Special Council - Statutory Public Meeting

report 21-316 (CD) - Public Meeting Report – 212 Queen Street West – Official Plan and Zoning By-law Amendment – 2303623 Ontario Inc. (C/O Blackthorn Development Corp.) - be received; AND THAT application OR09/21 for 212 Queen Street West be

report 21-313(CD) City Initiated Additional Residential Units – Zoning By-law Amendment and Official Plan Amendment be received. AND THAT the City initiated applications to amend the Official Plan and Zoning By-law be

City staff continue with the review of application 30CDM-21101 and preparation of conditions of draft approval for the reasons set out in report 21-298 (CD).

Favour (8) Mayor McGarry, Councillor Reid, Councillor Devine, Councillor Mann, Councillor Wolf, Councillor Adshade, Councillor Hamilton, and Councillor Ermeta Absent (1) Councillor Liggett

Council rise from Closed Session and reconvene in Open Session at 5:37 p.m.

all items listed under the heading of Consent Agenda for December 14, 2021 Council Agenda be adopted as recommended.

Report 21-214(CD) - Recommendation Report: Zoning By-law Amendment, 155 Equestrian Way, T. Johns Consulting (c/o Diana Morris) - be received; AND THAT Cambridge Council approves the proposed Zoning By-law Amendment to amend the zoning of the site to establish site-specific provisions for 155 Equestrian Way to permit the development of 183 residential units, in addition to two mixed used buildings containing a total of 338.2 square metres (3,640.35 square feet) of commercial space at grade and a 518.1 square metre (5,576.72 square feet) piazza; 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-law(s) attached to this report be passed.

staff be directed to work with the developer to reduce the number of units from 9 units to 7 units AND THAT staff be directed to report back to Council by February 2022.

Report 21-301(CD) - Request to Demolish a Part IV Designated Property, 4800 Fountain Street - be received; AND THAT Council approve the request to demolish the main structure on the designated property municipally known as 4800 Fountain Street North in accordance with Section 34 of the Ontario Heritage Act as outlined in Report 21-301(CD), subject to the following conditions: a) That the owner ensures that the fieldstone, of which the exterior walls of the circa 1870 school structure are composed, is salvaged during demolition and is protected on site for use in future commemoration; b) And that the owner retains a qualified heritage professional to make recommendations on the appropriate method for demolition to ensure conservation of the stonework for reuse and avoid unnecessary loss or damage to the satisfaction of the Chief Planner; c) And further that the owner ensures that the demolition is

Report 21-322(CRE), re: Core Areas Financial Incentives – December 14, 2021 Applications be received; AND THAT Council approve the application for 18 Tannery and the transfer from the Core Area Transformation Fund (CATF) of $45,269 as outlined in report 21-322 (CRE); 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.

report 21-319(CRS) Alternative Voting Methods Update – 2022 Municipal & School Board Election be received for information; and THAT the City of Cambridge adopts Paper Ballot Tabulation and Internet Voting for the 2022 Municipal Election scheduled on Monday, October 24, 2022; AND FURTHER THAT the by-law to support the use of vote tabulators and internet voting as an alternative voting method in the 2022 Municipal and School Board Election attached as Appendix B to Report 21-319(CRS) be passed.

all meetings, including the Statutory Public Special Council Meetings be amended to a 6:00p.m. start time rather than a 10:00a.m. and 5:00 p.m. start time.

the report 21-331(CRS) Proposed Schedule for 2022 Meetings of Council be received; and THAT Council approve a proposed schedule of meetings for 2022 as set out in Appendix “A” of Report 21-331(CRS); and THAT the City Clerk be directed to report back in the first quarter of 2022 with a hybrid meeting policy as well as a plan to resume in person meetings of Council.

Report 21-294(IFS) Winter Level of Service and Update be received for information.

