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Special Council - Statutory Public Meeting

February 15, 2022

Who was there

Present (5): Mike Devine, Nicholas Ermeta, Scott Hamilton, Jan Liggett, Reid

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 (21 motions)

19 carried, 2 recorded otherwise. Every motion below is printed as the minutes print it.

THAT Report 22-001-CRS Development Charges Core Area Exemptions Public Meeting be received; AND THAT the development charges background study and draft by-law be
Moved by Councillor Mann, seconded by Councillor Devine
Carried
In favour (8): Councillor Reid, Councillor Devine, Councillor Mann, Councillor Liggett, Councillor Wolf, Councillor Adshade, Councillor Ermeta, Mayor McGarry
THAT the following items listed under the heading of Consent Agenda for February 15, 2022 Council Agenda be adopted as recommended: 10.1 Special Council Minutes - February 1, 2022 10.2 Community Wellbeing Advisory Committee Meeting Minutes – September 28, 2021, October 7, 2021, November 4, 2021 10.3 City of Cambridge Archives Board Meeting Minutes - February 18 2021, May 20, 2021 10.4 Cambridge Arts and Culture Advisory Committee Meeting Minutes – March 16, 2021, May 18, 2021, September 21, 2021 10.5 Municipal Heritage Advisory Committee Meeting Minutes – December 16, 2021 10.6 22-001(IFS) 2021 Annual Water Summary Report 10.7 22-009(CD) 2021 Site Plan Application & Telecommunication Tower Approvals In Favour (8): Councillor Reid, Councillor Devine, Councillor Mann, Councillor Wolf, Councillor Adshade, Councillor Hamilton, Councillor Ermeta, and Mayor McGarry Absent (1): Councillor Liggett
Moved by Councillor Wolf, seconded by Councillor Devine
Carried
In favour (8): Councillor Reid, Councillor Devine, Councillor Mann, Councillor Wolf, Councillor Adshade, Councillor Hamilton, Councillor Ermeta, Mayor McGarry
THAT Report 22-003-CRE 2021 Year in Review be received. In Favour (8): Councillor Reid, Councillor Devine, Councillor Mann, Councillor Wolf, Councillor Adshade, Councillor Hamilton, Councillor Ermeta, and Mayor McGarry Absent (1): Councillor Liggett
Moved by Councillor Hamilton, seconded by Councillor Mann
Carried
In favour (8): Councillor Reid, Councillor Devine, Councillor Mann, Councillor Wolf, Councillor Adshade, Councillor Hamilton, Councillor Ermeta, Mayor McGarry
THAT the notice requirements of the procedure by-law be waived to consider an additional item in closed related to a verbal update on a potential property acquisition. In Favour (8): Councillor Reid, Councillor Devine, Councillor Mann, Councillor Wolf, Councillor Adshade, Councillor Hamilton, Councillor Ermeta, and Mayor McGarry Absent (1): Councillor Liggett
Moved by Councillor Mann, seconded by Councillor Hamilton
Carried
In favour (8): Councillor Reid, Councillor Devine, Councillor Mann, Councillor Wolf, Councillor Adshade, Councillor Hamilton, Councillor Ermeta, Mayor McGarry
THAT in accordance with Section s.239 (2) (c), (f) and (k) of the Municipal Act, 2001, Council convene in Closed Session at 5:29 p.m. to consider the following subject matter: A proposed or pending acquisition or disposition of land by the municipality (Potential Property Acquisition) Advance that is subject to solicitor-client privilege, including communications necessary for that purpose (Hydro Merger) A position, plan, procedure, criteria, or instruction to be applied to negotiations (Hydro Merger) In Favour (8): Councillor Reid, Councillor Devine, Councillor Mann, Councillor Wolf, Councillor Adshade, Councillor Hamilton, Councillor Ermeta, and Mayor McGarry Absent (1): Councillor Liggett
Moved by Councillor Wolf, seconded by Councillor Reid
Carried
In favour (8): Councillor Reid, Councillor Devine, Councillor Mann, Councillor Wolf, Councillor Adshade, Councillor Hamilton, Councillor Ermeta, Mayor McGarry
THAT Council rise from Closed Session and reconvene in Open Session at 6:18 p.m. In Favour (9): Councillor Reid, Councillor Devine, Councillor Mann, Councillor Liggett, Councillor Wolf, Councillor Adshade, Councillor Hamilton, Councillor Ermeta, and Mayor McGarry
Moved by Councillor Hamilton, seconded by Councillor Adshade
Carried
In favour (9): Councillor Reid, Councillor Devine, Councillor Mann, Councillor Liggett, Councillor Wolf, Councillor Adshade, Councillor Hamilton, Councillor Ermeta, Mayor McGarry
