The Cambridge Record

Council Meeting

March 1, 2022

Who was there

Present (5): Mike Devine, Nicholas Ermeta, Scott Hamilton, Jan Liggett, Reid

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 (27 motions)

26 carried, 1 recorded otherwise. Every motion below is printed as the minutes print it.

That the Council of the City of Cambridge move into Closed Session pursuant to the Municipal Act. Council convene in Closed Session at 5:05p.m. to consider the following subject matter
Moved by Councillor Wolf, seconded by Councillor Devine
Carried
In favour (8): Mayor McGarry, Councillor Reid, Councillor Devine, Councillor Mann, Councillor Wolf, Councillor Adshade, Councillor Hamilton, Councillor Ermeta
Council rise from Closed Session and reconvene in Open Session at 5:36 p.m.
Moved by Councillor Ermeta, seconded by Councillor Hamilton
Carried
In favour (8): Mayor McGarry, Councillor Reid, Councillor Devine, Councillor Mann, Councillor Wolf, Councillor Adshade, Councillor Hamilton, Councillor Ermeta
all items listed under the heading of Consent Agenda for March 1, 2022 be adopted as recommended.
Moved by Councillor Hamilton, seconded by Councillor Wolf
Carried
In favour (9): Councillor Liggett, Councillor Ermeta, Councillor Hamilton, Councillor Adshade, Councillor Wolf, Councillor Mann, Councillor Devine, Councillor Reid, Mayor McGarry
Report 22-007-CRS T22-05 – First Avenue and Grand Avenue Reconstruction be received; AND THAT tender T22-05 be awarded to Navacon Construction Inc., 53 Sharp Road, Unit 1, Brantford, Ontario, AND FURTHER THAT Council approve the transfers to/from reserve funds as outlined in the Financial Impact section of this report.
Moved by Councillor Adshade, seconded by Councillor Wolf
Carried
In favour (9): Mayor McGarry, Councillor Reid, Councillor Devine, Councillor Mann, Councillor Wolf, Councillor Liggett, Councillor Adshade, Councillor Hamilton, Councillor Ermeta
Report 22-011-CRS T22-08 Henderson, Bella St & Kribs St Reconstruction be received; AND THAT it is recommended that Tender T22-08 be awarded to Terracon Underground., 14 Papple Rd, Brantford, ON; AND FURTHER THAT Council approve the transfers to/from reserve funds as outlined in the Financial Impact section of this report.
Moved by Councillor Devine, seconded by Councillor Reid
Carried
In favour (9): Mayor McGarry, Councillor Reid, Councillor Devine, Councillor Mann, Councillor Liggett, Councillor Wolf, Councillor Adshade, Councillor Hamilton, Councillor Ermeta
Report 22-011-CRE, re: Temporary Patios and Temporary Road Closures Review be received; AND THAT Council approve a maximum funding amount of $50,000 to be provided to the Temporary Patio and Road closure Project to support the request of the Hespeler and Downtown Cambridge BIA’s as outlined in this report; AND THAT a funding transfer of $50,000 from the Economic Development Reserve Account be approved; AND FURTHER THAT the City’s Sidewalk Terrace Application fee for sidewalk patios be waived until December 31, 2022.
Moved by Councillor Liggett, seconded by Councillor Ermeta
Carried
In favour (9): Mayor McGarry, Councillor Reid, Councillor Devine, Councillor Mann, Councillor Liggett, Councillor Wolf, Councillor Adshade, Councillor Hamilton, Councillor Ermeta
Report 22-006 (CRE), re: be received; AND THAT Council approve the four Core Area Financial Incentive Program applications as outlined in Report 22-006 (CRE), and authorize the accompanying transfer of funds from the Core Areas Transformation Fund (CATF) totalling $160,243; AND THAT staff be authorized to execute a Commitment Letter and any required documentation in order to administer this funding; AND THAT Council delegate authority to Director of Economic Development and Chief Financial Officer (or designates) to increase the funding to the maximum amount within the parameters of the specific program(s), if necessary; AND FURTHER THAT the work approved under these enhanced incentives be completed within one (1) year of the date on the Approval Letters.
Moved by Councillor Hamilton, seconded by Councillor Mann
Carried
