The Cambridge Record

Council Meeting

July 22, 2025

Who was there

Present (8): Adam Cooper, Mike Devine, Nicholas Ermeta, Scott Hamilton, Corey Kimpson, Jan Liggett, Sheri Roberts, Helen Shwery

Absent (1): Ross Earnshaw

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)

24 carried, 2 recorded otherwise. Every motion below is printed as the minutes print it.

in accordance with section 239 (2) (b), (c), (e), (f) and (k) of the Municipal Act, 2001, Council to convene in Closed Session at 5:05 p.m. to consider the following subject matters: (b) personal matters about an identifiable individual, including municipal or local board employees (Appointments to Advisory Committees) (Confidential Advisory Committee Update); (e) litigation or potential litigation, including matters before administrative tribunals, affecting the municipality or local board (Confidential Litigation Update) (Confidential Legal Advice); (f) advice that is subject to solicitor-client privilege, including communications necessary for that purpose (Confidential Litigation Update) (Confidential Legal Advice); and, (k) a position, plan, procedure, criteria or instruction to be applied to any negotiations
Moved by Councillor Roberts, seconded by Councillor Devine
Carried
In favour (6): Councillor Devine, Mayor Liggett, Councillor Cooper, Councillor Kimpson, Councillor Roberts, Councillor Shwery
Council rise from Closed Session and reconvene in Open Session at 6:31 p.m.
Moved by Councillor Ermeta, seconded by Councillor Shwery
Carried
In favour (8): Councillor Devine, Mayor Liggett, Councillor Hamilton, Councillor Ermeta, Councillor Cooper, Councillor Kimpson, Councillor Roberts, Councillor Shwery
all items listed under the heading of Consent Agenda for July 22, 2025 be adopted as recommended.
Moved by Councillor Cooper, seconded by Councillor Devine
Carried
In favour (8): Councillor Devine, Mayor Liggett, Councillor Hamilton, Councillor Ermeta, Councillor Cooper, Councillor Kimpson, Councillor Roberts, Councillor Shwery
Report 25-034-CRS Appointments to Citizen Advisory Committees be received; AND THAT Confidential Appendices “C”, “D”, “E”, “F”, and “G” to Report 25-034-CRS be received and remain confidential; AND THAT the following individual be appointed to the Arthur White Sports Bursary for the term of Council ending November 14, 2026: Shawn Corrigan as a voting member; AND THAT the following individual be appointed to the Arts and Culture Advisory Committee for the term of Council ending November 14, 2026: Tessa McLeod as a voting member; AND THAT the following individual be appointed to the Cambridge Farmers’ Market Advisory Committee for the term of Council ending November 14, 2026: Ingrid Talpak as a voting member and John Smithers as an alternate non-voting member; AND THAT the following individuals be appointed to the Committee of Adjustment for the term of Council ending November 14, 2026: Robert Rappolt as a voting member and Jeff Donkersgoed and Aidan Pereira as an alternate non-voting member; AND THAT the following individual be appointed to the Municipal Heritage Advisory Committee for the term of Council ending November 14, 2026: Adele Sommerfeld as an alternate non-voting member; AND THAT the City Clerk be directed to notify all successful and unsuccessful applicants; AND FURTHER THAT Council-Appointed Citizen Members to the City’s advisory committees who do not submit their signed Code of Conduct form within the first month after their appointment has been made shall forfei
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 Roberts, Councillor Shwery
Report 25-007-CRE Core Areas Transformation Fund Installation and Placemaking Funding Request be received; AND THAT Council approve the Core Areas Transformation Fund (CATF) funding request from Pearle Hospitality for a proposed lighting installation on Park Hill Bridge in Downtown Cambridge.
