Council Meeting

accordance with Sections 239(2) (e), (f), 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: litigation or potential litigation affecting the municipality, advice that is subject to solicitor-client privilege, including communications necessary for that purpose, and a position, plan, procedure, criteria, or instruction to be applied to any negotiations

rise from Closed Sessions held July 16th and July 21st to reconvene in Open Session at 6:45 p.m.

the new proposed Council-Staff Relations Policy included under item 11.1.1 to report 26-008-CRS.

all items listed under the heading of Consent Agenda for July 21, 2026 be adopted as recommended: 12.1 Special Council Workshop Minutes – June 12, 2026; 12.2 Special Council Meeting Minutes – June 16, 2026; 12.3 Planning Statutory Public Meeting Minutes – June 16, 2026; 12.4 Council Meeting Minutes – June 23, 2026; 12.5 Council Information Package – June 26, 2026; 12.6 Council Information Package – July 10, 2026 12.7 26-019-CS Kin 1 Accessible Ball Diamond Scoreboard Sponsorship 12.8 26-021-CS Cambridge Recreation Complex – Naming Rights Offer and Donation 12.9 26-022-CS Soccer Complex – Naming Rights Field 4 Offer 12.10 26-001-CS Recreation Complex and Cambridge Public Library Facilities Operating Agreement 12.11 26-061-PG Create New Lots at 155 Equestrian Way – Part Lot Control Exemption Application 12.13 26-023-CS Supplementary Municipally Significant Special Events Noise Exemption Approval

Reporting That Council receive a quarterly report outlining all water allocation applications, including new applications received, approvals, pending applications, changes in status, allocations issued, and any other relevant updates regarding available water capacity. Applications Denied or Revoked That any applications that are denied or revoked of a water allocation be reported to Council, as soon as possible. Priority for Existing Development Commitments Staff to confirm in writing to Council, within 30 days, that development applications that have existing valid servicing approvals or municipal commitments are secure, recognizing that these developments are needed to help address the community's housing supply and provide certainty for projects that have already advanced through the planning process. High Water Use Developments Amend Schedule B of By-law No. ### Water Allocation Policy and By-law such that applications involving high water users are evaluated as Priority 5. Policy Review That staff report back to Council within six months of the implementation of the Water Allocation Policy with a comprehensive review of the policy and any recommended amendments, taking into consideration the evolving regional water supply situation, implementation experience, and any unintended consequences identified during the initial application of the policy. Set Priorities That Council retain the authority to make updates to the Water Allocation Policy where it determines there ar

the Water Allocation By-law pursuant to Section 86.1 of the Municipal Act, 2001, including the Water Allocation Policy and Prioritization Framework attached as Appendix A to Report 26-064-PG as Amended ; Approve the Zoning By-law Amendment to Zoning By-law 150 85 to require confirmation of adequate water supply and servicing capacity as a condition of development, attached as Appendix B to Report 26-064-PG; Approve the Zoning By-law Amendment to Zoning By-law 26-007 to require confirmation of adequate water supply and servicing capacity as a condition of development, attached as Appendix C to Report 26-064-PG; Council Reporting That Council receive a quarterly report outlining all water allocation applications, including new applications received, approvals, pending applications, changes in status, allocations issued, and any other relevant updates regarding available water capacity. Applications Denied or Revoked That any applications that are denied or revoked of a water allocation be reported to Council, as soon as possible. Priority for Existing Development Commitments Staff to confirm in writing to Council, within 30 days, that development applications that have existing valid servicing approvals or municipal commitments are secure, recognizing that these developments are needed to help address the community's housing supply and provide certainty for projects that have already advanced through the planning process. Policy Review That staff report back to Council within s

a modified Official Plan Amendment and Zoning By-law Amendment for 210, 218, 226 King Street East and 229 Queenston Road to permit a mixed use building up to 16 storeys in height.

the Zoning By-law Amendment for 4 Attwater Drive and 2321 Dundas Street South to rezone the properties from Residential RM3 with site specific regulations to Residential R3 with site specific regulations in By-law 26-007 to permit 132 stacked townhouse units.

the proposed Zoning By-law Amendment for 1390 Pineview Avenue to rezone the lands from Residential RS1 in By-law 150-85 to Residential R2 with site specific and holding provisions in By-law 26-007 to permit eight (8) semi-detached dwelling units.

the proposed Official Plan Amendment for 130 Guelph Avenue to change the land use designation from Business Industrial to High Density Residential. Approve the proposed Zoning By-law Amendment for 130 Guelph Avenue to rezone the property from Industrial M3 to Mixed Use (H)RM3C1 with site specific regulations to permit an 8 storey mixed use building with 6 commercial units and 118 residential units. Authorize the portion of Cityowned land required for the applicant’s development be declared surplus, subject to a stormpipe easement, with the applicant to provide a reference plan and appraisal at their cost, and that staff from Legal and Realty Services be authorized to finalize a purchase and sale agreement and dispose of such land.

