MINUTES

Corporation of the City of Cambridge

Council Meeting

Meeting #:
Date:
, 6:30 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, 
  • Bryan Boodhoo - City Solicitor, 
  • Sheryl Ayres - Chief Financial Officer, 
  • Sheena Pawliwec - Director of Finance and Deputy Treasurer, 
  • Danielle Manton - City Clerk, 
  • Jennifer Shaw - Deputy City Clerk, 
  • and Rachel Latour - Administrative Assistant 
Others in Attendance:

  • Mike Parsons - Director of Environmental Services / Acting Deputy City Manager - Infrastructure Services, Alana Russell - Director of Communications, Bob Bjerke - Chief Planner, Rachel Greene - Senior Planner and Rutvik Shah - Network Administrator

     

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 6:30 p.m.

2.
Indigenous Territory Acknowledgement

 

3.
Disclosure of Pecuniary Interest

 

4.
Presentations

 

5.
Delegations and Consideration of Related Reports

 

6.
Closed Session

 
  • Motion:25-033
    Moved byCouncillor Kimpson
    Seconded byCouncillor Roberts

    THAT in accordance with section 239 (2) (c), (e), (f), and (k) of the Municipal Act, 2001, Council to convene in Closed Session at 4:07 p.m. to consider the following subject matters:

    (c)  a proposed or pending acquisition or disposition of land by the municipality or local board (Lease Negotiation) (Confidential leasing discussion);

    (e)  litigation or potential litigation, including matters before administrative tribunals, affecting the municipality or local board (Confidential Litigation Updates);

    (f)  advice that is subject to solicitor-client privilege, including communications necessary for that purpose (Confidential Litigation Updates);

    (k)  a position, plan, procedure, criteria or instruction to be applied to any negotiations carried on or to be carried on by or on behalf of the municipality or local board (Confidential Litigation Updates) (Confidential Leasing Discussion) (Confidential Verbal Update on Negotiations with a Third-Party) 

    In Favour (7)Councillor Devine, Mayor Liggett, Councillor Cooper, Councillor Kimpson, Councillor Earnshaw, Councillor Roberts, and Councillor Shwery
    Absent (2)Councillor Hamilton, and Councillor Ermeta
    Carried (7 to 0)

7.
Rise from Closed

 

Councillor Hamilton arrived at 5:30 p.m.

Councillor Ermeta arrived at 5:40 p.m.

  • Motion:25-034
    Moved byCouncillor Earnshaw
    Seconded byCouncillor Roberts

    THAT Council rise from the Closed Session and reconvene in Open Session at 6:37 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)

8.
Consent Agenda

 

Councillor Cooper left the meeting at 6:30 p.m.

  • Motion:25-035
    Moved byCouncillor Hamilton
    Seconded byCouncillor Devine

    THAT all items listed under the heading of Consent Agenda for March 25th, 2025, be adopted as recommended.

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

8.1
Special Council Meeting Minutes - February 11, 2025

This item has attachments. 
1.Post-Meeting Minutes - SCM_Feb11_2025 - English.pdf

8.2
Statutory Public Meeting Minutes - February 11, and March 4, 2025

This item has attachments. 
1.Post-Meeting Minutes - PSM_Feb11_2025 - English.pdf
2.Post-Meeting Minutes - PSM_Mar04_2025 - English.pdf

8.3
Council Workshop Meeting Minutes - February 18, 2025

This item has attachments. 
1.Post-Meeting Minutes - CW_Feb18_2025 - English.pdf

8.4
Council Meeting Minutes - February 25, 2025

This item has attachments. 
1.Post-Meeting Minutes - CM_Feb25_2025 - English.pdf

8.5
Council Information Package - February 21, and March 7, 2025

This item has attachments. 
1.Council Information Package February 21, 2025.pdf
2.Council Information Package March 7, 2025.pdf

8.6
25-001-CRE Request to replace Development Covenants for 2420 and 2780 Townline Road

This item has attachments. 
1.25-001-CRE - Request to replace Development Covenants for at 2420 and 2780 Townline Road .pdf

8.7
25-007-CRS Goods and Services Awarded under Delegated Authority in Accordance with Procurement By-law 19-187

This item has attachments. 
1.25-007-CRS Goods and Services Awarded under Delegated Authority in Accordance with Procurement By-law 19-187.pdf
2.25-007-CRS Apprendix A-Goods and Services Awarded Under Delegarted Authority July 1-December 31, 2024.pdf

8.8
25-011-CD Preston Memorial Auditorium – First Aid Room Naming Rights & Sponsorship Agreement

This item has attachments. 
1.25-011-CD - Preston Aud - First Aid Room Sponsorship.pdf

8.9
25-037-CD Cambridge Country Manor Environmental Compliance Approval Application Signature

This item has attachments. 
1.25-037-CD Cambridge Country Manor ECA Application.pdf

8.10
25-006-CRS Remuneration and Expenditures of Council Members and Council Appointees for the Year Ended December 31, 2024

This item has attachments. 
1.25-006-CRS Remuneration and Expenditures of Council December 31, 2024.pdf
2.25-006-CRS Appendix A Remuneration and Expenditures of Council Members and Council Appointees Year Ended December 31 2024.pdf

8.11
25-009-CRS W.G. Johnson Facility Upgrade Needs

This item has attachments. 
1.25-009-CRS WG Johnson Facility Upgrade Needs.pdf

9.
Consideration of Reports

 

9.1
Corporate Services

 

9.1.1
25-017-CRS Noise By-law Exemption – Champs for Charity Boxing Event

This item has attachments. 
1.25-017-CRS Noise By-law Exemption - Champs for Charity Boxing Event.pdf
  • Motion:25-036
    Moved byCouncillor Roberts
    Seconded byCouncillor Kimpson

    THAT Report 25-017-CRS Noise By-law Exemption – Champs for Charity Boxing Event be received;

    AND FURTHER THAT the noise exemption request for the Champs for Charity Boxing Event to be held on April 4, 2025 be approved. 

