Council Meeting

Report 22-058-CD – Public Meeting Report – Temporary Use Zoning By-law Amendment – 1500 Kossuth Rd. be received; AND THAT Council waive the Planning application fees in the amount $12,000 for this proposal; AND FURTHER THAT file R02/22 for 1500 Kossuth Rd. be

Report 22-028-CRS 2022-2026 Joint Compliance Audit Committee be received; AND THAT a Joint Municipal Election Compliance Audit Committee be established for the 2022-2026 term of Council in accordance with the draft Terms of Reference attached as Appendix A to Report 22-028-CRS. AND THAT the City Clerk be delegated authority to select and appoint Committee Members with Council to be advised of the appointments by way of an Information Report once members have been selected. AND FURTHER THAT the City Clerk be delegated authority to review and revise the Terms of Reference throughout the term of the Committee in consultation with other participating municipalities.

the report 22-034-CD Upper Country Club Subdivision - Neighbourhood Traffic Safety Petition be

report 22-026-CD be received for information relating to Tiny Homes in the City of Cambridge.

THAT Council direct staff to procure design architects to complete 2 concept designs, one for full build and one for modified build , of graduated value and obtain Order of Magnitude cost estimates for each; AND FURTHER THAT Council direct staff, following the completion of the 2 concepts, to seek direction at a future Council meeting on which concept and budget to proceed into detailed design.

Motion as amended THAT Report 22-046-CD, Recreation Complex & Idea Exchange – Conceptual Design and Updates be received; AND THAT Council direct staff to procure design architects to complete 2 concept designs, one for full build and one for modified build , of graduated value and obtain Order of Magnitude cost estimates for each; AND FURTHER THAT Council direct staff, following the completion of the 2 concepts, to seek direction at a future Council meeting on which concept and budget to proceed into detailed design.

Report 22-047-CD (Recommendation Report – Zoning By-law Amendment – 40 Albert Street) be received; AND THAT Cambridge Council approves the proposed Zoning By-law Amendment to amend the zoning of the site from the “Residential – R4” zone to the “Residential – RS1” zone and to establish site-specific provisions for the site to permit the development of a semi-detached dwelling containing two units; AND THAT Cambridge Council is satisfied that a subsequent public meeting in accordance with subsection 34 (17) of the Planning Act is not required; AND FURTHER THAT the By-law attached to this report be passed.

Report 22-011-OCM (637 King Street East – Property Acquisition) be received as information; AND THAT Council authorize the purchase of the property municipally known as 637 King Street East, Cambridge, Ontario in accordance with the terms and conditions as set out in the Agreement of Purchase and Sale at a purchase price of $1,200,000, and at a total cost inclusive of applicable taxes and ancillary costs of approximately $1,250,000; AND FURTHER THAT a capital project be established for the property acquisition and be funded from the Core Areas Transformation Reserve Fund; AND FURTHER THAT a transfer of $1,250,000 from the Core Areas Transformation Reserve Fund be approved; AND FURTHER THAT $25,000 be added to the 2022 operating budget to fund the maintenance and operations of the newly acquired asset for the year 2022; AND FURTHER THAT the Mayor and Clerk be authorized to execute all documentation required to implement and give effect to the adopted recommendations as set out in this report, subject to the satisfaction of the City Solicitor.

Report 22-012-OCM (4910 Townline Road – Property Acquisition) be received as information; AND THAT Council authorize the purchase of the property municipally known as 4910 Townline Road, Cambridge, Ontario (the “Property”) at a purchase price not to exceed $1,250,000, and at a total cost inclusive of applicable taxes, ancillary costs, and owner’s costs compensable under the Expropriation Act not to exceed $1,380,000; AND FURTHER THAT the Mayor and Clerk be authorized to execute all documentation required to implement and give effect to the completion of the Agreement of Purchase and Sale, subject to the satisfaction of the City Solicitor; AND FURTHER THAT Council authorize staff to continue with the acquisition of the Property by way of the expropriation process, if necessary; AND FURTHER THAT Council authorize the Mayor and Clerk to certify Council’s approval for staff to continue with the expropriation process in the prescribed form of a Certificate of Approval in accordance with the Expropriation Act; AND FURTHER THAT Council authorize the Manager of Realty Services to execute all documentation and forms to be served on the owners of the Property in accordance with the Expropriation Act; AND FURTHER THAT an additional $100,000 be added to the budget for Project A/00666-10 (Black Bridge Road/Townline Road property acquisition) in order to accommodate funding requirements to complete the acquisition either by way of an agreement of purchase and sale or by way of expropriatio

the notice requirements of the procedure by-law be waived to consider 22-035-CD Blair Business Park – Heritage Impact Assessment and Transportation Impact Study

