The Cambridge Record

Special Council - Statutory Public Meeting

September 28, 2021

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.

Declared interests

Councillor Mannon this item

What was decided (33 motions)

27 carried, 6 recorded otherwise. Every motion below is printed as the minutes print it.

report 21-228(CD) Public Meeting Report – 255 King St W – Official Plan and Zoning Bylaw Amendment – North Development Corp. be received; AND THAT the application OR07/21 for 255 King St W be
Moved by Councillor Reid, seconded by Councillor Devine
Referred
In favour (6): Mayor McGarry, Councillor Reid, Councillor Devine, Councillor Wolf, Councillor Adshade, Councillor Hamilton
Favour (9) Mayor McGarry, Councillor Reid, Councillor Devine, Councillor Mann, Councillor Liggett, Councillor Wolf, Councillor Adshade, Councillor Hamilton, and Councillor Ermeta
Moved by Councillor Adshade, seconded by Councillor Hamilton In
Carried
In favour (9): Mayor McGarry, Councillor Reid, Councillor Devine, Councillor Mann, Councillor Liggett, Councillor Wolf, Councillor Adshade, Councillor Hamilton, Councillor Ermeta
report 21-277(CRS) Request for Funding - ACCKWA be received; AND THAT the Grants to Groups Committee’s recommended grant of $10,000 to ACCKWA, be supported.
Moved by Councillor Liggett, seconded by Councillor Wolf
Carried
In favour (9): Councillor Adshade, Councillor Devine, Councillor Ermeta, Councillor Hamilton, Councillor Liggett, Councillor Mann, Councillor Reid, Mayor McGarry, Councillor Wolf
Consideration of Report 21-277(CRS) Request for Funding – ACCKWA, be
Moved by Councillor Liggett, seconded by Councillor Ermeta
Deferred
In favour (3): Councillor Liggett, Councillor Devine, Councillor Ermeta · Opposed (6): Mayor McGarry, Councillor Reid, Councillor Mann, Councillor Wolf, Councillor Adshade, Councillor Hamilton
Report 21-198(CRE), re: Sponsorship, Advertising and Naming Policies be received; AND THAT Policy CSD-30.070 Naming of Parks/Open Space/Municipal Facilities and Buildings be repealed; AND THAT the Sponsorship, Advertising, and Naming Policy in Appendix A of Report 21-198(CRE) be adopted; AND THAT a capital project with a budget of $150,000 be created for the retention of a consultant to secure naming and sponsorship rights for the Fountain Street Soccer Complex, Recreation Complex and Preston Auditorium facilities and components; AND FURTHER THAT funding for this capital project be drawn from the Economic Development Reserve.
Moved by Councillor Mann, 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
report 21-260(CD) be received; AND THAT the Minster Zoning Order policy, as amended, attached as Appendix A to report 21-260(CD) be approved.
Moved by Councillor Hamilton, seconded by Councillor Ermeta
Carried
In favour (6): Councillor Adshade, Councillor Hamilton, Councillor Mann, Councillor Reid, Councillor Wolf, Mayor McGarry · Opposed (3): Councillor Devine, Councillor Ermeta, Councillor Liggett
paragraph 3 of the MZO Policy attached as Appendix A to report 21-260(CD), be amendment to read as follows: “… and may request that any or all of the following requirements be complied with by the requester of an MZO before it will consider the request: Consult with the public including affected stakeholders Circulation of the proposal for an initial review to: Region of Waterloo Grand River Conservation Authority City of Cambridge Completion of a Transportation Impact Study Completion of a Heritage Impact Assessment if the property is a listed or designated property or adjacent to a listed or designated property”
Moved by Councillor Hamilton, seconded by Councillor Adshade
Carried
In favour (9): Mayor McGarry, Councillor Reid, Councillor Devine, Councillor Mann, Councillor Liggett, Councillor Wolf, Councillor Adshade, Councillor Hamilton, Councillor Ermeta
Consideration of report 21-260(CD) MZO Policy, be
Moved by Councillor Liggett, seconded by Councillor Ermeta
Deferred
In favour (3): Councillor Devine, Councillor Liggett, Councillor Ermeta · Opposed (6): Mayor McGarry, Councillor Reid, Councillor Mann, Councillor Wolf, Councillor Adshade, Councillor Hamilton
report 21-283(CD) – Holding Removal 27-31 Cambridge St – Tim Welch Consulting be received; AND THAT the application to remove the (H) holding Provision from the property subject to approval of a bonusing agreement by the Chief Planner to the satisfaction of the City Solicitor, be approved; AND FURTHER THAT the by-law attached to report 21-283 (CD) be passed.
