Council Meeting

That in accordance with section 239 (2) (c), (e), (f), and (k) of the Municipal Act, 2001, Council to convene in Closed Session at 5:14 p.m. to consider the following subject matters: (c) a proposed or pending acquisition or disposition of land by the municipality or local board (Confidential Negotiations) (e) litigation or potential litigation, including matters before administrative tribunals, affecting the municipality or local board (Confidential Litigation Update); (f) advice that is subject to solicitor-client privilege, including communications necessary for that purpose (Confidential Legal Advice and Update) (k) a position, plan, procedure, criteria or instruction to be applied to any negotiations

Council rise from Closed Session from October 23, 2025 and October 28, 2025 and reconvene in Open Session at 6:42 p.m.

all items listed under the heading of Consent Agenda for October 28, 2025 be adopted as recommended.

Report 25-008-CS Kinsmen Stadium Amenity Building Sponsorship Agreement be received; AND THAT the amenity building, located at 1935 Rogers Drive, Cambridge be named “Toyota Fieldhouse” upon Council approval; AND FURTHER THAT the Mayor and Clerk be authorized to execute a Naming Rights & Sponsorship Agreement with Toyota Motor Manufacturing Canada Inc. (TMMC)., subject to the satisfaction of the City Solicitor.

Report 25-041-CRS 2024-2028 Multi-Year Accessibility Plan be adopted to promote and advance accessibility in the City of Cambridge.

Report 25-043-CRS Facility Accessibility Design Standards (FADS) implementation report be received for information.

Report 25-011-PG, Comprehensive Zoning By-law Review – Form Based Zoning Update be received.

report 25-002-CFS Arts and Culture Hub - 19 Cambridge Street be

this council understands that the need for affordable rental housing not only applies to new builds but also to the protection of existing affordable units. WHEREAS the removal of rent control in 2018 on any new residential rental unit opened the door to excessive year over year rent increases and the resulting anxiety and mental anguish that come with unpredictable rental costs and loss of housing security. WHEREAS the loss of rent control has caused a high number of people across Ontario to be forced out of their homes due to their inability to afford their rent increases. AND WHEREAS without protection from excessive and malicious rent increases, many Cambridge renters will also be at risk of being priced out of their own homes. WHEREAS unlimited rent increases can be used as a tool by landlords acting in bad faith to remove existing tenants in order to replace them with new tenants at increased rates. WHEREAS providing housing stability, maintaining affordable housing stock, and protecting renters from unfair rent increases is of utmost importance to this council. AND WHEREAS This council recognizes that landlords are essential to a flourishing and affordable housing system, AND WHEREAS maintaining Ontario as a location that is attractive to landlords is of utmost importance. NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that: 1. Cambridge City Council request the Province of Ontario provide adequate protection against excessive and malicious rent increases for all rental units occupied f

all presentations and correspondence from the October 28, 2025 Council meeting be received.

the following by-laws listed under the heading of Introduction and Consideration of By-laws be enacted and passed: 25-069 Being a by-law to repeal designation by-law 21-082 for the property located at 1261 Dundas Street South and to replace it with an amended by-law to designate 41 Bastien Street as a property of cultural heritage value 25-070 Being a by-law to adopt Amendment No. 96 to the City of Cambridge Official Plan (2012) to update the parkland dedication policies

That By-Law 25-071 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 10:11 p.m.

THAT Council rise from Closed Session from October 23, 2025 and October 28, 2025 and reconvene in Open Session at 6:42 p.m. In Favour (8): Councillor Shwery, Councillor Kimpson, Councillor Earnshaw, Councillor Roberts, Councillor Cooper, Councillor Hamilton, Councillor Ermeta, and Mayor Liggett Absent (1): Councillor Devine

THAT all items listed under the heading of Consent Agenda for October 28, 2025 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 25-008-CS Kinsmen Stadium Amenity Building Sponsorship Agreement be received; AND THAT the amenity building, located at 1935 Rogers Drive, Cambridge be named “Toyota Fieldhouse” upon Council approval; AND FURTHER THAT the Mayor and Clerk be authorized to execute a Naming Rights & Sponsorship Agreement with Toyota Motor Manufacturing Canada Inc. (TMMC)., subject to the satisfaction of the City Solicitor. In Favour (9): Councillor Shwery, Councillor Devine, Councillor Kimpson, Councillor Earnshaw, Councillor Roberts, Councillor Cooper, Councillor Hamilton, Councillor Ermeta, and Mayor Liggett

THAT Report 25-041-CRS 2024-2028 Multi-Year Accessibility Plan be adopted to promote and advance accessibility 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 Report 25-043-CRS Facility Accessibility Design Standards (FADS) implementation report be received for information. In Favour (9): Councillor Shwery, Councillor Devine, Councillor Kimpson, Councillor Earnshaw, Councillor Roberts, Councillor Cooper, Councillor Hamilton, Councillor Ermeta, and Mayor Liggett

THAT Report 25-011-PG, Comprehensive Zoning By-law Review – Form Based Zoning Update be received. In Favour (8): Councillor Shwery, Councillor Devine, Councillor Kimpson, Councillor Earnshaw, Councillor Roberts, Councillor Cooper, Councillor Hamilton, and Mayor Liggett Opposed (1): Councillor Ermeta

THAT Report 25-002-CFS Arts and Culture Hub – 19 Cambridge Street be received; AND THAT Request for Quotation # Q25-79 – Arts and Culture Hub – 19 Cambridge Street be awarded to Jackman Construction Limited in the amount of $532,641.66 excluding applicable taxes; AND FURTHER THAT the budget in capital project A/01632-41 be increased by a total of $447,123 funded from the Core Area Transformation Fund. Motion: 25-215 Moved by Councillor Roberts Seconded by Councillor Kimpson THAT report 25-002-CFS Arts and Culture Hub - 19 Cambridge Street be

WHEREAS this council understands that the need for affordable rental housing not only applies to new builds but also to the protection of existing affordable units. WHEREAS the removal of rent control in 2018 on any new residential rental unit opened the door to excessive year over year rent increases and the resulting anxiety and mental anguish that come with unpredictable rental costs and loss of housing security. WHEREAS the loss of rent control has caused a high number of people across Ontario to be forced out of their homes due to their inability to afford their rent increases. AND WHEREAS without protection from excessive and malicious rent increases, many Cambridge renters will also be at risk of being priced out of their own homes. WHEREAS unlimited rent increases can be used as a tool by landlords acting in bad faith to remove existing tenants in order to replace them with new tenants at increased rates. WHEREAS providing housing stability, maintaining affordable housing stock, and protecting renters from unfair rent increases is of utmost importance to this council. AND WHEREAS This council recognizes that landlords are essential to a flourishing and affordable housing system, AND WHEREAS maintaining Ontario as a location that is attractive to landlords is of utmost importance. NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that: 1. Cambridge City Council request the Province of Ontario provide adequate protection against excessive and malicious rent increases for all rental units oc

THAT all presentations and correspondence from the October 28, 2025 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:  25-069 Being a by-law to repeal designation by-law 21-082 for the property located at 1261 Dundas Street South and to replace it with an amended by-law to designate 41 Bastien Street as a property of cultural heritage value  25-070 Being a by-law to adopt Amendment No. 96 to the City of Cambridge Official Plan (2012) to update the parkland dedication policies 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 25-071 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 10:11 p.m. In Favour (9): Councillor Shwery, Councillor Devine, Councillor Kimpson, Councillor Earnshaw, Councillor Roberts, Councillor Cooper, Councillor Hamilton, Councillor Ermeta, and Mayor Liggett