MINUTES

Corporation of the City of Cambridge

Planning - Statutory Public Meeting

Meeting #:

Date:

Tuesday, November 12, 2024, 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,
and Councillor Ermeta - Ward 8

Regrets:

Mayor Liggett

Staff Members in Attendance:

Hardy Bromberg, Deputy City Manager - Community Development,
Michael Oliveri - Council Committee Services Coordinator,
Maria Barrantes Barreto - Council Committee Services Coordinator,
and Bryan Boodhoo - City Solicitor

Others in Attendance:

Nicole Goodbrand, Senior Planner - Planning Services, Bryan Cooper, Senior Planner - Policy, J. Matthew Blevins, Senior Planner - Reurbanization, Maria Skara, Planner - Community Development, Laura Dewar, Manager of Site Development and Special Projects - Planning Services, Rutvik Shah, Network Administrator - Technology Services.

1.
Meeting Called to Order

The Chair called the meeting to order at 6:30 p.m.

2.
Disclosures of Pecuniary Interest

None.

3.
Public Meeting Notice

4.
Presentations

4.1
SHS Consulting re: Public Meeting - Housing Needs Assessment – HAF Initiative No. 9

1.20241001 - Cambridge HNA - Public Meeting Presentation (002).pdf

4.2
Nicole Goodbrand, Senior Planner re: Public Meeting – Proposed OPA and ZBA – 0 Grand Ridge Drive – HAF Initiative No. 1

1.City-of-Cambridge-PPT--0 Grand Ridge - V3(1).pdf

4.3
Nicole Goodbrand, Senior Planner re: Public Meeting – Proposed OPA and ZBA – 25 Chalmers St S – HAF Initiative No. 1

1.City-of-Cambridge-PPT--25 Chalmers - V3(1).pdf

4.4
Bryan Cooper, Senior Planner - Policy re: Public Meeting - Affordable Housing Community Improvement Plan - HAF Initiative No. 7

1.HAF Initiative No. 7 Affordable Housing CIP Update(1).pdf

5.
Public Meetings

5.1
Public Meeting - Housing Needs Assessment – HAF Initiative No. 9

5.2
Public Meeting – Proposed OPA and ZBA – 0 Grand Ridge Drive – HAF Initiative No. 1

Council Direction to Staff:

THAT staff schedule a neighbourhood meeting with the residents, staff and members of Council prior to bringing forward a recommendation report.

5.3
Public Meeting – Proposed OPA and ZBA – 25 Chalmers St S – HAF Initiative No. 1

5.4
Public Meeting - Affordable Housing Community Improvement Plan - HAF Initiative No. 7

6.
Delegations

6.1
Diane Goodwin re: Public Meeting – Proposed OPA and ZBA – 0 Grand Ridge Drive – HAF Initiative No. 1

6.2
Suzanne Riddell re: Public Meeting – Proposed OPA and ZBA – 0 Grand Ridge Drive – HAF Initiative No. 1

6.3
Jennifer Gibb re: Public Meeting – Proposed OPA and ZBA – 0 Grand Ridge Drive – HAF Initiative No. 1

6.4
George Figueiredo re: Public Meeting – Proposed OPA and ZBA – 0 Grand Ridge Drive – HAF Initiative No. 1

6.5
Doug Gibb re: Public Meeting – Proposed OPA and ZBA – 0 Grand Ridge Drive – HAF Initiative No. 1

6.6
Clare Dejong re: Public Meeting - Proposed OPA and ZBA - 0 Grand Ridge Drive - HAF Initiative No. 1

6.7
Jen Sousa re: Public Meeting – Proposed OPA and ZBA – 0 Grand Ridge Drive – HAF Initiative No. 1

6.8
Eva Boedemer re: Public Meeting – Proposed OPA and ZBA – 0 Grand Ridge Drive – HAF Initiative No. 1

6.9
Bev Baker re: Public Meeting – Proposed OPA and ZBA – 0 Grand Ridge Drive – HAF Initiative No. 1

6.10
Paul Ledgister re: Public Meeting – Proposed OPA and ZBA – 0 Grand Ridge Drive – HAF Initiative No. 1

6.11
Ellen Windsor re: Public Meeting – Proposed OPA and ZBA – 0 Grand Ridge Drive – HAF Initiative No. 1

6.12
Jim Long re: Public Meeting – Proposed OPA and ZBA – 25 Chalmers St S – HAF Initiative No. 1

6.13
Barbara Roy, St. Ambrose Church re: Public Meeting - Proposed OPA and ZBA - 25 Chalmers St S - HAF Initiative No. 1

6.14
Dave Sousa re: Public Meeting – Proposed OPA and ZBA – 25 Chalmers St S – HAF Initiative No. 1

6.15
Martin Asling re: Public Meeting – Proposed OPA and ZBA – 25 Chalmers St S – HAF Initiative No. 1

6.16
Patrizia Piraino re: Public Meeting – Proposed OPA and ZBA – 25 Chalmers St S – HAF Initiative No. 1

1.25 Chalmers St delegation P. Piraino Nov 12 2024 (1).pdf

6.17
Gaylene Schulz re: Public Meeting – Proposed OPA and ZBA – 25 Chalmers St S – HAF Initiative No. 1

6.18
Alice Tam re: Public Meeting – Proposed OPA and ZBA – 25 Chalmers St S – HAF Initiative No. 1

This delegate withdrew their request to speak.