In favour (8): Councillor Ermeta, Councillor Hamilton, Councillor Adshade, Councillor Wolf, Councillor Liggett, Councillor Mann, Councillor Reid, Mayor McGarry
Cambridge Council receive Report No. 22-013-CD; AND THAT Cambridge Council adopts Official Plan Amendment No. 50 with a site-specific policy to permit outdoor storage on a portion of the subject lands designated Employment Corridor; AND THAT Cambridge Council approves the proposed Zoning By-law Amendment to amend the site-specific zoning to permit outdoor storage behind the established building line and to remove the maximum Gross Floor Areas on a portion of the subject lands; AND THAT Cambridge Council remove the (H1) Holding Zone preceding the M1 S.4.1.46 zone category; 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-laws attached to Report No. 22-013-CD be passed.
Moved by Councillor Reid, seconded by Councillor Mann
Carried
In favour (9): Councillor Devine, Councillor Adshade, Councillor Ermeta, Councillor Hamilton, Councillor Liggett, Councillor Mann, Councillor Reid, Councillor Wolf, Mayor McGarry
Report 22-021-CD Black Bridge Emergency Repairs be received; AND THAT additional budget in the amount of $130,000 in 2022 be approved for the repair of Black Bridge; AND FURTHER THAT a transfer of funding from the Rate Stabilization Reserve be approved to cover any excess expenditures in 2022 not recuperated from the driver responsible.
Moved by Councillor Reid, seconded by Councillor Devine
Carried
In favour (9): Councillor Adshade, Councillor Devine, Councillor Ermeta, Councillor Hamilton, Councillor Liggett, Councillor Mann, Councillor Reid, Councillor Wolf, Mayor McGarry
the motion Ontario Land Tribunal dissolution brought forward by Councillor Liggett March 1, 2022 be
Moved by Councillor Mann, seconded by Councillor Reid
Deferred
In favour (5): Mayor McGarry, Councillor Reid, Councillor Mann, Councillor Adshade, Councillor Hamilton · Opposed (4): Councillor Devine, Councillor Liggett, Councillor Wolf, Councillor Ermeta
all presentations and correspondence from the March 1, 2022 Special Council meeting be received.
Moved by Councillor Wolf, seconded by Councillor Devine
Carried
In favour (9): Mayor McGarry, Councillor Reid, Councillor Devine, Councillor Mann, Councillor Liggett, Councillor Wolf, Councillor Adshade, Councillor Hamilton, Councillor Ermeta
the following by-laws listed under the heading of Introduction and Consideration of By-laws be enacted and passed: 22-012 Being a by-law of the City of Cambridge to adopt Amendment No. 50 to the City of Cambridge Official Plan (2012), as amended (Site Specific Policy 8.10.24 – 245 Riverbank Drive) 22-013 Being a by-law of the Corporation of the City of Cambridge to amend Zoning By-Law 150-85, as amended, in respect of a 31.2 ha (75.37 ac) site located south of Freeport Creek, east of the City Boundary and CP Railway and west and north of Maple Grove Road, (Intermarket Cam Limited, 30T-14103)
Moved by Councillor Liggett, seconded by Councillor Devine
Carried
In favour (9): Mayor McGarry, Councillor Reid, Councillor Devine, Councillor Mann, Councillor Liggett, Councillor Wolf, Councillor Adshade, Councillor Hamilton, Councillor Ermeta
22-014 Being a by-law to confirm the proceedings of the Council of the Corporation of the City of Cambridge
Moved by Councillor Adshade, seconded by Councillor Hamilton
Carried
In favour (9): Mayor McGarry, Councillor Reid, Councillor Devine, Councillor Mann, Councillor Liggett, Councillor Wolf, Councillor Adshade, Councillor Hamilton, Councillor Ermeta
the Council meeting does now adjourn at 8:18 p.m.
Moved by Councillor Mann, seconded by Councillor Ermeta
Carried
In favour (9): Mayor McGarry, Councillor Reid, Councillor Devine, Councillor Mann, Councillor Liggett, Councillor Wolf, Councillor Adshade, Councillor Hamilton, Councillor Ermeta
That the Council of the City of Cambridge move into Closed Session pursuant to the Municipal Act. Council convene in Closed Session at 5:05p.m. to consider the following subject matter: In Favour (8): Councillor Reid, Councillor Devine, Councillor Mann, Councillor Wolf, Councillor Adshade, Councillor Hamilton, Councillor Ermeta, and Mayor McGarry Absent (1): Councillor Liggett
