The Cambridge Record

Council Meeting

February 7, 2023

Who was there

Present (9): Adam Cooper, Mike Devine, Ross Earnshaw, Nicholas Ermeta, Scott Hamilton, Corey Kimpson, Jan Liggett, Reid, Sheri Roberts

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 (19 motions)

19 carried, 0 recorded otherwise. Every motion below is printed as the minutes print it.

That in accordance with Section. 239 (2) (b) and (c) of the Municipal Act, 2001, Council to convene in Closed Session at 5:30 p.m. to consider the following subject matters: personal matters about an identifiable individual, including municipal or local board employees (Appointments to Advisory Committees) a proposed or pending acquisition or disposition of land by the municipality or local board (Kin Canada Land Lease Agreement Update)
Moved by Councillor Roberts, seconded by Councillor Reid
Carried
In favour (9): Councillor Reid, Councillor Devine, Mayor Liggett, Councillor Hamilton, Councillor Ermeta, Councillor Cooper, Councillor Kimpson, Councillor Earnshaw, Councillor Roberts
Council rise from Closed Session and reconvene in Open Session at 6:31 p.m.
Moved by Councillor Cooper, seconded by Councillor Devine
Carried
In favour (9): Councillor Reid, Councillor Devine, Mayor Liggett, Councillor Hamilton, Councillor Ermeta, Councillor Cooper, Councillor Kimpson, Councillor Earnshaw, Councillor Roberts
all items listed under the heading of Consent Agenda for February 7, 2023 be adopted as recommended.
Moved by Councillor Earnshaw, seconded by Councillor Ermeta
Carried
In favour (9): Councillor Reid, Councillor Devine, Mayor Liggett, Councillor Hamilton, Councillor Ermeta, Councillor Cooper, Councillor Kimpson, Councillor Earnshaw, Councillor Roberts
report 23-084-CRS Citizen Appointments to Advisory and Quasi-Judicial Committees be received; AND THAT Confidential Appendices B, C and D to report 23-084-CRS be received and remain confidential; AND THAT the following individuals be appointed to the Committee of Adjustment for the term of Council ending November 14th, 2026: Kimberly Livingstone, Gerald Menezes, Clarck Perez, Frances Seaward, Geraldine Stafford, Sean O'Neill (as alternate) and Matthew Rogers (as alternate); AND THAT the following individuals be appointed to the Municipal Heritage Advisory Committee for the term of Council ending November 14th, 2026: Susan Brown, Nelson Cecilia, Michelle Goodridge, Kimberly Livingstone, Jack O'Donnell, Natasha Beaton, Nancy Woodman and Megan Oldfield (as alternate); AND THAT the following the following individuals be appointed to the General Appeals Committee for the term of Council ending November 14th, 2026: Shannon Adshade, Mike Mann, Dennis Purcell, Andrea Riley, Geraldine Stafford, Robert Metras (as alternate) and Monchai Chuaychoo (as alternate); 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 and quasi-judicial committees who do not hand in their signed Code of Conduct form within the first month after their appointment has been made shall forfeit their membership on the committee to which they have been appointed.
Moved by Councillor Hamilton, seconded by Councillor Reid
Carried
In favour (9): Councillor Reid, Councillor Devine, Mayor Liggett, Councillor Hamilton, Councillor Ermeta, Councillor Cooper, Councillor Kimpson, Councillor Earnshaw, Councillor Roberts
Report 23-172-CD Request to Alter a Part V Designated Property in the Blair Village Heritage Conservation District – 82 Langdon Drive be received; AND THAT Council approve the scoped Heritage Impact Assessment (HIA) for the address municipally known as 82 Langdon Drive.
Moved by Councillor Reid, seconded by Councillor Devine
Carried
In favour (9): Councillor Reid, Councillor Devine, Mayor Liggett, Councillor Hamilton, Councillor Ermeta, Councillor Cooper, Councillor Kimpson, Councillor Earnshaw, Councillor Roberts
Report 23-141-CD Recommendation Report – Official Plan and Zoning By-law Amendments – 581-595 Langs Drive – c/o Douglas Stewart, IBI Group on behalf of the Region of Waterloo be received; AND THAT Cambridge Council adopts the proposed Official Plan Amendment to re-designate the lands from Low/Medium Density Residential to High-Density Residential to permit a mixed-use affordable housing development with a Floor Space Index (FSI) of 1.4, and that the adopted Official Plan Amendment be submitted to the Region of Waterloo for approval; AND THAT Cambridge Council approves the proposed Zoning By-law Amendment to rezone the subject lands from RM4 to N1RM3 with site specific provision S.4.1.437 to permit a reduced front yard setback, increased density of up to 135 units per hectare and a reduced parking rate. AND THAT Cambridge 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 the By-laws attached to this report be passed.
