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 (24 motions)
24 carried, 0 recorded otherwise. Every motion below is printed as the minutes print it.
in accordance with section 239 (2) (c), (d), (e), (f), and (k) of the Municipal Act, 2001, Council to convene in Closed Session at 5:03 p.m. to consider the following subject matters: (c) a proposed or pending acquisition or disposition of land by the municipality or local board (Lease Negotiation) (Confidential Verbal Update: Real Estate Transaction) (d) labour relations or employee negotiations (Confidential Update re: Labour Relations); (e) litigation or potential litigation, including matters before administrative tribunals, affecting the municipality or local board (Confidential Litigation Update); (f) advice that is subject to solicitor-client privilege, including communications necessary for that purpose (Confidential Litigation Update) (Confidential Update re: Potential Litigation Matters) (Regulatory Compliance) (Confidential Verbal Update re: Real Estate Transaction); (k) a position, plan, procedure, criteria or instruction to be applied to any negotiations
Moved by Councillor Ermeta, seconded by Councillor Cooper
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 7:25 p.m.
Moved by Councillor Devine, seconded by Councillor Kimpson
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 September 26, 2023, be adopted as recommended.
Moved by Councillor Cooper, seconded by Councillor Roberts
Carried
Report 23-296-CD – Recommendation Report – Zoning By-law Amendment – 39 Lowrey Avenue North be received; AND THAT Council approves the Zoning By-law Amendment to amend the zoning of the site from “Commercial – C3” to “Residential – RS1 S.4.1.462” with site-specific provisions to facilitate the development of a semi-detached dwelling containing two units; AND THAT Council is satisfied that the requirement for a public meeting in accordance with subsection 34(17) of the Planning Act has been met; AND FURTHER THAT the By-law to amend Zoning By-law No. 150-85, attached to Report 23-296-CD, be passed.
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 23-308-CD Recommendation Report for Zoning By-law Amendment – 355 and 395 Hespeler Road (Setback Provisions related to Road Widening) be received; AND THAT Council approves the proposed Zoning By-law Amendment to amend the existing site-specific provision to allow for a reduction in the required landscaping strip width and the required parking setbacks along Hespeler Road and Bishop Street North; AND FURTHER THAT the By-law attached to report 23-308-CD be passed.
Moved by Councillor Ermeta, seconded by Councillor Hamilton
Carried
In favour (8): Councillor Devine, Mayor Liggett, Councillor Hamilton, Councillor Ermeta, Councillor Cooper, Councillor Kimpson, Councillor Earnshaw, Councillor Roberts
THAT Council direct staff to implement the following design-related items into the schematic design: • Increase Accessible Parking Spaces – Adding additional type A and type B parking spaces at all entrances and near outdoor amenities and sports areas • Ensure there is an adult-sized change table upstairs • Enlarge the first aid area in the pool • Add additional barrier-free seating in both the pool and the gymnasium • Add a dedicated nursing space that is accessible at all times AND THAT staff be directed to report back at the November 7th Council meeting providing concession options with the scope of and costs impacts outlined; AND THAT Council direct staff to carry out the following: • Consult with the City’s Equity, Diversity, Inclusion and Accessibility team to establish a comprehensive list of multicultural community partners, and invite organizations and the community to participate in four public meetings, offering one virtual and in-person meetings in Galt, Preston, and Hespeler • Complete consultation with CNIB on the proposed design AND THAT Council direct the project manager to attend the Accessibility Advisory Committee monthly and provide updates on the project
Moved by Councillor Roberts, seconded by Councillor Kimpson AND
Carried
In favour (8): Councillor Devine, Mayor Liggett, Councillor Hamilton, Councillor Ermeta, Councillor Cooper, Councillor Kimpson, Councillor Earnshaw, Councillor Roberts
THAT Council appoint the following two members of Council to the Project Team for the Recreation Complex: Councillor Roberts; and Councillor Kimpson
Moved by Councillor Devine, seconded by Councillor Earnshaw AND
Carried
In favour (8): Councillor Devine, Mayor Liggett, Councillor Hamilton, Councillor Ermeta, Councillor Cooper, Councillor Kimpson, Councillor Earnshaw, Councillor Roberts
Report 23-305-CD Recreation Complex & Idea Exchange – Schematic Design Approval be received; AND THAT Council direct staff to implement the following design-related items into the schematic design: • Increase Accessible Parking Spaces – Adding additional type A and type B parking spaces at all entrances and near outdoor amenities and sports areas • Ensure there is an adult-sized change table upstairs • Enlarge the first aid area in the pool • Add additional barrier-free seating in both the pool and the gymnasium • Add a dedicated nursing space that is accessible at all times AND THAT staff be directed to report back at the November 7th Council meeting providing concession options with the scope of and costs impacts outlined; AND THAT Council direct staff to carry out the following: • Consult with the City’s Equity, Diversity, Inclusion and Accessibility team to establish a comprehensive list of multicultural community partners, and invite organizations and the community to participate in four public meetings, offering one virtual and in-person meetings in Galt, Preston, and Hespeler • Complete consultation with CNIB on the proposed design AND THAT Council direct the project manager to attend the Accessibility Advisory Committee monthly and provide updates on the project; AND THAT Council appoint the following two members of Council to the Project Team for the Recreation Complex: Councillor Roberts; and Councillor Kimpson AND FURTHER THAT Council approve the schematic design a
Moved by Councillor Hamilton, seconded by Councillor Cooper
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 September 26, 2023, Council meeting be received.
