Council Meeting

That in accordance with section 239 (2) (e), (f), (j), and (k) of the Municipal Act, 2001, Council to convene in Closed Session at 5:04 p.m. to consider the following subject matters: (e) litigation or potential litigation, including matters before administrative tribunals, affecting the municipality or local board (Confidential Litigation Updates); (f) advice that is subject to solicitor-client privilege, including communications necessary for that purpose (Confidential Litigation Updates); (j) a trade secret or scientific, technical, commercial or financial information that belongs to the municipality or local board and has monetary value or potential monetary value (Confidential Sponsorship Update); (k) a position, plan, procedure, criteria or instruction to be applied to any negotiations

Report 24-057-CD: Hespeler Heritage Conservation District Study Final Report be received; AND THAT Council endorse the recommended HCD boundaries, as outlined within Figure 1; AND FURTHER THAT Council approve the recommendations and conclusions of the HCD Study Report and approve the preparation of a Hespeler HCD Plan and Guidelines in accordance with Section 41 of the Ontario Heritage Act.

all items listed under the heading of Consent Agenda for June 25, 2024 be adopted as recommended.

THAT a new capital project be created for replacement of equipment at Karl Homuth Arena in the amount of $95,000 to be funded from the Capital Works Reserve Fund. AND THAT an operating budget increase of $111,300 be approved for operating expenses for Dickson Arena in 2024. AND THAT the 2025 operating budget include the additional operating expenses of $111,300 for the ongoing operations of Dickson Arena.

Motion as Amended THAT Report 24-007-IFS Capital Projects Status and Forecast – April 2024 be received; AND THAT the closure of capital projects as identified in Appendix A and Appendix B of Report 24-007-IFS be approved; AND THAT the cancellation of capital projects as identified in Appendix C of Report 24-007-IFS be approved; AND THAT the capital forecast changes requiring approval under the Budget Control By-law as identified in Appendix D of Report 24-007-IFS be approved; AND THAT transfers to and from reserve and reserve funds as identified in Appendix G of Report 24-007-IFS be approved; AND THAT a new capital project be created for replacement of equipment at Karl Homuth Arena in the amount of $95,000 to be funded from the Capital Works Reserve Fund. AND THAT an operating budget increase of $111,300 be approved for operating expenses for Dickson Arena in 2024. AND THAT the 2025 operating budget include the additional operating expenses of $111,300 for the ongoing operations of Dickson Arena. AND FURTHER THAT the by-law to amend debenture By-law #21-065a, as amended, included as Appendix I of Report 24-007-IFS, be passed.

Report 24-083-CD Hamilton Street Watermain Extension be received; AND FURTHER THAT Council approves a new Capital Project A/01546-40 with funding in the amount of $510,000 from the Water Capital Reserve Fund to allow for the installation of new watermain on Hamilton Street between Chestnut Street South and Bishop Street South.

report 24-030-CRS 2024 Operating Financial Update – April Forecast be

Report 24-085-CD - Fence Variance Application Fee Waiver Request be received; AND FURTHER THAT Council approve the request to waive the fee for the Fence Variance Application due to hardship for the property at 1930 Briarwood Drive.

Report 24-034-CRS Fire Implementation Plan Phase One (1) be received; AND THAT Council receives the proposed Fire Implementation Plan Phase One (1) Report 24-034-CRS as a strategic planning framework for the delivery of fire protection services within the City of Cambridge for the next three-year community planning horizon; AND FURTHER THAT Council directs the Fire Chief to submit the Council approved recommendations for consideration as part of the City’s budgeting process as applicable.

Report 24-102-CD 19 Cambridge Street - Arts & Culture Hub be received; AND THAT staff be directed to discontinue advertising the 19 Cambridge Street property for lease; AND FURTHER THAT staff be directed to provide a business case for the use of 19 Cambridge Street as an Arts & Culture Hub as part of the 2025 budget process.

MOTION THAT Report 24-078-CD Recommendation Report for Official Plan Amendment and Zoning By-law Amendment - 777 Laurel Street and 308 Dolph Street North be received; AND THAT Council adopt proposed Official Plan Amendment No. 79 to redesignate the subject lands from ‘Business Industrial’ to ‘High-Density Residential’ with Site-Specific Policy 8.10.115 to permit increased density with maximum of 1,215 residential units and a maximum building height of up to 19 storeys, and that the adopted Official Plan Amendment be submitted to the Regional Municipality of Waterloo for approval; AND THAT Cambridge Council approves the proposed Zoning By-law Amendment to amend the zoning of the subject lands from ‘General Industrial’ - M3 to the ‘Multiple Residential’ - RM3 S.4.1.477, with Site-Specific provisions and a Holding (H) provision to facilitate the development of 1,215 residential apartment units; AND THAT Council is satisfied that the requirement for a public meeting in accordance with subsections 17(15) and 34(17) of the Planning Act has been met; AND THAT Council direct staff to require that the developer enter into an agreement allocating at least 5 affordable housing units in the proposed development for a minimum of a 20 year term as a condition of site plan approval. AND FURTHER THAT the By-law(s) attached to this report 24-078-CD be passed.

