed. In Favour (9): Councillor Reid, Councillor Devine, Councillor Kimpson, Councillor Earnshaw, Councillor Roberts, Councillor Cooper, Councillor Hamilton, Councillor Ermeta and Mayor Liggett

THAT Report 23-169-CD Municipal Housing Pledge be received; AND THAT Council affirms the City of Cambridge’s Housing Pledge as outlined in Appendix C to Report 23-169-CD, to meet the provincial target of 19,000 units in the City of Cambridge by 2031; AND FURTHER THAT the City Clerk be directed to send the resolution of Council and the pledge as outlined in Appendix C to Report 23-169-CD to the Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing by March 22, 2023. In Favour (9): Councillor Reid, Councillor Devine, Councillor Kimpson, Councillor Earnshaw, Councillor Roberts, Councillor Cooper, Councillor Hamilton, Councillor Ermeta and Mayor Liggett

THAT all presentations and correspondence from the February 28, 2023, Council meeting be received. In Favour (9): Councillor Reid, 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: 23-003 Being a by-law to amend Zoning By-law 150-85, as amended with respect to land municipally known as 540 Queenston Road 23-014 Being a by-law to amend By-law 22-044 being a by-law for the Regulation of Traffic and Parking on Highways Under the Jurisdiction of The Corporation of the City of Cambridge (Main St, Elgin St N, Renwick Ave, Bismark Dr, Adler Dr, Erb St, Tiffany St, Rouse Ave) 23-015 Being a by-law to amend Zoning By-law 150-85, as amended, with respect to land municipally known as 250 Allendale Road (R02/23) 23-016 Being a by-law to exempt certain lots or blocks pursuant to subsection 50(5) of the Planning Act, R.S.O. 1990, c. P.13, as amended (Part Lot Control Exemption) – Block 8 58M-626 23-017 Being a by-law to implement the Transit Oriented Development Community Improvement Plan in the City of Cambridge 23-018 Being a by-law to amend the Transit Oriented Development Community Improvement Project Area in the City of Cambridge In Favour (9): Councillor Reid, Councillor Devine, Councillor Kimpson, Councillor Earnshaw, Councillor Roberts, Councillor Cooper, Councillor Hamilton, Councillor Ermeta and Mayor Liggett

That By-Law 23-019 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 Reid, 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 9:34 p.m. In Favour (9): Councillor Reid, Councillor Devine, Councillor Kimpson, Councillor Earnshaw, Councillor Roberts, Councillor Cooper, Councillor Hamilton, Councillor Ermeta and Mayor Liggett