Moved by Councillor Roberts, seconded by Councillor Ermeta
Carried
In favour (8): Councillor Devine, Mayor Liggett, Councillor Hamilton, Councillor Ermeta, Councillor Cooper, Councillor Kimpson, Councillor Roberts, Councillor Shwery
Report 25-006-CRE Greenhouse Gas Emissions Reduction Feasibility Study be received; AND THAT the implementation of the Study be
Moved by Councillor Devine, seconded by Councillor Roberts
Referred
In favour (7): Councillor Devine, Mayor Liggett, Councillor Hamilton, Councillor Ermeta, Councillor Cooper, Councillor Kimpson, Councillor Roberts · Opposed (1): Councillor Shwery
Report 25-060-CD – Recommendation Report for Official Plan and Zoning By-law Amendment – 312 St Andrews Street be received; AND THAT Council approves proposed Official Plan Amendment No. 92 to add Site-Specific Policy 8.10.126 on the subject lands to remove the maximum density restriction for the lands; AND THAT Council approves the proposed Zoning By-law Amendment to amend the zoning of the subject lands from ‘Residential’ – R3 to the ‘Multiple Residential’ – RM3 S.4.1.454 with site-specific provisions to allow a maximum of a four (4) storey mixed terrace (stacked townhouse) development; 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 the By-laws attached to Report 25-060-CD be passed.
Moved by Councillor Roberts, seconded by Councillor Cooper
Carried
In favour (8): Councillor Devine, Mayor Liggett, Councillor Hamilton, Councillor Ermeta, Councillor Cooper, Councillor Kimpson, Councillor Roberts, Councillor Shwery
Report 25-074-CD for Recommendation Report for Official Plan Amendment and Zoning By-law Amendment – 387 Green Gate Boulevard be received; AND THAT Council approves the proposed Official Plan Amendment No. 93 to establish site-specific policy 8.10.127 to increase the maximum density to 87 units per hectare; AND THAT Council approves the proposed Zoning By-law Amendment to amend the existing site-specific regulations of RM4 (Multiple Residential) s.4.1.407 zone to permit the development of 184 stacked townhouse units; AND THAT Council is satisfied 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-laws attached to report 25-074-CD be passed.
Moved by Councillor Hamilton, seconded by Councillor Kimpson
Carried
In favour (7): Councillor Devine, Councillor Hamilton, Councillor Ermeta, Councillor Cooper, Councillor Kimpson, Councillor Roberts, Councillor Shwery · Opposed (1): Mayor Liggett
Report 25-090-CD re: Kin 1 Ball Diamond Accessibility Improvements and Capital Funding By-Law be received; AND THAT capital project A/00557-40 Accessible Ball Diamond – Construction be fully funded from debt in the amount of $3,025,000; AND FURTHER THAT the associated Debt By-law, attached to Report 25-090-CD as Appendix A, be passed.
Moved by Councillor Shwery, seconded by Councillor Kimpson
Carried
In favour (8): Councillor Devine, Mayor Liggett, Councillor Hamilton, Councillor Ermeta, Councillor Cooper, Councillor Kimpson, Councillor Roberts, Councillor Shwery
all presentations and correspondence from the July 22, 2025 Council meeting be received.
Moved by Councillor Shwery, seconded by Councillor Hamilton
Carried
In favour (8): Councillor Devine, Mayor Liggett, Councillor Hamilton, Councillor Ermeta, Councillor Cooper, Councillor Kimpson, Councillor Roberts, Councillor Shwery
the following by-laws listed under the heading of Introduction and Consideration of By-laws be enacted and passed: 25-042 Being a by-law of the Corporation of the City of Cambridge to amend By-law 62, as amended, being a By-law with respect to parking (Private Property). 25-043 Being a by-law to amend By-law 22-044 being a By-law to Regulate Traffic and Parking on Highways Under the Jurisdiction of The Corporation of the City of Cambridge 25-044 Being a by-law of the City of Cambridge to amend the designation by-law for the property located at 90 Old Mill Road (Sheave Tower) as a property of cultural heritage value. 