Council Meeting

in accordance with section 239 (2) (c) of the Municipal Act, 2001, Council to convene in Closed Session at 5:30 p.m. to consider the following subject matter: (b) personal matters about an identifiable individual, including municipal or local board employees (Confidential Staffing Update) (c) a proposed or pending acquisition or disposition of land by the municipality or local board (Confidential Negotiations)

Council rise from Closed Session and reconvene in Open Session at 6:35 p.m.

all items listed under the heading of Consent Agenda for February 24, 2026, be adopted as recommended.

staff be authorized to execute a funding agreement with the Cambridge Food Bank (CFB) to provide for a $1.5 million contribution to its acquisition of a new property at 384 Franklin Boulevard; AND THAT staff be directed to fund this contribution from the Core Area Transformation Reserve.

designation process under Part IV, section 29 of the Ontario Heritage Act be initiated for the properties identified in Report 26-007-PG as follows: 82 Glenmorris Street 295 Ainslie Street South 78 Barrie Street 78 Chalmers Street North 59 Bruce Street 27 Oak Street 745 Chilligo Road 11 Kay Street 39 Oak Street 47 Spruce Street 77 Lowell Street North 24-28 Queens Square AND FURTHER THAT the Clerk be authorized to issue and publish the required Notices of Intention to Designate in accordance with section 29 of the Ontario Heritage Act . AND THAT 100 Queensbrook Crescent and 8 Cameron Street be

Add “Good Repair” as a Definition to the Lot Maintenance Bylaw as follows to support consistency across several sections of the bylaw: “ Good Repair ” means: free from any unsafe condition; free from electrical shock hazards; structurally sound; free from defects; free from holes, loose, broken, torn, cracked or damaged materials; in good working order; and not unsightly by reason of deterioration, damage or defacement; Replace Section 2.9 of the Lot Maintenance By-law to read as follows to include access aisles and ensure comprehensive coverage: 2.9 No Person shall obstruct, or cause or permit the obstruction of, a designated fire access route, a designated accessible parking space, an accessible ramp, access aisle, and any accessible path of travel connecting a designated accessible parking space to a building with snow, ice, equipment, materials, or any other item. Replace Section 4.12 of the Property Standards By-law with the following to align with accessible parking requirements: 4.12 Every step, walkway, driveway, ramp, parking space, access aisle, and other similar areas shall be maintained in Good Repair so as to afford safe passage under normal use and weather conditions.

THAT the Property Standards and Lot Maintenance By-laws be

MOTION AS AMENDED THAT Property Standards By-law attached as Appendix B to report 26-005-PG be amended as follow: Replace Section 4.12 of the Property Standards By-law with the following to align with accessible parking requirements: 4.12 Every step, walkway, driveway, ramp, parking space, access aisle, and other similar areas shall be maintained in Good Repair so as to afford safe passage under normal use and weather conditions. AND THAT Lot Maintenance By-law attached as Appendix C to report 26-005-PG be amended as follows: Add “Good Repair” as a Definition to the Lot Maintenance Bylaw as follows to support consistency across several sections of the bylaw: “Good Repair” means: 1. free from any unsafe condition; 2. free from electrical shock hazards; 3. structurally sound; 4. free from defects; 5. free from holes, loose, broken, torn, cracked or damaged materials; 6. in good working order; and 7. not unsightly by reason of deterioration, damage or defacement; Replace Section 2.9 of the Lot Maintenance By-law to read as follows to include access aisles and ensure comprehensive coverage: 2.9 No Person shall obstruct, or cause or permit the obstruction of, a designated fire access route, a designated accessible parking space, an accessible ramp, access aisle, and any accessible path of travel connecting a designated accessible parking space to a building with snow, ice, equipment, materials, or any other item. AND FURTHER THAT amendments to Schedule B of the Administrative Pena

