Council Meeting

That in accordance with section 239 (2) (e) and (f) of the Municipal Act, 2001, Council to convene in Closed Session at 5:32 p.m. to consider the following subject matters: (e) litigation or potential litigation, including matters before administrative tribunals, affecting the municipality or local board (Confidential Verbal Legal Update) (Confidential Settlement Proposal); (f) advice that is subject to solicitor-client privilege, including communications necessary for that purpose (Confidential Verbal Legal Update)

Council rise from the Closed Session held on December 17, 2024 and reconvene in Open Session at 6:32 p.m.

all items listed under the heading of Consent Agenda for December 17, 2024 be adopted as recommended.

Report 24-069-CRS Capital Project Pre-Approval be received; AND THAT capital project A/01174-41 Cooper Street Reconstruction (2026) as presented in the 2025 Mayor's Budget document with a budget of $5,004,100 and funded $1,341,000 from the Infrastructure Renewal Reserve Fund, $1,409,400 from the Water Capital Reserve Fund, $1,076,900 from the Wastewater Capital Reserve Fund, and $1,176,800 from the Stormwater Capital Reserve Fund be pre-approved.

Report 24-055-CRS Township of Puslinch Fire Protection Agreement be received; AND THAT Council approves the three-year extension to the Fire Protection Agreement with the Township of Puslinch; AND FURTHER THAT the Mayor and Clerk be authorized to execute the Agreement, subject to the satisfaction of the City Solicitor.

Report 24-066-CRS Facility Accessibility Design Standards be received; AND THAT the City of Cambridge Facility Accessibility Design Standards be adopted, and integrated with current policies, regulations, manuals, and design guidelines as appropriate. AND THAT Council directs staff to report back in the 2nd Quarter of 2025 with an implementation plan. AND FURTHER THAT staff be directed to revise the Facility Accessibility Design Standards as necessary to align with changing legislation and accessibility requirements.

Report 24-080-CRS 2025 Closed Council Meeting Options be received; AND THAT Council approve Option 1 as outlined in report 24-080-CRS 2025 Closed Council Meeting Options and that staff be directed to maintain the existing practice of holding required Closed Council meetings prior to Open Council meetings.

Report 24-155-CD- Fence Variance - 1930 Briarwood Drive be received; AND THAT application F2/24 be approved to permit a fence with a height ranging from 1.9m (6.2 ft) along the street line and driveway to 2.18m (7.15 ft) along the eastern property line subject to the following condition: That the current Owner shall remove the fence or bring the fence into compliance with the City’s Fence By-law at their cost should there be a change in property ownership or if the variance is no longer needed for the purpose it was originally granted.

Report 24-134-CD HAF Initiative No. 7 Affordable Housing Community Improvement Plan Update be received; AND THAT Council approve the Affordable Housing Community Improvement Plan in Appendix A to report 24-134-CD; AND THAT Council pass the attached by-law in Appendix B to Report 24-134-CD enacting the entire City of Cambridge as a Project Area for the Affordable Housing Community Improvement Plan; AND FURTHER THAT Council delegates to the Chief Planner or designate the administration of the Affordable Housing Community Improvement Plan.

all presentations and correspondence from the December 17, 2024 Council meeting be received.

the following by-laws listed under the heading of Introduction and Consideration of By-laws be enacted and passed: 24-126 Being a by-law to provide for a 2025 Interim Tax Levy and for the payment of 2025 Interim Taxes 24-127 Being a by-law to dedicate certain lands as public highway (Bastien Street) 24-128 Being a by-law to designate the stone farmhouse on the property located at 555 Riverbank Drive as a property of cultural heritage value 24-129 Being a by-law to adopt Municipal Fees and Charges for 2025 24-130 Being a by-law to implement the Additional Residential Unit Community Improvement Plan in the City of Cambridge

That By-Law 24-132 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 7:23 p.m.

