Council Meeting

all items listed under the heading of Consent Agenda for April 15 th , 2025, be adopted as recommended.

municipalities face growing infrastructure needs, including roads, bridges, public transit, water systems, and other critical services, which are essential to community well-being and economic development; and WHEREAS the current sources of municipal revenue, including property taxes and user fees, are insufficient to meet these increasing demands for infrastructure investment; and WHEREAS the Province of Ontario currently collects the Land Transfer Tax (LTT) on property transactions in municipalities across the province, generating significant revenue that is not directly shared with municipalities; and WHEREAS the Federal Government collects the Goods and Services Tax (GST) on property transactions, a portion of which could be directed to municipalities to address local infrastructure needs; and WHEREAS redistributing a portion of the Provincial Land Transfer Tax and GST to municipalities would provide a predictable and sustainable source of funding for local infrastructure projects without creating a new tax burden on residents or homebuyers; and, WHEREAS a redistribution of a portion of the existing Land Transfer Tax and GST would allow municipalities to better plan and invest in long-term infrastructure initiatives, supporting local economic growth and improving the quality of life for residents; 1. Now Therefore Be It Hereby Resolved That Cambridge City Council formally requests the Provincial Government to consider redistributing a portion of the Land Transfer Tax coll

the City of Cambridge is experiencing a housing affordability crisis, with increasing demand for affordable rental units; AND WHEREAS the preservation of existing affordable rental housing is essential to ensuring that the city maintains a diverse and accessible housing inventory; AND WHEREAS there is a risk of losing affordable rental properties due to the demolition or conversion of rental units into non-rental housing as a result of new developments or reconstruction projects; AND WHEREAS other municipalities, such as the City of Kitchener, have implemented rental replacement by-laws to protect their rental inventories while also supporting the development of new housing projects; AND WHEREAS a rental replacement bylaw program applies to any development project involving the conversion or demolition of five or more rental units, requiring developers to replace the units with the same number and type of unit offering tenants options like returning to the new development with similar rents or other options; THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that Cambridge City Council direct the Chief Planner to report back to council as part of 2026 work plan to investigate the feasibility and potential implications of instituting a rental replacement by-law similar to other programs.

Report 25-021-CRS Cambridge Newcomer Outreach Program Summary be received.

Report 25-004-CRS Appointment of Officers be received; AND THAT the by-law attached as Appendix "A" to Report 25-004-CRS providing for the appointment of an Acting Chief Financial Officer / Treasurer and Acting Deputy Chief Financial Officer / Deputy Treasurer for the Corporation of the City of Cambridge, be enacted.

Report 25-019-CRS Impacts of US Tariffs on City Procurements and Potential Property Tax and Fee Deferrals be received; AND THAT Council direct staff to continue to monitor any changes to trade agreements or related legislation and bring forward any required updates to the Procurement By-law to Council; AND FURTHER THAT staff implement a property tax and fees deferral program through June 1, 2025 to November 30, 2025 to those businesses and individuals who identify an experienced loss of income related to the imposition of tariffs.

Report 25-003-CRE Core Areas Transformation Fund Installation and Placemaking Request be received; AND THAT Council approve the funding request through the Core Areas Transformation Fund (CATF) to the Hespeler Village BIA for a lighting installation within the Jacob’s Landing location in Hespeler Village.

Report 25-035-CD Building Division Process Improvements be received.

Report 25-050-CD, Old Mill Road Traffic Calming Plan, be received; AND THAT Council approve the alteration to Old Mill Road within the Blair Village Heritage Conservation District as outlined in report 25-050-CD, Old Mill Road Traffic Calming Plan.

all presentations and correspondence from the April 15, 2025, Council meeting be received.

the following by-laws listed under the heading of Introduction and Consideration of By-laws be enacted and passed: 25-019 Being a by-law to amend By-law 119-08 to appoint an Acting Chief Financial Officer / Treasurer and Acting Deputy Chief Financial Officer / Deputy Treasurer for the City of Cambridge

a by-law to confirm the proceedings of the Council of the Corporation of the City of Cambridge

the Council meeting does now adjourn at 8:26 p.m.

THAT all items listed under the heading of Consent Agenda for April 15 th, 2025, be adopted as recommended. In Favour (8): Councillor Shwery, Councillor Devine, Councillor Kimpson, Councillor Earnshaw, Councillor Roberts, Councillor Cooper, Councillor Hamilton, and Councillor Ermeta Absent (1): Mayor Liggett

WHEREAS municipalities face growing infrastructure needs, including roads, bridges, public transit, water systems, and other critical services, which are essential to community well-being and economic development; and WHEREAS the current sources of municipal revenue, including property taxes and user fees, are insufficient to meet these increasing demands for infrastructure investment; and WHEREAS the Province of Ontario currently collects the Land Transfer Tax (LTT) on property transactions in municipalities across the province, generating significant revenue that is not directly shared with municipalities; and WHEREAS the Federal Government collects the Goods and Services Tax (GST) on property transactions, a portion of which could be directed to municipalities to address local infrastructure needs; and WHEREAS redistributing a portion of the Provincial Land Transfer Tax and GST to municipalities would provide a predictable and sustainable source of funding for local infrastructure projects without creating a new tax burden on residents or homebuyers; and, WHEREAS a redistribution of a portion of the existing Land Transfer Tax and GST would allow municipalities to better plan and invest in long-term infrastructure initiatives, supporting local economic growth and improving the quality of life for residents; 1. Now Therefore Be It Hereby Resolved That Cambridge City Council formally requests the Provincial Government to consider redistributing a portion of the Land Transfer

