Council Meeting

Favour (8) Mayor McGarry, Councillor Reid, Councillor Devine, Councillor Mann, Councillor Wolf, Councillor Adshade, Councillor Hamilton, and Councillor Ermeta Absent (1) Councillor Liggett

Council rise from Closed Session and reconvene in Open Session at 6:05 p.m.

all items listed under the heading of Consent Agenda for (date) be adopted as recommended.

Report 22-001 (CRE), re: be received; AND THAT Council approve the four Core Area Financial Incentive Program applications as outlined in Report 22-001 (CRE), and authorize the accompanying transfer of funds from the Core Areas Transformation Fund (CATF) totalling $199,405; 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.

THAT plans for a replacement structure prepared by Fabrik Architects and dated September 9, 2021 not be approved for the reasons outlined in Report 22-003(CD); AND THAT the proposed designs be revised to conform to the urban design policies of the Blair Village Heritage Conservation District (BVHCD) Plan by: simplifying the roofline and design of the front elevation to more clearly reflect a simple strong form and symmetrical arrangement of windows and doors characteristic of, but not identical to, historic architecture in the BVHCD; reduce the overall visual impact of the building by lowering the pitch of the roof; set back the garage from the front of the main façade in order to reduce its visual prominence. AND FURTHER THAT the revised designs addressing the deficiencies outlined in Report 22-003(CD) be submitted for review by the Municipal Heritage Advisory Committee prior to being re-submitted to Council for a decision. AND FURTHER THAT the home owner be responsible for the hedgerow

Report 22-003(CD) be received; AND THAT the findings of the Cultural Heritage Impact Assessment for 49 Meadowcreek Lane prepared by Stephen Robinson Consulting and dated November 2021 be accepted; AND THAT demolition of the existing residential building on the subject property be approved

Report 22-010-CD Delegated Authority for the Chief Building Official to enter into Conditional Permit Agreements be received; AND THAT; By-law 22-XXX, a by-law amending Delegated Authority By-Law 19-186 be passed to allow the Chief Building Official to sign conditional permit agreements for all projects that meet the criteria as set out in subsection 8(3) of the Building Code Act and Article 1.3.1.5. Division C of O. Reg. 332/12, Ontario Building Code Regulation without limitation to the type of construction or building proposed.

Report 22-002-OCM (19 Cambridge Street Property Acquisition) be received; AND THAT Council authorize the purchase of the property municipally known as 19 Cambridge Street, Cambridge, Ontario in accordance with the terms and conditions as set out in the Agreement of Purchase and Sale at a purchase price of $1,875,000 and a total cost inclusive of applicable taxes and ancillary costs of approximately $2,000,000; AND FURTHER THAT a capital project be established for the property acquisition and be funded from the Core Areas Transformation Reserve Fund; AND FURTHER THAT a transfer of $2,000,000 from the Core Areas Transformation Reserve Fund be approved; AND FURTHER THAT $23,000 be added to the 2022 operating budget to fund the maintenance and operations of the newly acquired asset for the year 2022; AND FURTHER THAT the Mayor and Clerk be authorized to execute all documentation required to implement and give effect to the adopted recommendations as set out in this report, subject to the satisfaction of the City Solicitor.

Report 22-001-OCM (8 Water Street South Property Acquisition) be received; AND THAT Council authorize the purchase of the property municipally known as 8 Water Street South, Cambridge, Ontario in accordance with the terms and conditions as set out in the Agreement of Purchase and Sale at a purchase price of $600,000 and a total cost inclusive of applicable taxes and ancillary costs of approximately $640,000; AND FURTHER THAT a capital project be established for the property acquisition and be funded from the Core Areas Transformation Reserve Fund; AND FURTHER THAT a transfer of $640,000 from the Core Areas Transformation Reserve Fund be approved; AND FURTHER THAT $19,208 be added to the 2022 operating budget to fund the maintenance and operations of the newly acquired asset for the year 2022; AND FURTHER THAT the Mayor and Clerk be authorized to execute all documentation required to implement and give effect to the adopted recommendations as set out in this report, subject to the satisfaction of the City Solicitor.

the notice requirements of the procedure by-law be waived to consider Councillor Reid’s notice of Motion re: Random Acts of Kindness for Cambridge.

