Special Council Meeting

That in accordance with section 239 (2) (b), (e), (f), and (k) of the Municipal Act, 2001, Council to convene in Closed Session at 5:05 p.m. to consider the following subject matters: (b) personal matters about an identifiable individual, including municipal or local board employees (Advisory Committee Appointments); (e) litigation or potential litigation, including matters before administrative tribunals, affecting the municipality or local board (Confidential Legal Update); (f) advice that is subject to solicitor-client privilege, including communications necessary for that purpose (Confidential Legal Update); (k) a position, plan, procedure, criteria or instruction to be applied to any negotiations

Council rise from the Closed Session held on February 11, 2025 and reconvene in Open Session at 6:17 p.m.

Report 25-002-CRS Appointments to Citizen Advisory Committees be received; AND THAT Confidential Appendices “C”, “D”, “E”, “F”, “G”, “H”, “I”, “J” and “K” to Report 25-002-CRS be received and remain confidential; AND THAT the following individuals be appointed to the Accessibility Advisory Committee as voting members for the term of Council ending November 14, 2026: Barry Green and Heather Deyoe; AND THAT the following individual be appointed to the Arts and Culture Advisory Committee as a voting member for the term of Council ending November 14, 2026: Ade Odusote; AND THAT the following individuals be appointed to the Cycling and Trails Advisory Committee for the term of Council ending November 14, 2026: Peters Galen, as an alternate member, and Russ Loukes as a voting member; AND THAT the following individuals be appointed to the Environmental Advisory Committee as full voting members for the term of Council ending November 14, 2026: Aisha Lewis and Ken Bell. AND THAT the following individuals be appointed to the Municipal Heritage Advisory Committee for the term of Council ending November 14, 2026: Natalie Majda, as an alternate member and Dr. Mario Thomas as a voting member; AND THAT the individuals listed as part of Confidential Appendix ‘I’ be appointed to the Youth Action Advisory Committee as voting members for the term of Council ending November 14, 2026; AND THAT the following individual be appointed to the Preston BIA Board of Management as a voting member for a si

the notice requirements of section 9 in the procedure by-law be waived to consider the Motion re: City of Cambridge’s Response to Tariffs.

section 10.16 of the Procedure By-law be suspended to consider and vote on the Motion re: City of Cambridge’s Response to Tariffs.

the City is committed to supporting residents and businesses as we navigate the impacts of tariffs from the US government through continued engagement and consultation with the business community to better understand their evolving needs; AND WHEREAS the economic health and well-being of the Cambridge community, for both its residents and businesses, remains an utmost priority for Council; AND WHEREAS Cambridge is home to a thriving business community representing small businesses, medium and large Canadian-owned companies and international firms that contribute to the strong and vibrant local economy. AND WHEREAS both our small and large businesses provide important and necessary jobs to our City; THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED THAT: 1. The Mayor be requested to work with staff to conduct a comprehensive review and analysis focused on minimizing the impact of the tariffs on the Cambridge community; 2. AND THAT the Mayor and staff be requested to work in partnership with economic development partners at the Chamber of Commerce, Waterloo Economic Development Corporation (WEDC), and the Business Economic Support Team Waterloo Region (BEST WR) as well as with municipal peers, Provincial and Federal levels of government to mitigate effects, advocate for businesses, and support our local economy; 3. AND THAT staff be directed to review procurement policies and practices to determine the feasibility of a Buy Canadian products approach; 4. AND THAT staff be directed to continue to assess

all presentations and correspondence from the February 11, 2025 Special Council meeting be received.

That By-Law 25-001 being a by-law to confirm the proceedings of the Council of the Corporation of the City of Cambridge be passed.

the Special Council meeting does now adjourn at 6:33 p.m.

THAT Council rise from the Closed Session held on February 11, 2025 and reconvene in Open Session at 6:17 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 the notice requirements of section 9 in the procedure by-law be waived to consider the Motion re: City of Cambridge’s Response to Tariffs. In Favour (9): Councillor Shwery, Councillor Devine, Councillor Kimpson, Councillor Earnshaw, Councillor Roberts, Councillor Cooper, Councillor Hamilton, Councillor Ermeta, and Mayor Liggett

THAT section 10.16 of the Procedure By-law be suspended to consider and vote on the Motion re: City of Cambridge’s Response to Tariffs. In Favour (9): Councillor Shwery, Councillor Devine, Councillor Kimpson, Councillor Earnshaw, Councillor Roberts, Councillor Cooper, Councillor Hamilton, Councillor Ermeta, and Mayor Liggett

WHEREAS the City is committed to supporting residents and businesses as we navigate the impacts of tariffs from the US government through continued engagement and consultation with the business community to better understand their evolving needs; AND WHEREAS the economic health and well-being of the Cambridge community, for both its residents and businesses, remains an utmost priority for Council; AND WHEREAS Cambridge is home to a thriving business community representing small businesses, medium and large Canadian-owned companies and international firms that contribute to the strong and vibrant local economy. AND WHEREAS both our small and large businesses provide important and necessary jobs to our City; THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED THAT: 1. The Mayor be requested to work with staff to conduct a comprehensive review and analysis focused on minimizing the impact of the tariffs on the Cambridge community; 2. AND THAT the Mayor and staff be requested to work in partnership with economic development partners at the Chamber of Commerce, Waterloo Economic Development Corporation (WEDC), and the Business Economic Support Team Waterloo Region (BEST WR) as well as with municipal peers, Provincial and Federal levels of government to mitigate effects, advocate for businesses, and support our local economy; 3. AND THAT staff be directed to review procurement policies and practices to determine the feasibility of a Buy Canadian products approach; 4. AND THAT staff be directed to continue t

THAT all presentations and correspondence from the February 11, 2025 Special 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 By-Law 25-001 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 Special Council meeting does now adjourn at 6:33 p.m. In Favour (9): Councillor Shwery, Councillor Devine, Councillor Kimpson, Councillor Earnshaw, Councillor Roberts, Councillor Cooper, Councillor Hamilton, Councillor Ermeta, and Mayor Liggett