Taken from the roll call in the town’s own minutes. The minutes record who was not there and almost never why.
What was decided (26 motions)
20 carried, 6 recorded otherwise. Every motion below is printed as the minutes print it.
all items listed under the heading of Consent Agenda for July 16 th , 2024, be adopted as recommended.
Moved by Councillor Kimpson, seconded by Councillor Hamilton
Carried
In favour (8): Councillor Devine, Mayor Liggett, Councillor Hamilton, Councillor Ermeta, Councillor Cooper, Councillor Kimpson, Councillor Earnshaw, Councillor Shwery
Report 24-008-IFS Sustainability Update be received.
Moved by Councillor Devine, seconded by Councillor Cooper
Carried
In favour (7): Councillor Devine, Mayor Liggett, Councillor Hamilton, Councillor Ermeta, Councillor Kimpson, Councillor Earnshaw, Councillor Shwery · Opposed (1): Councillor Cooper
following alternative recommendation was presented and voted on: THAT report 24-037-CRS Landlord Tenant Water Account Review be received; AND THAT Council in partnership with staff establish a Task Force to review the proposed options as outlined in 24-037-CRS Landlord Tenant Water Account Review as well as similar programs offered in Kitchener and Waterloo; AND THAT the task force be mandated to provide feedback on the proposed program, implementation timeline and costing in comparison to other similar programs, and explore any potential efficiencies; AND THAT the Mayor select 3 Council representatives to participate on the Task Force; AND THAT Council select the following composition of Cambridge citizens 2 tenants, 2 landlords and 2 citizens that are non-landlord property owners to sit on the Task Force; AND THAT staff act as the lead organizer for the Task Force and be directed to report back on the findings of the task force within the first quarter of 2025 or earlier.
Moved by Councillor Shwery, seconded by Councillor Devine The
Report 24-028-CRS Stormwater Management Funding Study – Approval, By-law and Credit Policy, be received; AND THAT Council approve the transition of stormwater funding from the tax base to a dedicated rate structure as detailed in Report 24-028-CRS; AND THAT the Stormwater Management Fee By-law as attached be approved; AND THAT the Stormwater Management Fee Credit Policy as attached be approved; AND THAT Council provide the Director of Environmental Services delegated authority to approve credits and to establish a review process, as applicable, through the Stormwater Management Fee Credit Policy; AND THAT implementation of the Stormwater Management Program and related policy and by-law be
Moved by Councillor Earnshaw, seconded by Councillor Ermeta
THAT Council refer the motion regarding a request for Permanent Speedbumps on Saginaw Parkway to the 2025 budget process and that staff bring forward suggestions for a road safety. strategy and enhancements to the current level of service related to road safety that could applied city wide.
Moved by Councillor Kimpson, seconded by Councillor Devine
all presentations and correspondence from the July 16, 2024, Council meeting be received.
Moved by Councillor Cooper, seconded by Councillor Earnshaw
Carried
In favour (8): Councillor Devine, Mayor Liggett, Councillor Hamilton, Councillor Ermeta, Councillor Cooper, Councillor Kimpson, Councillor Earnshaw, Councillor Shwery
24-073 Being a bylaw to amend Zoning By-law 150-85, as amended, with respect to land municipally known as 44 and 46 Millcreek Road and 5 Liberty Drive.
Moved by Councillor Hamilton, seconded by Councillor Devine
the following by-laws listed under the heading of Introduction and Consideration of By-laws be enacted and passed: 24-074 Being aby-law for the City of Cambridge do designate the property located at 171 Guelph Avenue as a property of cultural heritage value.
Moved by Councillor Hamilton, seconded by Councillor Devine
Carried
In favour (8): Councillor Devine, Mayor Liggett, Councillor Hamilton, Councillor Ermeta, Councillor Cooper, Councillor Kimpson, Councillor Earnshaw, Councillor Shwery
That By-Law 24-077 being a by-law to confirm the proceedings of the Council of the Corporation of the City of Cambridge be passed.