Moved by Councillor Wolf, seconded by Councillor Devine
Carried
In favour (8): Councillor Reid, Councillor Devine, Councillor Mann, Councillor Wolf, Councillor Adshade, Councillor Hamilton, Councillor Ermeta, Mayor McGarry
THAT Council rise from Closed Session and reconvene in Open Session at 5:36 p.m. In Favour (8): Councillor Reid, Councillor Devine, Councillor Mann, Councillor Wolf, Councillor Adshade, Councillor Hamilton, Councillor Ermeta, and Mayor McGarry Absent (1): Councillor Liggett
Moved by Councillor Ermeta, seconded by Councillor Hamilton
Carried
In favour (8): Councillor Reid, Councillor Devine, Councillor Mann, Councillor Wolf, Councillor Adshade, Councillor Hamilton, Councillor Ermeta, Mayor McGarry
THAT all items listed under the heading of Consent Agenda for March 1, 2022 be adopted as recommended. In Favour (9): Councillor Reid, Councillor Devine, Councillor Mann, Councillor Liggett, Councillor Wolf, Councillor Adshade, Councillor Hamilton, Councillor Ermeta, and Mayor McGarry
Moved by Councillor Hamilton, seconded by Councillor Reid
Carried
In favour (9): Councillor Reid, Councillor Devine, Councillor Mann, Councillor Liggett, Councillor Wolf, Councillor Adshade, Councillor Hamilton, Councillor Ermeta, Mayor McGarry
THAT Report 22-011-CRS T22-08 Henderson, Bella St & Kribs St Reconstruction be received. AND THAT tender T22-08 be awarded to Terracon Underground., 14 Papple Rd, Brantford, Ontario. AND FURTHER THAT the transfers to/from reserve funds as outlined in the Financial Impact section of report 22-011-CRS be approved In Favour (9): Councillor Reid, Councillor Devine, Councillor Mann, Councillor Liggett, Councillor Wolf, Councillor Adshade, Councillor Hamilton, Councillor Ermeta, and Mayor McGarry
Moved by Councillor Devine, seconded by Councillor Reid
Carried
In favour (9): Councillor Reid, Councillor Devine, Councillor Mann, Councillor Liggett, Councillor Wolf, Councillor Adshade, Councillor Hamilton, Councillor Ermeta, Mayor McGarry
THAT Report 22-011-CRE, re: Temporary Patios and Temporary Road Closures Review be received. AND THAT a maximum funding amount of $50,000 to be provided to the Temporary Patio and Road closure Project to support the request of the Hespeler and Downtown Cambridge BIA’s as outlined in this report 22-11-CRE, be approved. AND THAT a funding transfer of $50,000 from the Economic Development Reserve Account be approved. AND FURTHER THAT the City’s Sidewalk Terrace Application fee for sidewalk patios be waived until December 31, 2022. In Favour (9): Councillor Reid, Councillor Devine, Councillor Mann, Councillor Liggett, Councillor Wolf, Councillor Adshade, Councillor Hamilton, Councillor Ermeta, and Mayor McGarry
Moved by Councillor Liggett, seconded by Councillor Ermeta
Carried
THAT Report 22-006-CRE, re: Core Areas Financial Incentives – March 2022 Applications be received. AND THAT the four Core Area Financial Incentive Program applications as outlined in Report 22-006 (CRE) be approved and the accompanying transfer of funds from the Core Areas Transformation Fund (CATF) totalling $160,243 be authorized. AND THAT staff be authorized to execute a Commitment Letter and any required documentation in order to administer this funding. AND THAT authority be delegated to Director of Economic Development and Chief Financial Officer (or designates) to increase the funding to the maximum amount within the parameters of the specific program(s), if necessary. AND FURTHER THAT the work approved under these enhanced incentives be completed within one (1) year of the date on the Approval Letters. In Favour (8): Councillor Reid, Councillor Mann, Councillor Liggett, Councillor Wolf, Councillor Adshade, Councillor Hamilton, Councillor Ermeta, and Mayor McGarry Absent (1): Councillor Devine
Moved by Councillor Hamilton, seconded by Councillor Mann
Carried