AND THAT Council denies the request to relocate the Stone Tower at 171 Guelph Avenue and directs that the Stone Tower remain in place and that a qualified stone mason using traditional mass masonry construction at the developer’s cost repair and reinforce the current structure; AND THAT approval of the repair and reinforcement of the stone tower be subject to the satisfaction of the Municipal Heritage Advisory Committee and Council and that the owner provide a detailed restoration plan outlining the details for restoration of the stone tower; AND THAT after the restoration of the Stone Tower a report be prepared for the Municipal Heritage Advisory Committee and Council recommending designation of the tower in its current location and the developer add walking trails to the tower. AND THAT Council approves the request to demolish all the other buildings and structures except for the Stone Tower on the property at 171 Guelph Avenue under the condition that a salvage plan is provided for the demolition of the north garage and portions of the rubble stone wall that are to be demolished and that both structures are thoroughly documented with photographs and measured drawings prior to a demolition permit being granted; AND FURTHER THAT Council directs staff to update the Heritage Properties Register listing for the remainder of the property at 171 Guelph Avenue after the designation for the main house on the property is registered on title. In Favour (3): Councillor Devine, Council
Moved by Councillor Devine, seconded by Councillor Liggett
Defeated
In favour (3): Councillor Devine, Councillor Liggett, Councillor Ermeta · Opposed (6): Mayor McGarry, Councillor Reid, Councillor Mann, Councillor Wolf, Councillor Adshade, Councillor Hamilton
AND THAT the Clerk be authorized to publish a Notice of Intention to Designate the main house and its associated land as identified as Lot 8 in REF _Ref93565896 \h Figure 8 in this Report 22-015- CD on part of the property municipally known as 171 Guelph Avenue because of its cultural heritage significance, in accordance with Part IV of the Ontario Heritage Act; AND FURTHER THAT the Chief Planner be directed to update the Heritage Properties Register listing for the remainder of the property at 171 Guelph Avenue after the designation for the main house on the property is registered on title. In Favour (9): Councillor Reid, Councillor Devine, Councillor Mann, Councillor Liggett, Councillor Wolf, Councillor Adshade, Councillor Hamilton, Councillor Ermeta and Mayor McGarry
Moved by Councillor Ermeta, seconded by Councillor Devine
Carried
In favour (9): Councillor Reid, Councillor Devine, Councillor Mann, Councillor Liggett, Councillor Wolf, Councillor Adshade, Councillor Hamilton, Councillor Ermeta, Mayor McGarry
THAT Report 22-015-CD Request to Designate a Property of Cultural Heritage Value Under Part IV of the Ontario Heritage Act, Relocate the Stone Tower, and Permit Demolition of Secondary Buildings – 171 Guelph Avenue (Forbes Estate) be received; AND THAT the request to relocate the Rubble Stone Wall at 171 Guelph Avenue to a line closer to the main house be approved, according to the process described in Appendix C of Report 22- 015-CD, by a qualified stone mason with experience with historic dry stack stone construction at the developer’s cost; AND THAT the request to relocate the Stone Tower at 171 Guelph Avenue to a City-owned site in Hespeler, be approved according to the process described in Attachment 4 of Report 22-015-CD by a qualified stone mason using traditional mass masonry construction at the developer’s cost subject to detailed specifications for the cataloguing, storage, reconstruction methods, and mortar materials being submitted to City to the satisfaction of the Chief Planner as outlined in Report 22-015-CD; AND THAT approval of the relocation of the stone tower be subject to the owner entering into a development agreement with the City of Cambridge to the satisfaction of the Chief Planner detailing the financial responsibilities of the owner and the City of Cambridge regarding the relocation and restoration of the stone tower as outlined in Report 22-015-CD. AND THAT Jacob’s Landing Park be endorsed as the preferred location for the relocation of the stone to