25-045 Being a by-law of the Corporation of the City of Cambridge to adopt Amendment No. 92 of the City of Cambridge Official Plan (2012), as amended with respect to land municipally known as 312 St Andrews Street. 25-046 Being a By-law to amend Zoning By-law No. 150-85, as amended with respect to land municipally known as 312 St Andrews Street. 25-047 Being a by-law of the Corporation of the City of Cambridge to adopt Amendment No. 93 of the City of Cambridge Official Plan (2012), as amended with respect to land municipally known as 387 Green Gate Boulevard. 25-048 Being a by-law to amend Zoning By-law 150-85, as amended with respect to land municipally known as 387 Green Gate Boulevard 25-049 Being a by-law of the Corporation of the City of Cambridge to authorize the issuance of debentures for the rehabilitation of existing assets and construction of new assets
Moved by Councillor Hamilton, seconded by Councillor Cooper
Carried
In favour (8): Councillor Devine, Mayor Liggett, Councillor Hamilton, Councillor Ermeta, Councillor Cooper, Councillor Kimpson, Councillor Roberts, Councillor Shwery
a by-law to confirm the proceedings of the Council of the Corporation of the City of Cambridge
Moved by Councillor Devine, seconded by Councillor Ermeta Being
Carried
In favour (8): Councillor Devine, Mayor Liggett, Councillor Hamilton, Councillor Ermeta, Councillor Cooper, Councillor Kimpson, Councillor Roberts, Councillor Shwery
the Council meeting does now adjourn at 8:00 p.m.
Moved by Councillor Kimpson, seconded by Councillor Cooper
Carried
In favour (8): Councillor Devine, Mayor Liggett, Councillor Hamilton, Councillor Ermeta, Councillor Cooper, Councillor Kimpson, Councillor Roberts, Councillor Shwery
THAT in accordance with section 239 (2) (b), (c), (e), (f) and (k) of the Municipal Act, 2001, Council to convene in Closed Session at 5:05 p.m. to consider the following subject matters: (b) personal matters about an identifiable individual, including municipal or local board employees (Appointments to Advisory Committees) (Confidential Advisory Committee Update); (e) litigation or potential litigation, including matters before administrative tribunals, affecting the municipality or local board (Confidential Litigation Update) (Confidential Legal Advice); (f) advice that is subject to solicitor-client privilege, including communications necessary for that purpose (Confidential Litigation Update) (Confidential Legal Advice); and, (k) a position, plan, procedure, criteria or instruction to be applied to any negotiations
Moved by Councillor Roberts, seconded by Councillor Devine
Carried
THAT Council rise from Closed Session and reconvene in Open Session at 6:31 p.m. In Favour (8): Councillor Shwery, Councillor Devine, Councillor Kimpson, Councillor Roberts, Councillor Cooper, Councillor Hamilton, Councillor Ermeta, and Mayor Liggett Absent (1): Councillor Earnshaw
Moved by Councillor Ermeta, seconded by Councillor Shwery
Carried
In favour (8): Councillor Shwery, Councillor Devine, Councillor Kimpson, Councillor Roberts, Councillor Cooper, Councillor Hamilton, Councillor Ermeta, Mayor Liggett
THAT all items listed under the heading of Consent Agenda for July 22, 2025 be adopted as recommended. In Favour (8): Councillor Shwery, Councillor Devine, Councillor Kimpson, Councillor Roberts, Councillor Cooper, Councillor Hamilton, Councillor Ermeta, and Mayor Liggett Absent (1): Councillor Earnshaw
Moved by Councillor Cooper, seconded by Councillor Devine
Carried
In favour (8): Councillor Shwery, Councillor Devine, Councillor Kimpson, Councillor Roberts, Councillor Cooper, Councillor Hamilton, Councillor Ermeta, Mayor Liggett