all presentations and correspondence from the June 25, 2024, Council meeting be received.

the following by-laws listed under the heading of Consideration of By-laws be enacted and passed: 24-058 Being a by-law to adopt Amendment No. 79 of the City of Cambridge Official Plan (2012), as amended with respect to land municipally known as 777 Laurel Street and 308 Dolph Street 24-059 Being a By-law to amend Zoning By-law No. 150-85, as amended, with respect to land municipally known as 777 Laurel Street and 308 Dolph Street North 24-064 Being a by-law to amend By-law 21-065a, respecting the authorization of issuance of debentures for the rehabilitation of existing assets and construction of new assets contained in the Capital Funding Program (N. Cambridge Railway Grade Separation, Preston Auditorium Construction, Fountain Street Soccer Facility and East Side NS Collector Road Design)

That By-Law 24-066 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 9:40 p.m.

THAT Report 24-057-CD: Hespeler Heritage Conservation District Study Final Report be received; AND THAT Council endorse the recommended HCD boundaries, as outlined within Figure 1; AND FURTHER THAT Council approve the recommendations and conclusions of the HCD Study Report and approve the preparation of a Hespeler HCD Plan and Guidelines in accordance with Section 41 of the Ontario Heritage Act. In Favour (7): Councillor Shwery, Councillor Devine, Councillor Kimpson, Councillor Earnshaw, Councillor Hamilton, Councillor Ermeta, and Mayor Liggett Absent (2): Councillor Roberts, and Councillor Cooper

Amendment THAT a new capital project be created for replacement of equipment at Karl Homuth Arena in the amount of $95,000 to be funded from the Capital Works Reserve Fund. AND THAT an operating budget increase of $111,300 be approved for operating expenses for Dickson Arena in 2024. AND THAT the 2025 operating budget include the additional operating expenses of $111,300 for the ongoing operations of Dickson Arena. In Favour (5): Councillor Devine, Councillor Kimpson, Councillor Earnshaw, Councillor Ermeta, and Mayor Liggett Opposed (2): Councillor Shwery, and Councillor Hamilton Absent (2): Councillor Roberts, and Councillor Cooper

Main Motion as Amended THAT Report 24-007-IFS Capital Projects Status and Forecast – April 2024 be received; AND THAT the closure of capital projects as identified in Appendix A and Appendix B of Report 24-007-IFS be approved; AND THAT the cancellation of capital projects as identified in Appendix C of Report 24-007-IFS be approved; AND THAT the capital forecast changes requiring approval under the Budget Control By-law as identified in Appendix D of Report 24- 007-IFS be approved; AND THAT transfers to and from reserve and reserve funds as identified in Appendix G of Report 24-007-IFS be approved; AND THAT a new capital project be created for replacement of equipment at Karl Homuth Arena in the amount of $95,000 to be funded from the Capital Works Reserve Fund. AND THAT an operating budget increase of $111,300 be approved for operating expenses for Dickson Arena in 2024. AND THAT the 2025 operating budget include the additional operating expenses of $111,300 for the ongoing operations of Dickson Arena. AND FURTHER THAT the by-law to amend debenture By-law #21- 065a, as amended, included as Appendix I of Report 24-007-IFS, be passed. In Favour (6): Councillor Devine, Councillor Kimpson, Councillor Earnshaw, Councillor Hamilton, Councillor Ermeta, and Mayor Liggett Opposed (1): Councillor Shwery Absent (2): Councillor Roberts, and Councillor Cooper

THAT Report 24-083-CD Hamilton Street Watermain Extension be received; AND FURTHER THAT Council approves a new Capital Project A/01546-40 with funding in the amount of $510,000 from the Water Capital Reserve Fund to allow for the installation of new watermain on Hamilton Street between Chestnut Street South and Bishop Street South. In Favour (7): Councillor Shwery, Councillor Devine, Councillor Kimpson, Councillor Earnshaw, Councillor Hamilton, Councillor Ermeta, and Mayor Liggett Absent (2): Councillor Roberts, and Councillor Cooper

THAT report 24-030-CRS 2024 Operating Financial Update – April Forecast be

THAT Report 24-085-CD - Fence Variance Application Fee Waiver Request be received; AND FURTHER THAT Council approve the request to waive the fee for the Fence Variance Application due to hardship for the property at 1930 Briarwood Drive. In Favour (7): Councillor Shwery, Councillor Devine, Councillor Kimpson, Councillor Earnshaw, Councillor Hamilton, Councillor Ermeta, and Mayor Liggett Absent (2): Councillor Roberts, and Councillor Cooper

