Council Meeting

in accordance with section 239 (2) (b) and (k) of the Municipal Act, 2001, Council to convene in Closed Session at 5:30 p.m. to consider the following subject matters: (b) personal matters about an identifiable individual, including municipal or local board employees (Confidential Council-Appointment Committee/Board matter); (k) a position, plan, procedure, criteria or instruction to be applied to any negotiations

Council rise from the Closed Session held on November 5, 2024 and reconvene in Open Session at 6:30 p.m.

lithium-ion batteries are commonplace as they are in use in a wide variety of devices that are part of our daily lives, including e-scooters and e-bikes, and the growing use of such technology is encouraged and supported as part of Canada’s environmental protection strategies; AND WHEREAS the increasing importation and use of non-Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) aftermarket batteries is coupled with the risk of devastating fires; AND WHEREAS when lithium-ion batteries are damaged or overheat they are susceptible to "thermal runaway" high intensity, long lasting fires that are difficult to extinguish by conventional firefighting techniques, and which emit a cocktail of dangerous and potentially toxic gases such as carbon monoxide, hydrogen flouride, and hydrogen chloride, putting citizens and first responders in danger; AND WHEREAS there are at present no government regulations to monitor, control or prohibit importation, storage, sale, or use in our communities of non-OEM lithium-ion aftermarket batteries not Underwriter Laboratories of Canada (ULC) certified; AND WHEREAS the City of Cambridge has already seen several occurrences of lithium-ion battery fires in single, multi-unit residential dwellings, commercial and industrial properties that have caused displacement, inconvenience and economic loss to dozens of citizens and businesses such that Council recognizes the significant and growing risk of fire and explosion that these aftermarket lithium-ion batteries present

the chronic homelessness, mental health, safety and addictions crisis continues to escalate, with at least 1,400 homeless encampments now present in Ontario communities, putting unsustainable pressure on municipalities and public spaces creating a Humanitarian Crisis; and, WHEREAS housing, homelessness and healthcare - including access to appropriate and timely supports - are the responsibility of the Provincial government and proper management of these issues is crucial to addressing the root causes of the Humanitarian Crisis that Ontario is facing; and, WHEREAS municipalities are being left to manage these issues without the necessary resources or legal authority to sufficiently respond, and as a result are caught balancing the important needs of unsheltered people living in encampments, with the responsibility to ensure our communities are safe and vibrant places for all residents; and, WHEREAS the causes of homelessness can be complex and individually unique to each unhoused person, with one of the primary causes being undiagnosed and untreated mental health and addiction issues, which are difficult to address without specialized support systems providing a continuum of care; and, WHEREAS some individuals experiencing untreated or undiagnosed acute and/or chronic mental health or addictions challenges may be at higher risk to themselves and pose safety concerns for other members of the community; and, WHEREAS every individual deserves the opportunity for treatment and rec

all items listed under the heading of Consent Agenda for November 5 th , 2024, be adopted as recommended.

Report 24-064-CRS Emergency Management By-law and Emergency Response Plan Revision be received; AND THAT By-law 179-17 be amended; AND FURTHER THAT report 24-064-CRS - Appendix B The Emergency Management Program By-law, be passed to enact the revised Emergency Management Program & Emergency Response Plan.

Report 24-074-CRS Request to Repeal the Proposed Expansion for Downtown Cambridge Business Improvement Area be received; AND THAT Council approve the request to repeal the proposed expansion from the Downtown Cambridge Business Improvement Area; AND THAT Council direct the Clerk to provide notice of Council’s support of the request to repeal the proposed expansion.

Report 24-130-CD Queenston Road at Westminster Drive All-way Stop Control be received; AND THAT Queenston Road at Westminster Drive be converted to all-way stop control; AND FURTHER THAT the By-law to amend By-law 22-044, included as Appendix A to Report 24-130-CD, be passed

Report 24-133-CD Donald Street No Stopping Restriction be received; AND THAT a No Stopping, 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Monday to Friday, September 1st to June 30th, restriction be installed on the south side of Donald Street; AND FURTHER THAT the By-law to amend the Traffic and Parking Bylaw, included as Appendix B to Report 24-133-CD be passed.