WHEREAS, at a Joint Council Meeting held on August 30, 2021 the City of Cambridge and the Township of North Dumfries approved terms and conditions of the Merger Participation Agreement between the Corporation of the City of Brantford (“Brantford”), the Corporation of the City of Cambridge (“Cambridge”) , the Township of North Dumfries (“North Dumfries”), Brantford Energy Corporation, Cambridge and North Dumfries Energy Plus Inc., Brantford Power Inc., Energy+ Inc., Cambridge and North Dumfries Energy Solution Inc. and Brantford Hydro Inc. (the “MPA”), and the Unanimous Shareholder’s Agreement between Brantford, Cambridge, North Dumfries, Mergeco Holding Company and LDC Amalco (the “USA”); AND WHEREAS the USA provides for the composition of the Mergeco Holding Company board for an Initial Period comprised of the Mayors of Brantford, Cambridge and North Dumfries, or their delegates, and the following independent directors: Anita Davis, Scott Saint, Lynn Woeller and Craig Mann (the “Nomination Committee”); AND WHEREAS the USA authorizes the Nomination Committee to search, evaluate and provide recommendations for three additional independent director nominees for the Mergeco Holding Company board to Brantford, Cambridge and North Dumfries for their consideration; AND WHEREAS the Nomination Committee has now completed its process and recommends Peter Ferraro, Gerry Remers and Terry Smith as the three additional independent directors for the Mergeco Holding Company board (the “Addi

all presentations and correspondence from the December 14th, 2021 Special Council meeting

the following by-laws listed under the heading of Introduction and Consideration of By-laws be enacted and passed: 21-090 Being a by-law to amend Zoning By-law No. 150-85, as amended, with respect to land municipally known as 155 Equestrian Way (R02/21) 21-092 Being a by-law to authorize the use of alternative voting methods and vote counting equipment for the 2022 Municipal and School Board Election

21-093 Being a by-law to confirm the proceedings of the Council of the Corporation of the City of Cambridge

the Council meeting does now adjourn at 9:10 p.m.

THAT report 21-316 (CD) - Public Meeting Report – 212 Queen Street West – Official Plan and Zoning By-law Amendment – 2303623 Ontario Inc. (C/O Blackthorn Development Corp.) - be received; AND THAT application OR09/21 for 212 Queen Street West be

THAT report 21-313(CD) City Initiated Additional Residential Units – Zoning By-law Amendment and Official Plan Amendment be received. AND THAT the City initiated applications to amend the Official Plan and Zoning By-law be

THAT City staff continue with the review of application 30CDM-21101 and preparation of conditions of draft approval for the reasons set out in report 21-298 (CD). In Favour (5): Councillor Wolf, Councillor Adshade, Councillor Hamilton, Mayor McGarry, and Deputy Mayor Mann Opposed (3): Councillor Reid, Councillor Devine, and Councillor Ermeta Absent (1): Councillor Liggett

THAT in accordance with Section s.239 (2)(f) of the Municipal Act, 2001, Council convene in Closed Session at 5:06 p.m. to consider the following subject matter: (f) advice that is subject to solicitor-client privilege, including communications necessary for that purpose (Confidential Verbal Update – Negotiations update for property lease); and (k) a position, plan, procedure, criteria or instruction to be applied to any negotiations

THAT Council rise from Closed Session and reconvene in Open Session at 5:37 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

THAT all items listed under the heading of Consent Agenda for December 14, 2021 Council Agenda be adopted as recommended. In Favour (8): Councillor Reid, Councillor Devine, Councillor Mann, Councillor Wolf, Councillor Adshade, Councillor Hamilton, Councillor Ermeta, and Mayor McGarry Absent (1): Councillor Liggett

THAT Report 21-214(CD) - Recommendation Report: Zoning By- law Amendment, 155 Equestrian Way, T. Johns Consulting (c/o Diana Morris) - be received. AND THAT the proposed Zoning By-law Amendment to establish site-specific provisions for 155 Equestrian Way to permit the development of 183 residential units, in addition to two mixed used buildings containing a total of 338.2 square metres (3,640.35 square feet) of commercial space at grade and a 518.1 square metre (5,576.72 square feet) piazza, be approved. AND THAT a subsequent public meeting in accordance with subsection 34(17) of the Planning Act is not required. AND FURTHER THAT the by-law(s) attached to Report 21- 214(CD) – Recommendation Report: Zoning By-law Amendment, 155 Equestrian Way, T. Johns Consulting (c/o Diana Morris), be passed. In Favour (9): Councillor Reid, Councillor Devine, Councillor Mann, Councillor Liggett, Councillor Wolf, Councillor Adshade, Councillor Hamilton, Councillor Ermeta, and Mayor McGarry