WHEREAS the City of Cambridge is experiencing a housing affordability crisis, with increasing demand for affordable rental units; AND WHEREAS the preservation of existing affordable rental housing is essential to ensuring that the city maintains a diverse and accessible housing inventory; AND WHEREAS there is a risk of losing affordable rental properties due to the demolition or conversion of rental units into non-rental housing as a result of new developments or reconstruction projects; AND WHEREAS other municipalities, such as the City of Kitchener, have implemented rental replacement by-laws to protect their rental inventories while also supporting the development of new housing projects; AND WHEREAS a rental replacement bylaw program applies to any development project involving the conversion or demolition of five or more rental units, requiring developers to replace the units with the same number and type of unit offering tenants options like returning to the new development with similar rents or other options; THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that Cambridge City Council direct the Chief Planner to report back to council as part of 2026 work plan to investigate the feasibility and potential implications of instituting a rental replacement by-law similar to other programs. In Favour (7): Councillor Devine, Councillor Kimpson, Councillor Earnshaw, Councillor Roberts, Councillor Cooper, Councillor Hamilton, and Councillor Ermeta Opposed (1): Councillor Shwery Absent (1): Mayor Lig

THAT Report 25-021-CRS Cambridge Newcomer Outreach Program Summary be received. In Favour (8): Councillor Shwery, Councillor Devine, Councillor Kimpson, Councillor Earnshaw, Councillor Roberts, Councillor Cooper, Councillor Hamilton, and Councillor Ermeta Absent (1): Mayor Liggett

THAT Report 25-004-CRS Appointment of Officers be received; AND THAT the by-law attached as Appendix "A" to Report 25-004- CRS providing for the appointment of an Acting Chief Financial Officer / Treasurer and Acting Deputy Chief Financial Officer / Deputy Treasurer for the Corporation of the City of Cambridge, be enacted. In Favour (8): Councillor Shwery, Councillor Devine, Councillor Kimpson, Councillor Earnshaw, Councillor Roberts, Councillor Cooper, Councillor Hamilton, and Councillor Ermeta Absent (1): Mayor Liggett

THAT Report 25-019-CRS Impacts of US Tariffs on City Procurements and Potential Property Tax and Fee Deferrals be received; AND THAT Council direct staff to continue to monitor any changes to trade agreements or related legislation and bring forward any required updates to the Procurement By-law to Council; AND FURTHER THAT staff implement a property tax and fees deferral program through June 1, 2025 to November 30, 2025 to those businesses and individuals who identify an experienced loss of income related to the imposition of tariffs. In Favour (8): Councillor Shwery, Councillor Devine, Councillor Kimpson, Councillor Earnshaw, Councillor Roberts, Councillor Cooper, Councillor Hamilton, and Councillor Ermeta Absent (1): Mayor Liggett

THAT Report 25-003-CRE Core Areas Transformation Fund Installation and Placemaking Request be received; AND THAT Council approve the funding request through the Core Areas Transformation Fund (CATF) to the Hespeler Village BIA for a lighting installation within the Jacob’s Landing location in Hespeler Village. In Favour (8): Councillor Shwery, Councillor Devine, Councillor Kimpson, Councillor Earnshaw, Councillor Roberts, Councillor Cooper, Councillor Hamilton, and Councillor Ermeta Absent (1): Mayor Liggett

THAT Report 25-035-CD Building Division Process Improvements be received. In Favour (8): Councillor Shwery, Councillor Devine, Councillor Kimpson, Councillor Earnshaw, Councillor Roberts, Councillor Cooper, Councillor Hamilton, and Councillor Ermeta Absent (1): Mayor Liggett

THAT Report 25-050-CD, Old Mill Road Traffic Calming Plan, be received; AND THAT Council approve the alteration to Old Mill Road within the Blair Village Heritage Conservation District as outlined in report 25-050-CD, Old Mill Road Traffic Calming Plan. In Favour (8): Councillor Shwery, Councillor Devine, Councillor Kimpson, Councillor Earnshaw, Councillor Roberts, Councillor Cooper, Councillor Hamilton, and Councillor Ermeta Absent (1): Mayor Liggett

THAT all presentations and correspondence from the April 15, 2025, Council meeting be received. In Favour (8): Councillor Shwery, Councillor Devine, Councillor Kimpson, Councillor Earnshaw, Councillor Roberts, Councillor Cooper, Councillor Hamilton, and Councillor Ermeta Absent (1): Mayor Liggett

THAT the following by-laws listed under the heading of Introduction and Consideration of By-laws be enacted and passed: 25-019 Being a by-law to amend By-law 119-08 to appoint an Acting Chief Financial Officer / Treasurer and Acting Deputy Chief Financial Officer / Deputy Treasurer for the City of Cambridge In Favour (8): Councillor Shwery, Councillor Devine, Councillor Kimpson, Councillor Earnshaw, Councillor Roberts, Councillor Cooper, Councillor Hamilton, and Councillor Ermeta Absent (1): Mayor Liggett

Being a by-law to confirm the proceedings of the Council of the Corporation of the City of Cambridge In Favour (8): Councillor Shwery, Councillor Devine, Councillor Kimpson, Councillor Earnshaw, Councillor Roberts, Councillor Cooper, Councillor Hamilton, and Councillor Ermeta Absent (1): Mayor Liggett

THAT the Council meeting does now adjourn at 8:26 p.m. In Favour (8): Councillor Shwery, Councillor Devine, Councillor Kimpson, Councillor Earnshaw, Councillor Roberts, Councillor Cooper, Councillor Hamilton, and Councillor Ermeta Absent (1): Mayor Liggett