Report 24-055-CD Recommendation to Designate the Property Located at 555 Riverbank Drive, be received; AND THAT Council approve the recommendation to designate the property located at 555 Riverbank Drive under Part IV of the Ontario Heritage Act and approve the Statement of Cultural Heritage Value and List of Heritage Attributes, attached as Appendix A to this report; AND FURTHER THAT Council authorize the Clerk to publish a Notice of Intention to Designate (NOID) for the property located at 555 Riverbank Drive in accordance with Section 29 of the Ontario Heritage Act.

Report 24-118-CD 171 Guelph Avenue, Heritage Permit Application for Proposed Garage and Fence be received; AND THAT Council approve the Heritage Permit application for the proposed garage and fence as outlined in Report 24-118-CD, with the list of alterations detailed in the report, subject to the following conditions: 1) Following Council approval, any minor changes to the plans and elevations shall be submitted to the satisfaction of staff, prior to an application for a building permit and/or the commencement of any alterations; and, 2) That the implementation of alterations, in accordance with this approval, shall be completed no later than two (2) years following Council approval. If the alterations are not completed by such a time, then this approval expires as of that date and no alterations shall be undertaken without a new approval issued by the City of Cambridge.

Report 24-126-CD Recommendation to Alter a Part IV Property, 98 Shade Street, Galt Arena be received; AND THAT Council approve the request for a Heritage Permit for the property known as the Galt Arena, located at 98 Shade Street, for the replacement of entrance doors located on the north and south sides of the building.

Report 24-096-CD - Recommendation Report for Official Plan and Zoning By-law Amendments – 725 and 775 Main Street be received; AND THAT Council adopts proposed Official Plan Amendment No. 83 to redesignate the subject lands from ‘Low/Medium Density Residential’ to ‘High Density Residential’ and ‘Natural Open Space System’ with a Site Specific Policy 8.10.119 to permit a minimum building height of three (3) storeys for mixed terrace (stacked townhouse) buildings, and that 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 ‘Residential’ – (H)R4 to ‘Multiple Residential’ – (H)RM3 S.4.1.479 with site-specific and holding provisions, ‘Open Space’ – OS1 and ‘Open Space’ – OS4 to permit a residential development with 233 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 24-096-CD be passed

Report 24-132-CD Recommendation Report for Zoning By-law Amendment – 10 and 20 Guelph Avenue be received; AND THAT Cambridge Council approves the proposed Zoning By-law Amendment to amend the zoning of the site from ‘Industrial’ – M3 to ‘Industrial’ – M3 S.4.1.451 with a site specific provision to permit the use of an indoor golf facility; AND THAT Council is satisfied that the requirements for a public meeting in accordance with subsection 34(17) of the Planning Act has been met; AND FURTHER THAT the By-law attached to this report be passed.

all presentations and correspondence from the November 5, 2024, Council meeting be received.

the following by-laws listed under the heading of Introduction and Consideration of By-laws be enacted and passed: 24-110 Being a by-law requiring an emergency management program for the protection of public safety, health, the environment, the critical infrastructure and property, and to promote economic stability and a disaster-resilient community and to amend By-law 179-17 24-111 Being a by-law to amend By-law 22-044 being a By-law to Regulate Traffic and Parking on Highways Under the Jurisdiction of The Corporation of the City of Cambridge (Donald Street No Stopping Restriction) 24-112 Being a by-law to amend By-law 22-044 to regulate Traffic and Parking on Highways Under the Jurisdiction of The Corporation of the City of Cambridge 24-113 Being a by-law to adopt Amendment No. 83 of the City of Cambridge Official Plan (2012), as amended, with respect to land municipally known as 725-775 Main Street 24-114 Being a by-law to amend Zoning By-law No. 150-85, as amended, with respect to land municipally known as 725-775 Main Street 24-115 Being a by-law to amend Zoning By-law No. 150-85, as amended, with respect to land municipally known as 10 and 20 Guelph Avenue

That By-law 24-116 a by-law to confirm the proceedings of the Council of the Corporation of the City of Cambridge be passed.

the Council meeting does now adjourn at 8:51 p.m.