Moved by Councillor Devine, seconded by Councillor Earnshaw
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: 23-080 Being a By-law to amend Zoning By-law No. 150-85, as amended with respect to land municipally known as 39 Lowrey Avenue North 23-081 Being a By-law to amend Zoning By-law No. 150-85, as amended with respect to land municipally known as 355 and 395 Hespeler Road
Moved by Councillor Kimpson, seconded by Councillor Ermeta
Carried
In favour (8): Councillor Devine, Mayor Liggett, Councillor Hamilton, Councillor Ermeta, Councillor Cooper, Councillor Kimpson, Councillor Earnshaw, Councillor Roberts
a by-law to confirm the proceedings of the Council of the Corporation of the City of Cambridge
Moved by Councillor Roberts, seconded by Councillor Cooper Being
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 10:39 p.m.
Moved by Councillor Devine, 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) (c), (d), (e), (f), and (k) of the Municipal Act, 2001, Council to convene in Closed Session at 5:03 p.m. to consider the following subject matters: (c) a proposed or pending acquisition or disposition of land by the municipality or local board (Lease Negotiation) (Confidential Verbal Update: Real Estate Transaction) (d) labour relations or employee negotiations (Confidential Update re: Labour Relations); (e) litigation or potential litigation, including matters before administrative tribunals, affecting the municipality or local board (Confidential Litigation Update); (f) advice that is subject to solicitor-client privilege, including communications necessary for that purpose (Confidential Litigation Update) (Confidential Update re: Potential Litigation Matters) (Regulatory Compliance) (Confidential Verbal Update re: Real Estate Transaction); (k) a position, plan, procedure, criteria or instruction to be applied to any negotiations
Moved by Councillor Ermeta, seconded by Councillor Cooper
Carried
THAT Council rise from Closed Session and reconvene in Open Session at 7:25 p.m. In Favour (8): Councillor Devine, Councillor Kimpson, Councillor Earnshaw, Councillor Roberts, Councillor Cooper, Councillor Hamilton, Councillor Ermeta, Mayor Liggett
Moved by Councillor Devine, seconded by Councillor Kimpson
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 September 26, 2023, be adopted as recommended: 8.1 Statutory Public Meeting Minutes - September 5, 2023 8.2 Council Meeting Minutes - September 12, 2023 8.3 Council Information Package - September 15, 2023 In Favour (8): Councillor Devine, Councillor Kimpson, Councillor Earnshaw, Councillor Roberts, Councillor Cooper, Councillor Hamilton, Councillor Ermeta, Mayor Liggett
Moved by Councillor Cooper, seconded by Councillor Roberts
Carried
In favour (8): Councillor Devine, Councillor Kimpson, Councillor Earnshaw, Councillor Roberts, Councillor Cooper, Councillor Hamilton, Councillor Ermeta, Mayor Liggett
THAT Report 23-296-CD – Recommendation Report – Zoning By- law Amendment – 39 Lowrey Avenue North be received; AND THAT Council approves the Zoning By-law Amendment to amend the zoning of the site from “Commercial – C3” to “Residential – RS1 S.4.1.462” with site-specific provisions to facilitate the development of a semi-detached dwelling containing two units; AND THAT Council is satisfied that the requirement for a public meeting in accordance with subsection 34(17) of the Planning Act has been met; AND FURTHER THAT the by-law to amend Zoning By-law No. 150- 85, attached to Report 23-296-CD, be passed. In Favour (8): Councillor Devine, Councillor Kimpson, Councillor Earnshaw, Councillor Roberts, Councillor Cooper, Councillor Hamilton, Councillor Ermeta, Mayor Liggett
Moved by Councillor Earnshaw, seconded by Councillor Roberts
Carried
THAT Report 23-308-CD Recommendation Report for Zoning By- law Amendment – 355 and 395 Hespeler Road (Setback Provisions related to Road Widening) be received; AND THAT Council approves the proposed Zoning By-law Amendment to amend the existing site-specific provision to allow for a reduction in the required landscaping strip width and the required parking setbacks along Hespeler Road and Bishop Street North; AND FURTHER THAT the by-law attached to report 23-308-CD be passed. In Favour (8): Councillor Devine, Councillor Kimpson, Councillor Earnshaw, Councillor Roberts, Councillor Cooper, Councillor Hamilton, Councillor Ermeta, Mayor Liggett
Moved by Councillor Ermeta, seconded by Councillor Hamilton
Carried
