Council Meeting

That in accordance with section 239 (2) (c), (i), and (k) of the Municipal Act, 2001, Council to convene in Closed Session at 5 p.m. to consider the following subject matters: (c) a proposed or pending acquisition or disposition of land by the municipality or local board (Confidential verbal update regarding property negotiation); (i) a trade secret or scientific, technical, commercial, financial, or labour relations information, supplied in confidence to the municipality or local board, which, if disclosed, could reasonably be expected to prejudice significantly the competitive position or interfere significantly with the contractual or other negotiations of a person, group of persons, or organization (Confidential Update related to potential donors of City Property) (k) a position, plan, procedure, criteria or instruction to be applied to any negotiations

Council rise from Closed Session and reconvene in Open Session at 6:35 p.m.

the care, support, and happiness of older adults in Cambridge is a priority for City Council; WHEREAS older adults deserve dignity in care and should have the right to live with their partner as they age; WHEREAS within the Province of Ontario couples do not have the right to be accommodated together when entering long term care facilities; WHEREAS the separation of spouses upon entering long term care facilities is a common occurrence across Ontario; WHEREAS Bill 21, Fixing Long-Term Care Amendment Act (Till death do us part) was first introduced in the provincial legislature in 2019 and was reintroduced in 2022; WHEREAS Bill 21 amends the Residents’ Bill of Rights set out in section 3 of Fixing Long-Term Care Act, 2021 by adding the right of residents not to be separated from their spouse upon admission and to have accommodation made available for both spouses so they may continue to live together; WHEREAS Bill 21 passed its second reading in the provincial legislature on November 15, 2022 and was subsequently ordered

all items listed under the heading of Consent Agenda for October 24, 2023, be adopted as recommended

Report 23-136-CRS Sewer Camera Truck Replacement be received; AND THAT contract FPO23-54 be awarded to JD Brule Equipment of Greely, ON in the amount of $389,000, exclusive of applicable HST rebate; AND FURTHER THAT the budget for capital project A/00896-10 Equipment Replacement (2020) be increased for a total of $399,679 and funded from the Wastewater Capital Reserve Fund.

Report 23-138-CRS (Administrative Penalty Program Update) be received; AND FURTHER THAT Council approves the amending by-law to the Administrative Penalty Procedural By-law attached as Appendix A

Report 23-294-CD – 498 Eagle Street North (Preston Woollen Mills), Notice of Intention to Designate under Part IV of the Ontario Heritage Act – be received; AND THAT Council 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 the property municipally known as 498 Eagle Street North (Preston Woollen Mills) in accordance with Part IV of the Ontario Heritage Act because of its cultural heritage value.

Report 23-300-CD Recommendation Report for Official Plan Amendment and Zoning By-law Amendment – 30 Lauris Avenue be received; AND THAT Council adopts proposed Official Plan Amendment No. 70 to establish site-specific policy 8.10.106 to permit an increased density of 112 units per hectare within the “Low/Medium Density Residential” designation, and that the 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 rezone the subject lands from N1R4 to (H)N1RM3 s.4.1.463 to facilitate the development of the lands for up to 104 residential dwelling units within two apartment buildings; AND THAT Cambridge Council is satisfied and that the requirements for a public meeting in accordance with subsections 17(15) and 34(17) of the Planning Act have been met; AND FURTHER THAT the By-law’s attached to report 23-300-CD be passed.

Report 23-322-CD CMHC Housing Accelerator Fund Application be received; AND THAT Cambridge Council endorse the Action Plan summarized in Report 23-322-CD, as submitted in August 2023 as part of the Housing Accelerator Fund (HAF) Application to Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation (CMHC); AND FURTHER THAT Cambridge Council direct Staff to enter into a future Contribution Agreement on behalf of the Corporation of the City of Cambridge with CMHC in the event the City of Cambridge is selected for participation in the HAF program.

