The Cambridge Record

Special Council - Statutory Public Meeting

July 27, 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 (29 motions)

25 carried, 4 recorded otherwise. Every motion below is printed as the minutes print it.

report No. 21-203(CD) Public Meeting Report – 125 and 155 Boychuk Drive – Intermarket CAM Limited be received; AND FURTHER THAT application OR08/21 for 125 and 155 Boychuk Drive be
Moved by Councillor Reid, seconded by Councillor Mann
Referred
In favour (6): Mayor McGarry, Councillor Reid, Councillor Mann, Councillor Wolf, Councillor Adshade, Councillor Ermeta
all items listed under the heading of Consent Agenda for July 27, 2021 be adopted as recommended.
Moved by Councillor Adshade, seconded by Councillor Hamilton
Carried
In favour (8): Councillor Adshade, Councillor Devine, Councillor Ermeta, Councillor Hamilton, Councillor Mann, Councillor Reid, Councillor Wolf, Mayor McGarry
report 21-165(CD) - City Initiated River Rd Secondary Plan and Zoning By-law Amendment – Recommendation Report - be received; AND THAT Cambridge Council recommends approval of Official Plan Amendment No. 47 (River Road Secondary Plan) to the City of Cambridge Official Plan; AND THAT Cambridge Council amends the Zoning By-law (Attachment No. 3 – (Alternative Zoning By-law Amendment) for the River Rd. Neighbourhood; AND THAT Cambridge Council amends the site plan control by-law to include properties fronting on River Rd; AND THAT Cambridge Council direct staff to consider the interim road improvements to River Rd. through the next available capital budget process; AND THAT Council direct staff to initiate a cultural heritage landscape study of the River Rd. area in 2022; 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 attached By-law be passed.
Moved by Councillor Devine, seconded by Councillor Reid
Carried
In favour (9): Councillor Adshade, Councillor Devine, Councillor Ermeta, Councillor Hamilton, Councillor Liggett, Councillor Mann, Councillor Reid, Councillor Wolf, Mayor McGarry
THAT Council direct staff to initiate a cultural heritage landscape study of the River Rd. area in 2022; AND THAT Council direct staff to deem River Rd a scenic heritage road.
Moved by Councillor Liggett, seconded by Councillor Devine AND
Carried
In favour (9): Mayor McGarry, Councillor Reid, Councillor Devine, Councillor Mann, Councillor Liggett, Councillor Wolf, Councillor Adshade, Councillor Hamilton, Councillor Ermeta
consideration of Report 21-199(CD) Official Plan and Zoning By-law Amendments, 42 Portland Street, Nadam Investments, be
Moved by Councillor Liggett, seconded by Councillor Devine
Deferred
In favour (3): Councillor Devine, Councillor Liggett, Councillor Ermeta · Opposed (6): Mayor McGarry, Councillor Reid, Councillor Mann, Councillor Wolf, Councillor Adshade, Councillor Hamilton
Report 21-199(CD) Recommendation Report – Official Plan and Zoning By-law Amendments, 42 Portland Street, Nadam Investments Inc be received; AND THAT Cambridge Council adopts Official Plan Amendment No. 46 with a site specific to increase the permitted density from 40 units per hectare to 80 units per hectare on the subject lands within the Low/Medium Density Residential designation; AND THAT Cambridge Council approves the proposed zoning by-law amendment to rezone the subject property from N1 S.4.1.165 (Institutional) to RM3 S.4.1.414 (Multi Residential); 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 attached to Recommendation Report 21-199(CD) be passed.
Moved by Councillor Liggett, seconded by Councillor Wolf
Carried
In favour (8): Councillor Adshade, Councillor Devine, Councillor Ermeta, Councillor Hamilton, Councillor Mann, Councillor Reid, Councillor Wolf, Mayor McGarry · Opposed (1): Councillor Liggett
Council receive Report 21-209(CD) – School of Architecture Research Partnership – Supporting Tiny Homes as part of an Affordable Housing Strategy; AND THAT Council approve the allocation of $15,000 from the Community Development Administration budget to support the University of Waterloo School of Architecture Tiny Home research partnership as outlined; AND FURTHER THAT staff review how to integrate the outcomes of the Phase Two School of Architecture Tiny Homes research project as part of a comprehensive approach to providing more attainable housing options in the City of Cambridge.