Moved by Councillor Liggett, seconded by Councillor Wolf
Carried
In favour (9): Councillor Adshade, Councillor Devine, Councillor Ermeta, Councillor Hamilton, Councillor Liggett, Councillor Mann, Councillor Reid, Councillor Wolf, Mayor McGarry
Report 21-212(IFS) be received; AND THAT the By-law attached as Appendix “A” to report 21-212(IFS) be passed.
Moved by Councillor Mann, seconded by Councillor Adshade
Carried
In favour (9): Mayor McGarry, Councillor Reid, Councillor Devine, Councillor Mann, Councillor Liggett, Councillor Wolf, Councillor Adshade, Councillor Hamilton, Councillor Ermeta
Canada is among the top prescribers of opioids in the world, and Ontario has the highest opioid-dispensing rates in the country with nearly two million Ontarians receiving an opioid in 2014 and 2015. This totals approximately nine million dispenses, putting roughly 15 per cent of Ontarians on prescription opioids; and WHEREAS the Region of Waterloo and City of Cambridge continue to be in a state of crisis seeing rises in suspected opioid overdoses; and WHEREAS in Waterloo Region, paramedics said they responded to 39 overdoses from June 27 to July 3, 2021, with 11 of those calls on July 2. As of June 4, the region had reported 49 suspected opioid-related deaths; and WHEREAS the pandemic may also be playing a big role in increased opioid overdoses and deaths. A national report in October 2020 found the overall health of Canadians deteriorated during the first eight months of the pandemic and showed more people turned to drugs, alcohol, tobacco and screen time rather than physical exercise to cope with the stress; and WHEREAS in an effort to prevent overdose deaths, there is a need for increased awareness, education and training to utilize naloxone kits to assist in preventing overdoses and deaths in our community; and WHEREAS Naloxone is proven effective at reversing potentially fatal overdoses and many municipalities have begun to include these kits in public facilities as an emergency option in a community with a significant opioid abuse problem; and WHEREAS the City of Cambr
Moved by Councillor Reid, seconded by Councillor Wolf
Carried
In favour (9): Mayor McGarry, Councillor Reid, Councillor Devine, Councillor Mann, Councillor Liggett, Councillor Wolf, Councillor Adshade, Councillor Hamilton, Councillor Ermeta
all presentations and correspondence from the September 14, 2021 Special Council meeting be received.
Moved by Councillor Devine, 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
in accordance with Section 239 (2)(e) and (f) of the Municipal Act, 2001, Council convene in Closed Session at 9:45 p.m. to consider the following subject matter: (e) litigation or potential litigation, including matters before administrative tribunals, affecting the municipality or local board (litigation update); (f) advice that is subject to solicitor-client privilege, including communications necessary for that purpose (litigation update)
Moved by Councillor Wolf, seconded by Councillor Adshade
Carried
In favour (9): Mayor McGarry, Councillor Reid, Councillor Devine, Councillor Mann, Councillor Liggett, Councillor Wolf, Councillor Adshade, Councillor Hamilton, Councillor Ermeta
Council rise from Closed Session and reconvene in Open Session at 10:16 p.m.
Moved by Councillor Hamilton, 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
By-law 21-067 being a by-law to confirm the proceedings of the Council of the Corporation of the City of Cambridge be enacted and passed.
Moved by Councillor Wolf, seconded by Councillor Devine
Carried
In favour (9): Councillor Reid, Mayor McGarry, Councillor Devine, Councillor Mann, Councillor Liggett, Councillor Wolf, Councillor Adshade, Councillor Hamilton, Councillor Ermeta
the Council meeting does now adjourn at 10:18 p.m.
Moved by Councillor Reid, seconded by Councillor Mann
Carried
In favour (9): Mayor McGarry, Councillor Reid, Councillor Devine, Councillor Mann, Councillor Liggett, Councillor Wolf, Councillor Adshade, Councillor Hamilton, Councillor Ermeta
THAT report 21-228(CD) Public Meeting Report – 255 King St W – Official Plan and Zoning Bylaw Amendment – North Development Corp. be received; AND THAT the application OR07/21 for 255 King St W be
Moved by Councillor Reid, seconded by Councillor Devine
Referred
In Favour (9): Mayor McGarry, Councillor Reid, Councillor Devine, Councillor Mann, Councillor Liggett, Councillor Wolf, Councillor Adshade, Councillor Hamilton, and Councillor Ermeta
