Council Meeting

the Council rise from the Closed Sessions held on March 26 th , 2024, April 2 nd , 2024, April 8 th , 2024, and April 11th, 2024 and reconvene in Open Session at 7:01 p.m.

all items listed under the heading of Consent Agenda for April 16, 2024, be adopted as recommended.

Report 24-011-CRS Citizen Appointments to Advisory Committees be received; AND THAT Confidential Appendices “C”, “D”, “E”, “F”, “G”, and “H” to Report 24-011-CRS be received and remain confidential; AND THAT the following individual be appointed to the Arthur White Sports Bursary Fund Advisory Committee as a voting member for the term of Council ending November 14, 2026: Karl Herod; AND THAT the following individual be appointed to the Committee of Adjustment as an alternate committee member for the term of Council ending November 14, 2026: Trevor McWilliams; AND THAT the following individuals be appointed to the Cultural Awards Advisory Committee for the term of Council ending November 14, 2026: Ashlyn Gladman, David Campbell, and Fawzia Khan as voting committee members, and Shelly Ackie as an alternate committee member; AND THAT the following individual be appointed to the Environmental Advisory Committee as an alternate committee member for the term of Council ending November 14, 2026: David Campbell; AND THAT the following individuals be appointed to the Municipal Heritage Advisory Committee as voting members for the term of Council ending November 14, 2026: Christina Thomson and Mark Melo; AND THAT the City Clerk be directed to notify all successful and unsuccessful applicants; AND FURTHER THAT Council-Appointed Citizen Members to the City’s advisory committees who do not submit their signed Code of Conduct form within the first month after their appointment has been mad

Report 24-012-CRS Cambridge Fire Department Annual Report - 2023 be received.

Report 23-042-CRS Appointment of Auditor for GrandBridge Corporation for 2024 be received. AND THAT the Corporation of the City of Cambridge, as the Shareholder, approve the appointment of KPMG as the Auditors for GrandBridge Corporation for the fiscal year 2024.

Report 24-003-CRE 2024-2026 Strategic Plan Approval be received; AND THAT Council approve the 2024-2026 Strategic Plan as presented in 24-003-CRE Appendix A –City of Cambridge 2024-2026 Strategic Plan

Report 24-050-CD Recommendation Report for Zoning By-law Amendment – 84 Chalmers Street North be received; AND THAT Cambridge Council approves the proposed Zoning By-law Amendment to amend the zoning of the site from “Residential – R4” to “Residential – RS1 s.4.1.476” to permit the development of a semi-detached dwelling containing 2 dwelling units; AND THAT Council is satisfied that the requirements for a public meeting in accordance with subsection 34(17) of the Planning Act has been met; AND FURTHER THAT the By-law attached to this report be passed.

Report 24-060-CD - Recommendation Report for Draft Plan of Subdivision 30T-20103 – 285 Limerick Road be received; AND THAT Council advise the Regional Municipality of Waterloo that the City of Cambridge recommends draft approval for Draft Plan of Subdivision 30T-20103, subject to the draft approval conditions included in Appendix D attached to this report.

Report 24-040-CD 50th Public Art Recommendation be received; AND THAT the agreed-upon finalist as presented by the 50th Anniversary Public Art Jury (Jury) and Arts and Culture Advisory Committee (ACAC) be accepted; AND THAT the location of the Public Art as recommended by staff be approved; AND THAT Council direct staff to award the contract and approve the commissioning of the Public Art piece; AND THAT Council approve an increase of $10,000 to capital project A/01439-40 Public Art 50th Anniversary, to be funded from the Public Art Reserve Fund; AND FURTHER THAT the Mayor and Clerk be delegated authority to execute a Public Art Contract with the approved artist in a form of agreement satisfactory to the City Solicitor.

the federal government recently increased the carbon tax in April 2023 and will almost triple it by 2030; AND WHEREAS the Parliamentary Budget officer has admitted that when fiscal and economic impacts of the federal fuel charge are considered that the vast majority of households will see a staggering loss; AND WHEREAS this tax flows through from producers to transporters to the grocery store floor for our citizens; AND WHEREAS this tax does very little to reduce pollution and emissions; AND WHEREAS two thirds of Canadians are approximately $200 away or less from not being able to pay all their bills at the end of the month; THEREFORE, be it resolved that the City of Cambridge Council direct the Clerk to send correspondence urging the Federal government to cancel the carbon tax which is financially hurting our citizens at a time when affordability concerns are at an all-time high to ease the financial and inflationary pressure on our Citizens; AND FURTHER THAT the correspondence also be sent to AMO, and all Ontario municipalities.

all presentations and correspondence from the April 16, 2024, Council meeting be received.

the following by-laws listed under the heading of Introduction and Consideration of By-laws be enacted and passed: 24-033 Being a by-law to adopt Amendment No. 77 of the City of Cambridge Official Plan (2012), as amended, with respect to land municipally known as 102 Fountain Street South, 199 Abraham Street, 134 Fountain Street North and 144 Fountain Street North 24-034 Being a by-law to amend Zoning By-law 150-85, as amended, with respect to land municipally known as 102 Fountain Street South, 199 Abraham Street, 134 Fountain Street North, and 144 Fountain Street North 24-035 Being a by-law of the Corporation of the City of Cambridge 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) – Part of Block 191 on Registered Plan 58M-684 24-036 Being a By-law to amend Zoning By-law No. 150-85, as amended with respect to land municipally known as 84 Chalmers Street North.