Moved by Councillor Devine, seconded by Councillor Cooper
Carried
In favour (8): Councillor Devine, Mayor Liggett, Councillor Hamilton, Councillor Ermeta, Councillor Cooper, Councillor Kimpson, Councillor Earnshaw, Councillor Shwery
the Council meeting does now adjourn at 8:10 p.m.
Moved by Councillor Hamilton, seconded by Councillor Earnshaw
Carried
In favour (8): Councillor Devine, Mayor Liggett, Councillor Hamilton, Councillor Ermeta, Councillor Cooper, Councillor Kimpson, Councillor Earnshaw, Councillor Shwery
THAT all items listed under the heading of Consent Agenda for July 16 th, 2024, be adopted as recommended. In Favour (8): Councillor Shwery, Councillor Devine, Councillor Kimpson, Councillor Earnshaw, Councillor Cooper, Councillor Hamilton, Councillor Ermeta, and Mayor Liggett Absent (1): Councillor Roberts
Moved by Councillor Kimpson, seconded by Councillor Hamilton
Carried
In favour (8): Councillor Shwery, Councillor Devine, Councillor Kimpson, Councillor Earnshaw, Councillor Cooper, Councillor Hamilton, Councillor Ermeta, Mayor Liggett
THAT Report 24-008-IFS Sustainability Update be received. In Favour (7): Councillor Shwery, Councillor Devine, Councillor Kimpson, Councillor Earnshaw, Councillor Hamilton, Councillor Ermeta, and Mayor Liggett Opposed (1): Councillor Cooper Absent (1): Councillor Roberts
Moved by Councillor Devine, seconded by Councillor Cooper
Carried
In favour (7): Councillor Shwery, Councillor Devine, Councillor Kimpson, Councillor Earnshaw, Councillor Hamilton, Councillor Ermeta, Mayor Liggett · Opposed (1): Councillor Cooper
The following alternative recommendation was presented and voted on: THAT report 24-037-CRS Landlord Tenant Water Account Review be received; AND THAT Council in partnership with staff establish a Task Force to review the proposed options as outlined in 24-037- CRS Landlord Tenant Water Account Review as well as similar programs offered in Kitchener and Waterloo; AND THAT the task force be mandated to provide feedback on the proposed program, implementation timeline and costing in comparison to other similar programs, and explore any potential efficiencies; AND THAT the Mayor select 3 Council representatives to participate on the Task Force; AND THAT Council select the following composition of Cambridge citizens 2 tenants, 2 landlords and 2 citizens that are non-landlord property owners to sit on the Task Force; AND THAT staff act as the lead organizer for the Task Force and be directed to report back on the findings of the task force within the first quarter of 2025 or earlier. In Favour (6): Councillor Shwery, Councillor Devine, Councillor Kimpson, Councillor Cooper, Councillor Ermeta, and Mayor Liggett Opposed (2): Councillor Earnshaw, and Councillor Hamilton Absent (1): Councillor Roberts
Moved by Councillor Shwery, seconded by Councillor Devine
Carried
DEFERRAL THAT consideration of Report 24-037-CRS Landlord Tenant Water Account Review be
Moved by Councillor Earnshaw, seconded by Councillor Hamilton
Deferred
THAT Report 24-028-CRS Stormwater Management Funding Study – Approval, By-law and Credit Policy, be received; AND THAT Council approve the transition of stormwater funding from the tax base to a dedicated rate structure as detailed in Report 24-028-CRS; AND THAT the Stormwater Management Fee By-law as attached be approved; AND THAT the Stormwater Management Fee Credit Policy as attached be approved; AND THAT Council provide the Director of Environmental Services delegated authority to approve credits and to establish a review process, as applicable, through the Stormwater Management Fee Credit Policy; AND THAT implementation of the Stormwater Management Program and related policy and by-law be