THAT Report 25-034-CRS Appointments to Citizen Advisory Committees be received; AND THAT Confidential Appendices “C”, “D”, “E”, “F”, and “G” to Report 25-034-CRS be received and remain confidential; AND THAT the following individual be appointed to the Arthur White Sports Bursary for the term of Council ending November 14, 2026: Shawn Corrigan as a voting member; AND THAT the following individual be appointed to the Arts and Culture Advisory Committee for the term of Council ending November 14, 2026: Tessa McLeod as a voting member; AND THAT the following individual be appointed to the Cambridge Farmers’ Market Advisory Committee for the term of Council ending November 14, 2026: Ingrid Talpak as a voting member and John Smithers as an alternate non-voting member; AND THAT the following individuals be appointed to the Committee of Adjustment for the term of Council ending November 14, 2026: Robert Rappolt as a voting member and Jeff Donkersgoed and Aidan Pereira as an alternate non-voting member; AND THAT the following individual be appointed to the Municipal Heritage Advisory Committee for the term of Council ending November 14, 2026: Adele Sommerfeld as an alternate non-voting member; AND THAT the City Clerk be directed to notify all successful and unsuccessful applicants; AND FURTHER THAT Council-Appointed Citizen Members to the City’s advisory committees who do not submit their signed Code of Conduct form within the first month after their appointment has been made shall f
Moved by Councillor Kimpson, seconded by Councillor Hamilton
Carried
THAT Report 25-007-CRE Core Areas Transformation Fund Installation and Placemaking Funding Request be received; AND THAT Council approve the Core Areas Transformation Fund (CATF) funding request from Pearle Hospitality for a proposed lighting installation on Park Hill Bridge in Downtown Cambridge. In Favour (8): Councillor Shwery, Councillor Devine, Councillor Kimpson, Councillor Roberts, Councillor Cooper, Councillor Hamilton, Councillor Ermeta, and Mayor Liggett Absent (1): Councillor Earnshaw
Moved by Councillor Roberts, seconded by Councillor Ermeta
Carried
THAT Report 25-006-CRE Greenhouse Gas Emissions Reduction Feasibility Study be received; AND THAT the implementation of the Study be
Moved by Councillor Devine, seconded by Councillor Roberts
Referred
THAT Report 25-060-CD – Recommendation Report for Official Plan and Zoning By-law Amendment – 312 St Andrews Street be received; AND THAT Council approves proposed Official Plan Amendment No. 92 to add Site-Specific Policy 8.10.126 on the subject lands to remove the maximum density restriction for the lands; AND THAT Council approves the proposed Zoning By-law Amendment to amend the zoning of the subject lands from ‘Residential’ – R3 to the ‘Multiple Residential’ – RM3 S.4.1.454 with site-specific provisions to allow a maximum of a four (4) storey mixed terrace (stacked townhouse) development; 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 the By-laws attached to Report 25-060-CD be passed. In Favour (8): Councillor Shwery, Councillor Devine, Councillor Kimpson, Councillor Roberts, Councillor Cooper, Councillor Hamilton, Councillor Ermeta, and Mayor Liggett Absent (1): Councillor Earnshaw
Moved by Councillor Roberts, seconded by Councillor Cooper
Carried
THAT Report 25-074-CD for Recommendation Report for Official Plan Amendment and Zoning By-law Amendment – 387 Green Gate Boulevard be received; AND THAT Council approves the proposed Official Plan Amendment No. 93 to establish site-specific policy 8.10.127 to increase the maximum density to 87 units per hectare; AND THAT Council approves the proposed Zoning By-law Amendment to amend the existing site-specific regulations of RM4 (Multiple Residential) s.4.1.407 zone to permit the development of 184 stacked townhouse units; AND THAT Council is satisfied 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-laws attached to report 25-074-CD be passed. In Favour (7): Councillor Shwery, Councillor Devine, Councillor Kimpson, Councillor Roberts, Councillor Cooper, Councillor Hamilton, and Councillor Ermeta Opposed (1): Mayor Liggett Absent (1): Councillor Earnshaw