Favour (6) Mayor McGarry, Councillor Reid, Councillor Mann, Councillor Wolf, Councillor Adshade, and Councillor Hamilton

Council receive the Heritage Impact Assessment and associated Addendum prepared by WSP and the Heritage Impact Assessment Peer Review completed by Leah D. Wallace, Heritage & Land Use Planning Services; AND THAT Council approve the demolition of all structures located at 128, 134 and 228 Old Mill Road in the Blair Village Heritage Conservation District in accordance with the Heritage Impact Assessment and associated Addendum as it has been determined they do not hold any cultural heritage significance to warrant their retention; AND THAT Council approve the alteration of the properties municipally known as 0, 128, 134, 140 and 228 Old Mill Road for the construction of a warehouse/distribution centre, including berms and native plantings for screening purposes and the installation of decorative lighting similar to that on Highgrove Court as described in the Heritage Impact Assessment and associated Addendum submitted by WSP; AND THAT Council approve the alteration of Old Mill Road, west of Dickie Settlement Road, to a 18.5m right-of-way width with asphalt surfacing, and standard LED streetlights on the south side of the road; AND THAT Council approve the Transportation Impact Study prepared for the Blair Business Park by Paradigm Transportation Solutions Limited AND THAT Council approve the recommendations of the Transportation Impact Study Scoped Peer Review by BT Engineering Inc. AND THAT Broccolini and the Tenant agree to the following cap on truck traffic: In peak season (

the notice requirements of the procedure by-law be waived to consider Councillor Liggett's Notice of Motion re: Request to the Province of Ontario for a Plan of Action to address Joint and Several Liability

there has been an overall and consistent decline in voter turnout for municipal, provincial, and federal elections in Canada and in Waterloo Region, despite the act of voting being essential to the proper functioning of the democratic process; WHEREAS many residents struggle to access transportation to polling stations on election days, due to a lack of transportation available, physical mobility or accessibility issues, and/or socioeconomic status; WHEREAS any initiative to boost attention and incentives to vote on election days warrants attention and exploration in order to assist the democratic process and increase voter turnout; BE IT RESOLVED THAT correspondence be sent to the Region of Waterloo on behalf of Cambridge Council to request free public transportation on election day for the Municipal and School Board Election, as well as for the Provincial, and Federal Election days, so as to generate more attention about elections and polling station locations, and to encourage and make it possible for more residents to vote, that would otherwise be unable to access their polling stations.

Municipalities across this province collectively spend millions of dollars of taxpayer money and municipal resources developing Official Plans that meet current Provincial Planning Policy; and Whereas an Official Plan is developed through months of public consultation to ensure, “that future planning and development will meet the specific needs of (our) community”; and Whereas our Official Plan includes zoning provisions that encourage development of the “missing middle” or “gentle density” to meet the need for attainable housing in our community; and Whereas our Official Plan is ultimately approved by the province; and Whereas it is within the legislative purview of Municipal Council to approve Official Plan amendments or Zoning By-law changes that better the community or fit within the vision of the City of Cambridge Official Plan; and Whereas it is also within the legislative purview of Municipal Council to deny Official Plan amendments or Zoning By-law changes that do not better the community or do not fit within the vision of the City of Cambridge Official Plan; and Whereas municipal planning decisions may be appealed to the Ontario Land Tribunal (OLT; formerly the Ontario Municipal Board or “OMB”), an unelected, appointed body that is not accountable to the residents of the City of Cambridge; and Whereas the OLT has the authority to make a final decision on planning matters based on a “best planning outcome” and not whether the proposed development is in compliance with

until the new members of Provincial govt is named

all presentations and correspondence from the May 17, 2022 Special Council meeting be received.

the following by-laws listed under the heading of Introduction and Consideration of By-laws be enacted and passed: 22-029 Being a by-law to amend Zoning By-law No. 150-85, as amended with respect to land municipally known as 40 Albert Street (R14/20) 22-030 Being a by-law to designate the building at 1001 Franklin Boulevard as a Municipal Capital Facility (“MCF Building”)

22-031 Being a by-law to confirm the proceedings of the Council of the Corporation of the City of Cambridge

the Council meeting does now adjourn at 8:26 p.m.