Moved by Councillor Adshade, seconded by Councillor Hamilton
Carried
THAT report 21-277(CRS) Request for Funding - ACCKWA be received; AND THAT the Grants to Groups Committee’s recommended grant of $10,000 to ACCKWA, be supported. In Favour (9): Mayor McGarry, Councillor Reid, Councillor Devine, Councillor Mann, Councillor Liggett, Councillor Wolf, Councillor Adshade, Councillor Hamilton, and Councillor Ermeta
Moved by Councillor Liggett, seconded by Councillor Wolf
Carried
THAT Consideration of Report 21-277(CRS) Request for Funding – ACCKWA, be
Moved by Councillor Liggett, seconded by Councillor Ermeta
Deferred
THAT Report 21-198(CRE), re: Sponsorship, Advertising and Naming Policies be received; AND THAT Policy CSD-30.070 Naming of Parks/Open Space/Municipal Facilities and Buildings be repealed; AND THAT the Sponsorship, Advertising, and Naming Policy in Appendix A of Report 21-198(CRE) be adopted; AND THAT a capital project with a budget of $150,000 be created for the retention of a consultant to secure naming and sponsorship rights for the Fountain Street Soccer Complex, Recreation Complex and Preston Auditorium facilities and components; AND THAT funding for this capital project be drawn from the Economic Development Reserve. In Favour (9): Mayor McGarry, Councillor Reid, Councillor Devine, Councillor Mann, Councillor Liggett, Councillor Wolf, Councillor Adshade, Councillor Hamilton, and Councillor Ermeta
Moved by Councillor Mann, seconded by Councillor Devine
Carried
THAT report 21-260(CD) be received; AND THAT the Minster Zoning Order policy, as amended, attached as Appendix A to report 21-260(CD) be approved. In Favour (6): Mayor McGarry, Councillor Reid, Councillor Mann, Councillor Wolf, Councillor Adshade, and Councillor Hamilton Opposed (3): Councillor Devine, Councillor Liggett, and Councillor Ermeta
Moved by Councillor Hamilton, seconded by Councillor Ermeta
Carried
In favour (6): Mayor McGarry, Councillor Reid, Councillor Mann, Councillor Wolf, Councillor Adshade, Councillor Hamilton · Opposed (3): Councillor Devine, Councillor Liggett, Councillor Ermeta
THAT paragraph 3 of the MZO Policy attached as Appendix A to report 21-260(CD), be amended to read as follows: “…and may request that any or all of the following requirements be complied with by the requester of an MZO before it will consider the request:  Consult with the public including affected stakeholders  Circulation of the proposal for an initial review to: o Region of Waterloo o Grand River Conservation Authority o City of Cambridge  Completion of a Transportation Impact Study  Completion of a Heritage Impact Assessment if the property is a listed or designated property or adjacent to a listed or designated property” In Favour (9): Mayor McGarry, Councillor Reid, Councillor Devine, Councillor Mann, Councillor Liggett, Councillor Wolf, Councillor Adshade, Councillor Hamilton, and Councillor Ermeta
Moved by Councillor Hamilton, seconded by Councillor Adshade
Carried
THAT Consideration of report 21-260(CD) MZO Policy, as amended, be
Moved by Councillor Liggett, seconded by Councillor Ermeta
Deferred
THAT report 21-283(CD) – Holding Removal 27-31 Cambridge St – Tim Welch Consulting be received; AND THAT the application to remove the (H) holding Provision from the property subject to approval of a bonusing agreement by the Chief Planner to the satisfaction of the City Solicitor, be approved; AND THAT the by-law attached to report 21-283 (CD) be passed. In Favour (9): Mayor McGarry, Councillor Reid, Councillor Devine, Councillor Mann, Councillor Liggett, Councillor Wolf, Councillor Adshade, Councillor Hamilton, and Councillor Ermeta
Moved by Councillor Liggett, seconded by Councillor Wolf
Carried
THAT Report 21-212(IFS) be received; AND THAT the by-law attached as Appendix “A” to report 21- 212(IFS) be passed. In Favour (9): Mayor McGarry, Councillor Reid, Councillor Devine, Councillor Mann, Councillor Liggett, Councillor Wolf, Councillor Adshade, Councillor Hamilton, and Councillor Ermeta
Moved by Councillor Mann, seconded by Councillor Adshade
Carried
In favour (9): Mayor McGarry, Councillor Reid, Councillor Devine, Councillor Mann, Councillor Liggett, Councillor Wolf, Councillor Adshade, Councillor Hamilton, Councillor Ermeta
