Council Meeting

all items listed under the heading of Consent Agenda for May 28, 2024, be adopted as recommended.

Report 24-027-CRS Financial Report be received; AND FURTHER THAT the audited consolidated financial statements for the Corporation of the City of Cambridge be approved for the year ended December 31, 2023.

Report 24-077-CD Recommendation Report for Official Plan Amendment and Zoning By-law Amendment - 201 Water Street South and 66 Highman Avenue be received; AND THAT Council adopts proposed Official Plan Amendment No. 80 to redesignate the subject lands from Low / Medium Density Residential and Natural Open Space System to High Density Residential and Natural Open Space System with a Site Specific Policy 8.10.116 to permit an increased density with a maximum of 330 residential units and a maximum building height of up to 15 storeys, and that the adopted Official Plan Amendment be submitted to the Regional Municipality of Waterloo for approval; AND THAT Council approves the proposed Zoning By-law Amendment to rezone the subject lands from Open Space - OS1 and Low Density Residential - R4 to Multiple Residential - (H)RM3 s.4.1.447 and Open Space - OS1 to facilitate the development of two 15-storey towers containing 330 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 24-077-CD be passed.

Report 24-032-CD Recommendation Report for City initiated Zoning By-law Amendment - 214 and 216 Union St. N. and 229 and 231 Anne St. be received; AND THAT Council approves the proposed Zoning By-law Amendment to rezone the subject lands from RM3 s.4.1.299 to RM4 s.4.1.475, with a site specific provision for a reduced lot frontage, to legalize the two existing semi-detached dwellings; AND THAT Council is satisfied that the requirements for a public meeting in accordance with subsection 34(17) of the Planning Act have been met; AND FURTHER THAT that the by-law attached to report 24-032-CD be passed.

consideration of report 24-078-CD Recommendation Report for Official Plan Amendment and Zoning By-Law Amendment - 777 Laurel Street and 308 Dolph Street North be

Report 24-033-CD 2024 Arts and Culture Action Plan Approval be received; AND THAT the Arts and Culture Action Plan outline Cambridge’s vision, strategic priorities and recommendations for developing and enhancing arts and culture services, facilities and programming for the City of Cambridge; AND THAT the implementation plan including projected timelines and associated budget be received and brought forward for consideration during the appropriate annual budget process; AND THAT the annual operating budget allocation for Special Events be increased by $25,000 to support the Cambridge Celebration of the Arts, to be considered as part of the 2025 budget process; AND THAT both the Canada Day and Cambridge Santa Clause Parade annual events become directly sanctioned city-lead events with an operating budget increase of $57,000 to be considered as part of the 2025 budget process; AND FURTHER THAT Council approve the 2024 Arts and Culture Action Plan as presented in 24-033-CD Appendix A – City of Cambridge 2024 Arts and Culture Action Plan.

Report 24-038-CD Neighbourhood Associations Support Services Policy Review be received; AND THAT Support Services to Neighbourhood Association Policy# C-80.020 revisions identified in report 24-038-CD be approved.

Report No. 24-030-CD Approval of the Amended Grand River Source Protection Plan be received as information; AND FURTHER THAT Cambridge Council support the updates to the Amended Grand River Source Protection Plan.

Report 24-005-CRE Core Areas Community Improvement Plan Financial Incentive be received; AND THAT Appendix A of the Core Areas Community Improvement Plan – Fee Waiver Program be replaced with Appendix B of this Report 24-005-CRE, effective retroactively as of June 29, 2021.

Report 24-069-CD Updated Heritage Impact Assessment (HIA) Terms of Reference be received; AND THAT Council approve the updated HIA Terms of Reference, which also includes terms of references for a conservation plan, and documentation and salvage plan; AND FURTHER THAT it is expected that the preferred protective and mitigative measures will be consistent with recognized standards for heritage conservation, including: The Ontario Ministry of Heritage, Sport, Tourism and Culture Industries Standards and Guidelines for Conservation of Provincial Hertiage Properties; The Ontario Ministry of Heritage, Sport, Tourism and Culture Industries Eight Guiding Principles in the Conservation of Historic Properties; The Ontario Ministry of Heritage, Sport, Tourism and Culture Industries Conservation Principles for Land Use Planning Well-Preserved: The Ontario Heritage Foundation’s Manual of Principals and Practice for Architectural Conservation The Parks Canada Standards and Guidelines for the Conservation of Historic Places in Canada The Appleton Charter for the Protection and Enhancement of the Built Environment The International Charter for the Conservation and Restoration of Monuments and Sites (the Venice Charter)

all presentations and correspondence from the May 28, 2024, Council meeting be received.

the following by-laws listed under the heading of Introduction and Consideration of By-laws be enacted and passed: 24-056 Being a by-law to adopt Amendment No. 80 of the City of Cambridge Official Plan (2012), as amended, with respect to lands municipally known as 201 Water Street South and 66 Highman Avenue 24-057 Being a by-law to amend Zoning By-law No. 150-85, as amended, with respect to lands municipally known as 201 Water Street South and 66 Highman Avenue 24-060 Being a by-law to amend Zoning By-law 150-85, as amended, with respect to lands municipally known as 214 and 216 Union Street North, and 229 and 231 Anne Street

That By-Law 24-061 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 7:38 p.m.