Report 23-261-CD Recommendation Report Proposed Official Plan Amendment for Main Street and Dundas Street South Secondary Plan be

Report 23-327-CD Recreation Complex – Concession Size and Location be received; AND THAT Council approve the proposed concession size and location, and direct staff to incorporate the concession into the Recreation Complex floorplan and budget increase of $752,000 into the construction forecast A/00463-41. AND THAT Council direct staff to increase the design forecast A/00463-30 by 7% of the expected construction increase, which equals $52,640; AND THAT the total estimated project budget be increased to $108,740,450; AND FURTHER THAT Council direct staff to assess capital and operational budgetary impacts and funding options and report back at a future meeting.

Report 23-256-CD Subdivision and Site Plan Agreement Templates be received; AND THAT Council approve the Subdivision and Site Plan Agreement Templates; AND THAT Council provides the Chief Planner and Director of Engineering delegated authority to impose site specific conditions as applicable based on Council approved draft plan conditions and reviewing agency comments; AND FURTHER THAT Council provides the Chief Planner delegated authority to administer amendments to the Subdivision and Site Plan Agreement Templates that reflect continuous improvement and minor administrative matters.

Report 23-021-IFS New Cemetery By-law be received; AND FURTHER THAT Council adopt the by-law attached to report 23-021-IFS as Appendix A

Report 23-024-IFS Blair Cemetery Transfer to Cambridge be received; AND THAT Council agrees to the mutual transfer of the Blair Cemetery, from the Trustee of the Blair Cemetery to the City of Cambridge to the satisfaction of the City Solicitor. AND FURTHER THAT Council directs staff to include an additional one-time allocation of $60,000 to the 2024 cemetery budget to undertake site restoration work following the transfer of the Blair Cemetery to the City of Cambridge.

all presentations and correspondence from the October 24, 2023, Council meeting be received.

the following by-laws listed under the heading of Introduction and Consideration of By-laws be enacted and passed: 23-087 Being a by-law to exempt certain lots or blocks pursuant to subsection 50(5) of the Planning Act, R.S.O. 1990, c. P.13, as amended, (Part Lot Control Exemption) – Block 96 on Registered Plan 58M-685 23-088 Being a by-law to exempt certain lots or blocks pursuant to subsection 50(5) of the Planning Act, R.S.O. 1990, c. P.13, as amended (Part Lot Control Exemption) – Block 98 on Registered Plan 58M-685 23-089 Being a by-law to amend By-law 23-050 to establish an Administrative Penalty System for violations of by-laws within the City of Cambridge and By-law 23-052 to designate various by-laws of the City of Cambridge as by-laws to which the Administrative Penalty System applies 23-090 Being a by-law to adopt Amendment No. 70 to the City of Cambridge Official Plan (2012), as amended, (30 Lauris Avenue) 23-091 Being a by-law to amend Zoning By-law No. 150-85, as amended, with respect to land municipally known as 30 Lauris Avenue 23-093 Being a by-law for the Management, Regulation & Control of Cemeteries and to repeal By-Law 13-162

That By-Law 23-094 Being 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 9:28 p.m.

THAT Council rise from Closed Session and reconvene in Open Session at 6:35 p.m. In Favour (8): Councillor Devine, Councillor Kimpson, Councillor Earnshaw, Councillor Roberts, Councillor Cooper, Councillor Hamilton, Councillor Ermeta, and Mayor Liggett

WHEREAS the care, support, and happiness of older adults in Cambridge is a priority for City Council. WHEREAS older adults deserve dignity in care and should have the right to live with their partner as they age. WHEREAS within the Province of Ontario couples do not have the right to be accommodated together when entering long term care facilities. WHEREAS the separation of spouses upon entering long term care facilities is a common occurrence across Ontario. WHEREAS Bill 21, Fixing Long-Term Care Amendment Act (Till death do us part) was first introduced in the provincial legislature in 2019 and was reintroduced in 2022. WHEREAS Bill 21 amends the Residents’ Bill of Rights set out in section 3 of Fixing Long-Term Care Act, 2021, by adding the right of residents not to be separated from their spouse upon admission and to have accommodation made available for both spouses so they may continue to live together. WHEREAS Bill 21 passed its second reading in the provincial legislature on November 15, 2022, and was subsequently ordered