That By-Law 24-037 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 10:04 p.m.

THAT the Council rise from the Closed Sessions held on March 26th, 2024, April 2nd, 2024, April 8th, 2024, and April 11th, 2024 and reconvene in Open Session at 7:01 p.m. In Favour (7): Councillor Shwery, Councillor Kimpson, Councillor Earnshaw, Councillor Roberts, Councillor Cooper, Councillor Hamilton, and Councillor Ermeta Absent (2): Councillor Devine, and Mayor Liggett

THAT all items listed under the heading of Consent Agenda for April 16, 2024, be adopted as recommended. In Favour (7): Councillor Shwery, Councillor Kimpson, Councillor Earnshaw, Councillor Roberts, Councillor Cooper, Councillor Hamilton, and Councillor Ermeta Absent (2): Councillor Devine, and Mayor Liggett

THAT Report 24-011-CRS Citizen Appointments to Advisory Committees be received; AND THAT Confidential Appendices “C”, “D”, “E”, “F”, “G”, and “H” to Report 24-011-CRS be received and remain confidential; AND THAT the following individual be appointed to the Arthur White Sports Bursary Fund Advisory Committee as a voting member for the term of Council ending November 14, 2026: Karl Herod; AND THAT the following individual be appointed to the Committee of Adjustment as an alternate committee member for the term of Council ending November 14, 2026: Trevor McWilliams; AND THAT the following individuals be appointed to the Cultural Awards Advisory Committee for the term of Council ending November 14, 2026: Ashlyn Gladman, David Campbell, and Fawzia Khan as voting committee members, and Shelly Ackie as an alternate committee member; AND THAT the following individual be appointed to the Environmental Advisory Committee as an alternate committee member for the term of Council ending November 14, 2026: David Campbell; AND THAT the following individuals be appointed to the Municipal Heritage Advisory Committee as voting members for the term of Council ending November 14, 2026: Christina Thomson and Mark Melo; AND THAT the City Clerk be directed to notify all successful and unsuccessful applicants; AND FURTHER THAT Council-Appointed Citizen Members to the City’s advisory committees who do not submit their signed Code of Conduct form within the first month after their appointment has bee

THAT Report 24-012-CRS Cambridge Fire Department Annual Report - 2023 be received. In Favour (7): Councillor Shwery, Councillor Kimpson, Councillor Earnshaw, Councillor Roberts, Councillor Cooper, Councillor Hamilton, and Councillor Ermeta Absent (2): Councillor Devine, and Mayor Liggett

THAT Report 23-042-CRS Appointment of Auditor for GrandBridge Corporation for 2024 be received. AND THAT the Corporation of the City of Cambridge, as the Shareholder, approve the appointment of KPMG as the Auditors for GrandBridge Corporation for the fiscal year 2024. In Favour (7): Councillor Shwery, Councillor Kimpson, Councillor Earnshaw, Councillor Roberts, Councillor Cooper, Councillor Hamilton, and Councillor Ermeta Absent (2): Councillor Devine, and Mayor Liggett

THAT Report 24-003-CRE 2024-2026 Strategic Plan Approval be received; AND THAT Council approve the 2024-2026 Strategic Plan as presented in 24-003-CRE Appendix A –City of Cambridge 2024- 2026 Strategic Plan In Favour (5): Councillor Kimpson, Councillor Earnshaw, Councillor Roberts, Councillor Cooper, and Councillor Hamilton Opposed (2): Councillor Shwery, and Councillor Ermeta Absent (2): Councillor Devine, and Mayor Liggett

THAT Report 24-050-CD Recommendation Report for Zoning By- law Amendment – 84 Chalmers Street North be received; AND THAT Cambridge Council approves the proposed Zoning By- law Amendment to amend the zoning of the site from “Residential – R4” to “Residential – RS1 s.4.1.476” to permit the development of a semi-detached dwelling containing 2 dwelling units; AND THAT Council is satisfied that the requirements for a public meeting in accordance with subsection 34(17) of the Planning Act has been met; AND FURTHER THAT the By-law attached to this report be passed. In Favour (6): Councillor Shwery, Councillor Kimpson, Councillor Earnshaw, Councillor Roberts, Councillor Cooper, and Councillor Hamilton Opposed (1): Councillor Ermeta Absent (2): Councillor Devine, and Mayor Liggett