6.19
Liz McAllister re: Public Meeting – Proposed OPA and ZBA – 25 Chalmers St S – HAF Initiative No. 1

6.20
Brian Veenstra re: Public Meeting – Proposed OPA and ZBA – 25 Chalmers St S – HAF Initiative No. 1

6.21
Mariette Harris re: Public Meeting – Proposed OPA and ZBA – 25 Chalmers St S – HAF Initiative No. 1

6.22
Tristia Morren re: Public Meeting – Proposed OPA and ZBA – 25 Chalmers St S – HAF Initiative No. 1

6.23
Pat Coghin re: Public Meeting – Proposed OPA and ZBA – 25 Chalmers St S – HAF Initiative No. 1

6.24
Bev Gabriel re: Public Meeting – Proposed OPA and ZBA – 25 Chalmers St S – HAF Initiative No. 1

6.25
Bruno Salapic re: Public Meeting – Proposed OPA and ZBA – 25 Chalmers St S – HAF Initiative No. 1

7.
Correspondence

7.1
Clare and Irene DeJong re: Public Meeting – Proposed OPA and ZBA – 0 Grand Ridge Drive – HAF Initiative No. 1

1.Clare and Irene DeJong_Redacted.pdf

7.2
Danny Freitas re: Public Meeting – Proposed OPA and ZBA – 0 Grand Ridge Drive – HAF Initiative No. 1

1.Danny Freitas_Redacted.pdf

7.3
Doug Gibb re: Public Meeting – Proposed OPA and ZBA – 0 Grand Ridge Drive – HAF Initiative No. 1

1.Doug Gibb_Redacted.pdf

7.4
Jen Sousa re: Public Meeting – Proposed OPA and ZBA – 0 Grand Ridge Drive – HAF Initiative No. 1

1.Jen Sousa_Redacted.pdf

7.5
Philip Mills, CEO, Habitat for Humanity Waterloo Region re: Public Meeting - Proposed OPA and ZBA - 0 Grande Ridge Drive - HAF Initiative No. 1

1.Letter of Support_Cambridge Planning Meeting_2024.11.11.pdf

7.6
Neighbours of 0 Grand Ridge Drive re: Public Meeting - Proposed OPA and ZBA - 0 Grande Ridge Drive - HAF Initiative No. 1

1.Neighbours of 0 Grand Ridge Drive_Redacted.pdf

8.
Motion to Receive Correspondence and Presentations

Motion:24-323
Moved byCouncillor Roberts
Seconded byCouncillor Kimpson
THAT all presentations and correspondence from the November 12, 2024, Planning – Statutory Public Meeting Committee be received.
In Favour (8) Councillor Devine, Councillor Hamilton, Councillor Ermeta, Councillor Cooper, Councillor Kimpson, Councillor Earnshaw, Councillor Roberts, and Councillor Shwery
Absent (1) Mayor Liggett
Carried (8 to 0)

9.
Adjournment

Motion:24-324
Moved byCouncillor Cooper
Seconded byCouncillor Earnshaw
THAT the Planning – Statutory Public Meeting Committee does now adjourn at 9:58 p.m.
In Favour (8) Councillor Devine, Councillor Hamilton, Councillor Ermeta, Councillor Cooper, Councillor Kimpson, Councillor Earnshaw, Councillor Roberts, and Councillor Shwery
Absent (1) Mayor Liggett
Carried (8 to 0)

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In Favour (8)	Councillor Devine, Councillor Hamilton, Councillor Ermeta, Councillor Cooper, Councillor Kimpson, Councillor Earnshaw, Councillor Roberts, and Councillor Shwery



Absent (1)	Mayor Liggett

1.Meeting Called to Order

2.Disclosures of Pecuniary Interest

3.Public Meeting Notice

4.Presentations

4.1SHS Consulting re: Public Meeting - Housing Needs Assessment – HAF Initiative No. 9

4.2Nicole Goodbrand, Senior Planner re: Public Meeting – Proposed OPA and ZBA – 0 Grand Ridge Drive – HAF Initiative No. 1

4.3Nicole Goodbrand, Senior Planner re: Public Meeting – Proposed OPA and ZBA – 25 Chalmers St S – HAF Initiative No. 1

4.4Bryan Cooper, Senior Planner - Policy re: Public Meeting - Affordable Housing Community Improvement Plan - HAF Initiative No. 7

5.Public Meetings

5.1Public Meeting - Housing Needs Assessment – HAF Initiative No. 9

5.2Public Meeting – Proposed OPA and ZBA – 0 Grand Ridge Drive – HAF Initiative No. 1