THAT Report 24-034-CRS Fire Implementation Plan Phase One (1) be received; AND THAT Council receives the proposed Fire Implementation Plan Phase One (1) Report 24-034-CRS as a strategic planning framework for the delivery of fire protection services within the City of Cambridge for the next three-year community planning horizon; AND FURTHER THAT Council directs the Fire Chief to submit the Council approved recommendations for consideration as part of the City’s budgeting process as applicable. In Favour (7): Councillor Shwery, Councillor Devine, Councillor Kimpson, Councillor Earnshaw, Councillor Hamilton, Councillor Ermeta, and Mayor Liggett Absent (2): Councillor Roberts, and Councillor Cooper

THAT Report 24-102-CD 19 Cambridge Street - Arts & Culture Hub be received; AND THAT staff be directed to discontinue advertising the 19 Cambridge Street property for lease; AND FURTHER THAT staff be directed to provide a business case for the use of 19 Cambridge Street as an Arts & Culture Hub as part of the 2025 budget process. In Favour (8): Councillor Shwery, Councillor Devine, Councillor Kimpson, Councillor Earnshaw, Councillor Cooper, Councillor Hamilton, Councillor Ermeta, and Mayor Liggett Absent (1): Councillor Roberts

MODIFIED MOTION THAT Report 24-078-CD Recommendation Report for Official Plan Amendment and Zoning By-law Amendment - 777 Laurel Street and 308 Dolph Street North be received; AND THAT Council adopt proposed Official Plan Amendment No. 79 to redesignate the subject lands from ‘Business Industrial’ to ‘High-Density Residential’ with Site-Specific Policy 8.10.115 to permit increased density with maximum of 1,215 residential units and a maximum building height of up to 19 storeys, and that the adopted Official Plan Amendment be submitted to the Regional Municipality of Waterloo for approval; AND THAT Cambridge Council approves the proposed Zoning By- law Amendment to amend the zoning of the subject lands from ‘General Industrial’ - M3 to the ‘Multiple Residential’ - RM3 S.4.1.477, with Site-Specific provisions and a Holding (H) provision to facilitate the development of 1,215 residential apartment units; AND THAT Council is satisfied that the requirement for a public meeting in accordance with subsections 17(15) and 34(17) of the Planning Act has been met; AND THAT Council direct staff to require that the developer enter into an agreement allocating at least 5 affordable housing units in the proposed development for a minimum of a 20 year term as a condition of site plan approval. AND FURTHER THAT the By-law(s) attached to this report 24-078- CD be passed. In Favour (8): Councillor Devine, Councillor Kimpson, Councillor Earnshaw, Councillor Roberts, Councillor Cooper, Councillor

THAT all presentations and correspondence from the June 25, 2024, Council meeting be received. In Favour (8): Councillor Shwery, Councillor Devine, Councillor Kimpson, Councillor Earnshaw, Councillor Roberts, Councillor Hamilton, Councillor Ermeta, and Mayor Liggett Absent (1): Councillor Cooper

THAT the following by-laws listed under the heading of Consideration of By-laws be enacted and passed: 24-058 Being a by-law to adopt Amendment No. 79 of the City of Cambridge Official Plan (2012), as amended with respect to land municipally known as 777 Laurel Street and 308 Dolph Street 24-059 Being a By-law to amend Zoning By-law No. 150-85, as amended, with respect to land municipally known as 777 Laurel Street and 308 Dolph Street North 24-064 Being a by-law to amend By-law 21-065a, respecting the authorization of issuance of debentures for the rehabilitation of existing assets and construction of new assets contained in the Capital Funding Program (N. Cambridge Railway Grade Separation, Preston Auditorium Construction, Fountain Street Soccer Facility and East Side NS Collector Road Design) In Favour (7): Councillor Devine, Councillor Kimpson, Councillor Earnshaw, Councillor Roberts, Councillor Hamilton, Councillor Ermeta, and Mayor Liggett Opposed (1): Councillor Shwery Absent (1): Councillor Cooper

That By-Law 24-066 being a by-law to confirm the proceedings of the Council of the Corporation of the City of Cambridge be passed. In Favour (8): Councillor Shwery, Councillor Devine, Councillor Kimpson, Councillor Earnshaw, Councillor Roberts, Councillor Hamilton, Councillor Ermeta, and Mayor Liggett Absent (1): Councillor Cooper

THAT the Council meeting does now adjourn at 9:40 p.m. In Favour (8): Councillor Shwery, Councillor Devine, Councillor Kimpson, Councillor Earnshaw, Councillor Roberts, Councillor Hamilton, Councillor Ermeta, and Mayor Liggett Absent (1): Councillor Cooper