MINUTES

Corporation of the City of Cambridge

Council Meeting

Meeting #:
Date:
, 4:00 p.m.
Location:
Council Chambers
Council Members In Attendance:
  • Councillor Shwery - Ward 1, 
  • Councillor Devine - Ward 2, 
  • Councillor Kimpson - Ward 3, 
  • Councillor Earnshaw - Ward 4, 
  • Councillor Roberts - Ward 5, 
  • Councillor Cooper - Ward 6, 
  • Councillor Hamilton - Ward 7, 
  • Councillor Ermeta - Ward 8, 
  • and Mayor Liggett 
Staff Members in Attendance:
  • David Calder - City Manager, 
  • Hardy Bromberg, Deputy City Manager - Community Development, 
  • Cheryl Zahnleiter, Deputy City Manager - Corporate Enterprise, 
  • Sheryl Ayres - Chief Financial Officer, 
  • Jennifer Shaw - Deputy City Clerk, 
  • Maria Barrantes Barreto - Council Committee Services Coordinator, 
  • Rachel Latour - Administrative Assistant, 
  • and Bryan Boodhoo - City Solicitor 
Others in Attendance:

  • Sylvia Rafalski-Misch - Manager of Development Planning; Michael Hausser - Director of Operations; Rutvik Shah - Network Administrator; Katherine Padgett - Senior Planner, Environment; Alana Russell - Director of Communications; Karen Pepper - Director, Mayor and Council Operations and Initiatives; Wanda Schaefer-Stilling - Supervisor of Recreation, Arts, Culture and Events; Rachel Fraser - Manager of Recreation, Culture and Sport; Mirna Raponi - Manager of Accounting and Financial Reporting; Lesley Head - Director of Recreation and Culture; Olassayil Sancy Sebastian - Planner, Development Coordinator; Laura Waldie - Senior Planner, Heritage; Leah Walter - Director of Engineering; Shannon Noonan - Manager of Transportation Engineering 

     

1.
Meeting Called to Order

 

The meeting of the Council of the Corporation of the City of Cambridge is held in Council Chambers and is live streamed to the City of Cambridge website. Mayor Liggett welcomes everyone present and calls the meeting to order at 4:04 p.m. 

2.
Indigenous Territory Acknowledgement

 

3.
Disclosure of Pecuniary Interest

 

4.
Presentations

 

4.1
KPMG re: 24-027-CRS 2023 Financial Report

This item has attachments. 
1.24-027-CRS Appendix B – Audit Findings Report(1).pdf

4.2
Mary Lou Tanner, NPG Planning re: 24-077-CD - Recommendation Report for OPA and ZBA - 201 Water St and 66 Highman Ave

This item has attachments. 
1.NPG Presentation May28 _201Water - final.pdf

4.3
Mark Stone, Planner re: 24-077-CD - Recommendation Report for OPA and ZBA - 201 Water St and 66 Highman Ave

This item has attachments. 
1.Staff Presentation OR08-23 Rec Report for 201 Water and 66 Highman - final.pdf

4.4
Sancy Sebastian, Planner re: 24-032-CD Recommendation Report for City initiated Zoning By-law Amendment - 214 and 216 Union St. N. and 229 and 231 Anne St.

This item has attachments. 
1.4. 214-216 Union St and 229 and 231 Anne st Public Meeting Presentation May 28- Council meeting Final.pdf

4.5
Trevor Hawkins, MHBC Planning re: 24-078-CD Recommendation Report for Official Plan Amendment and Zoning By-law Amendment - 777 Laurel Street and 308 Dolph Street North

This item has attachments. 
1.Council Meeting - 777 Laurel Street - MHBC - May 16 2024.pdf

4.6
Toula Theocharidis, Planner re: 24-078-CD Recommendation Report for Official Plan Amendment and Zoning By-law Amendment - 777 Laurel Street and 308 Dolph Street North

This item has attachments. 
1.Presentation OR05-23 Staff Presentation Rec Report 777 Laurel St.pdf

4.7
Nordcity Group re: 24-033-CD 2024 Arts and Culture Action Plan Approval

This item has attachments. 
1.Arts and Culture Plan.pdf

5.
Delegations and Consideration of Related Reports

 

6.
Consent Agenda

 
  • Motion:24-151
    Moved byCouncillor Cooper
    Seconded byCouncillor Roberts

    THAT all items listed under the heading of Consent Agenda for May 28, 2024, be adopted as recommended.