THAT Report 24-027-CRS Financial Report be received; AND FURTHER THAT the audited consolidated financial statements for the Corporation of the City of Cambridge be approved for the year ended December 31, 2023. In Favour (9): Councillor Shwery, Councillor Devine, Councillor Kimpson, Councillor Earnshaw, Councillor Roberts, Councillor Cooper, Councillor Hamilton, Councillor Ermeta, and Mayor Liggett

THAT Report 24-032-CD Recommendation Report for City initiated Zoning By-law Amendment - 214 and 216 Union St. N. and 229 and 231 Anne St. be received; AND THAT Council approves the proposed Zoning By-law Amendment to rezone the subject lands from RM3 s.4.1.299 to RM4 s.4.1.475, with a site specific provision for a reduced lot frontage, to legalize the two existing semi-detached dwellings; AND THAT Council is satisfied that the requirements for a public meeting in accordance with subsection 34(17) of the Planning Act have been met; AND FURTHER THAT that the by-law attached to report 24-032-CD be passed. In Favour (8): Councillor Shwery, Councillor Kimpson, Councillor Earnshaw, Councillor Roberts, Councillor Cooper, Councillor Hamilton, Councillor Ermeta, and Mayor Liggett Opposed (1): Councillor Devine

THAT consideration of report 24-078-CD Recommendation Report for Official Plan Amendment and Zoning By-Law Amendment - 777 Laurel Street and 308 Dolph Street North be

THAT Report 24-033-CD 2024 Arts and Culture Action Plan Approval be received; AND THAT the Arts and Culture Action Plan outline Cambridge’s vision, strategic priorities and recommendations for developing and enhancing arts and culture services, facilities and programming for the City of Cambridge; AND THAT the implementation plan including projected timelines and associated budget be received and brought forward for consideration during the appropriate annual budget process; AND THAT the annual operating budget allocation for Special Events be increased by $25,000 to support the Cambridge Celebration of the Arts, to be considered as part of the 2025 budget process; AND THAT both the Canada Day and Cambridge Santa Clause Parade annual events become directly sanctioned city-lead events with an operating budget increase of $57,000 to be considered as part of the 2025 budget process; AND FURTHER THAT Council approve the 2024 Arts and Culture Action Plan as presented in 24-033-CD Appendix A – City of Cambridge 2024 Arts and Culture Action Plan. In Favour (8): Councillor Devine, Councillor Kimpson, Councillor Earnshaw, Councillor Roberts, Councillor Cooper, Councillor Hamilton, Councillor Ermeta, and Mayor Liggett Opposed (1): Councillor Shwery

THAT Report 24-038-CD Neighbourhood Associations Support Services Policy Review be received; AND THAT Support Services to Neighbourhood Association Policy# C-80.020 revisions identified in report 24-038-CD be approved. In Favour (9): Councillor Shwery, Councillor Devine, Councillor Kimpson, Councillor Earnshaw, Councillor Roberts, Councillor Cooper, Councillor Hamilton, Councillor Ermeta, and Mayor Liggett

THAT Report No. 24-030-CD Approval of the Amended Grand River Source Protection Plan be received as information; AND FURTHER THAT Cambridge Council support the updates to the Amended Grand River Source Protection Plan. In Favour (8): Councillor Shwery, Councillor Kimpson, Councillor Earnshaw, Councillor Roberts, Councillor Cooper, Councillor Hamilton, Councillor Ermeta, and Mayor Liggett Absent (1): Councillor Devine

THAT Report 24-069-CD Updated Heritage Impact Assessment (HIA) Terms of Reference be received; AND THAT Council approve the updated HIA Terms of Reference, which also includes terms of references for a conservation plan, and documentation and salvage plan; AND FURTHER THAT it is expected that the preferred protective and mitigative measures will be consistent with recognized standards for heritage conservation, including:  The Ontario Ministry of Heritage, Sport, Tourism and Culture Industries Standards and Guidelines for Conservation of Provincial Hertiage Properties;  The Ontario Ministry of Heritage, Sport, Tourism and Culture Industries Eight Guiding Principles in the Conservation of Historic Properties;  The Ontario Ministry of Heritage, Sport, Tourism and Culture Industries Conservation Principles for Land Use Planning  Well-Preserved: The Ontario Heritage Foundation’s Manual of Principals and Practice for Architectural Conservation  The Parks Canada Standards and Guidelines for the Conservation of Historic Places in Canada  The Appleton Charter for the Protection and Enhancement of the Built Environment  The International Charter for the Conservation and Restoration of Monuments and Sites (the Venice Charter) 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 May 28, 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 the following by-laws listed under the heading of Introduction and Consideration of By-laws be enacted and passed: 24-056 Being a by-law to adopt Amendment No. 80 of the City of Cambridge Official Plan (2012), as amended, with respect to lands municipally known as 201 Water Street South and 66 Highman Avenue 24-057 Being a by-law to amend Zoning By-law No. 150-85, as amended, with respect to lands municipally known as 201 Water Street South and 66 Highman Avenue 24-060 Being a by-law to amend Zoning By-law 150-85, as amended, with respect to lands municipally known as 214 and 216 Union Street North, and 229 and 231 Anne Street 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 24-061 being 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 7:38 p.m. In Favour (9): Councillor Shwery, Councillor Devine, Councillor Kimpson, Councillor Earnshaw, Councillor Roberts, Councillor Cooper, Councillor Hamilton, Councillor Ermeta, and Mayor Liggett