THAT Council rise from the Closed Session held on November 5, 2024 and reconvene in Open Session at 6:30 p.m. In Favour (9): Councillor Shwery, Councillor Devine, Councillor Kimpson, Councillor Earnshaw, Councillor Roberts, Councillor Cooper, Councillor Hamilton, Councillor Ermeta, and Mayor Liggett

WHEREAS lithium-ion batteries are commonplace as they are in use in a wide variety of devices that are part of our daily lives, including e-scooters and e-bikes, and the growing use of such technology is encouraged and supported as part of Canada’s environmental protection strategies; AND WHEREAS the increasing importation and use of non-Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) aftermarket batteries is coupled with the risk of devastating fires; AND WHEREAS when lithium-ion batteries are damaged or overheat they are susceptible to "thermal runaway" high intensity, long lasting fires that are difficult to extinguish by conventional firefighting techniques, and which emit a cocktail of dangerous and potentially toxic gases such as carbon monoxide, hydrogen flouride, and hydrogen chloride, putting citizens and first responders in danger; AND WHEREAS there are at present no government regulations to monitor, control or prohibit importation, storage, sale, or use in our communities of non-OEM lithium-ion aftermarket batteries not Underwriter Laboratories of Canada (ULC) certified; AND WHEREAS the City of Cambridge has already seen several occurrences of lithium-ion battery fires in single, multi-unit residential dwellings, commercial and industrial properties that have caused displacement, inconvenience and economic loss to dozens of citizens and businesses such that Council recognizes the significant and growing risk of fire and explosion that these aftermarket lithium-ion batteries

WHEREAS the chronic homelessness, mental health, safety and addictions crisis continues to escalate, with at least 1,400 homeless encampments now present in Ontario communities, putting unsustainable pressure on municipalities and public spaces creating a Humanitarian Crisis; and, WHEREAS housing, homelessness and healthcare - including access to appropriate and timely supports - are the responsibility of the Provincial government and proper management of these issues is crucial to addressing the root causes of the Humanitarian Crisis that Ontario is facing; and, WHEREAS municipalities are being left to manage these issues without the necessary resources or legal authority to sufficiently respond, and as a result are caught balancing the important needs of unsheltered people living in encampments, with the responsibility to ensure our communities are safe and vibrant places for all residents; and, WHEREAS the causes of homelessness can be complex and individually unique to each unhoused person, with one of the primary causes being undiagnosed and untreated mental health and addiction issues, which are difficult to address without specialized support systems providing a continuum of care; and, WHEREAS some individuals experiencing untreated or undiagnosed acute and/or chronic mental health or addictions challenges may be at higher risk to themselves and pose safety concerns for other members of the community; and, WHEREAS every individual deserves the opportunity for treatment

THAT all items listed under the heading of Consent Agenda for November 5th, 2024, be adopted as recommended. In Favour (9): Councillor Shwery, Councillor Devine, Councillor Kimpson, Councillor Earnshaw, Councillor Roberts, Councillor Cooper, Councillor Hamilton, Councillor Ermeta, and Mayor Liggett

THAT Report 24-064-CRS Emergency Management By-law and Emergency Response Plan Revision be received; AND THAT By-law 179-17 be amended; AND FURTHER THAT report 24-064-CRS - Appendix B The Emergency Management Program By-law, be passed to enact the revised Emergency Management Program & Emergency Response Plan. In Favour (9): Councillor Shwery, Councillor Devine, Councillor Kimpson, Councillor Earnshaw, Councillor Roberts, Councillor Cooper, Councillor Hamilton, Councillor Ermeta, and Mayor Liggett

THAT Report 24-130-CD Queenston Road at Westminster Drive All-way Stop Control be received; AND THAT Queenston Road at Westminster Drive be converted to all-way stop control; AND FURTHER THAT the By-law to amend By-law 22-044, included as Appendix A to Report 24-130-CD, be passed In Favour (9): Councillor Shwery, Councillor Devine, Councillor Kimpson, Councillor Earnshaw, Councillor Roberts, Councillor Cooper, Councillor Hamilton, Councillor Ermeta, and Mayor Liggett

THAT Report 24-133-CD Donald Street No Stopping Restriction be received; AND THAT a No Stopping, 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Monday to Friday, September 1st to June 30th, restriction be installed on the south side of Donald Street; AND FURTHER THAT the By-law to amend the Traffic and Parking Bylaw, included as Appendix B to Report 24-133-CD be passed. In Favour (9): Councillor Shwery, Councillor Devine, Councillor Kimpson, Councillor Earnshaw, Councillor Roberts, Councillor Cooper, Councillor Hamilton, Councillor Ermeta, and Mayor Liggett

