Council Meeting

Report 25-013-CS Cambridge Recreation Complex – Fitness Equipment Naming Rights & Sponsorship Agreement be received; AND THAT the Fitness Equipment, located at 655 Wesley Blvd, Cambridge be named “GrandBridge Energy Fitness Area” upon Council approval; AND FURTHER THAT the Mayor and Clerk be authorized to execute a Naming Rights & Sponsorship Agreement with GrandBridge Energy; subject to the satisfaction of the City Solicitor.

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

Report 25-012-CFS Queen Street West Reconstruction be received; AND THAT Request for Tender # T25-93 – Queen Street West Reconstruction be awarded to Regional Sewer and Watermain Ltd. in the amount of $2,344,934 inclusive of HST.

25-004-CS Changes to Minor Sports Organization Eligibility for Ice Rental Rates be

Report 25-047-CRS Rescinding of Cambridge Public Library Board Appointments be received; AND THAT the appointments of Councillor Cooper and Councillor Kimpson to the Cambridge Public Library Board made on February 11, 2025 be rescinded. AND FURTHER THAT the following member of Council be hereby appointed to the Cambridge Public Library Board the fill the current vacancy: Councillor Cooper.

Report 25-038-PG - Housing Strategy and Action Plan – HAF Initiative No. 9 - Recommendation Report be received; AND THAT Council approve the Housing Strategy and Action Plan in Appendix A to Report 25-038-PG

AND THAT Council approve the recommendation to designate the exterior features of the property municipally known as 704 Eagle Street North under Part IV, Section 29 of the Ontario Heritage Act

MOTION AS AMENDED THAT Report 25-039-PG Recommendation to Designate Property at 704 Eagle Street North under Part IV, Section 29 of the Ontario Heritage Act be received; AND THAT Council approve the recommendation to designate the exterior features of the property municipally known as 704 Eagle Street North under Part IV, Section 29 of the Ontario Heritage Act; AND FURTHER THAT the Clerk be authorized to publish a Notice of Intention to Designate (NOID) for the property municipally known as 704 Eagle Street North in accordance with Part IV, Section 29 of the Ontario Heritage Act because of its cultural heritage value.

Report 25-031-PG Recommendation Report for Zoning By-law Amendment – 155 Guelph Avenue be received; AND THAT Council approves the proposed Zoning By-law Amendment to amend the existing zoning and site-specific zoning regulations to Residential R2, Residential R5 s.4.1.457.1, Residential R6 s.4.1.457.2, Multiple Residential RM2 s.4.1.457.3, Multiple Residential RM3 s.4.1.457.4 and Open Space OS1 zones to permit a residential development with 160 units; AND THAT Council directs staff to submit the proposed modifications to the draft approved Plan of Subdivision 30T-18103 and draft plan conditions attached to this report as Appendix B and C to the Ontario Land Tribunal for approval; AND THAT Council is satisfied that the requirements for a public meeting in accordance with subsection 34(17) of the Planning Act have been met; AND FURTHER THAT the by-law attached to Report 25-031-PG as Appendix F be passed.

Report 25-034-PG – Comprehensive Zoning By-law Review – Phase 1 – Form Based Residential Zones be

the Council meeting extend past 11 p.m.

economic uncertainty and a changing labour and work environment are resulting in unemployment rates in Canada that are at their highest in four years, at 7.1%; WHEREAS the highest rates of unemployment are youth, aged between 15-24 years, where unemployment rates increased to 14.7% (up 1.2% from last year), while school-aged youth had an unemployment rate of 17.1% (up 3.1% from last year); WHEREAS securing employment for youth is an essential stepping-stone towards learning invaluable social skills and economic management practices, creating financial independence, as well building confidence and self-esteem as youth work towards self-sufficiency, educational goals, and independent living and potential home ownership in their adulthood; WHEREAS the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic have drastically affected many youth in Cambridge, affecting their mental wellbeing and increasing precarious employment, particularly for newcomers, youth without access to digital technologies, youth from lower-income, marginalized, and vulnerable populations, disabled youth, and persons working in fields such as retail where job-losses and unemployment were substantial; WHEREAS it is essential to the future mental well-being and job security job security of present and future generations in our city to ensure that Cambridge youth are offered every opportunity to learn, adapt, gain resiliency, and succeed in a very challenging and dynamic job market and economic climate; NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLV

THAT Cambridge City Council request that the Veteran Committee report back by the end of the first quarter 2026 on installation of Commemorative Veteran Crosswalks or Veteran Memorial initiatives in core areas through sponsorship funding: Proposed locations Option designs and all related costs Sponsorship initiatives to cover costs of installation of crosswalks

MOTION AS AMENDED WHEREAS a veterans crosswalk stands as a lasting tribute to those who served our nation and ensured the peace and freedom that we enjoy today. AND WHEREAS these visually stunning crosswalks serve as public art that create a visual tribute, reminding both drivers and pedestrians of the courage and sacrifice of veterans and fostering a sense of national pride and respect. AND WHEREAS Cambridge City Council is committed to honouring our veterans and ensuring that they are never forgotten. NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT: Cambridge City Council request that the Veteran Committee report back by the end of the first quarter 2026 on installation of Commemorative Veteran Crosswalks or Veteran Memorial initiatives in core areas through sponsorship funding: Proposed locations Option designs and all related costs Sponsorship initiatives to cover costs of installation of crosswalks

the rules and procedures set out in Procedure By-law 23-035 be waived at the Council Meeting of December 15, 2025 for the purpose of considering a motion relating to Cedar Street

the Region of Waterloo direct Regional staff to reduce the speed limit on Cedar Street between Southwood Drive and St. Andrews Street to 40 km/hr. as an immediate safety measure. THAT Council request the Region of Waterloo to direct Regional staff to undertake, as soon as possible, a pedestrian safety review on Ceder Street between Southwood Drive and St. Andrews Street. THAT the Region of Waterloo direct Regional staff to provide the pedestrian safety review report, when completed, to Cambridge Council. THAT the Region of Waterloo undertake all recommendations of the pedestrian safety review report as soon as possible. AND FURTHER THAT the Region of Waterloo direct Regional staff to provide an update to Cambridge Council regarding a previous request for safety improvements at the intersection of Cedar Street and Grand Ridge Drive as per the Safety Study prepared by CIMA+ in March of 2025.

in accordance with section 239 (2) (b), (d), (e), (f), and (k) of the Municipal Act, 2001, Council to convene in Closed Session at 5:34 p.m.to consider the following subject matters: (b) personal matters about an identifiable individual, including municipal or local board employees (Confidential Staffing Update); (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 Negotiations) (Confidential Litigation Update); (f) advice that is subject to solicitor-client privilege, including communications necessary for that purpose (Confidential Negotiations) (Confidential Litigation Update); (k) a position, plan, procedure, criteria or instruction to be applied to any negotiations

Council rise from Closed Session at 6:34 p.m.

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

the following by-law listed under the heading of Introduction and Consideration of By-laws be enacted and passed: 25-078 Being a by-law to appoint a Clerk and Deputy Clerk for the City of Cambridge 25-079 Being a by-law to adopt Municipal Fees and Charges for 2026 25-080 Being a By-law to designate various non-parking by-laws of the City of Cambridge as by-laws to which the Administrative Penalty System applies; being a By-law to amend Schedule B of By-law 23-050 of the Corporation of the City of Cambridge 25-081 Being a by-law to authorize the issuance of debentures for the rehabilitation of existing assets and construction of new assets contained in the Capital Funding Program 25-082 Being a by-law to provide for a 2026 Interim Tax Levy and for the payment of 2026 Interim Taxes 25-083 Being a by-law to provide for penalty charges and interest charges on overdue taxes 25-086 Being a by-law to amend Zoning By-law No. 150-85, as amended with respect to land municipally known as 155 Guelph Avenue

By-law 25-087 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 6:39 p.m.