Moved by Councillor Reid, seconded by Councillor Ermeta
Carried
In favour (9): Councillor Reid, Councillor Devine, Mayor Liggett, Councillor Hamilton, Councillor Ermeta, Councillor Cooper, Councillor Kimpson, Councillor Earnshaw, Councillor Roberts
all presentations and correspondence from the February 7, 2023 Council meeting be received.
Moved by Councillor Kimpson, seconded by Councillor Hamilton
Carried
In favour (9): Councillor Reid, Councillor Devine, Mayor Liggett, Councillor Hamilton, Councillor Ermeta, Councillor Cooper, Councillor Kimpson, Councillor Earnshaw, Councillor Roberts
the following by-laws listed under the heading of Introduction and Consideration of By-laws be enacted and passed: 23-004 Being a by-law to adopt Amendment No. 60 to the City of Cambridge Official Plan (2012), as amended (581-595 Langs Drive) 23-005 Being a by-law to amend Zoning By-law 150-85, as amended with respect to land municipally known as 581-595 Langs Drive 23-009 Being a by-law to exempt certain lots or blocks pursuant to subsection 50(5) of the Planning Act, R.S.O. 1990, c. P.13, as amended (Part Lot Control Exemption) – Block 12 on Registered Plan 58M-686
Moved by Councillor Cooper, seconded by Councillor Earnshaw
Carried
In favour (9): Councillor Reid, Councillor Devine, Mayor Liggett, Councillor Hamilton, Councillor Ermeta, Councillor Cooper, Councillor Kimpson, Councillor Earnshaw, Councillor Roberts
That By-Law 23-010 being a by-law to confirm the proceedings of the Council of the Corporation of the City of Cambridge be passed
Moved by Councillor Roberts, seconded by Councillor Reid
Carried
In favour (9): Councillor Reid, Councillor Devine, Mayor Liggett, Councillor Hamilton, Councillor Ermeta, Councillor Cooper, Councillor Kimpson, Councillor Earnshaw, Councillor Roberts
the Council meeting does now adjourn at 7:36 p.m.
Moved by Councillor Earnshaw, seconded by Councillor Devine
Carried
In favour (9): Councillor Reid, Councillor Devine, Mayor Liggett, Councillor Hamilton, Councillor Ermeta, Councillor Cooper, Councillor Kimpson, Councillor Earnshaw, Councillor Roberts
THAT Council rise from Closed Session and reconvene in Open Session at 6:31 p.m. In Favour (9): Councillor Reid, Councillor Devine, Councillor Kimpson, Councillor Earnshaw, Councillor Roberts, Councillor Cooper, Councillor Hamilton, Councillor Ermeta and Mayor Liggett
Moved by Councillor Cooper, seconded by Councillor Devine
Carried
In favour (9): Councillor Reid, Councillor Devine, Councillor Kimpson, Councillor Earnshaw, Councillor Roberts, Councillor Cooper, Councillor Hamilton, Councillor Ermeta, Mayor Liggett
THAT all items listed under the heading of Consent Agenda for February 7, 2023 be adopted as recommended. In Favour (9): Councillor Reid, Councillor Devine, Councillor Kimpson, Councillor Earnshaw, Councillor Roberts, Councillor Cooper, Councillor Hamilton, Councillor Ermeta and Mayor Liggett
Moved by Councillor Earnshaw, seconded by Councillor Ermeta
Carried
In favour (9): Councillor Reid, Councillor Devine, Councillor Kimpson, Councillor Earnshaw, Councillor Roberts, Councillor Cooper, Councillor Hamilton, Councillor Ermeta, Mayor Liggett
THAT report 23-084-CRS Citizen Appointments to Advisory and Quasi-Judicial Committees be received; AND THAT Confidential Appendices B, C and D to report 23-084- CRS be received and remain confidential; AND THAT the following individuals be appointed to the Committee of Adjustment for the term of Council ending November 14th, 2026: Kimberly Livingstone, Gerald Menezes, Clarck Perez, Frances Seaward, Geraldine Stafford, Sean O'Neill (as alternate) and Matthew Rogers (as alternate); AND THAT the following individuals be appointed to the Municipal Heritage Advisory Committee for the term of Council ending November 14th, 2026: Susan Brown, Nelson Cecilia, Michelle Goodridge, Kimberly Livingstone, Jack O'Donnell, Natasha Beaton, Nancy Woodman and Megan Oldfield (as alternate); AND THAT the following the following individuals be appointed to the General Appeals Committee for the term of Council ending November 14th, 2026: Shannon Adshade, Mike Mann, Dennis Purcell, Andrea Riley, Geraldine Stafford, Robert Metras (as alternate) and Monchai Chuaychoo (as alternate); 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 and quasi-judicial committees who do not hand in their signed Code of Conduct form within the first month after their appointment has been made shall forfeit their membership on the committee to which they have been appointed. In Favour (9): Councillor Reid, Cou