THAT Report 24-060-CD - Recommendation Report for Draft Plan of Subdivision 30T-20103 – 285 Limerick Road be received; AND THAT Council advise the Regional Municipality of Waterloo that the City of Cambridge recommends draft approval for Draft Plan of Subdivision 30T-20103, subject to the draft approval conditions included in Appendix D attached to this report. In Favour (7): Councillor Shwery, Councillor Kimpson, Councillor Earnshaw, Councillor Roberts, Councillor Cooper, Councillor Hamilton, and Councillor Ermeta Absent (2): Councillor Devine, and Mayor Liggett

THAT Report 24-040-CD 50th Public Art Recommendation be received; AND THAT the agreed-upon finalist as presented by the 50th Anniversary Public Art Jury (Jury) and Arts and Culture Advisory Committee (ACAC) be accepted; AND THAT the location of the Public Art as recommended by staff be approved; AND THAT Council direct staff to award the contract and approve the commissioning of the Public Art piece; AND THAT Council approve an increase of $10,000 to capital project A/01439-40 Public Art 50th Anniversary, to be funded from the Public Art Reserve Fund; AND FURTHER THAT the Mayor and Clerk be delegated authority to execute a Public Art Contract with the approved artist in a form of agreement satisfactory to the City Solicitor. In Favour (7): Councillor Shwery, Councillor Kimpson, Councillor Earnshaw, Councillor Roberts, Councillor Cooper, Councillor Hamilton, and Councillor Ermeta Absent (2): Councillor Devine, and Mayor Liggett

WHEREAS the federal government recently increased the carbon tax in April 2023 and will almost triple it by 2030; AND WHEREAS the Parliamentary Budget officer has admitted that when fiscal and economic impacts of the federal fuel charge are considered that the vast majority of households will see a staggering loss; AND WHEREAS this tax flows through from producers to transporters to the grocery store floor for our citizens; AND WHEREAS this tax does very little to reduce pollution and emissions; AND WHEREAS two thirds of Canadians are approximately $200 away or less from not being able to pay all their bills at the end of the month; THEREFORE, be it resolved that the City of Cambridge Council direct the Clerk to send correspondence urging the Federal government to cancel the carbon tax which is financially hurting our citizens at a time when affordability concerns are at an all-time high to ease the financial and inflationary pressure on our Citizens; AND FURTHER THAT the correspondence also be sent to AMO, and all Ontario municipalities. In Favour (3): Councillor Shwery, Councillor Cooper, and Councillor Ermeta Opposed (4): Councillor Kimpson, Councillor Earnshaw, Councillor Roberts, and Councillor Hamilton Absent (2): Councillor Devine, and Mayor Liggett

THAT all presentations and correspondence from the April 16, 2024, Council meeting be received. In Favour (7): Councillor Shwery, Councillor Kimpson, Councillor Earnshaw, Councillor Roberts, Councillor Cooper, Councillor Hamilton, and Councillor Ermeta Absent (2): Councillor Devine, and Mayor Liggett

THAT the following by-laws listed under the heading of Introduction and Consideration of By-laws be enacted and passed: 24-033 Being a by-law to adopt Amendment No. 77 of the City of Cambridge Official Plan (2012), as amended, with respect to land municipally known as 102 Fountain Street South, 199 Abraham Street, 134 Fountain Street North and 144 Fountain Street North 24-034 Being a by-law to amend Zoning By-law 150-85, as amended, with respect to land municipally known as 102 Fountain Street South, 199 Abraham Street, 134 Fountain Street North, and 144 Fountain Street North 24-035 Being a by-law of the Corporation of the City of Cambridge 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) – Part of Block 191 on Registered Plan 58M-684 24-036 Being a By-law to amend Zoning By-law No. 150-85, as amended with respect to land municipally known as 84 Chalmers Street North. In Favour (7): Councillor Shwery, Councillor Kimpson, Councillor Earnshaw, Councillor Roberts, Councillor Cooper, Councillor Hamilton, and Councillor Ermeta Absent (2): Councillor Devine, and Mayor Liggett

That By-Law 24-037 being a by-law to confirm the proceedings of the Council of the Corporation of the City of Cambridge be passed. In Favour (7): Councillor Shwery, Councillor Kimpson, Councillor Earnshaw, Councillor Roberts, Councillor Cooper, Councillor Hamilton, and Councillor Ermeta Absent (2): Councillor Devine, and Mayor Liggett

THAT the Council meeting does now adjourn at 10:04 p.m. In Favour (7): Councillor Shwery, Councillor Kimpson, Councillor Earnshaw, Councillor Roberts, Councillor Cooper, Councillor Hamilton, and Councillor Ermeta Absent (2): Councillor Devine, and Mayor Liggett