Report 25-076-CD Cambridge Recreation Complex – International Basketball Association (FIBA) Gymnasiums (3) Naming Rights & Sponsorship Agreement be received; AND THAT the International Basketball Association (FIBA) gymnasiums (3), located at 655 Wesley Blvd, Cambridge be named “Elements Engineering Gymnasium” upon Council approval; AND FURTHER THAT the Mayor and Clerk be authorized to execute a Naming Rights & Sponsorship Agreement with Elements Engineering Inc., subject to the satisfaction of the City Solicitor.
Moved by Councillor Hamilton, seconded by Councillor Cooper
Report 25-083-CD Municipal Significant Events Second and Third Quarter Updated Noise Exemption Approval be received; AND THAT the requests identified in the report 25-083-CD be approved..
Moved by Councillor Kimpson, seconded by Councillor Roberts
Report 25-061-CD Blenheim Local Improvement Special Charges By-Law be received; AND FURTHER THAT the Local Improvement Special Charges By-law included as Appendix A be approved.
Moved by Councillor Roberts, seconded by Councillor Devine
Report 25-010-IFS 2025 Asset Management Plan be received; AND THAT Council endorse the 2025 Asset Management Plan attached to this Report; AND FURTHER THAT Council directs staff to publish the 2025 Asset Management Plan on the City’s website as required by Ontario Regulation 588/17 (O. Reg. 588/17).
Moved by Councillor Earnshaw, seconded by Councillor Kimpson
Report 25-028-OCM - City Laneway – Between 26 and 28 Norfolk Avenue be received; AND THAT Part 1 on Plan 58R-22105 be declared surplus; AND THAT Council enact a by-law to permanently stop-up and close the lands described as Laneway on Plan 225 Cambridge Between Lots 12 & 13, designated as Part 1 on Plan 58R-22105, City of Cambridge, PIN 03810-0140 (LT); AND FURTHER THAT Council direct staff to set aside the Road/Lane/Walkway Closing Procedures (amended 2008) and proceed with the disposition of Part 1 on Plan 58R-22105 to the owners of 26 Norfolk Avenue.
Moved by Councillor Earnshaw, seconded by Councillor Ermeta
the following by-laws listed under the heading of Introduction and Consideration of By-laws be enacted and passed: • 25-039 Being a by-law to impose special charges for local improvements in relation to certain lots fronting on Blenheim Road • 25-040 Being a by-law to stop up and close a portion of a public highway [Lane Between Lots 12 and 13, Plan 225]
Moved by Councillor Shwery, seconded by Councillor Roberts
In Favour (8): Councillor Shwery, Councillor Devine, Councillor Kimpson, Councillor Earnshaw, Councillor Roberts, Councillor Cooper, Councillor Hamilton, and Mayor Liggett Absent (1): Councillor Ermeta
Moved by Councillor Earnshaw, seconded by Councillor Roberts
Carried
THAT Council rise from Closed Session and reconvene in Open Session at 7:04 p.m. In Favour (9): Councillor Shwery, Councillor Devine, Councillor Kimpson, Councillor Earnshaw, Councillor Roberts, Councillor Cooper, Councillor Hamilton, Councillor Ermeta, and Mayor Liggett
Moved by Councillor Ermeta, seconded by Councillor Cooper
THAT all items listed under the heading of Consent Agenda for July 8, 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
Moved by Councillor Hamilton, seconded by Councillor Shwery
THAT Report 25-076-CD Cambridge Recreation Complex – International Basketball Association (FIBA) Gymnasiums (3) Naming Rights & Sponsorship Agreement be received; AND THAT the International Basketball Association (FIBA) gymnasiums (3), located at 655 Wesley Blvd, Cambridge be named “Elements Engineering Gymnasium” upon Council approval; AND FURTHER THAT the Mayor and Clerk be authorized to execute a Naming Rights & Sponsorship Agreement with Elements Engineering Inc., 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
Moved by Councillor Hamilton, seconded by Councillor Cooper
Carried
THAT Report 25-083-CD Municipal Significant Events Second and Third Quarter Updated Noise Exemption Approval be received; AND THAT the requests identified in the report 25-083-CD be approved. In Favour (9): Councillor Shwery, Councillor Devine, Councillor Kimpson, Councillor Earnshaw, Councillor Roberts, Councillor Cooper, Councillor Hamilton, Councillor Ermeta, and Mayor Liggett
Moved by Councillor Kimpson, seconded by Councillor Roberts
THAT Report 25-061-CD Blenheim Local Improvement Special Charges By-Law be received; AND FURTHER THAT the Local Improvement Special Charges By- law included as Appendix A be approved. In Favour (9): Councillor Shwery, Councillor Devine, Councillor Kimpson, Councillor Earnshaw, Councillor Roberts, Councillor Cooper, Councillor Hamilton, Councillor Ermeta, and Mayor Liggett
Moved by Councillor Roberts, seconded by Councillor Devine
THAT Report 25-010-IFS 2025 Asset Management Plan be received; AND THAT Council endorse the 2025 Asset Management Plan attached to this Report; AND FURTHER THAT Council directs staff to publish the 2025 Asset Management Plan on the City’s website as required by Ontario Regulation 588/17 (O. Reg. 588/17). In Favour (9): Councillor Shwery, Councillor Devine, Councillor Kimpson, Councillor Earnshaw, Councillor Roberts, Councillor Cooper, Councillor Hamilton, Councillor Ermeta, and Mayor Liggett
Moved by Councillor Earnshaw, seconded by Councillor Kimpson
Carried
THAT all presentations and correspondence from the July 8, 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
Moved by Councillor Devine, seconded by Councillor Kimpson
THAT the following by-laws listed under the heading of Introduction and Consideration of By-laws be enacted and passed: • 25-039 Being a by-law to impose special charges for local improvements in relation to certain lots fronting on Blenheim Road • 25-040 Being a by-law to stop up and close a portion of a public highway [Lane Between Lots 12 and 13, Plan 225] In Favour (9): Councillor Shwery, Councillor Devine, Councillor Kimpson, Councillor Earnshaw, Councillor Roberts, Councillor Cooper, Councillor Hamilton, Councillor Ermeta, and Mayor Liggett
Moved by Councillor Shwery, seconded by Councillor Roberts
Carried
Being a by-law to confirm the proceedings of the Council of the Corporation of 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
Moved by Councillor Ermeta, seconded by Councillor Roberts
THAT the Council meeting does now adjourn at 7:52 p.m. In Favour (9): Councillor Shwery, Councillor Devine, Councillor Kimpson, Councillor Earnshaw, Councillor Roberts, Councillor Cooper, Councillor Hamilton, Councillor Ermeta, and Mayor Liggett
Moved by Councillor Devine, seconded by Councillor Cooper