Moved by Councillor Hamilton, seconded by Councillor Reid
Carried
THAT Report 23-172-CD Request to Alter a Part V Designated Property in the Blair Village Heritage Conservation District – 82 Langdon Drive be received; AND THAT Council approve the scoped Heritage Impact Assessment (HIA) for the address municipally known as 82 Langdon Drive. In Favour (9): Councillor Reid, Councillor Devine, Councillor Kimpson, Councillor Earnshaw, Councillor Roberts, Councillor Cooper, Councillor Hamilton, Councillor Ermeta and Mayor Liggett
Moved by Councillor Reid, seconded by Councillor Devine
Carried
THAT Report 23-141-CD Recommendation Report – Official Plan and Zoning By-law Amendments – 581-595 Langs Drive – c/o Douglas Stewart, IBI Group on behalf of the Region of Waterloo be received; AND THAT the proposed Official Plan Amendment to re-designate the lands from Low/Medium Density Residential to High-Density Residential to permit a mixed-use affordable housing development with a Floor Space Index (FSI) of 1.4, be adopted and that the adopted Official Plan Amendment be submitted to the Region of Waterloo for approval; AND THAT the proposed Zoning By-law Amendment to rezone the subject lands from RM4 to N1RM3 with site specific provision S.4.1.437 to permit a reduced front yard setback, increased density of up to 135 units per hectare and a reduced parking rate be approved. AND THAT the requirements for a public meeting in accordance with subsection 34(17) of the Planning Act have been met; AND FURTHER THAT the By-laws attached to Report 23-141-CD be passed. In Favour (9): Councillor Reid, Councillor Devine, Councillor Kimpson, Councillor Earnshaw, Councillor Roberts, Councillor Cooper, Councillor Hamilton, Councillor Ermeta and Mayor Liggett
Moved by Councillor Reid, seconded by Councillor Ermeta
Carried
THAT all presentations and correspondence from the February 7, 2023 Council meeting be received. In Favour (9): Councillor Reid, Councillor Devine, Councillor Kimpson, Councillor Earnshaw, Councillor Roberts, Councillor Cooper, Councillor Hamilton, Councillor Ermeta and Mayor Liggett
Moved by Councillor Kimpson, seconded by Councillor Hamilton
Carried
In favour (9): Councillor Reid, Councillor Devine, Councillor Kimpson, Councillor Earnshaw, 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: 23-004 Being a by-law to adopt Amendment No. 60 to the City of Cambridge Official Plan (2012), as amended (581-595 Langs Drive) 23-005 Being a by-law to amend Zoning By-law 150-85, as amended with respect to land municipally known as 581-595 Langs Drive 23-009 Being a by-law to exempt certain lots or blocks pursuant to subsection 50(5) of the Planning Act, R.S.O. 1990, c. P.13, as amended (Part Lot Control Exemption) – Block 12 on Registered Plan 58M-686 In Favour (9): Councillor Reid, Councillor Devine, Councillor Kimpson, Councillor Earnshaw, Councillor Roberts, Councillor Cooper, Councillor Hamilton, Councillor Ermeta and Mayor Liggett
Moved by Councillor Cooper, seconded by Councillor Earnshaw
Carried
That By-Law 23-010 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 Reid, Councillor Devine, Councillor Kimpson, Councillor Earnshaw, Councillor Roberts, Councillor Cooper, Councillor Hamilton, Councillor Ermeta and Mayor Liggett
Moved by Councillor Roberts, seconded by Councillor Reid
Carried
In favour (9): Councillor Reid, Councillor Devine, Councillor Kimpson, Councillor Earnshaw, Councillor Roberts, Councillor Cooper, Councillor Hamilton, Councillor Ermeta, Mayor Liggett
THAT the Council meeting does now adjourn at 7:36 p.m. In Favour (9): Councillor Reid, Councillor Devine, Councillor Kimpson, Councillor Earnshaw, Councillor Roberts, Councillor Cooper, Councillor Hamilton, Councillor Ermeta and Mayor Liggett
Moved by Councillor Earnshaw, seconded by Councillor Devine
Carried
In favour (9): Councillor Reid, Councillor Devine, Councillor Kimpson, Councillor Earnshaw, Councillor Roberts, Councillor Cooper, Councillor Hamilton, Councillor Ermeta, Mayor Liggett

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