    In Favour (9)Councillor Devine, Mayor Liggett, Councillor Hamilton, Councillor Ermeta, Councillor Cooper, Councillor Kimpson, Councillor Earnshaw, Councillor Roberts, and Councillor Shwery
    Carried (9 to 0)

7.
Consideration of Reports

 

7.1
Corporate Services

 

7.1.1
24-027-CRS 2023 Financial Report

This item has attachments. 
1.24-027-CRS 2023 Financial Report.pdf
2.24-027-CRS Appendix A – Consolidated Financial Statements.pdf
3.24-027-CRS Appendix B – Audit Findings Report.pdf
  • Motion:24-152
    Moved byCouncillor Ermeta
    Seconded byCouncillor Earnshaw

    THAT Report 24-027-CRS Financial Report be received;

    AND FURTHER THAT the audited consolidated financial statements for the Corporation of the City of Cambridge be approved for the year ended December 31, 2023.  

    In Favour (9)Councillor Devine, Mayor Liggett, Councillor Hamilton, Councillor Ermeta, Councillor Cooper, Councillor Kimpson, Councillor Earnshaw, Councillor Roberts, and Councillor Shwery
    Carried (9 to 0)

7.2
Community Development

 

7.2.1
24-077-CD - Recommendation Report for OPA and ZBA - 201 Water St and 66 Highman Ave

This item has attachments. 
1.24-077-CD - Recommendation Report for OPA and ZBA - 201 Water St and 66 Highman Ave.pdf
2.24-077-CD - Appendix A - Concept Site Plan.pdf
3.24-077-CD - Appendix B - Written Public Submissions.pdf
4.24-077-CD - Appendix C - Proposed Official Plan Amendment - 201 Water St S and 66 Highman Ave.pdf
5.24-077-CD - Appendix D - Proposed Zoning By-law Amendment - 201 Water St S and 66 Highman Ave.pdf
6.24-077-CD - Appendix E - Consulation Studies.pdf
  • Motion:24-153
    Moved byCouncillor Cooper
    Seconded byCouncillor Hamilton

    THAT Report 24-077-CD Recommendation Report for Official Plan Amendment and Zoning By-law Amendment - 201 Water Street South and 66 Highman Avenue be received;

    AND THAT Council adopts proposed Official Plan Amendment No. 80 to redesignate the subject lands from Low / Medium Density Residential and Natural Open Space System to High Density Residential and Natural Open Space System with a Site Specific Policy 8.10.116 to permit an increased density with a maximum of 330 residential units and a maximum building height of up to 15 storeys, and that the adopted Official Plan Amendment be submitted to the Regional Municipality of Waterloo for approval;

    AND THAT Council approves the proposed Zoning By-law Amendment to rezone the subject lands from Open Space - OS1 and Low Density Residential - R4 to Multiple Residential - (H)RM3 s.4.1.447 and Open Space - OS1 to facilitate the development of two 15-storey towers containing 330 dwelling units;

    AND THAT Council is satisfied that the requirements for a public meeting in accordance with subsections 17(15) and 34(12) of the Planning Act have been met;

    AND FURTHER THAT that the by-laws attached to Report 24-077-CD be passed.

    In Favour (9)Councillor Devine, Mayor Liggett, Councillor Hamilton, Councillor Ermeta, Councillor Cooper, Councillor Kimpson, Councillor Earnshaw, Councillor Roberts, and Councillor Shwery
    Carried (9 to 0)

7.2.2
24-032-CD Recommendation Report for City initiated Zoning By-law Amendment - 214 and 216 Union St. N. and 229 and 231 Anne St.

This item has attachments. 
1.24-032-CD Zoning Bylaw Amendment, 214 and 216 Union St N, 229 and 231 Anne St .pdf
2.24-032-CD - Appendix A - Proposed Zoning By-law - 214 and 216 Union St N and 229 and 231 Anne St.pdf
3.24-032-CD - Appendix B Internal-External Consultation Report .pdf
4.Appendix C - Previous Approvals.pdf
  • Motion:24-154
    Moved byCouncillor Kimpson
    Seconded byCouncillor Shwery

    THAT Report 24-032-CD Recommendation Report for City initiated Zoning By-law Amendment - 214 and 216 Union St. N. and 229 and 231 Anne St. be received;

    AND THAT Council approves the proposed Zoning By-law Amendment to rezone the subject lands from RM3 s.4.1.299 to RM4 s.4.1.475, with a site specific provision for a reduced lot frontage, to legalize the two existing semi-detached dwellings;

    AND THAT Council is satisfied that the requirements for a public meeting in accordance with subsection 34(17) of the Planning Act have been met;

    AND FURTHER THAT that the by-law attached to report 24-032-CD be passed.

