Council Meeting

That in accordance with section 239 (2) (d), (f), and (j) of the Municipal Act, 2001, Council to convene in Closed Session at 4:34 p.m. to consider the following subject matters: (d) labour relations or employee negotiations (Confidential Verbal Update re: Labour Relations); (f) advice that is subject to solicitor-client privilege, including communications necessary for that purpose (Confidential Litigation Update) (Confidential Legal Opinion); (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 Verbal Sponsorship Update)

the Council rise from Closed Session and reconvene in Open Session at 6:59 p.m.

all items listed under the heading of Consent Agenda for April 23rd, 2024, be adopted as recommended.

Report 24-021-CRS Integrity Commissioner Agreement Renewal be received; AND THAT the firm of Aird & Berlis LLP be appointed as the Integrity Commissioner for the City of Cambridge, for an additional four-year term; AND FURTHER THAT the Mayor and Clerk be authorized to enact an agreement with Aird & Berlis LLP, subject to the satisfaction of the City Solicitor.

THAT Consideration of Report 24-053-CD - Addendum - Proposed Official Plan Amendment for Main Street and Dundas Street South Secondary Plan be

Report 24-042-CD 2024 Speed Management Program Action Plan be received.

Report 24-049-CD Black Bridge Road and Canadian National Railway (CNR) Crossing Agreements be received; AND THAT Mayor and Clerk be authorized to execute the required Construction and Maintenance agreements with Canadian National Railway for the Black Bridge Road railway crossing to the satisfaction of the City Solicitor. AND FURTHER THAT Council proceed with Option 2 (defer/cancel whistle cessation) for the at-grade railway crossing on Black Bridge Road and reallocate the budgeted funds of $570,000 toward project contingencies.

Report 24-028-CD Mill Race Park Pedestrian Bridge Replacement and Decommissioning be received; AND FURTHER THAT Council approves Option 3, to rebuild bridge three, and permanently close and decommission bridge two.

staff be directed to conduct a comprehensive inventory of City realty assets that are at present leased to, licensed for occupation by, or otherwise occupied by third parties, and submit a report (“report”) to Council by or before the end of 2024; AND FURTHER THAT staff simultaneously with submission of the report, propose for consideration by Council a draft leasing and licensing policy for rental, occupation of City realty assets by third party tenants, licensees, and occupiers.

all presentations and correspondence from the April 23, 2024, Council meeting be received.

That By-Law 24-039 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 8:07 p.m.

THAT the Council rise from Closed Session and reconvene in Open Session at 6:59 p.m. In Favour (9): Councillor Shwery, Councillor Devine, Councillor Kimpson, Councillor Earnshaw, Councillor Roberts, Councillor Cooper, Councillor Hamilton, Councillor Ermeta, and Mayor Liggett

THAT all items listed under the heading of Consent Agenda for April 23rd, 2024, be adopted as recommended. In Favour (9): Councillor Shwery, Councillor Devine, Councillor Kimpson, Councillor Earnshaw, Councillor Roberts, Councillor Cooper, Councillor Hamilton, Councillor Ermeta, and Mayor Liggett

THAT Report 24-021-CRS Integrity Commissioner Agreement Renewal be received; AND THAT the firm of Aird & Berlis LLP be appointed as the Integrity Commissioner for the City of Cambridge, for an additional four-year term; AND FURTHER THAT the Mayor and Clerk be authorized to enact an agreement with Aird & Berlis LLP, subject to the satisfaction of the City Solicitor. In Favour (9): Councillor Shwery, Councillor Devine, Councillor Kimpson, Councillor Earnshaw, Councillor Roberts, Councillor Cooper, Councillor Hamilton, Councillor Ermeta, and Mayor Liggett

Deferral THAT Consideration of Report 24-053-CD - Addendum - Proposed Official Plan Amendment for Main Street and Dundas Street South Secondary Plan be

THAT Report 24-042-CD 2024 Speed Management Program Action Plan be received. In Favour (9): Councillor Shwery, Councillor Devine, Councillor Kimpson, Councillor Earnshaw, Councillor Roberts, Councillor Cooper, Councillor Hamilton, Councillor Ermeta, and Mayor Liggett

THAT Report 24-049-CD Black Bridge Road and Canadian National Railway (CNR) Crossing Agreements be received; AND THAT Mayor and Clerk be authorized to execute the required Construction and Maintenance agreements with Canadian National Railway for the Black Bridge Road railway crossing to the satisfaction of the City Solicitor. AND FURTHER THAT Council proceed with Option 2 (defer/cancel whistle cessation) for the at-grade railway crossing on Black Bridge Road and reallocate the budgeted funds of $570,000 toward project contingencies. In Favour (9): Councillor Shwery, Councillor Devine, Councillor Kimpson, Councillor Earnshaw, Councillor Roberts, Councillor Cooper, Councillor Hamilton, Councillor Ermeta, and Mayor Liggett

THAT Report 24-028-CD Mill Race Park Pedestrian Bridge Replacement and Decommissioning be received; AND FURTHER THAT Council approves Option 3, to rebuild bridge three, and permanently close and decommission bridge two. In Favour (9): Councillor Shwery, Councillor Devine, Councillor Kimpson, Councillor Earnshaw, Councillor Roberts, Councillor Cooper, Councillor Hamilton, Councillor Ermeta, and Mayor Liggett

THAT staff be directed to conduct a comprehensive inventory of City realty assets that are at present leased to, licensed for occupation by, or otherwise occupied by third parties, and submit a report (“report”) to Council by or before the end of 2024; AND FURTHER THAT staff simultaneously with submission of the report, propose for consideration by Council a draft leasing and licensing policy for rental, occupation of City realty assets by third party tenants, licensees, and occupiers. In Favour (9): Councillor Shwery, Councillor Devine, Councillor Kimpson, Councillor Earnshaw, Councillor Roberts, Councillor Cooper, Councillor Hamilton, Councillor Ermeta, and Mayor Liggett

THAT all presentations and correspondence from the April 23, 2024, Council meeting be received. In Favour (9): Councillor Shwery, Councillor Devine, Councillor Kimpson, Councillor Earnshaw, Councillor Roberts, Councillor Cooper, Councillor Hamilton, Councillor Ermeta, and Mayor Liggett

That By-Law 24-039 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 Shwery, Councillor Devine, Councillor Kimpson, Councillor Earnshaw, Councillor Roberts, Councillor Cooper, Councillor Hamilton, Councillor Ermeta, and Mayor Liggett

THAT the Council meeting does now adjourn at 8:07 p.m. In Favour (9): Councillor Shwery, Councillor Devine, Councillor Kimpson, Councillor Earnshaw, Councillor Roberts, Councillor Cooper, Councillor Hamilton, Councillor Ermeta, and Mayor Liggett