Moved by Councillor Hamilton, seconded by Councillor Reid
Carried
In favour (9): Councillor Adshade, Councillor Devine, Councillor Ermeta, Councillor Hamilton, Councillor Liggett, Councillor Mann, Councillor Reid, Councillor Wolf, Mayor McGarry
report 21-224(CRS) Council Chamber Audio and Video System replacement be received; AND THAT staff be directed to acquire the technology and equipment to update the Cambridge Council Chambers to facilitate and conduct Hybrid meetings on an ongoing basis; AND FURTHER THAT capital project A/00794-10 Council Chamber Audio and Video System be approved with a plan budget of $264,000 to be funded from the Rate Stabilization Reserve Fund - Safe Restart Agreement funding received from the Province.
Moved by Councillor Mann, seconded by Councillor Ermeta
Carried
In favour (9): Councillor Adshade, Councillor Devine, Councillor Ermeta, Councillor Hamilton, Councillor Liggett, Councillor Mann, Councillor Reid, Councillor Wolf, Mayor McGarry
Report 21-197(CRS) Advisory Committee Preliminary Review be received; AND THAT a by-law to amend By-law 133-18 being a by-law to define the mandate and meeting procedures for Advisory Committees (attached as Appendix A), be approved; AND THAT the Clerk be directed to deliver an annual volunteer recognition and recruitment event for all citizen advisory committees of Council. AND FURTHER THAT the voting members of this Community Wellbeing Advisory Committee (CWAC) will elect a new chair from among the citizen appointees at the September 2, 2021 meeting of CWAC. ​​
Moved by Councillor Reid, seconded by Councillor Wolf
Carried
In favour (6): Mayor McGarry, Councillor Reid, Councillor Mann, Councillor Wolf, Councillor Adshade, Councillor Hamilton · Opposed (3): Councillor Devine, Councillor Liggett, Councillor Ermeta
Report No. 21-202(CRS) Fire Master Plan Consultation be received; AND THAT Council approves additional funding in the amount of $48,432 for consulting services and a transfer of funding from the Capital Works Reserve Fund; AND FURTHER THAT Council authorizes the Manager of Procurement to enter into an agreement with Dillon Consulting Ltd for the preparation of a Master Fire and Emergency Services Plan
Moved by Councillor Hamilton, seconded by Councillor Adshade
Carried
In favour (9): Councillor Adshade, Councillor Devine, Councillor Ermeta, Councillor Hamilton, Councillor Liggett, Councillor Mann, Councillor Reid, Councillor Wolf, Mayor McGarry
members of the Ontario Association of Optometrists (OAO) have voted to withdraw services they provide under the Ontario Health Insurance Plan (OHIP) starting September 1, 2021 unless the Province agrees to negotiate funding for Ontarians access to eyecare coverage; Whereas currently, the Province covers approximately 55 per cent of the cost of eye exams insured by OHIP. The remainder of the cost is absorbed by optometrist clinics, which impacts overhead costs such as rent and salaries; Whereas currently OHIP covers one eye exam a year for people under the age of 20, 65 and older along with those who have specific medial conditions which makes up approximately 70% of patients; Whereas without the OHIP coverage seniors, children and vulnerable populations with specific medical conditions including glaucoma may not have access to these primary care services now offered under the OHIP plan; Whereas Ontario has undervalued the eye health of Ontarians and cannot continue to neglect and jeopardize access to eye care; Therefore Be It Resolved that Cambridge Council request the Provincial government to recognize the value of access for Ontarians to quality eye care and act now to protect it, And THAT the Provincial government take action to ensure that the Ontario Association of Optometrists (OAO) be granted a formal negotiation process with the Ontario government to fund these services at least to the cost of delivery, prior to any job action taking place; AND THAT a copy of this res