WHEREAS Canada is among the top prescribers of opioids in the world, and Ontario has the highest opioid-dispensing rates in the country with nearly two million Ontarians receiving an opioid in 2014 and 2015. This totals approximately nine million dispenses, putting roughly 15 per cent of Ontarians on prescription opioids; and WHEREAS the Region of Waterloo and City of Cambridge continue to be in a state of crisis seeing rises in suspected opioid overdoses; and WHEREAS in Waterloo Region, paramedics said they responded to 39 overdoses from June 27 to July 3, 2021, with 11 of those calls on July 2. As of June 4, the region had reported 49 suspected opioid-related deaths; and WHEREAS the pandemic may also be playing a big role in increased opioid overdoses and deaths. A national report in October 2020 found the overall health of Canadians deteriorated during the first eight months of the pandemic and showed more people turned to drugs, alcohol, tobacco and screen time rather than physical exercise to cope with the stress; and WHEREAS in an effort to prevent overdose deaths, there is a need for increased awareness, education and training to utilize naloxone kits to assist in preventing overdoses and deaths in our community; and WHEREAS Naloxone is proven effective at reversing potentially fatal overdoses and many municipalities have begun to include these kits in public facilities as an emergency option in a community with a significant opioid abuse problem; and WHEREAS the City
Moved by Councillor Reid, seconded by Councillor Wolf
Carried
THAT all presentations and correspondence from the September 14, 2021 Special Council meeting be received. In Favour (9): Mayor McGarry, Councillor Reid, Councillor Devine, Councillor Mann, Councillor Liggett, Councillor Wolf, Councillor Adshade, Councillor Hamilton, and Councillor Ermeta
Moved by Councillor Devine, 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 following by-laws listed under the heading of Introduction and Consideration of By-laws be enacted and passed: 21-068 Being a by-law to amend By-law 71-06, being a by-law to regulate the planning, propagation, preservation and removal of trees on land owned by the municipality or over or adjacent to highways under the jurisdiction of the municipality 21-069 Being a by-law to amend Zoning By-law No. 150-85, as amended, with respect to the lands municipally known as 27-31 Cambridge St. (R08/21) (Holding Symbol ‘(H)’ Removal) In Favour (9): Mayor McGarry, Councillor Reid, Councillor Devine, Councillor Mann, Councillor Liggett, Councillor Wolf, Councillor Adshade, Councillor Hamilton, and Councillor Ermeta
Moved by Councillor Mann, seconded by Councillor Liggett
Carried
In favour (9): Mayor McGarry, Councillor Reid, Councillor Devine, Councillor Mann, Councillor Liggett, Councillor Wolf, Councillor Adshade, Councillor Hamilton, Councillor Ermeta
THAT in accordance with Section 239 (2)(e) and (f) of the Municipal Act, 2001, Council convene in Closed Session at 9:45 p.m. to consider the following subject matter: (e) litigation or potential litigation, including matters before administrative tribunals, affecting the municipality or local board (litigation update); (f) advice that is subject to solicitor-client privilege, including communications necessary for that purpose (litigation update); In Favour (9): Mayor McGarry, Councillor Reid, Councillor Devine, Councillor Mann, Councillor Liggett, Councillor Wolf, Councillor Adshade, Councillor Hamilton, and Councillor Ermeta
Moved by Councillor Wolf, seconded by Councillor Adshade
Carried
THAT Council rise from Closed Session and reconvene in Open Session at 10:16 p.m. In Favour (9): Mayor McGarry, Councillor Reid, Councillor Devine, Councillor Mann, Councillor Liggett, Councillor Wolf, Councillor Adshade, Councillor Hamilton, and Councillor Ermeta
Moved by Councillor Hamilton, 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
THAT By-law 21-067 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): Mayor McGarry, Councillor Reid, Councillor Devine, Councillor Mann, Councillor Liggett, Councillor Wolf, Councillor Adshade, Councillor Hamilton, and Councillor Ermeta
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
THAT the Council meeting does now adjourn at 10:18 p.m. In Favour (9): Mayor McGarry, Councillor Reid, Councillor Devine, Councillor Mann, Councillor Liggett, Councillor Wolf, Councillor Adshade, Councillor Hamilton, and Councillor Ermeta
Moved by Councillor Reid, seconded by Councillor Mann
Carried
In favour (9): Mayor McGarry, Councillor Reid, Councillor Devine, Councillor Mann, Councillor Liggett, Councillor Wolf, Councillor Adshade, Councillor Hamilton, Councillor Ermeta

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