Economic Development Staff be directed to conduct an economic analysis of the HCD Boundary request; AND THAT the Clerk be directed to schedule a consultation meeting with invitation to those impacted, as well as Council, and the downtown BIA executives: AND THAT Staff report back to Council in March 2026.

the corner of Hespeler Road and Pinebush Road (35 Pinebush Road) is a prominent gateway to the City of Cambridge, connecting Galt, Preston, and Hespeler together at a critical juncture in the city; AND WHEREAS this is already one of the busiest intersections in Cambridge and there are substantial plans to develop and intensify this area even more through the construction and installation of the ION Light Rail Transit STAGE II (LRT) down Hespeler Road, as well as adding a future GO Station, and potentially thousands of residential and commercial units; AND WHEREAS placemaking at essential and prominent locations in our city is important to instill a sense of joy and pride in local residents, as well as creating positive memories in visitors while attracting new businesses to the city; AND WHEREAS is it important to balance the consideration of potential placemaking and/or capital projects of the future while maintaining cost-effective spending and fiscal stewardship today; AND WHEREAS Waterloo Region is experiencing a water supply crisis, and new placemaking functions and features that do not use water may be applied to older pieces of infrastructure in new and creative ways; NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT City Staff be directed to report back on conversations with Home Depot regarding the fountains and if they are interested to explore or staff can explore future considerations for post-secondary institutions and secondary plan inclusion and or other options and report bac

the Council Meeting by extended until 11 p.m.

approximately 6 million Canadians aged 15 and over are estimated to have a hidden (or non-visible) disability as reported by Statistics Canada; AND WHEREAS individuals living with hidden disabilities may face stigma, misunderstanding, and a lack of accommodation in public spaces and workplaces, highlighting the need for empathy awareness, and inclusive practices; AND WHEREAS organizations like the Hidden Disabilities Sunflower program provide a subtle yet powerful symbol, featuring sunflower icons that allow individuals to indicate they may need a little extra time, understanding, or support; AND WHERES through the recently adopted Multi-Year Accessibility Plan, the City of Cambridge has made a commitment to identifying, preventing, and removing barriers for people with disabilities, both visible and invisible; AND WHEREAS advancing accessibility for people with hidden disabilities is consistent with the City’s equity, diversity, inclusion, and accessibility (EDIA) commitments and the principle that equitable services require proactive, inclusive, and trauma-informed approaches; NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT Staff be directed to report back with options for implementation and cost analysis.

all presentations and correspondence from the February 24, 2026 Council meeting be received.

the following by-law listed under the heading of Introduction and Consideration of By-laws be enacted and passed: 26-009 - Being a by-law to Designate the Property known as 4860 Townline Road, as being of Cultural and Heritage Value or Interest under Part IV of the Ontario Heritage Act 26-010 - Being a by-law to Designate the Property known as 119 Wellington Street, as being of Cultural and Heritage Value or Interest under Part IV of the Ontario Heritage Act 26-011 - Being a by-law to Designate the Property known as 70 Oak Street, as being of Cultural and Heritage Value or Interest under Part IV of the Ontario Heritage Act 26-012 - Being a by-law to Designate the Property known as 194 Blue Heron, as being of Cultural and Heritage Value or Interest under Part IV of the Ontario Heritage Act 26-013 - Being a by-law to Designate the Property known as 469 Duke Street, as being of Cultural and Heritage Value or Interest under Part IV of the Ontario Heritage Act 26-014 - Being a by-law to Designate the Property known as 54 Bruce Street, as being of Cultural and Heritage Value or Interest under Part IV of the Ontario Heritage Act 26-015 - Being a by-law to Designate the Property known as 8 Crescent Place, as being of Cultural and Heritage Value or Interest under Part IV of the Ontario Heritage Act 26-016 - Being a by-law to Designate the Property known as 154 Eagle Street, as being of Cultural and Heritage Value or Interest under Part IV of the Ontario Heritage Act 26-017 - Being a b

By-law 26-029 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 10:59 p.m.