THAT Report 22-013-CD, re: Official Plan Amendment, Zoning By- law Amendment and Removal of a Holding Zone, IP Park Phase 1 – Intermarket CAM Limited, be received. AND THAT Official Plan Amendment No. 50 with a site-specific policy to permit outdoor storage on a portion of the subject lands designated Employment Corridor be adopted. AND THAT the proposed Zoning By-law Amendment to amend the site-specific zoning to permit outdoor storage behind the established building line and to remove the maximum Gross Floor Areas on a portion of the subject lands, be approved. AND THAT the (H1) Holding Zone preceding the M1 S.4.1.46 zone category be removed. AND THAT a subsequent public meeting in accordance with subsection 34(17) of the Planning Act is not required. AND FURTHER THAT the by-laws attached to Report No. 22-013- CD be passed. In Favour (9): Councillor Reid, Councillor Devine, Councillor Mann, Councillor Liggett, Councillor Wolf, Councillor Adshade, Councillor Hamilton, Councillor Ermeta, and Mayor McGarry
Moved by Councillor Reid, seconded by Councillor Mann
Carried
THAT Report 22-021-CD Black Bridge Emergency Repairs be received. AND THAT additional budget in the amount of $130,000 in 2022 be approved for the repair of Black Bridge. AND FURTHER THAT a transfer of funding from the Rate Stabilization Reserve be approved to cover any excess expenditures in 2022 not recuperated from the driver responsible. In Favour (9): Councillor Reid, Councillor Devine, Councillor Mann, Councillor Liggett, Councillor Wolf, Councillor Adshade, Councillor Hamilton, Councillor Ermeta, and Mayor McGarry
Moved by Councillor Reid, seconded by Councillor Devine
Carried
THAT the motion re: Ontario Land Tribunal dissolution brought forward by Councillor Liggett for consideration on March 1, 2022 be
Moved by Councillor Mann, seconded by Councillor Reid
Carried
In favour (5): Councillor Reid, Councillor Mann, Councillor Adshade, Councillor Hamilton, Mayor McGarry · Opposed (4): Councillor Devine, Councillor Liggett, Councillor Wolf, Councillor Ermeta
THAT all presentations and correspondence from the March 1, 2022 Special Council meeting be received. In Favour (9): Councillor Reid, Councillor Devine, Councillor Mann, Councillor Liggett, Councillor Wolf, Councillor Adshade, Councillor Hamilton, Councillor Ermeta, and Mayor McGarry
Moved by Councillor Wolf, seconded by Councillor Devine
Carried
In favour (9): Councillor Reid, Councillor Devine, Councillor Mann, Councillor Liggett, Councillor Wolf, Councillor Adshade, Councillor Hamilton, Councillor Ermeta, Mayor McGarry
THAT the following by-laws listed under the heading of Introduction and Consideration of By-laws be enacted and passed: 22-012 Being a by-law to adopt Amendment No. 50 to the City of Cambridge Official Plan (2012), as amended (Site Specific Policy 8.10.24 – 245 Riverbank Drive) 22-013 Being a by-law to amend Zoning By-Law 150-85, as amended, in respect of a 31.2 ha (75.37 ac) site located south of Freeport Creek, east of the City Boundary and CP Railway and west and north of Maple Grove Road, (Intermarket Cam Limited, 30T-14103) In Favour (9): Councillor Reid, Councillor Devine, Councillor Mann, Councillor Liggett, Councillor Wolf, Councillor Adshade, Councillor Hamilton, Councillor Ermeta, and Mayor McGarry
Moved by Councillor Liggett, seconded by Councillor Devine
Carried
22-014 Being a by-law to confirm the proceedings of the Council of the Corporation of the City of Cambridge In Favour (9): Councillor Reid, Councillor Devine, Councillor Mann, Councillor Liggett, Councillor Wolf, Councillor Adshade, Councillor Hamilton, Councillor Ermeta, and Mayor McGarry
Moved by Councillor Adshade, seconded by Councillor Hamilton
Carried
In favour (9): Councillor Reid, Councillor Devine, Councillor Mann, Councillor Liggett, Councillor Wolf, Councillor Adshade, Councillor Hamilton, Councillor Ermeta, Mayor McGarry
THAT the Council meeting does now adjourn at 8:18 p.m. In Favour (9): Councillor Reid, Councillor Devine, Councillor Mann, Councillor Liggett, Councillor Wolf, Councillor Adshade, Councillor Hamilton, Councillor Ermeta, and Mayor McGarry
Moved by Councillor Mann, seconded by Councillor Ermeta
Carried
In favour (9): Councillor Reid, Councillor Devine, Councillor Mann, Councillor Liggett, Councillor Wolf, Councillor Adshade, Councillor Hamilton, Councillor Ermeta, Mayor McGarry

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