The Cambridge Record

Council Meeting

November 9, 2021

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 (33 motions)

30 carried, 3 recorded otherwise. Every motion below is printed as the minutes print it.

all items listed under the heading of Consent Agenda for November 9, 2021 be adopted as recommended.
Moved by Councillor Adshade, seconded by Councillor Reid
Carried
In favour (9): Mayor McGarry, Councillor Reid, Councillor Devine, Councillor Mann, Councillor Liggett, Councillor Wolf, Councillor Adshade, Councillor Hamilton, Councillor Ermeta
Report 21-094(CD) be received; AND THAT Cambridge Council adopts Official Plan Amendment No. 49 with a site-specific policy to permit residential and commercial uses to exist on grade in a multi-storey mixed-use building; AND THAT Cambridge Council approves the proposed Zoning By-law Amendment to amend the zoning of the site to establish site-specific provisions for 55 Kerr Street to permit the development of two 18-storey buildings containing a total of 445 dwelling units and 113.9 square metres (1,226 square feet) of commercial GFA.; AND THAT Council approve transfers to the applicable Development Charge Reserve Funds to fund the permitted core area exemptions, as per the City’s Development Charges Bylaw 19-094; AND THAT Cambridge Council is satisfied 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 this report be passed.
Moved by Councillor Hamilton, seconded by Councillor Wolf
Carried
In favour (7): Councillor Adshade, Councillor Devine, Councillor Hamilton, Councillor Mann, Councillor Reid, Councillor Wolf, Mayor McGarry · Opposed (2): Councillor Ermeta, Councillor Liggett
That Report 21-094 (CD) be received; And THAT recognizing the plan for the property at 55 Kerr Street has been revised by the applicant to reduce the height and unit count from the amount initially proposed in the original submission, that Council request the applicant to work with staff on the proposed Official Plan Amendment and Zoning By-law Amendment to propose a building(s) with a maximum of 12 storeys
Moved by Councillor Ermeta, seconded by Councillor Devine
Defeated
In favour (3): Councillor Ermeta, Councillor Liggett, Councillor Devine · Opposed (6): Councillor Hamilton, Councillor Adshade, Councillor Wolf, Councillor Mann, Councillor Reid, Mayor McGarry
Report 21-154(CD) be received; AND THAT the attached Community Level Business Planning Report Cambridge Farmers’ Market be received; AND FURTHER THAT staff be directed to incorporate the Community Level Business Plan where appropriate into future business planning for market operations and Galt core area growth initiatives along with future operating and capital budget considerations.
Moved by Councillor Hamilton, seconded by Councillor Liggett
Carried
In favour (9): Mayor McGarry, Councillor Reid, Councillor Devine, Councillor Mann, Councillor Liggett, Councillor Wolf, Councillor Adshade, Councillor Hamilton, Councillor Ermeta
Cambridge Council receive Report No. 21-269 (CD) - East Side Lands – Stage 2 Master Environmental Servicing Plan (MESP) Secondary Plan Study Re-initiation - as information.
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
Report 21-262(CD) – Gouda Place Playground Zone and 40 km/h Speed Limit be received; AND THAT a Playground Zone with a 40 km/h speed limit be implemented on Gouda Place from the west end of the street to 114m east thereof; AND THAT the 40 km/h speed limit be extended easterly to Cheese Factory Road; AND FURTHER THAT the by-law(s) attached to this report be passed.
Moved by Councillor Adshade, 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
Report 21-297 (CD) South Point Subdivision – Capital Project Additional Funding Request be received; AND THAT the funding plan outlined in Report 21-297(CD) to address the shortfall of funding for the construction of Faith Street, Wesley Boulevard and the Moffat Creek Crossing be approved; AND FURTHER THAT the transfers to/from the reserve funds as outlined in Report 21-297(CD) be approved.
Moved by Councillor Hamilton, seconded by Councillor Adshade
Carried
In favour (9): Mayor McGarry, Councillor Reid, Councillor Devine, Councillor Mann, Councillor Liggett, Councillor Wolf, Councillor Adshade, Councillor Hamilton, Councillor Ermeta
That consideration of report 21-325(CRS) Award of Pumper Fire Trucks, be
Moved by Councillor Mann, seconded by Councillor Adshade
Deferred
In favour (9): Mayor McGarry, Councillor Reid, Councillor Devine, Councillor Mann, Councillor Liggett, Councillor Wolf, Councillor Adshade, Councillor Hamilton, Councillor Ermeta
Council receive staff report 21-287(CRE) regarding the Legalized Recreational Cannabis Year 2 Update as presented, AND THAT the “Recreational Cannabis Retail Store Municipal Commenting Criteria” policy (File A09) be repealed.
Moved by Councillor Mann, seconded by Councillor Hamilton
Carried
In favour (6): Councillor Adshade, Councillor Hamilton, Councillor Mann, Councillor Reid, Councillor Wolf, Mayor McGarry · Opposed (3): Councillor Devine, Councillor Ermeta, Councillor Liggett