THAT all items listed under the heading of Consent Agenda for October 24, 2023, be adopted as recommended. In Favour (8): Councillor Devine, Councillor Kimpson, Councillor Earnshaw, Councillor Roberts, Councillor Cooper, Councillor Hamilton, Councillor Ermeta, and Mayor Liggett

THAT Report 23-136-CRS Sewer Camera Truck Replacement be received; AND THAT contract FPO23-54 be awarded to JD Brule Equipment of Greely, ON in the amount of $389,000, exclusive of applicable HST rebate; AND FURTHER THAT the budget for capital project A/00896-10 Equipment Replacement (2020) be increased for a total of $399,679 and funded from the Wastewater Capital Reserve Fund. In Favour (7): Councillor Devine, Councillor Kimpson, Councillor Earnshaw, Councillor Roberts, Councillor Hamilton, Councillor Ermeta, and Mayor Liggett Absent (1): Councillor Cooper

THAT Report 23-138-CRS (Administrative Penalty Program Update) be received; AND FURTHER THAT Council approves the amending by-law to the Administrative Penalty Procedural By-law attached as Appendix ‘A’. In Favour (7): Councillor Devine, Councillor Kimpson, Councillor Earnshaw, Councillor Roberts, Councillor Hamilton, Councillor Ermeta, and Mayor Liggett Absent (1): Councillor Cooper

THAT Report 23-294-CD – 498 Eagle Street North (Preston Woollen Mills), Notice of Intention to Designate under Part IV of the Ontario Heritage Act – be received; AND THAT Council 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 the property municipally known as 498 Eagle Street North (Preston Woollen Mills) in accordance with Part IV of the Ontario Heritage Act because of its cultural heritage value. In Favour (7): Councillor Devine, Councillor Kimpson, Councillor Earnshaw, Councillor Roberts, Councillor Hamilton, Councillor Ermeta, and Mayor Liggett Absent (1): Councillor Cooper

THAT Report 23-322-CD CMHC Housing Accelerator Fund Application be received; AND THAT Cambridge Council endorse the Action Plan summarized in Report 23-322-CD, as submitted in August 2023 as part of the Housing Accelerator Fund (HAF) Application to Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation (CMHC); AND FURTHER THAT Cambridge Council direct Staff to enter into a future Contribution Agreement on behalf of the Corporation of the City of Cambridge with CMHC in the event the City of Cambridge is selected for participation in the HAF program. In Favour (7): Councillor Devine, Councillor Kimpson, Councillor Earnshaw, Councillor Roberts, Councillor Hamilton, Councillor Ermeta, and Mayor Liggett Absent (1): Councillor Cooper

THAT Report 23-261-CD Recommendation Report Proposed Official Plan Amendment for Main Street and Dundas Street South Secondary Plan be

THAT Report 23-327-CD Recreation Complex – Concession Size and Location be received; AND THAT Council approve the proposed concession size and location, and direct staff to incorporate the concession into the Recreation Complex floorplan and budget increase of $752,000 into the construction forecast A/00463-41; AND THAT Council direct staff to increase the design forecast A/00463-30 by 7% of the expected construction increase, which equals $52,640; AND THAT the total estimated project budget be increased to $108,740,450; AND FURTHER THAT Council direct staff to assess capital and operational budgetary impacts and funding options and report back at a future meeting. In Favour (7): Councillor Devine, Councillor Kimpson, Councillor Earnshaw, Councillor Roberts, Councillor Hamilton, Councillor Ermeta, and Mayor Liggett Absent (1): Councillor Cooper