THAT Report 22-058-CD – Public Meeting Report – Temporary Use Zoning By-law Amendment – 1500 Kossuth Rd. be received; AND THAT the Planning application fees in the amount $12,000 for this proposal be waived; AND FURTHER THAT file R02/22 for 1500 Kossuth Rd. be

THAT Report 22-028-CRS 2022-2026 Joint Compliance Audit Committee be received; AND THAT a Joint Municipal Election Compliance Audit Committee be established for the 2022-2026 term of Council in accordance with the draft Terms of Reference attached as Appendix A to Report 22-028-CRS. AND THAT the City Clerk be delegated authority to select and appoint Committee Members with Council to be advised of the appointments by way of an Information Report once members have been selected. AND FURTHER THAT the City Clerk be delegated authority to review and revise the Terms of Reference throughout the term of the Committee in consultation with other participating municipalities. In Favour (7): Councillor Reid, Councillor Mann, Councillor Wolf, Councillor Adshade, Councillor Hamilton, Councillor Ermeta, and Mayor McGarry Absent (2): Councillor Devine, and Councillor Liggett

THAT the report 22-034-CD Upper Country Club Subdivision - Neighbourhood Traffic Safety Petition be

THAT report 22-026-CD relating to Tiny Homes in the City of Cambridge, be received for information. In Favour (7): Councillor Reid, Councillor Mann, Councillor Wolf, Councillor Adshade, Councillor Hamilton, Councillor Ermeta, and Mayor McGarry Absent (2): Councillor Devine, and Councillor Liggett

AND THAT staff be directed to procure design architects to complete 2 concept designs, one for full build and one for modified build, of graduated value and obtain Order of Magnitude cost estimates for each; AND FURTHER THAT following the completion of the 2 concepts, staff be directed to seek direction at a future Council meeting on which concept and budget to proceed into detailed design. In Favour (8): Councillor Reid, Councillor Mann, Councillor Liggett, Councillor Wolf, Councillor Adshade, Councillor Hamilton, Councillor Ermeta, and Mayor McGarry Absent (1): Councillor Devine

Main Motion as amended THAT Report 22-046-CD, Recreation Complex & Idea Exchange – Conceptual Design and Updates be received; AND THAT staff be directed to procure design architects to complete 2 concept designs, one for full build and one for modified build, of graduated value and obtain Order of Magnitude cost estimates for each; AND FURTHER THAT following the completion of the 2 concepts, staff be directed to seek direction at a future Council meeting on which concept and budget to proceed into detailed design. In Favour (8): Councillor Reid, Councillor Mann, Councillor Liggett, Councillor Wolf, Councillor Adshade, Councillor Hamilton, Councillor Ermeta, and Mayor McGarry

THAT Report 22-047-CD (Recommendation Report – Zoning By- law Amendment – 40 Albert Street) be received; AND THAT the proposed Zoning By-law Amendment to amend the zoning of the site from the “Residential – R4” zone to the “Residential – RS1” zone and to establish site-specific provisions for the site to permit the development of a semi-detached dwelling containing two units be approved; AND THAT that a subsequent public meeting in accordance with subsection 34 (17) of the Planning Act is not required; AND FURTHER THAT the by-law attached to report 22-047-CD be passed. In Favour (8): Councillor Reid, Councillor Mann, Councillor Liggett, Councillor Wolf, Councillor Adshade, Councillor Hamilton, Councillor Ermeta, and Mayor McGarry Absent (1): Councillor Devine

THAT Report 22-011-OCM (637 King Street East – Property Acquisition) be received as information; AND THAT the purchase of the property municipally known as 637 King Street East, Cambridge, Ontario be authorized in accordance with the terms and conditions as set out in the Agreement of Purchase and Sale at a purchase price of $1,200,000, and at a total cost inclusive of applicable taxes and ancillary costs of approximately $1,250,000; AND THAT a capital project be established for the property acquisition and be funded from the Core Areas Transformation Reserve Fund; AND THAT a transfer of $1,250,000 from the Core Areas Transformation Reserve Fund be approved; AND THAT $25,000 be added to the 2022 operating budget to fund the maintenance and operations of the newly acquired asset for the year 2022; AND FURTHER THAT the Mayor and Clerk be authorized to execute all documentation required to implement and give effect to the adopted recommendations as set out in this report, subject to the satisfaction of the City Solicitor. In Favour (7): Councillor Reid, Councillor Mann, Councillor Liggett, Councillor Wolf, Councillor Adshade, Councillor Hamilton, and Mayor McGarry Opposed (1): Councillor Ermeta Absent (1): Councillor Devine

THAT Report 22-012-OCM (4910 Townline Road – Property Acquisition) be received as information; AND THAT the purchase of the property municipally known as 4910 Townline Road, Cambridge, Ontario (the “Property”) be authorized at a purchase price not to exceed $1,250,000, and at a total cost inclusive of applicable taxes, ancillary costs, and owner’s costs compensable under the Expropriation Act not to exceed $1,380,000; AND F THAT the Mayor and Clerk be authorized to execute all documentation required to implement and give effect to the completion of the Agreement of Purchase and Sale, subject to the satisfaction of the City Solicitor; AND THAT Council authorize staff to continue with the acquisition of the Property by way of the expropriation process, if necessary; AND THAT Council authorize the Mayor and Clerk to certify Council’s approval for staff to continue with the expropriation process in the prescribed form of a Certificate of Approval in accordance with the Expropriation Act; AND THAT Council authorize the Manager of Realty Services to execute all documentation and forms to be served on the owners of the Property in accordance with the Expropriation Act; AND THAT an additional $100,000 be added to the budget for Project A/00666-10 (Black Bridge Road/Townline Road property acquisition) in order to accommodate funding requirements to complete the acquisition either by way of an agreement of purchase and sale or by way of expropriation; AND FURTHER THAT the additional $1