Report 21-303(CRE), re: Core Areas Financial Incentives – November 9, 2021 Applications be received; AND THAT Council approve the application for 29 Main Street and the transfer from the Core Area Transformation Fund (CATF) of $15,367 as outlined in report 21-303 (CRE); AND THAT staff be authorized to execute a Commitment Letter and any required documentation in order to administer this funding; AND THAT Council delegate authority to Director of Economic Development and Chief Financial Officer (or designates) to increase the funding to the maximum amount within the parameters of the specific program(s), if necessary; AND FURTHER THAT the work approved under these enhanced incentives be completed within one (1) year of the date on the Approval Letters.
Moved by Councillor Liggett, 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
all presentations and correspondence from the November 9th, 2021 Special Council meeting be received.
Moved by Councillor Ermeta, seconded by Councillor Wolf
Carried
In favour (9): Mayor McGarry, Councillor Reid, Councillor Devine, Councillor Mann, Councillor Liggett, Councillor Wolf, Councillor Adshade, Councillor Hamilton, Councillor Ermeta
21-076 Being a by-law to adopt Amendment No. 49 to the City of Cambridge Official Plan (2012), as amended (55 Kerr Street) 21-077 Being a by-law to amend Zoning By-law No. 150-85, as amended, with respect to land municipally known as 55 Kerr Street (OR03/19)
Moved by Councillor Wolf, seconded by Councillor Ermeta
Carried
In favour (7): Mayor McGarry, Councillor Reid, Councillor Devine, Councillor Mann, Councillor Wolf, Councillor Adshade, Councillor Hamilton · Opposed (2): Councillor Liggett, Councillor Ermeta
21-078 Being a by-law to amend By-law 187-06 being a by-law for the regulation of Traffic and Parking (Gouda Place) 21-079 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) – 314 Equestrian Way
Moved by Councillor Wolf, seconded by Councillor Ermeta
Carried
In favour (9): Mayor McGarry, Councillor Reid, Councillor Devine, Councillor Mann, Councillor Liggett, Councillor Wolf, Councillor Adshade, Councillor Hamilton, Councillor Ermeta
That the Council of the City of Cambridge move into Closed Session pursuant to the Municipal Act.
Moved by Councillor Liggett, 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
Council rise from Closed Session and reconvene in Open Session at 10:22 p.m.
Moved by Councillor Ermeta, seconded by Councillor Adshade
Carried
In favour (9): Mayor McGarry, Councillor Reid, Councillor Devine, Councillor Mann, Councillor Liggett, Councillor Wolf, Councillor Adshade, Councillor Hamilton, Councillor Ermeta
21-080 Being a by-law to confirm the proceedings of the Council of the Corporation of the City of Cambridge
Moved by Councillor Liggett, seconded by Councillor Ermeta
Carried
In favour (9): Mayor McGarry, Councillor Reid, Councillor Devine, Councillor Mann, Councillor Liggett, Councillor Wolf, Councillor Adshade, Councillor Hamilton, Councillor Ermeta
the Council meeting does now adjourn at 10:24 p.m.
Moved by Councillor Devine, 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
THAT all items listed under the heading of Consent Agenda for November 9, 2021 be adopted as recommended. 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 Reid
Carried
In favour (9): Councillor Reid, Councillor Devine, Councillor Mann, Councillor Liggett, Councillor Wolf, Councillor Adshade, Councillor Hamilton, Councillor Ermeta, Mayor McGarry
THAT Report 21-094 (CD) be received; AND THAT recognizing the plan for the property at 55 Kerr Street has been revised by the applicant to reduce the height and unit count from the amount initially proposed in the original submission, that Council request the applicant to work with staff on the proposed Official Plan Amendment and Zoning By-law Amendment to propose a building(s) with a maximum of 12 storeys; In Favour (3): Councillor Devine, Councillor Liggett, and Councillor Ermeta Opposed (6): Councillor Reid, Councillor Mann, Councillor Wolf, Councillor Adshade, Councillor Hamilton, and Mayor McGarry
Moved by Councillor Ermeta, seconded by Councillor Devine
Defeated
THAT Report 21-094(CD) be received; AND THAT Official Plan Amendment No. 49 with a site-specific policy to permit residential and commercial uses to exist on grade in a multi-storey mixed-use building be adopted; AND THAT the proposed Zoning By-law Amendment to amend the zoning of the site to establish site-specific provisions for 55 Kerr Street to permit the development of two 18-storey buildings containing a total of 445 dwelling units and 113.9 square metres (1,226 square feet) of commercial GFA, be approved; AND THAT transfers to the applicable Development Charge Reserve Funds to fund the permitted core area exemptions, as per the City’s Development Charges Bylaw 19-094 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 this report be passed. In Favour (7): Councillor Reid, Councillor Devine, Councillor Mann, Councillor Wolf, Councillor Adshade, Councillor Hamilton, and Mayor McGarry Opposed (2): Councillor Liggett, and Councillor Ermeta
Moved by Councillor Hamilton, seconded by Councillor Wolf
Carried