Moved by Councillor Hamilton, seconded by Councillor Kimpson
Carried
THAT Report 25-090-CD re: Kin 1 Ball Diamond Accessibility Improvements and Capital Funding By-Law be received; AND THAT capital project A/00557-40 Accessible Ball Diamond – Construction be fully funded from debt in the amount of $3,025,000; AND FURTHER THAT the associated Debt By-law, attached to Report 25-090-CD as Appendix A, be passed. In Favour (8): Councillor Shwery, Councillor Devine, Councillor Kimpson, Councillor Roberts, Councillor Cooper, Councillor Hamilton, Councillor Ermeta, and Mayor Liggett Absent (1): Councillor Earnshaw
Moved by Councillor Shwery, seconded by Councillor Kimpson
Carried
THAT all presentations and correspondence from the July 22, 2025 Council meeting be received. In Favour (8): Councillor Shwery, Councillor Devine, Councillor Kimpson, Councillor Roberts, Councillor Cooper, Councillor Hamilton, Councillor Ermeta, and Mayor Liggett Absent (1): Councillor Earnshaw
Moved by Councillor Shwery, seconded by Councillor Hamilton
Carried
In favour (8): Councillor Shwery, Councillor Devine, Councillor Kimpson, Councillor Roberts, Councillor Cooper, Councillor Hamilton, Councillor Ermeta, Mayor Liggett
THAT the following by-laws listed under the heading of Introduction and Consideration of By-laws be enacted and passed: 25-042 Being a by-law of the Corporation of the City of Cambridge to amend By- law 62, as amended, being a By-law with respect to parking (Private Property). 25-043 Being a by-law to amend By-law 22-044 being a By-law to Regulate Traffic and Parking on Highways Under the Jurisdiction of The Corporation of the City of Cambridge 25-044 Being a by-law of the City of Cambridge to amend the designation by-law for the property located at 90 Old Mill Road (Sheave Tower) as a property of cultural heritage value. 25-045 Being a by-law of the Corporation of the City of Cambridge to adopt Amendment No. 92 of the City of Cambridge Official Plan (2012), as amended with respect to land municipally known as 312 St Andrews Street. 25-046 Being a By-law to amend Zoning By-law No. 150-85, as amended with respect to land municipally known as 312 St Andrews Street. 25-047 Being a by-law of the Corporation of the City of Cambridge to adopt Amendment No. 93 of the City of Cambridge Official Plan (2012), as amended with respect to land municipally known as 387 Green Gate Boulevard. 25-048 Being a by-law to amend Zoning By-law 150-85, as amended with respect to land municipally known as 387 Green Gate Boulevard 25-049 Being a by-law of the Corporation of the City of Cambridge to authorize the issuance of debentures for the rehabilitation of existing assets and construction of new a
Moved by Councillor Hamilton, seconded by Councillor Cooper
Carried
Being a by-law to confirm the proceedings of the Council of the Corporation of the City of Cambridge In Favour (8): Councillor Shwery, Councillor Devine, Councillor Kimpson, Councillor Roberts, Councillor Cooper, Councillor Hamilton, Councillor Ermeta, and Mayor Liggett Absent (1): Councillor Earnshaw
Moved by Councillor Devine, seconded by Councillor Ermeta
Carried
In favour (8): Councillor Shwery, Councillor Devine, Councillor Kimpson, Councillor Roberts, Councillor Cooper, Councillor Hamilton, Councillor Ermeta, Mayor Liggett
THAT the Council meeting does now adjourn at 8:00 p.m. In Favour (8): Councillor Shwery, Councillor Devine, Councillor Kimpson, Councillor Roberts, Councillor Cooper, Councillor Hamilton, Councillor Ermeta, and Mayor Liggett Absent (1): Councillor Earnshaw
Moved by Councillor Kimpson, seconded by Councillor Cooper
Carried
In favour (8): Councillor Shwery, Councillor Devine, Councillor Kimpson, Councillor Roberts, Councillor Cooper, Councillor Hamilton, Councillor Ermeta, Mayor Liggett

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