THAT Report 23-256-CD Subdivision and Site Plan Agreement Templates be received; AND THAT Council approve the Subdivision and Site Plan Agreement Templates; AND THAT Council provides the Chief Planner and Director of Engineering delegated authority to impose site-specific conditions as applicable based on Council approved draft plan conditions and reviewing agency comments; AND FURTHER THAT Council provides the Chief Planner delegated authority to administer amendments to the Subdivision and Site Plan Agreement Templates that reflect continuous improvement and minor administrative matters. In Favour (7): Councillor Devine, Councillor Kimpson, Councillor Earnshaw, Councillor Roberts, Councillor Hamilton, Councillor Ermeta, and Mayor Liggett Absent (1): Councillor Cooper

THAT Report 23-021-IFS New Cemetery By-law be received; AND FURTHER THAT Council adopt the by-law attached to report 23-021-IFS as Appendix ‘A’. In Favour (7): Councillor Devine, Councillor Kimpson, Councillor Earnshaw, Councillor Roberts, Councillor Hamilton, Councillor Ermeta, and Mayor Liggett Absent (1): Councillor Cooper

THAT Report 23-024-IFS Blair Cemetery Transfer to Cambridge be received; AND THAT Council agrees to the mutual transfer of the Blair Cemetery from the Trustee of the Blair Cemetery to the City of Cambridge to the satisfaction of the City Solicitor. AND FURTHER THAT Council directs staff to include an additional one-time allocation of $60,000 to the 2024 cemetery budget to undertake site restoration work following the transfer of the Blair Cemetery to the City of Cambridge. In Favour (7): Councillor Devine, Councillor Kimpson, Councillor Earnshaw, Councillor Roberts, Councillor Hamilton, Councillor Ermeta, and Mayor Liggett Absent (1): Councillor Cooper

THAT all presentations and correspondence from the October 24, 2023, Council meeting be received. In Favour (7): Councillor Devine, Councillor Kimpson, Councillor Earnshaw, Councillor Roberts, Councillor Hamilton, Councillor Ermeta, and Mayor Liggett Absent (1): Councillor Cooper

THAT the following by-laws listed under the heading of Introduction and Consideration of By-laws be enacted and passed: 23-087 Being a by-law to exempt certain lots or blocks pursuant to subsection 50(5) of the Planning Act, R.S.O. 1990, c. P.13, as amended, (Part Lot Control Exemption) – Block 96 on Registered Plan 58M-685 23-088 Being a by-law to exempt certain lots or blocks pursuant to subsection 50(5) of the Planning Act, R.S.O. 1990, c. P.13, as amended (Part Lot Control Exemption) – Block 98 on Registered Plan 58M-685 23-089 Being a by-law to amend By-law 23-050 to establish an Administrative Penalty System for violations of by-laws within the City of Cambridge and By-law 23-052 to designate various by-laws of the City of Cambridge as by-laws to which the Administrative Penalty System applies 23-090 Being a by-law to adopt Amendment No. 70 to the City of Cambridge Official Plan (2012), as amended, (30 Lauris Avenue) 23-091 Being a by-law to amend Zoning By-law No. 150-85, as amended, with respect to land municipally known as 30 Lauris Avenue 23-093 Being a by-law for the Management, Regulation & Control of Cemeteries and to repeal By-Law 13-162 In Favour (7): Councillor Devine, Councillor Kimpson, Councillor Earnshaw, Councillor Roberts, Councillor Hamilton, Councillor Ermeta, and Mayor Liggett Absent (1): Councillor Cooper

That By-Law 23-094 being a by-law to confirm the proceedings of the Council of the Corporation of the City of Cambridge be passed. In Favour (7): Councillor Devine, Councillor Kimpson, Councillor Earnshaw, Councillor Roberts, Councillor Hamilton, Councillor Ermeta, and Mayor Liggett Absent (1): Councillor Cooper

THAT the Council meeting does now adjourn at 9:28 p.m. In Favour (7): Councillor Devine, Councillor Kimpson, Councillor Earnshaw, Councillor Roberts, Councillor Hamilton, Councillor Ermeta, and Mayor Liggett Absent (1): Councillor Cooper