THAT staff be directed to work with the developer to reduce the number of units from 9 units to 7 units. AND THAT staff be directed to report back to Council by February 2022. In Favour (5): Councillor Devine, Councillor Mann, Councillor Liggett, Councillor Wolf, and Councillor Ermeta Opposed (4): Councillor Reid, Councillor Adshade, Councillor Hamilton, and Mayor McGarry

THAT Report 21-301(CD) - Request to Demolish a Part IV Designated Property, 4800 Fountain Street - be received. AND THAT the request to demolish the main structure on the designated property municipally known as 4800 Fountain Street North in accordance with Section 34 of the Ontario Heritage Act as outlined in Report 21-301(CD), be approved subject to the following conditions: a) That the owner ensures that the fieldstone, of which the exterior walls of the circa 1870 school structure are composed, is salvaged during demolition and is protected on site for use in future commemoration. b) And that the owner retains a qualified heritage professional to make recommendations on the appropriate method for demolition to ensure conservation of the stonework for reuse and avoid unnecessary loss or damage to the satisfaction of the Chief Planner. c) And further that the owner ensures that the demolition is

THAT Report 21-322(CRE), re: Core Areas Financial Incentives – December 14, 2021 Applications be received; AND THAT the application for 18 Tannery and the transfer from the Core Area Transformation Fund (CATF) of $45,269 as outlined in report 21-322 (CRE), be approved. 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 the 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 (9): Councillor Reid, Councillor Devine, Councillor Mann, Councillor Liggett, Councillor Wolf, Councillor Adshade, Councillor Hamilton, Councillor Ermeta, and Mayor McGarry

THAT the report 21-331(CRS) Proposed Schedule for 2022 Meetings of Council be received. AND THAT Council approve a proposed schedule of meetings for 2022 as set out in Appendix “A” of Report 21-331(CRS) Proposed Schedule for 2022 Meetings of Council. AND THAT the City Clerk be directed to report back in the first quarter of 2022 with a hybrid meeting policy as well as a plan to resume in person meetings of Council. In Favour (8): Councillor Reid, Councillor Devine, Councillor Mann, Councillor Wolf, Councillor Adshade, Councillor Hamilton, Councillor Ermeta, and Mayor McGarry Opposed (1): Councillor Liggett

THAT Report 21-294(IFS) Winter Level of Service and Update be received for information. In Favour (9): Councillor Reid, Councillor Devine, Councillor Mann, Councillor Liggett, Councillor Wolf, Councillor Adshade, Councillor Hamilton, Councillor Ermeta, and Mayor McGarry

THAT all presentations and correspondence from the December 14th, 2021 Special Council meeting be received. In Favour (9): Councillor Reid, Councillor Devine, Councillor Mann, Councillor Liggett, Councillor Wolf, Councillor Adshade, Councillor Hamilton, and Councillor Ermeta, and Mayor McGarry

THAT the following by-laws listed under the heading of Introduction and Consideration of By-laws be enacted and passed: 21-090 Being a by-law to amend Zoning By-law No. 150-85, as amended, with respect to land municipally known as 155 Equestrian Way (R02/21) 21-092 Being a by-law to authorize the use of alternative voting methods and vote counting equipment for the 2022 Municipal and School Board Election In Favour (9): Councillor Reid, Councillor Devine, Councillor Mann, Councillor Liggett, Councillor Wolf, Councillor Adshade, Councillor Hamilton, Councillor Ermeta, and Mayor McGarry

THAT By-law 21-093 being a by-law to confirm the proceedings of the Council of the Corporation of the City of Cambridge be enacted and passed. In Favour (9): Councillor Reid, Councillor Devine, Councillor Mann, Councillor Liggett, Councillor Wolf, Councillor Adshade, Councillor Hamilton, Councillor Ermeta, and Mayor McGarry

THAT the Council meeting does now adjourn at 9:10 p.m. In Favour (9): Councillor Reid, Councillor Devine, Councillor Mann, Councillor Liggett, Councillor Wolf, Councillor Adshade, Councillor Hamilton, Councillor Ermeta, and Mayor McGarry