Moved by Councillor Reid, seconded by Councillor Wolf
Carried
In favour (6): Councillor Reid, Councillor Mann, Councillor Wolf, Councillor Adshade, Councillor Hamilton, Mayor McGarry · Opposed (3): Councillor Devine, Councillor Liggett, Councillor Ermeta
THAT Report 22-012-CRE Streamline Development Approval Fund Transfer Payment Agreement be received; AND THAT the City be authorized to enter into a Transfer Payment Agreement as provided by the Province to receive up to $1 million dollars, subject to the satisfaction of the City Solicitor; AND FURTHER THAT the Chief Financial Officer and City Clerk be authorized to execute the agreement with the Province for the transfer of funding. In Favour (9): Councillor Reid, Councillor Devine, Councillor Mann, Councillor Liggett, Councillor Wolf, Councillor Adshade, Councillor Hamilton, Councillor Ermeta, and Mayor McGarry
Moved by Councillor Mann, seconded by Councillor Adshade
Carried
In favour (9): Councillor Reid, Councillor Devine, Councillor Mann, Councillor Liggett, Councillor Wolf, Councillor Adshade, Councillor Hamilton, Councillor Ermeta, Mayor McGarry
THAT Report 22-003-CRS Audit and Accountability Fund – Intake 3 be received; AND THAT a new capital project be established for an Enhanced Customer Service Strategy in the amount of $132,288, to be funded from the provincial Audit and Accountability Fund; AND THAT the budget for capital project A/00796-40 - Fire Technology Strategy Implementation be increased by $30,528, to be funded from the provincial Audit and Accountability Fund. AND FURTHER THAT the Chief Financial Officer and City Clerk execute the agreement with the Province for the transfer of funding. In Favour (9): Councillor Reid, Councillor Devine, Councillor Mann, Councillor Liggett, Councillor Wolf, Councillor Adshade, Councillor Hamilton, and Councillor Ermeta, and Mayor McGarry
Moved by Councillor Adshade, seconded by Councillor Hamilton
Carried
In favour (9): Councillor Reid, Councillor Devine, Councillor Mann, Councillor Liggett, Councillor Wolf, Councillor Adshade, Councillor Hamilton, Councillor Ermeta, Mayor McGarry
THAT the time limitations on the proceedings of Council set out in Section 16.27 of the Procedural By-law be waived to extend past the hour of 10:30 p.m. to 11:00 p.m. In Favour (9): Mayor McGarry, Councillor Reid, Councillor Devine, Councillor Mann, Councillor Liggett, Councillor Wolf, Councillor Adshade, Councillor Hamilton, and Councillor Ermeta
Moved by Councillor Liggett, seconded by Councillor Hamilton
Carried
In favour (9): Mayor McGarry, Councillor Reid, Councillor Devine, Councillor Mann, Councillor Liggett, Councillor Wolf, Councillor Adshade, Councillor Hamilton, Councillor Ermeta
In Favour (8): Councillor Reid, Councillor Devine, Councillor Mann, Councillor Liggett, Councillor Wolf, Councillor Adshade, Councillor Hamilton, and Mayor McGarry Absent (1): Councillor Ermeta
Moved by Councillor Ermeta, seconded by Councillor Liggett
Carried
THAT Report 22-016-CD Recommendation Report: Zoning By-law Amendment, 355 Guelph Avenue & 11 Fletcher Circle, IBI Group (c/o Dave Galbraith) be received; AND THAT the proposed Zoning By-law Amendment to amend the zoning of the site from R2 and R5 to RM4, and to establish site- specific provisions for 355 Guelph Avenue and 11 Fletcher Circle to permit the development of eight, two-storey street-fronting townhouses with site-specific zoning provisions that seek to permit a maximum of eight attached townhouse dwellings on the subject lands; a minimum lot area of 150 square metres; and, an exterior side yard setback of 5.08 metres, be approved. AND THAT a subsequent public meeting in accordance with subsection 34(17) of the Planning Act is not required. AND FURTHER THAT the by-law(s) attached to report 22-016-CD be passed. In Favour (9): Mayor McGarry, Councillor Reid, Councillor Devine, Councillor Mann, Councillor Liggett, Councillor Wolf, Councillor Adshade, Councillor Hamilton, and Councillor Ermeta
Moved by Councillor Reid, seconded by Councillor Devine
Carried
In favour (9): Mayor McGarry, Councillor Reid, Councillor Devine, Councillor Mann, Councillor Liggett, Councillor Wolf, Councillor Adshade, Councillor Hamilton, Councillor Ermeta