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

9.2
Corporate Enterprise

 

9.3
Community Development

 

9.3.1
25-029-CD Recommendation for Official Plan and Zoning By-law Amendments – 229, 235, 239, 247 Royal Oak Road

This item has attachments. 
1.25-029-CD Recommendation for Official Plan and Zoning By-law Amendments - 229, 235, 239, 247 Royal Oak Road.pdf
2.1. 25-029-CD Appendix A - Conceptual Site Plan.pdf
3.2. 25-029-CD Appendix B - Proposed By-law for Official Plan Amendment.pdf
4.3. 25-029-CD Appendix C - Proposed Zoning By-law Amendment.pdf
5.4. 25-029-CD Appendix D - Written Public Submissions.pdf
6.5. 25-029-CD Appendix E - Applicant Response to Neighbourhood Concerns.pdf
7.6. 25-029-CD Appendix F - Neighbourhood Meeting Questions and Answers.pdf
8.7. 25-029-CD Appendix G - Internal-External Consultation and List of Supporting Studies.pdf
  • Motion:25-038
    Moved byCouncillor Shwery
    Seconded byCouncillor Kimpson

    Main motion, as amended

    THAT Report 25-029-CD Recommendation for Official Plan and Zoning By-law Amendments – 229, 235, 239, 247 Royal Oak Road be received;

    AND THAT Council approves proposed Official Plan Amendment No. 88 to redesignate the subject lands from Low/Medium Density Residential and Natural Open Space System to Business Industrial and Natural Open Space System with Site Specific Policy 8.1.123;

    AND THAT Council approves the proposed Zoning By-law Amendment to rezone the subject lands from R1 (Residential) and OS1 (Open Space) to M1 (Industrial) s.4.1.481 and OS1 s.4.1.481 zones with site specific provisions;

    AND THAT the removal of the (H) Holding Provision for the lands zoned M1 s.4.1.481, as shown on Schedule A of Report 25-029-CD to the East of the Open Space lands may only be lifted once the following requirement has been addressed:

    a) Any road improvements on Speedsville Road resulting from the Region of Waterloo's Speedsville Road Corridor Study have been identified and implemented;

    AND THAT the applicant be required to install a concrete wall at the heigh of 2.44 m to run the length of the industrial building, including all parking, and that the applicant be directed through the site plan process to install and direct all lighting away from the residential area adjacent to the industrial building;

    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 the by-laws attached to report 25-029-CD be passed. 

    In Favour (8)Councillor Devine, Mayor Liggett, Councillor Hamilton, Councillor Ermeta, Councillor Kimpson, Councillor Earnshaw, Councillor Roberts, and Councillor Shwery
    Absent (1)Councillor Cooper
    Carried (8 to 0)
  • Motion:25-037
    Moved byCouncillor Devine
    Seconded byCouncillor Shwery

    Amendment

    a) Any road improvements on Speedsville Road resulting from the Region of Waterloo's Speedsville Road Corridor Study have been identified and implemented. 

    AND THAT the applicant be required to install a concrete wall at the height of 2.44 m to run the length of the industrial building, including all parking, and that the applicant be directed through the site plan process to install and direct all lighting away from the residential area adjacent to the industrial building. 

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

9.4
Infrastructure Services

 

9.5
Office of the City Manager

 

10.
Other Business

 

11.
Motions

 

12.
Notices of Motion

 

13.
Correspondence

 

14.
Motion to Receive and File

 
  • Motion:25-039
    Moved byCouncillor Devine
    Seconded byCouncillor Kimpson

    THAT all presentations and correspondence from the March 25, 2025 Council meeting be received.

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

15.
Consideration of By-laws

This item has attachments. 
1.25-013.pdf
2.25-014.pdf
  • Motion:25-040
    Moved byCouncillor Hamilton
    Seconded byCouncillor Shwery

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

    25-013 Being a by-law to adopt Amendment No. 88 of the City of Cambridge Official Plan (2012), as amended, with respect to land municipally known as 229, 235, 239, and 247 Royal Oak Road

    25-014 Being a by-law to amend Zoning By-law 150-85, as amended, with respect to land municipally known as 229, 235, 239 and 247 Royal Oak Road, as amended

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

16.
Confirmatory By-law

This item has attachments. 
1.25-015.pdf
  • Motion:25-041
    Moved byCouncillor Earnshaw
    Seconded byCouncillor Roberts

    Being a by-law to confirm the proceedings of the Council of the Corporation of the City of Cambridge

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

17.
Adjournment

 
  • Motion:25-042
    Moved byCouncillor Earnshaw
    Seconded byCouncillor Hamilton

    THAT the Council meeting does now adjourn at 8:10 p.m.

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