5.3Public Meeting – Proposed OPA and ZBA – 25 Chalmers St S – HAF Initiative No. 1

5.4Public Meeting - Affordable Housing Community Improvement Plan - HAF Initiative No. 7

6.Delegations

6.1Diane Goodwin re: Public Meeting – Proposed OPA and ZBA – 0 Grand Ridge Drive – HAF Initiative No. 1

6.2Suzanne Riddell re: Public Meeting – Proposed OPA and ZBA – 0 Grand Ridge Drive – HAF Initiative No. 1

6.3Jennifer Gibb re: Public Meeting – Proposed OPA and ZBA – 0 Grand Ridge Drive – HAF Initiative No. 1

6.4George Figueiredo re: Public Meeting – Proposed OPA and ZBA – 0 Grand Ridge Drive – HAF Initiative No. 1

6.5Doug Gibb re: Public Meeting – Proposed OPA and ZBA – 0 Grand Ridge Drive – HAF Initiative No. 1

6.6Clare Dejong re: Public Meeting - Proposed OPA and ZBA - 0 Grand Ridge Drive - HAF Initiative No. 1

6.7Jen Sousa re: Public Meeting – Proposed OPA and ZBA – 0 Grand Ridge Drive – HAF Initiative No. 1

6.8Eva Boedemer re: Public Meeting – Proposed OPA and ZBA – 0 Grand Ridge Drive – HAF Initiative No. 1

6.9Bev Baker re: Public Meeting – Proposed OPA and ZBA – 0 Grand Ridge Drive – HAF Initiative No. 1

6.10Paul Ledgister re: Public Meeting – Proposed OPA and ZBA – 0 Grand Ridge Drive – HAF Initiative No. 1

6.11Ellen Windsor re: Public Meeting – Proposed OPA and ZBA – 0 Grand Ridge Drive – HAF Initiative No. 1

6.12Jim Long re: Public Meeting – Proposed OPA and ZBA – 25 Chalmers St S – HAF Initiative No. 1

6.13Barbara Roy, St. Ambrose Church re: Public Meeting - Proposed OPA and ZBA - 25 Chalmers St S - HAF Initiative No. 1

6.14Dave Sousa re: Public Meeting – Proposed OPA and ZBA – 25 Chalmers St S – HAF Initiative No. 1

6.15Martin Asling re: Public Meeting – Proposed OPA and ZBA – 25 Chalmers St S – HAF Initiative No. 1

6.16Patrizia Piraino re: Public Meeting – Proposed OPA and ZBA – 25 Chalmers St S – HAF Initiative No. 1

6.17Gaylene Schulz re: Public Meeting – Proposed OPA and ZBA – 25 Chalmers St S – HAF Initiative No. 1

6.18Alice Tam re: Public Meeting – Proposed OPA and ZBA – 25 Chalmers St S – HAF Initiative No. 1

6.19Liz McAllister re: Public Meeting – Proposed OPA and ZBA – 25 Chalmers St S – HAF Initiative No. 1

6.20Brian Veenstra re: Public Meeting – Proposed OPA and ZBA – 25 Chalmers St S – HAF Initiative No. 1

6.21Mariette Harris re: Public Meeting – Proposed OPA and ZBA – 25 Chalmers St S – HAF Initiative No. 1

6.22Tristia Morren re: Public Meeting – Proposed OPA and ZBA – 25 Chalmers St S – HAF Initiative No. 1

6.23Pat Coghin re: Public Meeting – Proposed OPA and ZBA – 25 Chalmers St S – HAF Initiative No. 1

6.24Bev Gabriel re: Public Meeting – Proposed OPA and ZBA – 25 Chalmers St S – HAF Initiative No. 1

6.25Bruno Salapic re: Public Meeting – Proposed OPA and ZBA – 25 Chalmers St S – HAF Initiative No. 1

7.Correspondence

7.1Clare and Irene DeJong re: Public Meeting – Proposed OPA and ZBA – 0 Grand Ridge Drive – HAF Initiative No. 1

7.2Danny Freitas re: Public Meeting – Proposed OPA and ZBA – 0 Grand Ridge Drive – HAF Initiative No. 1

7.3Doug Gibb re: Public Meeting – Proposed OPA and ZBA – 0 Grand Ridge Drive – HAF Initiative No. 1

7.4Jen Sousa re: Public Meeting – Proposed OPA and ZBA – 0 Grand Ridge Drive – HAF Initiative No. 1

7.5Philip Mills, CEO, Habitat for Humanity Waterloo Region re: Public Meeting - Proposed OPA and ZBA - 0 Grande Ridge Drive - HAF Initiative No. 1

7.6Neighbours of 0 Grand Ridge Drive re: Public Meeting - Proposed OPA and ZBA - 0 Grande Ridge Drive - HAF Initiative No. 1

8.Motion to Receive Correspondence and Presentations

9.Adjournment

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