Option 2 as outlined in Appendix A to Report 26-063-PG to use the Affordable Housing Reserve Fund to purchase land to support the development of affordable rental housing. Direct staff to develop a policy and procedure to implement Option 2 as outlined in Report 26-063-PG to the satisfaction of the City Manager or their designate.

Franklin Boulevard is a central conduit of transportation in the City Cambridge; WHEREAS the residential areas surrounding Franklin Boulevard are densely populated, with many homes, and their backyards, located closely to the Boulevard; WHEREAS residents living near, and in-between, intersections of Franklin Blvd., Myers Rd., Copperfield Dr., and Champlain Blvd. have experienced ongoing challenges concerning excessive vehicular noise, pollution, traffic congestion, and accidents in close proximity to roundabouts, with the intensity of these incidents increasing since the recent construction of McQueen-Shaver Blvd.; AND WHEREAS Franklin Blvd. falls under the jurisdiction of the Region of Waterloo; BE IT RESOLVED THAT the City of Cambridge requests that City staff work with Region of Waterloo staff to review the operations and collision history at and North of the Franklin Blvd. and Myers Rd. roundabout and identify appropriate countermeasures; AND THAT the City of Cambridge recognize that, the Region of Waterloo is in process of updating Noise Study for the stretch of Franklin Boulevard between McQueen Shaver Boulevard and Dundas Street South, and that city staff receive completed noise studies and recommendations from the Regional staff for review; AND THAT the Region of Waterloo be requested to consider the installation of speed cushions, radar speed signs, and new signage, including (but not limited to) requesting drivers reduce speed and noise (such as downshifting or usin

Cambridge is home to a significant number of heritage properties that contribute to the community’s identity, character, and sense of place; and WHEREAS the conservation and adaptive reuse of heritage buildings can play an important role in addressing Ontario’s housing needs while preserving culturally and historically significant assets; and WHEREAS the stewardship of heritage resources is a shared responsibility among property owners, municipalities, and senior levels of government; and WHEREAS municipalities are often expected to protect and preserve heritage resources but have limited financial tools available to assist property owners with the costs associated with restoration, rehabilitation, maintenance, and adaptive reuse; and WHEREAS the costs associated with maintaining, restoring, and adapting heritage properties can present significant challenges for property owners and may impact the long-term viability of these buildings; and WHEREAS provincial investment can help ensure that heritage conservation and housing development objectives work together rather than compete with one another; and WHEREAS the Architectural Conservancy Ontario (ACO) has proposed a Heritage Helping Housing (HHH) grant program that would provide $10 million annually to support the adaptive reuse of heritage buildings for housing purposes; NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT the Council of the City of Cambridge endorse, in principle, the proposal by Architectural Conservancy Ontario (ACO) for a

residents expect transparency and accountability in the collection, allocation, and expenditure of municipal tax dollars; WHEREAS Council recognizes the importance of providing residents with clear, easily accessible and understandable information regarding municipal finances and expenditures; WHEREAS development applications

presentations and correspondence from the July 21, 2026 Council Meeting be received.

following by-laws dated July 21, 2026 be ADOPTED as follows: 20.1 By-law to Exempt Part Lot Control - Part of Block 1 58M-697 - 155 Equestrian Way 20.2 By-law to Adopt Water Allocation Policy as Amended 20.3 By-law Amendment to Zoning By-law 26-007 - Water Allocation 20.4 By-law Amendment to Zoning By-law 150-85 - Water Allocation 20.7 By-law to Amend the City of Cambridge Zoning By-law 26-007 with respect to 4 Attwater Drive and 2321 Dundas Street South 20.8 By-law to Amend the City of Cambridge Zoning By-law 26-007 with respect to 1390 Pineview Avenue 20.9 By-law to Amend the City of Cambridge Official Plan 2012 with respect to 130 Guelph Avenue 20.10 By-law to Amend the City of Cambridge Zoning By-law 150-85 with respect to 130 Guelph Avenue

to confirm the proceedings of the Council of the Corporation of the City of Cambridge be PASSED

Council meeting does now adjourn at 10:24 p.m.