Reid Re: Random Acts of Kindness for Cambridge Notice of Motion – February 1, 2022 Whereas random acts of kindness can have a big impact – on both the giver and the receiver and directly relate to the mental wellbeing of a person and is a simple method by which anyone can participate in positive behaviours; and Whereas at the recent Community Wellbeing Advisory Committee the Youth and Older Adult Sub Committee shared their discussions on establishing a social media campaign around connecting with kindness in Cambridge and encouraged the committee to partner with the City in promotion of acts of kindness in the community; and Whereas acts of kindness can increase neighbourhood pride, raise awareness of mental health and wellbeing and have many positive effects on neighbours and communities. Whereas municipalities around the globe have adopted kindness programs to elevate community awareness and initiate celebrations around acts of kindness, such as “pay it forward” initiatives and fostering grass root programs throughout their municipality. Whereas Random Acts of Kindness represent doing something for someone else with no expectation of anything in return; and Whereas February 17, 2022 marks Random Act of Kindness Day; and Therefore, be it resolved that Cambridge Council support promotion of February 17th as Random Act of Kindness Day to increase awareness of what it means to be a kind neighbour and how we might pay it forward within our own homes and community. And further th

all presentations and correspondence from the February 1, 2022 Special Council meeting be received.

Favour (9) Mayor McGarry, Councillor Reid, Councillor Devine, Councillor Mann, Councillor Liggett, Councillor Wolf, Councillor Adshade, Councillor Hamilton, and Councillor Ermeta

the Council meeting does now adjourn at 9:17 p.m.

THAT in accordance with Section s.239 (2) (e) and (f) of the Municipal Act, 2001, Council convene in Closed Session at 5: 07 p.m. to consider the following subject matter: Litigation or potential litigation, including matters before administrative tribunals, affecting the municipality [s. 239(2)(e)] (Litigation Update) Advice that is subject to solicitor-client privilege, including communications necessary for that purpose [s.239(2)(f)] (Litigation Update) In Favour (8): Councillor Reid, Councillor Devine, Councillor Mann, Councillor Wolf, Councillor Adshade, Councillor Ermeta, and Mayor McGarry Absent (1): Councillor Liggett, and Councillor Hamilton

THAT Council rise from Closed Session and reconvene in Open Session at 6:05 p.m. In Favour (7): Mayor McGarry, Councillor Reid, Councillor Mann, Councillor Wolf, Councillor Adshade, Councillor Hamilton, and Councillor Ermeta Absent (2): Councillor Devine, and Councillor Liggett

THAT all items listed under the heading of Consent Agenda for February 1, 2022 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

THAT Report 22-001 (CRE), re: Core Areas Financial Incentives – February 2022 Applications be received; AND THAT the four Core Area Financial Incentive Program applications as outlined in Report 22-001 (CRE), and authorization for the accompanying transfer of funds from the Core Areas Transformation Fund (CATF) totalling $199,405, 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 the 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

THAT Report 22-003(CD) be received; AND THAT the findings of the Cultural Heritage Impact Assessment for 49 Meadowcreek Lane prepared by Stephen Robinson Consulting and dated November 2021 be accepted; AND THAT demolition of the existing residential building on the subject property be approved; In Favour (5): Councillor Reid, Councillor Mann, Councillor Wolf, Councillor Adshade, and Councillor Hamilton Opposed (4): Councillor Devine, Councillor Liggett, Councillor Ermeta, and Mayor McGarry

AND THAT plans for a replacement structure prepared by Fabrik Architects and dated September 9, 2021 not be approved for the reasons outlined in Report 22-003(CD); AND THAT the proposed designs be revised to conform to the urban design policies of the Blair Village Heritage Conservation District (BVHCD) Plan by:  simplifying the roofline and design of the front elevation to more clearly reflect a simple strong form and symmetrical arrangement of windows and doors characteristic of, but not identical to, historic architecture in the BVHCD;  reduce the overall visual impact of the building by lowering the pitch of the roof;  set back the garage from the front of the main façade in order to reduce its visual prominence. AND THAT the revised designs addressing the deficiencies outlined in Report 22-003(CD) be submitted for review by the Municipal Heritage Advisory Committee prior to being re-submitted to Council for a decision. In Favour (5): Councillor Devine, Councillor Mann, Councillor Liggett, Councillor Ermeta, and Mayor McGarry Opposed (4): Councillor Reid, Councillor Wolf, Councillor Adshade, and Councillor Hamilton

THAT Report 22-010-CD Delegated Authority for the Chief Building Official to enter into Conditional Permit Agreements be received; AND THAT the draft by-law attached to report 22-010-CD to amend Delegated Authority By-Law 19-186 be passed to allow the Chief Building Official to sign conditional permit agreements for all projects that meet the criteria as set out in subsection 8(3) of the Building Code Act and Article 1.3.1.5. Division C of O. Reg. 332/12, Ontario Building Code Regulation without limitation to the type of construction or building proposed. In Favour (9): Councillor Reid, Councillor Devine, Councillor Mann, Councillor Liggett, Councillor Wolf, Councillor Adshade, Councillor Hamilton, Councillor Ermeta, and Mayor McGarry

