The Cambridge Record

Council Meeting

October 10, 2023

Who was there

Present (8): Adam Cooper, Mike Devine, Ross Earnshaw, Nicholas Ermeta, Scott Hamilton, Corey Kimpson, Jan Liggett, 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 (18 motions)

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

in accordance with section 239 (2) (b), (c), (e), (f), (i) and (k) of the Municipal Act, 2001, Council to convene in Closed Session to consider the following subject matters: (b) personal matters about an identifiable individual, including municipal or local board employees (Appointments to Advisory Committees) (c) a proposed or pending acquisition or disposition of land by the municipality or local board (Confidential Real Estate Matter); (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); (i) Third-party information supplied in confidence to the municipality or local board, which, if disclosed, could significantly prejudice a competitive position or interfere with negotiations (e.g. a trade secret or scientific, technical, commercial, financial or labour relations information (Confidential Regional Verbal Updates); and, (k) a position, plan, procedure, criteria or instruction to be applied to any negotiations
Moved by Councillor Roberts, seconded by Councillor Kimpson
Carried
In favour (8): 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 6:33 p.m.
Moved by Councillor Devine, seconded by Councillor Ermeta
Carried
In favour (8): 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 October 10, 2023 be adopted as recommended.
Moved by Councillor Cooper, seconded by Councillor Earnshaw
Carried
In favour (8): Councillor Devine, Mayor Liggett, Councillor Hamilton, Councillor Ermeta, Councillor Cooper, Councillor Kimpson, Councillor Earnshaw, Councillor Roberts
Report 23-130-CRS Appointments to Advisory Committees be received; AND THAT Confidential Appendices “C”, “D”, “E”, and “F” to report 23-130-CRS be received and remain confidential; AND THAT the following individual be appointed to the Arts and Culture Advisory Committee as an alternate member for the term of Council ending November 14, 2026: Christina Thomson; AND THAT the following individual be appointed to the Committee of Adjustment as an alternate member for the term of Council ending November 14, 2026: Majed Darr; AND THAT the following individual be appointed to the Economic Development Advisory Committee as an alternate member for the term of Council ending November 14, 2026: Brad Ratz; AND THAT the individuals outlined in Confidential Appendix “F” be appointed as full voting members to the Youth Action Advisory Committee for the term of Council ending November 14, 2026; AND THAT the following individual be appointed to the GrandBridge Corporation and GrandBridge Energy Incorporated Board of Directors: Sandra Vos; 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 committee who do not submit 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 Earnshaw, seconded by Councillor Roberts
Carried
In favour (8): Councillor Devine, Mayor Liggett, Councillor Hamilton, Councillor Ermeta, Councillor Cooper, Councillor Kimpson, Councillor Earnshaw, Councillor Roberts
Report 23-298-CD Recommendation Report for Official Plan Amendment – 110 Royal Oak Road be received. AND THAT Council approves the proposed Official Plan Amendment No. 69 to establish a Site Specific Policy 8.10.105 for the subject property to facilitate the creation of one new residential lot for a detached dwelling to be serviced by private well and wastewater treatment system (septic system); AND FURTHER THAT the By-law attached to report 23-298-CD be passed.
Moved by Councillor Kimpson, seconded by Councillor Devine
Carried
In favour (8): Councillor Devine, Mayor Liggett, Councillor Hamilton, Councillor Ermeta, Councillor Cooper, Councillor Kimpson, Councillor Earnshaw, Councillor Roberts
all presentations and correspondence from the October 10, 2023, Council meeting be received.
Moved by Councillor Devine, seconded by Councillor Ermeta
Carried
In favour (8): 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: 23-083 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 95 on Registered Plan 58M-685 23-084 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 14 and 16 on Registered Plan 58M-686 23-085 Being a by-law to adopt Amendment No. 69 of the City of Cambridge Official Plan (2012), as amended with respect to land municipally known as 110 Royal Oak Road
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 Earnshaw, Councillor Roberts
That By-Law 23-086 Being a by-law to confirm the proceedings of the Council of the Corporation of the City of Cambridge be passed.
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 Earnshaw, Councillor Roberts
the Council meeting does now adjourn at 7:04 p.m.
Moved by Councillor Ermeta, seconded by Councillor Earnshaw
Carried
In favour (8): Councillor Devine, Mayor Liggett, Councillor Hamilton, Councillor Ermeta, Councillor Cooper, Councillor Kimpson, Councillor Earnshaw, Councillor Roberts