THAT Council rise from the Closed Session held on December 17, 2024 and reconvene in Open Session at 6:32 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 all items listed under the heading of Consent Agenda for December 17, 2024 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 24-069-CRS Capital Project Pre-Approval be received; AND THAT capital project A/01174-41 Cooper Street Reconstruction (2026) as presented in the 2025 Mayor's Budget document with a budget of $5,004,100 and funded $1,341,000 from the Infrastructure Renewal Reserve Fund, $1,409,400 from the Water Capital Reserve Fund, $1,076,900 from the Wastewater Capital Reserve Fund, and $1,176,800 from the Stormwater Capital Reserve Fund be pre-approved. In Favour (9): Councillor Shwery, Councillor Devine, Councillor Kimpson, Councillor Earnshaw, Councillor Roberts, Councillor Cooper, Councillor Hamilton, Councillor Ermeta, and Mayor Liggett

THAT Report 24-066-CRS Facility Accessibility Design Standards be received; AND THAT the City of Cambridge Facility Accessibility Design Standards be adopted, and integrated with current policies, regulations, manuals, and design guidelines as appropriate. AND THAT Council directs staff to report back in the 2nd Quarter of 2025 with an implementation plan. AND FURTHER THAT staff be directed to revise the Facility Accessibility Design Standards as necessary to align with changing legislation and accessibility requirements. In Favour (9): Councillor Shwery, Councillor Devine, Councillor Kimpson, Councillor Earnshaw, Councillor Roberts, Councillor Cooper, Councillor Hamilton, Councillor Ermeta, and Mayor Liggett

THAT Report 24-080-CRS 2025 Closed Council Meeting Options be received; AND THAT Council approve Option 1 as outlined in report 24-080- CRS 2025 Closed Council Meeting Options and that staff be directed to maintain the existing practice of holding required Closed Council meetings prior to Open Council meetings. In Favour (9): Councillor Shwery, Councillor Devine, Councillor Kimpson, Councillor Earnshaw, Councillor Roberts, Councillor Cooper, Councillor Hamilton, Councillor Ermeta, and Mayor Liggett

THAT Report 24-155-CD- Fence Variance - 1930 Briarwood Drive be received; AND THAT application F2/24 be approved to permit a fence with a height ranging from 1.9m (6.2 ft) along the street line and driveway to 2.18m (7.15 ft) along the eastern property line subject to the following condition: That the current Owner shall remove the fence or bring the fence into compliance with the City’s Fence By-law at their cost should there be a change in property ownership or if the variance is no longer needed for the purpose it was originally granted. In Favour (9): Councillor Shwery, Councillor Devine, Councillor Kimpson, Councillor Earnshaw, Councillor Roberts, Councillor Cooper, Councillor Hamilton, Councillor Ermeta, and Mayor Liggett

THAT Report 24-134-CD HAF Initiative No. 7 Affordable Housing Community Improvement Plan Update be received; AND THAT Council approve the Affordable Housing Community Improvement Plan in Appendix A to report 24-134-CD; AND THAT Council pass the attached by-law in Appendix B to Report 24-134-CD enacting the entire City of Cambridge as a Project Area for the Affordable Housing Community Improvement Plan; AND FURTHER THAT Council delegates to the Chief Planner or designate the administration of the Affordable Housing Community Improvement Plan. 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 December 17, 2024 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: 24-126 Being a by-law to provide for a 2025 Interim Tax Levy and for the payment of 2025 Interim Taxes 24-127 Being a by-law to dedicate certain lands as public highway (Bastien Street) 24-128 Being a by-law to designate the stone farmhouse on the property located at 555 Riverbank Drive as a property of cultural heritage value 24-129 Being a by-law to adopt Municipal Fees and Charges for 2025 24-130 Being a by-law to implement the Additional Residential Unit Community Improvement Plan in the City of Cambridge 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 24-132 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 7:23 p.m. In Favour (9): Councillor Shwery, Councillor Devine, Councillor Kimpson, Councillor Earnshaw, Councillor Roberts, Councillor Cooper, Councillor Hamilton, Councillor Ermeta, and Mayor Liggett