THAT Report 24-055-CD Recommendation to Designate the Property Located at 555 Riverbank Drive, be received; AND THAT Council approve the recommendation to designate the property located at 555 Riverbank Drive under Part IV of the Ontario Heritage Act and approve the Statement of Cultural Heritage Value and List of Heritage Attributes, attached as Appendix A to this report; AND FURTHER THAT Council authorize the Clerk to publish a Notice of Intention to Designate (NOID) for the property located at 555 Riverbank Drive in accordance with Section 29 of the Ontario Heritage Act. In Favour (9): Councillor Shwery, Councillor Devine, Councillor Kimpson, Councillor Earnshaw, Councillor Roberts, Councillor Cooper, Councillor Hamilton, Councillor Ermeta, and Mayor Liggett

THAT Report 24-118-CD 171 Guelph Avenue, Heritage Permit Application for Proposed Garage and Fence be received; AND THAT Council approve the Heritage Permit application for the proposed garage and fence as outlined in Report 24-118-CD, with the list of alterations detailed in the report, subject to the following conditions: 1) Following Council approval, any minor changes to the plans and elevations shall be submitted to the satisfaction of staff, prior to an application for a building permit and/or the commencement of any alterations; and, 2) That the implementation of alterations, in accordance with this approval, shall be completed no later than two (2) years following Council approval. If the alterations are not completed by such a time, then this approval expires as of that date and no alterations shall be undertaken without a new approval issued by the City of Cambridge. In Favour (9): Councillor Shwery, Councillor Devine, Councillor Kimpson, Councillor Earnshaw, Councillor Roberts, Councillor Cooper, Councillor Hamilton, Councillor Ermeta, and Mayor Liggett

THAT Report 24-096-CD - Recommendation Report for Official Plan and Zoning By-law Amendments – 725 and 775 Main Street be received; AND THAT Council adopts proposed Official Plan Amendment No. 83 to redesignate the subject lands from ‘Low/Medium Density Residential’ to ‘High Density Residential’ and ‘Natural Open Space System’ with a Site Specific Policy 8.10.119 to permit a minimum building height of three (3) storeys for mixed terrace (stacked townhouse) buildings, and that 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 ‘Residential’ – (H)R4 to ‘Multiple Residential’ – (H)RM3 S.4.1.479 with site-specific and holding provisions, ‘Open Space’ – OS1 and ‘Open Space’ – OS4 to permit a residential development with 233 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 24-096- CD be passed In Favour (9): Councillor Shwery, Councillor Devine, Councillor Kimpson, Councillor Earnshaw, Councillor Roberts, Councillor Cooper, Councillor Hamilton, Councillor Ermeta, and Mayor Liggett

THAT Report 24-132-CD Recommendation Report for Zoning By- law Amendment – 10 and 20 Guelph Avenue be received; AND THAT Cambridge Council approves the proposed Zoning By- law Amendment to amend the zoning of the site from ‘Industrial’ – M3 to ‘Industrial’ – M3 S.4.1.451 with a site specific provision to permit the use of an indoor golf facility; AND THAT Council is satisfied that the requirements for a public meeting in accordance with subsection 34(17) of the Planning Act has been met; AND FURTHER THAT the By-law attached to this report be passed. In Favour (9): Councillor Shwery, Councillor Devine, Councillor Kimpson, Councillor Earnshaw, Councillor Roberts, Councillor Cooper, Councillor Hamilton, Councillor Ermeta, and Mayor Liggett

THAT all presentations and correspondence from the November 5, 2024, Council meeting be received. In Favour (9): Councillor Shwery, Councillor Devine, Councillor Kimpson, Councillor Earnshaw, Councillor Roberts, Councillor Cooper, Councillor Hamilton, Councillor Ermeta, and Mayor Liggett

That By-law 24-116 a by-law to confirm the proceedings of the Council of the Corporation of the City of Cambridge be passed. In Favour (9): Councillor Shwery, Councillor Devine, Councillor Kimpson, Councillor Earnshaw, Councillor Roberts, Councillor Cooper, Councillor Hamilton, Councillor Ermeta, and Mayor Liggett

THAT the Council meeting does now adjourn at 8:51 p.m. In Favour (9): Councillor Shwery, Councillor Devine, Councillor Kimpson, Councillor Earnshaw, Councillor Roberts, Councillor Cooper, Councillor Hamilton, Councillor Ermeta, and Mayor Liggett