    In Favour (8)Mayor Liggett, Councillor Hamilton, Councillor Ermeta, Councillor Cooper, Councillor Kimpson, Councillor Earnshaw, Councillor Roberts, and Councillor Shwery
    Opposed (1)Councillor Devine
    Carried (8 to 1)

7.2.3
24-078-CD Recommendation Report for Official Plan Amendment and Zoning By-law Amendment - 777 Laurel Street and 308 Dolph Street North

This item has attachments. 
1.24-078-CD - Recommendation Report for OPA and ZBA - 777 Laurel St and 308 Dolph St.pdf
2.24-078-CD - Appendix A - Proposed Concept Plan - 777 Laurel St and 308 Dolph St.pdf
3.24-078-CD - Appendix B - Proposed Building Elevations and Renderings.pdf
4.24-078-CD - Appendix C - Proposed Official Plan Amendment - 777 Laurel St and 308 Dolph St.pdf
5.24-078-CD - Appendix D - Proposed Zoning By-law Amendment - 777 Laurel St and 308 Dolph St.pdf
6.24-078-CD - Appendix E - Written Public Submissions.pdf
7.24-078-CD - Appendix F - Public Meeting Minutes Excerpts.pdf
8.24-078-CD - Appendix G - Internal External Consultation and List of Supporting Studies.pdf
  • Moved byCouncillor Kimpson
    Seconded byCouncillor Roberts

    THAT Report 24-078-CD Recommendation Report for Official Plan Amendment and Zoning By-law Amendment - 777 Laurel Street and 308 Dolph Street North be received;

    AND THAT Council adopt proposed Official Plan Amendment No. 79 to redesignate the subject lands from ‘Business Industrial’ to ‘High-Density Residential’ with Site-Specific Policy 8.10.115 to permit increased density with maximum of 1,215 residential units and a maximum building height of up to 19 storeys, and that the adopted Official Plan Amendment be submitted to the Regional Municipality of Waterloo for approval;

    AND THAT Cambridge Council approves the proposed Zoning By-law Amendment to amend the zoning of the subject lands from ‘General Industrial’ - M3 to the ‘Multiple Residential’ - RM3 S.4.1.477, with Site-Specific provisions and a Holding (H) provision to facilitate the development of 1,215 residential apartment units;

    AND THAT Council is satisfied that the requirement for a public meeting in accordance with subsections 17(15) and 34(17) of the Planning Act has been met; 

    AND THAT the by-law(s) attached to this report 24-078-CD be passed.

    AND FURTHER THAT Council direct staff to require the developer to either contribute $1000 per unit to the Affordable Housing Fund within the proposed development or provide 20 affordable units as a condition of site plan approval.

  • Amendment:
    Motion:24-155
    Moved byCouncillor Devine
    Seconded byCouncillor Ermeta

    THAT consideration of report 24-078-CD Recommendation Report for Official Plan Amendment and Zoning By-Law Amendment - 777 Laurel Street and 308 Dolph Street North be deferred for at least 30 days to allow for a neighbourhood public meeting on the increased heights of buildings with a report back to Council during the June 25th, 2024 meeting. 

    In Favour (5)Councillor Devine, Mayor Liggett, Councillor Ermeta, Councillor Cooper, and Councillor Shwery
    Opposed (4)Councillor Hamilton, Councillor Kimpson, Councillor Earnshaw, and Councillor Roberts
    Carried (5 to 4)

7.2.4
24-033-CD 2024 Arts and Culture Action Plan Approval

This item has attachments. 
1.24-033-CD Arts and Culture Action Plan.pdf
2.24-033-CD Appendix A - City of Cambridge Arts and Culture Action Plan.pdf
  • Motion:24-156
    Moved byCouncillor Cooper
    Seconded byCouncillor Ermeta

    THAT Report 24-033-CD 2024 Arts and Culture Action Plan Approval be received;

    AND THAT the Arts and Culture Action Plan outline Cambridge’s vision, strategic priorities and recommendations for developing and enhancing arts and culture services, facilities and programming for the City of Cambridge;

    AND THAT the implementation plan including projected timelines and associated budget be received and brought forward for consideration during the appropriate annual budget process;

    AND THAT the annual operating budget allocation for Special Events be increased by $25,000 to support the Cambridge Celebration of the Arts, to be considered as part of the 2025 budget process;

    AND THAT both the Canada Day and Cambridge Santa Clause Parade annual events become directly sanctioned city-lead events with an operating budget increase of $57,000 to be considered as part of the 2025 budget process;

    AND FURTHER THAT Council approve the 2024 Arts and Culture Action Plan as presented in 24-033-CD Appendix A – City of Cambridge 2024 Arts and Culture Action Plan.