AND THAT Council direct staff to implement the following design-related items into the schematic design: Increase Accessible Parking Spaces – Adding additional type A and type B parking spaces at all entrances and near outdoor amenities and sport areas Ensure there is an adult-sized change table upstairs Enlarge the first aid area in the pool Add additional barrier-free seating in both the pool and the gymnasium Add a dedicated nursing space that is accessible at all times AND THAT staff be directed to report back at the November 7th Council meeting providing concession options with the scope and cost impacts outlined; AND THAT Council direct staff to carry out the following: To promptly consult with the City’s Equity, Diversity, Inclusion and Accessibility team to establish a comprehensive list of multicultural community partners and invite organizations and the community to participate in four public meetings, one being virtual and the others being held in-person in Galt, Preston, and Hespeler Complete early consultation with CNIB on the proposed design AND THAT Council direct the project manager to attend the Accessibility Advisory Committee monthly and provide updates on the project; In Favour (8): Councillor Devine, Councillor Kimpson, Councillor Earnshaw, Councillor Roberts, Councillor Cooper, Councillor Hamilton, Councillor Ermeta, Mayor Liggett
Moved by Councillor Roberts, seconded by Councillor Kimpson
Carried
AND THAT Councillors Roberts and Kimpson be appointed to the Project Team for the Recreation Complex: In Favour (8): Councillor Devine, Councillor Kimpson, Councillor Earnshaw, Councillor Roberts, Councillor Cooper, Councillor Hamilton, Councillor Ermeta, Mayor Liggett
Moved by Councillor Devine, 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 23-305-CD Recreation Complex & Idea Exchange – Schematic Design Approval be received; AND THAT Council direct staff to implement the following design-related items into the schematic design: Increase Accessible Parking Spaces – Adding additional type A and type B parking spaces at all entrances and near outdoor amenities and sport areas Ensure there is an adult-sized change table upstairs Enlarge the first aid area in the pool Add additional barrier-free seating in both the pool and the gymnasium Add a dedicated nursing space that is accessible at all times AND THAT staff be directed to report back at the November 7th Council meeting providing concession options with the scope and cost impacts outlined; AND THAT Council direct staff to carry out the following: To promptly consult with the City’s Equity, Diversity, Inclusion and Accessibility team to establish a comprehensive list of multicultural community partners and invite organizations and the community to participate in four public meetings, one being virtual and the others being held in-person in Galt, Preston, and Hespeler Complete early consultation with CNIB on the proposed design AND THAT Council direct the project manager to attend the Accessibility Advisory Committee monthly and provide updates on the project; AND THAT Councillors Roberts and Kimpson be appointed to the Project Team for the Recreation Complex: AND FURTHER THAT Council approve the schematic design and direct staff to proce
Moved by Councillor Hamilton, seconded by Councillor Cooper
Carried
THAT all presentations and correspondence from the September 26, 2023, Council meeting be received. In Favour (8): Councillor Devine, Councillor Kimpson, Councillor Earnshaw, Councillor Roberts, Councillor Cooper, Councillor Hamilton, Councillor Ermeta, Mayor Liggett
Moved by Councillor Devine, 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 the following by-laws listed under the heading of Introduction and Consideration of By-laws be enacted and passed: 23-080 Being a by-law to amend Zoning By-law No. 150-85, as amended with respect to land municipally known as 39 Lowrey Avenue North 23-081 Being a by-law to amend Zoning By-law No. 150-85, as amended with respect to land municipally known as 355 and 395 Hespeler Road In Favour (8): Councillor Devine, Councillor Kimpson, Councillor Earnshaw, Councillor Roberts, Councillor Cooper, Councillor Hamilton, Councillor Ermeta, Mayor Liggett
Moved by Councillor Kimpson, seconded by Councillor Ermeta
Carried
THAT By-Law 23-082 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, Mayor Liggett
Moved by Councillor Roberts, seconded by Councillor Cooper
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 10:39 p.m. In Favour (8): Councillor Devine, Councillor Kimpson, Councillor Earnshaw, Councillor Roberts, Councillor Cooper, Councillor Hamilton, Councillor Ermeta, Mayor Liggett
Moved by Councillor Devine, seconded by Councillor Earnshaw
Carried
In favour (8): Councillor Devine, Councillor Kimpson, Councillor Earnshaw, Councillor Roberts, Councillor Cooper, Councillor Hamilton, Councillor Ermeta, Mayor Liggett