THAT Report 22-002-CD iPort Cambridge Recommendation Report be received; AND THAT the Regional Municipality of Waterloo be advised that the City of Cambridge recommends draft approval for the plan of subdivision by iPort Cambridge GP Inc., Regional File No. 30T- 20102, comprising a 109 hectare (269 acre) parcel of land located east of Riverbank Drive, south of Middle Block Road, west of Fountain Street North and north of Allendale Road, legally described as Part of Lots 15, 16, 17 and 18, Beasley’s Broken Front Concession (Geographic Township of Waterloo), City of Cambridge, Regional Municipality of Waterloo; subject to the conditions set out in Appendix 8 attached to Report No. 22-002-CD; AND FURTHER THAT that a subsequent public meeting in accordance with subsection 51(20) of the Planning Act is not required. In Favour (9): Councillor Reid, Councillor Devine, Councillor Mann, Councillor Liggett, Councillor Wolf, Councillor Adshade, Councillor Hamilton, Councillor Ermeta, and Mayor McGarry
Moved by Councillor Reid, seconded by Councillor Mann
Carried
In favour (9): Councillor Reid, Councillor Devine, Councillor Mann, Councillor Liggett, Councillor Wolf, Councillor Adshade, Councillor Hamilton, Councillor Ermeta, Mayor McGarry
THAT Report 22-007-CD 3-13 Sparrow Ave., Exemption to Part Lot Control, Greengate Village Limited be received; AND THAT the by-law attached to report 22-007-CD be passed; In Favour (9): Councillor Reid, Councillor Devine, Councillor Mann, Councillor Liggett, Councillor Wolf, Councillor Adshade, Councillor Hamilton, Councillor Ermeta, and Mayor McGarry
Moved by Councillor Hamilton, seconded by Councillor Adshade
Carried
In favour (9): Councillor Reid, Councillor Devine, Councillor Mann, Councillor Liggett, Councillor Wolf, Councillor Adshade, Councillor Hamilton, Councillor Ermeta, Mayor McGarry
THAT Report 22-001-CD 22-001(CD) Black Bridge Emergency Repairs be
Moved by Councillor Liggett, seconded by Councillor Reid
Deferred
THAT all presentations and correspondence from the February 15, 2022 Special Council meeting be received. In Favour (9): Councillor Reid, Councillor Devine, Councillor Mann, Councillor Liggett, Councillor Wolf, Councillor Adshade, Councillor Hamilton, Councillor Ermeta, and Mayor McGarry
Moved by Councillor Liggett, seconded by Councillor Ermeta
Carried
In favour (9): Councillor Reid, Councillor Devine, Councillor Mann, Councillor Liggett, Councillor Wolf, Councillor Adshade, Councillor Hamilton, Councillor Ermeta, Mayor McGarry
22-008 Being a by-law to amend Zoning By-law No. 150-85, as amended with respect to land municipally known as 355 Guelph Avenue and 11 Fletcher Circle (R14/20) 22-009 Being a by-law to amend By-law 187-06 being a by-law for the regulation of Traffic and Parking 22-010 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) – 3, 5, 9, 11 & 13 Sparrow Avenue In Favour (9): Councillor Reid, Councillor Devine, Councillor Mann, Councillor Liggett, Councillor Wolf, Councillor Adshade, Councillor Hamilton, Councillor Ermeta, and Mayor McGarry
Moved by Councillor Adshade, seconded by Councillor Hamilton
Carried
In favour (9): Councillor Reid, Councillor Devine, Councillor Mann, Councillor Liggett, Councillor Wolf, Councillor Adshade, Councillor Hamilton, Councillor Ermeta, Mayor McGarry
THAT By-law 22-011 being a by-law to confirm the proceedings of the Council of the Corporation of the City of Cambridge be enacted and passed. In Favour (9): Councillor Reid, Councillor Devine, Councillor Mann, Councillor Liggett, Councillor Wolf, Councillor Adshade, Councillor Hamilton, Councillor Ermeta, and Mayor McGarry
Moved by Councillor Mann, seconded by Councillor Reid
Carried
In favour (9): Councillor Reid, Councillor Devine, Councillor Mann, Councillor Liggett, Councillor Wolf, Councillor Adshade, Councillor Hamilton, Councillor Ermeta, Mayor McGarry
THAT the Council meeting does now adjourn at 11:04 p.m. In Favour (9): Councillor Reid, Councillor Devine, Councillor Mann, Councillor Liggett, Councillor Wolf, Councillor Adshade, Councillor Hamilton, Councillor Ermeta, and Mayor McGarry
Moved by Councillor Liggett, seconded by Councillor Ermeta
Carried
In favour (9): Councillor Reid, Councillor Devine, Councillor Mann, Councillor Liggett, Councillor Wolf, Councillor Adshade, Councillor Hamilton, Councillor Ermeta, Mayor McGarry

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