    In Favour (8)Councillor Devine, Mayor Liggett, Councillor Hamilton, Councillor Ermeta, Councillor Cooper, Councillor Kimpson, Councillor Earnshaw, and Councillor Roberts
    Opposed (1)Councillor Shwery
    Carried (8 to 1)

7.2.5
24-038-CD Neighbourhood Associations Support Services Policy Review

This item has attachments. 
1.24-038-CD Neighbourhood Association Support Services Policy Review .pdf
2.24-038-CD Appendix A - Policy Amendment - Support Services to Neighbourhood Associations.pdf
  • Motion:24-157
    Moved byCouncillor Roberts
    Seconded byCouncillor Hamilton

    THAT Report 24-038-CD Neighbourhood Associations Support Services Policy Review be received;

    AND THAT Support Services to Neighbourhood Association Policy# C-80.020 revisions identified in report 24-038-CD be approved. 

    In Favour (9)Councillor Devine, Mayor Liggett, Councillor Hamilton, Councillor Ermeta, Councillor Cooper, Councillor Kimpson, Councillor Earnshaw, Councillor Roberts, and Councillor Shwery
    Carried (9 to 0)

7.3
Motions

 

7.4
Community Development

 

7.4.1
24-030-CD – Approval of the Amended Grand River Source Protection Plan

This item has attachments. 
1.24-030-CD-Approval of the Amended Grand River Source Protection Plan.pdf
2.24-030-CD_Appendix A - Proposed changes to WHPAs in Cambridge.pdf
  • Motion:24-158
    Moved byCouncillor Earnshaw
    Seconded byCouncillor Roberts

    THAT Report No. 24-030-CD Approval of the Amended Grand River Source Protection Plan be received as information;

    AND FURTHER THAT Cambridge Council support the updates to the Amended Grand River Source Protection Plan.

    In Favour (8)Mayor Liggett, Councillor Hamilton, Councillor Ermeta, Councillor Cooper, Councillor Kimpson, Councillor Earnshaw, Councillor Roberts, and Councillor Shwery
    Absent (1)Councillor Devine
    Carried (8 to 0)

7.5
Corporate Enterprise

 

7.5.1
24-005-CRE Core Areas Community Improvement Plan Minor Amendment

This item has attachments. 
1.24-005-CRE - Core Areas Community Improvement Plan Minor Amendment.pdf
2.24-005-CRE Existing Appendix A – Commercial Property Improvement Grant Program (CPIG) .pdf
3.23-005-CRE Appendix B Draft Appendix A - Commercial Property Improvement Grant Program (CPIG).pdf
4.24-005-CRE Appendix C - Maps of City of Cambridge Core Areas.pdf
  • Motion:24-159
    Moved byCouncillor Kimpson
    Seconded byCouncillor Devine

    THAT Report 24-005-CRE Core Areas Community Improvement Plan Financial Incentive be received;

    AND THAT Appendix A of the Core Areas Community Improvement Plan – Fee Waiver Program be replaced with Appendix B of this Report 24-005-CRE, effective retroactively as of June 29, 2021.

    In Favour (9)Councillor Devine, Mayor Liggett, Councillor Hamilton, Councillor Ermeta, Councillor Cooper, Councillor Kimpson, Councillor Earnshaw, Councillor Roberts, and Councillor Shwery
    Carried (9 to 0)

7.6
Community Development

 

7.6.1
24-069-CD Updated Heritage Impact Assessment (HIA) Terms of Reference

This item has attachments. 
1.24-069-CD Updated Heritage Impact Assessment (HIA) Terms of Reference.pdf
2.24-069-CD Appendix A City of Cambridge HIA Terms of Reference.pdf
  • Motion:24-160
    Moved byCouncillor Kimpson
    Seconded byCouncillor Roberts

    THAT Report 24-069-CD Updated Heritage Impact Assessment (HIA) Terms of Reference be received;

    AND THAT Council approve the updated HIA Terms of Reference, which also includes terms of references for a conservation plan, and documentation and salvage plan;

    AND FURTHER THAT it is expected that the preferred protective and mitigative measures will be consistent with recognized standards for heritage conservation, including:

    • The Ontario Ministry of Heritage, Sport, Tourism and Culture Industries Standards and Guidelines for Conservation of Provincial Hertiage Properties;
    • The Ontario Ministry of Heritage, Sport, Tourism and Culture Industries Eight Guiding Principles in the Conservation of Historic Properties;
    • The Ontario Ministry of Heritage, Sport, Tourism and Culture Industries Conservation Principles for Land Use Planning
    • Well-Preserved: The Ontario Heritage Foundation’s Manual of Principals and Practice for Architectural Conservation
    • The Parks Canada Standards and Guidelines for the Conservation of Historic Places in Canada
    • The Appleton Charter for the Protection and Enhancement of the Built Environment
    • The International Charter for the Conservation and Restoration of Monuments and Sites (the Venice Charter)
    In Favour (9)Councillor Devine, Mayor Liggett, Councillor Hamilton, Councillor Ermeta, Councillor Cooper, Councillor Kimpson, Councillor Earnshaw, Councillor Roberts, and Councillor Shwery
    Carried (9 to 0)

7.7
Infrastructure Services

 

7.8
Office of the City Manager

 

8.
Other Business

 

Road Safety Audit on Duke Street and Laurel Street Staff Direction 

THAT staff be directed to bring forward a pilot capital project for a Road Safety Audit on Duke Street and Laurel Street all the way through to Eagle Street as part of the 2025 Capital Budget process. 

9.
Notices of Motion

 

10.
Correspondence

 

11.
Motion to Receive and File

 
  • Motion:24-161
    Moved byCouncillor Devine
    Seconded byCouncillor Shwery

    THAT all presentations and correspondence from the May 28, 2024, Council meeting be received.

    In Favour (9)Councillor Devine, Mayor Liggett, Councillor Hamilton, Councillor Ermeta, Councillor Cooper, Councillor Kimpson, Councillor Earnshaw, Councillor Roberts, and Councillor Shwery
    Carried (9 to 0)

12.
Consideration of By-laws

This item has attachments. 
1.24-056 - Appendix C - Proposed Official Plan Amendment - 201 Water St S and 66 Highman Ave.pdf
2.24-057 - Appendix D - Proposed Zoning By-law Amendment - 201 Water St S and 66 Highman Ave.pdf
3.24-058 - Appendix C - Proposed Official Plan Amendment - 777 Laurel St and 308 Dolph St.pdf
4.24-059 - Appendix D - Proposed Zoning By-law Amendment - 777 Laurel St and 308 Dolph St.pdf
5.24-060 - Appendix A - Proposed Zoning By-law - 214 and 216 Union St N and 229 and 231 Anne St.pdf
  • Motion:24-162
    Moved byCouncillor Hamilton
    Seconded byCouncillor Cooper

    THAT the following by-laws listed under the heading of Introduction and Consideration of By-laws be enacted and passed:

    24-056 Being a by-law to adopt Amendment No. 80 of the City of Cambridge Official Plan (2012), as amended, with respect to lands municipally known as 201 Water Street South and 66 Highman Avenue

    24-057 Being a by-law to amend Zoning By-law No. 150-85, as amended, with respect to lands municipally known as 201 Water Street South and 66 Highman Avenue

    24-060 Being a by-law to amend Zoning By-law 150-85, as amended, with respect to lands municipally known as 214 and 216 Union Street North, and 229 and 231 Anne Street

    In Favour (9)Councillor Devine, Mayor Liggett, Councillor Hamilton, Councillor Ermeta, Councillor Cooper, Councillor Kimpson, Councillor Earnshaw, Councillor Roberts, and Councillor Shwery
    Carried (9 to 0)

13.
Confirmatory By-law

This item has attachments. 
1.24-061 - Confirmatory By-law.pdf
  • Motion:24-163
    Moved byCouncillor Roberts
    Seconded byCouncillor Ermeta

    That By-Law 24-061 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 Devine, Mayor Liggett, Councillor Hamilton, Councillor Ermeta, Councillor Cooper, Councillor Kimpson, Councillor Earnshaw, Councillor Roberts, and Councillor Shwery
    Carried (9 to 0)

14.
Adjournment

 
  • Motion:24-164
    Moved byCouncillor Devine
    Seconded byCouncillor Roberts

    THAT the Council meeting does now adjourn at 7:38 p.m. 

    In Favour (9)Councillor Devine, Mayor Liggett, Councillor Hamilton, Councillor Ermeta, Councillor Cooper, Councillor Kimpson, Councillor Earnshaw, Councillor Roberts, and Councillor Shwery
    Carried (9 to 0)
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