THAT the notice requirements of the procedure by-law be waived to consider 22-035-CD Blair Business Park – Heritage Impact Assessment and Transportation Impact Study In Favour (6): Councillor Reid, Councillor Mann, Councillor Wolf, Councillor Adshade, Councillor Hamilton, and Mayor McGarry Opposed (2): Councillor Liggett, and Councillor Ermeta Absent (1): Councillor Devine

In Favour (6): Councillor Reid, Councillor Mann, Councillor Wolf, Councillor Adshade, Councillor Hamilton, and Mayor McGarry Opposed (2): Councillor Liggett, and Councillor Ermeta Absent (1): Councillor Devine

THAT the Heritage Impact Assessment and associated Addendum prepared by WSP and the Heritage Impact Assessment Peer Review completed by Leah D. Wallace, Heritage & Land Use Planning Services be received; AND THAT the demolition of all structures located at 128, 134 and 228 Old Mill Road in the Blair Village Heritage Conservation District in accordance with the Heritage Impact Assessment and associated Addendum be approved as it has been determined they do not hold any cultural heritage significance to warrant their retention; AND THAT the alteration of the properties municipally known as 0, 128, 134, 140 and 228 Old Mill Road for the construction of a warehouse/distribution centre, including berms and native plantings for screening purposes and the installation of decorative lighting similar to that on Highgrove Court be approved as described in the Heritage Impact Assessment and associated Addendum submitted by WSP; AND THAT the alteration of Old Mill Road, west of Dickie Settlement Road, to a 18.5m right-of-way width with asphalt surfacing, and standard LED streetlights on the south side of the road be approved; AND THAT the Transportation Impact Study prepared for the Blair Business Park by Paradigm Transportation Solutions Limited be approved; AND THAT the recommendations of the Transportation Impact Study Scoped Peer Review by BT Engineering Inc. be approved; AND THAT Broccolini and the Tenant agree to the following cap on truck traffic:  In peak season (November-Januar

THAT the notice requirements of the procedure by-law be waived to consider Councillor Liggett's Notice of Motion re: Request to the Province of Ontario for a Plan of Action to address Joint and Several Liability In Favour (8): Councillor Reid, Councillor Mann, Councillor Liggett, Councillor Wolf, Councillor Adshade, Councillor Hamilton, Councillor Ermeta, and Mayor McGarry Absent (1): Councillor Devine

WHEREAS there has been an overall and consistent decline in voter turnout for municipal, provincial, and federal elections in Canada and in Waterloo Region, despite the act of voting being essential to the proper functioning of the democratic process; WHEREAS many residents struggle to access transportation to polling stations on election days, due to a lack of transportation available, physical mobility or accessibility issues, and/or socioeconomic status; WHEREAS any initiative to boost attention and incentives to vote on election days warrants attention and exploration in order to assist the democratic process and increase voter turnout; BE IT RESOLVED THAT correspondence be sent to the Region of Waterloo on behalf of Cambridge Council to request free public transportation on election day for the Municipal and School Board Election, as well as for the Provincial, and Federal Election days, so as to generate more attention about elections and polling station locations, and to encourage and make it possible for more residents to vote, that would otherwise be unable to access their polling stations. In Favour (8): Councillor Reid, Councillor Mann, Councillor Liggett, Councillor Wolf, Councillor Adshade, Councillor Hamilton, Councillor Ermeta, and Mayor McGarry Absent (1): Councillor Devine

THAT consideration of Councillor Liggett’s Motion re: Ontario Land Tribunal dissolution be

THAT By-law 22-031 being a by-law to confirm the proceedings of the Council of the Corporation of the City of Cambridge be enacted and passed. In Favour (8): Councillor Reid, Councillor Mann, Councillor Liggett, Councillor Wolf, Councillor Adshade, Councillor Hamilton, Councillor Ermeta, and Mayor McGarry Absent (1): Councillor Devine

THAT the Council meeting does now adjourn at 8:26 p.m. In Favour (8): Councillor Reid, Councillor Mann, Councillor Liggett, Councillor Wolf, Councillor Adshade, Councillor Hamilton, Councillor Ermeta, and Mayor McGarry Absent (1): Councillor Devine