THAT Report 22-002-OCM (19 Cambridge Street Property Acquisition) be received; AND THAT the purchase of the property municipally known as 19 Cambridge Street, Cambridge, Ontario in accordance with the terms and conditions as set out in the Agreement of Purchase and Sale at a purchase price of $1,875,000 and a total cost inclusive of applicable taxes and ancillary costs of approximately $2,000,000, be authorized; AND THAT a capital project be established for the property acquisition and be funded from the Core Areas Transformation Reserve Fund; AND THAT a transfer of $2,000,000 from the Core Areas Transformation Reserve Fund be approved; AND THAT $23,000 be added to the 2022 operating budget to fund the maintenance and operations of the newly acquired asset for the year 2022; AND FURTHER THAT the Mayor and Clerk be authorized to execute all documentation required to implement and give effect to the adopted recommendations as set out in this report, subject to the satisfaction of the City Solicitor. In Favour (9): Councillor Reid, Councillor Devine, Councillor Mann, Councillor Liggett, Councillor Wolf, Councillor Adshade, Councillor Hamilton, Councillor Ermeta, and Mayor McGarry

THAT Report 22-001-OCM (8 Water Street South Property Acquisition) be received; AND THAT the purchase of the property municipally known as 8 Water Street South, Cambridge, Ontario in accordance with the terms and conditions as set out in the Agreement of Purchase and Sale at a purchase price of $600,000 and a total cost inclusive of applicable taxes and ancillary costs of approximately $640,000, be authorized; AND THAT a capital project be established for the property acquisition and be funded from the Core Areas Transformation Reserve Fund; AND THAT a transfer of $640,000 from the Core Areas Transformation Reserve Fund be approved; AND THAT $19,208 be added to the 2022 operating budget to fund the maintenance and operations of the newly acquired asset for the year 2022; AND FURTHER THAT the Mayor and Clerk be authorized to execute all documentation required to implement and give effect to the adopted recommendations as set out in this report, subject to the satisfaction of the City Solicitor. In Favour (9): Councillor Reid, Councillor Devine, Councillor Mann, Councillor Liggett, Councillor Wolf, Councillor Adshade, Councillor Hamilton, Councillor Ermeta, and Mayor McGarry

THAT the notice requirements of the procedure by-law be waived to consider Councillor Reid’s notice of Motion re: Random Acts of Kindness for Cambridge. In Favour (9): Councillor Reid, Councillor Devine, Councillor Mann, Councillor Liggett, Councillor Wolf, Councillor Adshade, Councillor Hamilton, Councillor Ermeta, and Mayor McGarry

Whereas random acts of kindness can have a big impact – on both the giver and the receiver and directly relate to the mental wellbeing of a person and is a simple method by which anyone can participate in positive behaviours; and Whereas at the recent Community Wellbeing Advisory Committee the Youth and Older Adult Sub Committee shared their discussions on establishing a social media campaign around connecting with kindness in Cambridge and encouraged the committee to partner with the City in promotion of acts of kindness in the community; and Whereas acts of kindness can increase neighbourhood pride, raise awareness of mental health and wellbeing and have many positive effects on neighbours and communities. Whereas municipalities around the globe have adopted kindness programs to elevate community awareness and initiate celebrations around acts of kindness, such as “pay it forward” initiatives and fostering grass root programs throughout their municipality. Whereas Random Acts of Kindness represent doing something for someone else with no expectation of anything in return; and Whereas February 17, 2022 marks Random Act of Kindness Day; Therefore, be it resolved that Cambridge Council support promotion of February 17th as Random Act of Kindness Day to increase awareness of what it means to be a kind neighbour and how we might pay it forward within our own homes and community. And further that the Clerk’s division and Corporate Communications division be directed to consult wi

THAT all presentations and correspondence from the February 1, 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

In Favour (9): Councillor Reid, Councillor Devine, Councillor Mann, Councillor Liggett, Councillor Wolf, Councillor Adshade, Councillor Hamilton, Councillor Ermeta, and Mayor McGarry

THAT the Council meeting does now adjourn at 9:17 p.m. In Favour (9): Councillor Reid, Councillor Devine, Councillor Mann, Councillor Liggett, Councillor Wolf, Councillor Adshade, Councillor Hamilton, Councillor Ermeta, and Mayor McGarry