Council Meeting

THAT, in accordance with Sections 239(2) (a), (f), (h) and (k) of the Municipal Act, 2001, the Council of the City of Cambridge convenes in closed session at 5:30 p.m. to consider the following subject matter: (a) the security of the property of the municipality or local board (Facilities' Security Planning); (f) advice that is subject to solicitor-client privilege, including communications necessary for that purpose (Facilities' Security Planning); (h) information explicitly supplied in confidence to the municipality or local board by Canada, a province or territory, or a Crown agency of any of them (Confidential Grant Funding Negotiations); and (k) a position, plan, procedure, criteria, or instruction to be applied to any negotiations

Council rise from Closed Session and reconvene in Open Session at 6:32 p.m.

the following items listed under the heading of Consent Agenda for June 23, 2026, be adopted as recommended: 9.1 Planning Statutory Public Meeting Minutes – May 5, 2026; 9.2 Council Meeting Minutes – May 12, 2026; 9.3 Council Meeting Minutes – May 26, 2026; 9.4 Council Information Package – May 29, 2026; 9.5 Council Information Package – June 12, 2026; 9.6 26-020-CS – Supplementary Municipally Significant Special Events Noise Exemption Approval; 9.7 26-052-PG – Enact Heritage Designation with Property Owner Consent; and 9.8 26-058-PG – Remove Access Restriction to Enable Development at 500-540 Jamieson Parkway. 9.9 26-007-CRS - 2026-2030 Joint Municipal Election Compliance Audit

the Council-Staff Relations Policy attached as Appendix A to Report 26-008-CRS back to staff.

Older Adult Strategy 2026-2031. AND d irect staff to create a phased implementation plan for the recommendations and present them for consideration as part of future budget plans.

the proposed Official Plan Amendment for 8 Schofield Street to redesignate the lands from Low/Medium Density Residential to High Density Residential; AND the proposed Zoning By-law Amendment for 8 Schofield Street to rezone the property from Institutional Multiple Residential N1RM3 to Residential R3 with site specific provisions to permit an 8 storey building with 72 residential units; AND direction to the City Clerk to present the draft by-laws attached in Appendix D and E to report 26-040-PG to Council for enactment; to the August 25, 2026, Council Meeting.

the proposed Official Plan Amendment for 160 Blenheim Road to modify the limits of the Natural Open Space System and Low/Medium Density Residential designations. Approve the proposed Zoning By-law Amendment for 160 Blenheim Road to rezone the lands from Open Space OS1 in By-law 150-85 to Residential R1 and Environmental Protection EP with site specific and holding provisions in By-law 26-007 to permit a townhouse development. Direct the City Clerk to present the draft by-laws attached in Appendix D and E of report 26-038-PG to Council for enactment.

in accordance with Section 13.7 of the procedure by-law that this meeting be extended until the conclusion of all business; AND THAT Section 13.8 of the procedure by-law requiring any meeting to adjourn by 11 p.m., be waived.

the proposed designation of 704 Eagle Street North, Council chooses: OPTION 1 – Approve the Designation Approve designation of the property by enacting a designation by-law in accordance with subsection 29() of the Ontario Heritage Act ; and Direct the City Clerk to provide notice of passing of the by-law in accordance with the Ontario Heritage A ct and , if no appeals are filed within the prescribed appeal period, register the by-law on title.

the proposed designation of 295 Ainslie Street South under Part IV, Section 29 of the Ontario Heritage Act , Council chooses: Option 1 – Approve the Designation Approve designation of the property municipally known as 295 Ainslie Street South by enacting a designation by-law in accordance with subsection 29(8) of the Ontario Heritage Act ; and Direct the City Clerk to provide notice of passing of the by-law in accordance with the Ontario Heritage Act and, if no appeals are filed within the prescribed appeal period, register the by-law on title.

the attached objection letter to deeming by-law 26-037 in Appendix A

the City owns a number of buildings and properties, including heritage buildings that are important to the community’s cultural identity and historical character; and WHEREAS some City-owned buildings, particularly vacant heritage properties, require ongoing public expenditures to maintain them in a condition that is generally safe, but not suitable for occupancy or active use; and WHEREAS City-owned properties that are occupied, tenanted, or utilized by community groups tend to be better maintained, actively used, and remain in a safer condition due to regular activity and stewardship; and WHEREAS ongoing expenditures on underutilized or vacant City-owned buildings do not currently result in meaningful community use or broader public benefit; and WHEREAS bringing City-owned buildings, particularly heritage assets, to a habitable and usable standard would enable the City to attract tenants, community groups, partnerships, and other forms of activation that support economic activity, community programming, improved building stewardship, and neighbourhood revitalization; and WHEREAS Economic Development is leading a Core Area Transformation Fund (CATF) property review, a 2026 approved capital project focused on creating a strategy to identify and leverage existing City-owned real estate assets acquired through the CATF program, and to align the portfolio with city-building projects that have high-impact economic development potential; NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council d

the rules of procedure be waived to consider a time sensitive motion concerning the Hespeler Reunion.

the Great Hespeler Reunion is a longstanding community celebration occurring every ten years and attracting residents and visitors to Cambridge; AND WHEREAS the event, taking place July 10-12, 2026, includes multi-day programming across the community, generating cultural, economic, and tourism benefits; AND WHEREAS the Municipal Accommodation Tax Reserve Fund is intended to support tourism-related initiatives, including festivals and community events that attract visitors and enhance the visitor experience; NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council approve a one-time allocation of up to $12,000 from the Municipal Tax Reserve Fund to support free public transportation services for the 2026 Great Hespeler Reunion Event.

all presentations and correspondence from the June 23, 2026 Council Meeting be received.

By-laws as listed on the agenda dated June 23, 2026, be ADOPTED as follows: 16.1 By-law to Designate the Property known as 78 Barrie Street under Part IV of the Ontario Heritage Act. 16.5 By-law to Designate the Property Known as 745 Chilligo Road under Part IV of the Ontario Heritage Act. 16.9 By-law to Designate the Property known as 24-28 Queens Square under Part IV of the Ontario Heritage Act 16.10 By-law to Designate the Property Known as 82 Glenmorris Street under Part IV of the Ontario Heritage Act. 16.12 By-law to Establish Lands as Public Highway - Block 113, Plan 1468 at 500-540 Jamieson Parkway 16.13 By-law of the Corporation of the City of Cambridge to adopt Amendment No. 100 of the City of Cambridge Official Plan (2012), as amended with respect to land municipally known as 160 Blenheim Road. 16.14 By-law to add the subject lands to and amend Zoning By-law 26-007, as amended with respect to land municipally known as 160 Blenheim Road. 16.17 By-law to Designate the Property Known as 295 Ainslie Street South under Part IV of the Ontario Heritage Act. 16.18 By-law to Designate the Property known as 704 Eagle Street North under Part IV of the Ontario Heritage Act.

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 11:21 p.m.