THAT Report 21-154(CD) be received; AND THAT the Cambridge Farmers’ Market Community Level Business Planning Report attached as Appendix A to Report 21- 154(CD), be received; AND FURTHER THAT staff be directed to incorporate the Community Level Business Plan where appropriate into future business planning for market operations and Galt core area growth initiatives along with future operating and capital budget considerations. 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 Liggett
Carried
THAT Report No. 21-269 (CD) - East Side Lands – Stage 2 Master Environmental Servicing Plan (MESP) Secondary Plan Study Re- initiation, 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 Reid, 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 21-262(CD) – Gouda Place Playground Zone and 40 km/h Speed Limit, be received; AND THAT a Playground Zone with a 40 km/h speed limit be implemented on Gouda Place from the west end of the street to 114m east thereof; AND THAT the 40 km/h speed limit be extended easterly to Cheese Factory Road; AND FURTHER THAT the by-law(s) attached to this report 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 Adshade, seconded by Councillor Hamilton
Carried
THAT Report 21-297 (CD) South Point Subdivision – Capital Project Additional Funding Request, be received; AND THAT the funding plan outlined in Report 21-297(CD) to address the shortfall of funding for the construction of Faith Street, Wesley Boulevard and the Moffat Creek Crossing be approved; AND FURTHER THAT the transfers to/from the reserve funds as outlined in Report 21-297(CD) be approved. 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
THAT Report 21-287(CRE) Legalized Recreational Cannibis Year 2 Update, be received, AND THAT the “Recreational Cannabis Retail Store Municipal Commenting Criteria” policy (File A09) be repealed. In Favour (6): Councillor Reid, Councillor Mann, Councillor Wolf, Councillor Adshade, Councillor Hamilton, and Mayor McGarry Opposed (3): Councillor Devine, Councillor Liggett, and Councillor Ermeta
Moved by Councillor Mann, seconded by Councillor Hamilton
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 21-303(CRE), re: Core Areas Financial Incentives – November 9, 2021 Applications be received; AND THAT the application for 29 Main Street and the transfer from the Core Area Transformation Fund (CATF) of $15,367 as outlined in report 21-303 (CRE) be approved; AND THAT staff be authorized to execute a Commitment Letter and any required documentation in order to administer this funding; AND THAT authority be delegated to Director of Economic Development and Chief Financial Officer (or designates) to increase the funding to the maximum amount within the parameters of the specific program(s), if necessary; AND FURTHER THAT the work approved under these enhanced incentives be completed within one (1) year of the date on the Approval Letters. 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 Devine
Carried
THAT all presentations and correspondence from the November 9th, 2021 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 Ermeta, seconded by Councillor Wolf
Carried
In favour (9): Councillor Reid, Councillor Devine, Councillor Mann, Councillor Liggett, Councillor Wolf, Councillor Adshade, Councillor Hamilton, Councillor Ermeta, Mayor McGarry
THAT the following by-laws listed under the heading of Introduction and Consideration of By-laws be enacted and passed: 21-076 Being a by-law to adopt Amendment No. 49 to the City of Cambridge Official Plan (2012), as amended (55 Kerr Street) 21-077 Being a by-law to amend Zoning By-law No. 150-85, as amended, with respect to land municipally known as 55 Kerr Street (OR03/19) In Favour (7): Councillor Reid, Councillor Devine, Councillor Mann, Councillor Wolf, Councillor Adshade, Councillor Hamilton, and Mayor McGarry Opposed (2): Councillor Liggett, and Councillor Ermeta
Moved by Councillor Wolf, seconded by Councillor Ermeta
Carried
THAT the following by-laws listed under the heading of Introduction and Consideration of By-laws be enacted and passed: 21-078 Being a by-law to amend By-law 187-06 being a by-law for the regulation of Traffic and Parking (Gouda Place) 21-079 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) – 314 Equestrian Way 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 Wolf, seconded by Councillor Ermeta
Carried
THAT the Council of the City of Cambridge move into Closed Session pursuant to the Municipal Act at 10:10 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 Devine
Carried
In favour (9): Councillor Reid, Councillor Devine, Councillor Mann, Councillor Liggett, Councillor Wolf, Councillor Adshade, Councillor Hamilton, Councillor Ermeta, Mayor McGarry
THAT Council rise from Closed Session and reconvene in Open Session at 10:22 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 Ermeta, 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 By-law 21-08 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 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
THAT the Council meeting does now adjourn at 10:24 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 Devine, 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

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