Moved by Councillor Earnshaw, seconded by Councillor Ermeta
Deferred
DEFERRAL THAT consideration of Report 24-028-CRS Stormwater Management Funding Study and By-law be
Moved by Councillor Ermeta, seconded by Councillor Shwery
Deferred
REFERRAL THAT Council refer the motion regarding a request for Permanent Speedbumps on Saginaw Parkway to the 2025 budget process and that staff bring forward suggestions for a road safety. strategy and enhancements to the current level of service related to road safety that could applied city wide. In Favour (6): Councillor Devine, Councillor Kimpson, Councillor Earnshaw, Councillor Cooper, Councillor Hamilton, and Mayor Liggett Opposed (2): Councillor Shwery, and Councillor Ermeta Absent (1): Councillor Roberts
Moved by Councillor Kimpson, seconded by Councillor Devine
Carried
THAT all presentations and correspondence from the July 16, 2024, Council meeting be received. In Favour (8): Councillor Shwery, Councillor Devine, Councillor Kimpson, Councillor Earnshaw, Councillor Cooper, Councillor Hamilton, Councillor Ermeta, and Mayor Liggett Absent (1): Councillor Roberts
Moved by Councillor Cooper, seconded by Councillor Earnshaw
Carried
In favour (8): Councillor Shwery, Councillor Devine, Councillor Kimpson, Councillor Earnshaw, Councillor Cooper, Councillor Hamilton, Councillor Ermeta, Mayor Liggett
24-073 Being a bylaw to amend Zoning By-law 150-85, as amended, with respect to land municipally known as 44 and 46 Millcreek Road and 5 Liberty Drive. In Favour (7): Councillor Shwery, Councillor Devine, Councillor Kimpson, Councillor Earnshaw, Councillor Cooper, Councillor Hamilton, and Mayor Liggett Opposed (1): Councillor Ermeta Absent (1): Councillor Roberts
Moved by Councillor Hamilton, seconded by Councillor Devine
24-075 Being a by-law to provide for a Stormwater Management Fee and to enact rules and regulations for its billing and collection. In Favour (7): Councillor Shwery, Councillor Devine, Councillor Kimpson, Councillor Earnshaw, Councillor Cooper, Councillor Hamilton, and Mayor Liggett Opposed (1): Councillor Ermeta Absent (1): Councillor Roberts
Moved by Councillor Hamilton, seconded by Councillor Devine
THAT the following by-laws listed under the heading of Introduction and Consideration of By-laws be enacted and passed: 24-074 Being aby-law for the City of Cambridge do designate the property located at 171 Guelph Avenue as a property of cultural heritage value. In Favour (8): Councillor Shwery, Councillor Devine, Councillor Kimpson, Councillor Earnshaw, Councillor Cooper, Councillor Hamilton, Councillor Ermeta, and Mayor Liggett Absent (1): Councillor Roberts
Moved by Councillor Hamilton, seconded by Councillor Devine
Carried
That By-Law 24-077 being a by-law to confirm the proceedings of the Council of the Corporation of the City of Cambridge be passed. In Favour (8): Councillor Shwery, Councillor Devine, Councillor Kimpson, Councillor Earnshaw, Councillor Cooper, Councillor Hamilton, Councillor Ermeta, and Mayor Liggett Absent (1): Councillor Roberts
Moved by Councillor Devine, seconded by Councillor Cooper
Carried
In favour (8): Councillor Shwery, Councillor Devine, Councillor Kimpson, Councillor Earnshaw, Councillor Cooper, Councillor Hamilton, Councillor Ermeta, Mayor Liggett
THAT the Council meeting does now adjourn at 8:10 p.m. In Favour (8): Councillor Shwery, Councillor Devine, Councillor Kimpson, Councillor Earnshaw, Councillor Cooper, Councillor Hamilton, Councillor Ermeta, and Mayor Liggett Absent (1): Councillor Roberts
Moved by Councillor Hamilton, seconded by Councillor Earnshaw
Carried
In favour (8): Councillor Shwery, Councillor Devine, Councillor Kimpson, Councillor Earnshaw, Councillor Cooper, Councillor Hamilton, Councillor Ermeta, Mayor Liggett