THAT in accordance with section 239 (2) (b), (c), (e), (f), (i) and (k) of the Municipal Act, 2001, Council to convene in Closed Session at 5:04 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) (c) a proposed or pending acquisition or disposition of land by the municipality or local board (Confidential Real Estate Matter); (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); (i) Third-party information supplied in confidence to the municipality or local board, which, if disclosed, could significantly prejudice a competitive position or interfere with negotiations (e.g. a trade secret or scientific, technical, commercial, financial or labour relations information (Confidential Regional Verbal Updates); and, (k) a position, plan, procedure, criteria or instruction to be applied to any negotiations
Moved by Councillor Roberts, seconded by Councillor Kimpson
Carried
THAT Council rise from Closed Session and reconvene in Open Session at 6:33 p.m. In Favour (8): Councillor Devine, Councillor Kimpson, Councillor Earnshaw, Councillor Roberts, Councillor Cooper, Councillor Hamilton, Councillor Ermeta, and Mayor Liggett
Moved by Councillor Devine, seconded by Councillor Ermeta
Carried
In favour (8): 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 October 10, 2023 be adopted as recommended. In Favour (8): 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
In favour (8): Councillor Devine, Councillor Kimpson, Councillor Earnshaw, Councillor Roberts, Councillor Cooper, Councillor Hamilton, Councillor Ermeta, Mayor Liggett
THAT Report 23-130-CRS Appointments to Advisory Committees be received; AND THAT Confidential Appendices “C”, “D”, “E”, and “F” to report 23-130-CRS be received and remain confidential; AND THAT the following individual be appointed to the Arts and Culture Advisory Committee as an alternate member for the term of Council ending November 14, 2026: Christina Thomson; AND THAT the following individual be appointed to the Committee of Adjustment as an alternate member for the term of Council ending November 14, 2026: Majed Darr; AND THAT the following individual be appointed to the Economic Development Advisory Committee as an alternate member for the term of Council ending November 14, 2026: Brad Ratz; AND THAT the individuals outlined in Confidential Appendix “F” be appointed as full voting members to the Youth Action Advisory Committee for the term of Council ending November 14, 2026; AND THAT the following individual be appointed to the GrandBridge Corporation and GrandBridge Energy Incorporated Board of Directors: Sandra Vos; 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 committee who do not submit 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 (8): Councillor Devine, Councillor Kimpson, Councillor Earnshaw, Councillor
Moved by Councillor Earnshaw, seconded by Councillor Roberts
Carried
THAT Report 23-298-CD Recommendation Report for Official Plan Amendment – 110 Royal Oak Road be received. AND THAT Council approves the proposed Official Plan Amendment No. 69 to establish a Site Specific Policy 8.10.105 for the subject property to facilitate the creation of one new residential lot for a detached dwelling to be serviced by private well and wastewater treatment system (septic system); AND FURTHER THAT the by-law attached to report 23-298-CD be passed. In Favour (8): Councillor Devine, Councillor Kimpson, Councillor Earnshaw, Councillor Roberts, Councillor Cooper, Councillor Hamilton, Councillor Ermeta, and Mayor Liggett
Moved by Councillor Kimpson, seconded by Councillor Devine
Carried
THAT all presentations and correspondence from the October 10, 2023, Council meeting be received. In Favour (8): Councillor Devine, Councillor Kimpson, Councillor Earnshaw, Councillor Roberts, Councillor Cooper, Councillor Hamilton, Councillor Ermeta, and Mayor Liggett
Moved by Councillor Devine, seconded by Councillor Ermeta
Carried
In favour (8): 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: 23-083 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 95 on Registered Plan 58M-685 23-084 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 14 and 16 on Registered Plan 58M-686 23-085 Being a by-law to adopt Amendment No. 69 of the City of Cambridge Official Plan (2012), as amended with respect to land municipally known as 110 Royal Oak Road In Favour (8): Councillor Devine, Councillor Kimpson, Councillor Earnshaw, Councillor Roberts, Councillor Cooper, Councillor Hamilton, Councillor Ermeta, and Mayor Liggett
Moved by Councillor Roberts, seconded by Councillor Cooper
Carried
That By-Law 23-086 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 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 (8): Councillor Devine, Councillor Kimpson, Councillor Earnshaw, Councillor Roberts, Councillor Cooper, Councillor Hamilton, Councillor Ermeta, Mayor Liggett
THAT the Council meeting does now adjourn at 7:04 p.m. In Favour (8): Councillor Devine, Councillor Kimpson, Councillor Earnshaw, Councillor Roberts, Councillor Cooper, Councillor Hamilton, Councillor Ermeta, and Mayor Liggett
Moved by Councillor Ermeta, seconded by Councillor Earnshaw
Carried
In favour (8): Councillor Devine, Councillor Kimpson, Councillor Earnshaw, Councillor Roberts, Councillor Cooper, Councillor Hamilton, Councillor Ermeta, Mayor Liggett

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