Moved by Councillor Reid, seconded by Councillor Mann
Carried
In favour (8): Councillor Adshade, Councillor Devine, Councillor Ermeta, Councillor Hamilton, Councillor Mann, Councillor Reid, Councillor Wolf, Mayor McGarry
the following by-laws listed under the heading of Introduction and Consideration of By-laws be enacted and passed: 21-052 Being a by-law to amend By-law 133-18, being a by-law to define the mandate and meeting procedures for Advisory Committees 21-053 Being a by-law to adopt Amendment No. 46 to the City of Cambridge Official Plan (2012), as amended (42 Portland St) 21-054 Being a by-law to amend Zoning By-law No. 150-85, as amended, with respect to land municipally known as 42 Portland Street, as amended. 21-055 Alternative By-law- Being a by-law of the Corporation of the City of Cambridge to amend the City of Cambridge Zoning By-Law pursuant to Sections 34 and 36 of the Planning Act, R.S.O. 1990, c. P.13, as amended 21-056 Being a by-law to adopt Amendment No. 47, to the City of Cambridge Official Plan (2012) as amended for lands known as the River Rd Secondary Plan 21-057 Being a by-law to amend Site Plan Control By-law 20-60
Moved by Councillor Mann, seconded by Councillor Devine
Carried
In favour (9): Councillor Adshade, Councillor Devine, Councillor Ermeta, Councillor Hamilton, Councillor Liggett, Councillor Mann, Councillor Reid, Councillor Wolf, Mayor McGarry
all presentations and correspondence from the July 27, 2021 Special Council meeting be received.
Moved by Councillor Devine, seconded by Councillor Mann
Carried
In favour (8): Mayor McGarry, Councillor Reid, Councillor Devine, Councillor Mann, Councillor Wolf, Councillor Adshade, Councillor Hamilton, Councillor Ermeta
By-law 21-058 Being a by-law to confirm the proceedings of the Council of the Corporation of the City of Cambridge be enacted and passed.
Moved by Councillor Mann, seconded by Councillor Ermeta
Carried
In favour (9): Councillor Adshade, Councillor Devine, Councillor Ermeta, Councillor Hamilton, Councillor Liggett, Councillor Mann, Councillor Reid, Councillor Wolf, Mayor McGarry
the Council meeting does now adjourn at 10:04 pm
Moved by Councillor Adshade, seconded by Councillor Liggett
Carried
In favour (9): Councillor Adshade, Councillor Devine, Councillor Ermeta, Councillor Hamilton, Councillor Liggett, Councillor Mann, Councillor Reid, Councillor Wolf, Mayor McGarry
THAT report No. 21-203(CD) Public Meeting Report – 125 and 155 Boychuk Drive – Intermarket CAM Limited be received; AND FURTHER THAT application OR08/21 for 125 and 155 Boychuk Drive be
Moved by Councillor Reid, seconded by Councillor Mann
Referred
THAT all items listed under the heading of Consent Agenda for July 27, 2021 be adopted as recommended. In Favour (8): Mayor McGarry, Councillor Reid, Councillor Devine, Councillor Mann, Councillor Wolf, Councillor Adshade, Councillor Hamilton, and Councillor Ermeta Absent (1): Councillor Liggett
Moved by Councillor Adshade, seconded by Councillor Hamilton
Carried
In favour (8): Mayor McGarry, Councillor Reid, Councillor Devine, Councillor Mann, Councillor Wolf, Councillor Adshade, Councillor Hamilton, Councillor Ermeta
THAT report 21-165(CD) - City Initiated River Rd Secondary Plan and Zoning By-law Amendment – Recommendation Report - be received; AND THAT Official Plan Amendment No. 47 (River Road Secondary Plan) to the City of Cambridge Official Plan be recommended for approval; AND THAT the Zoning By-law (Attachment No. 3 – (Alternative Zoning By-law Amendment) for the River Rd. Neighbourhood be amended; AND THAT the site plan control by-law to include properties fronting on River Rd be amended; AND THAT staff be directed to consider the interim road improvements to River Rd. through the next available capital budget process; AND THAT staff be directed to initiate a cultural heritage landscape study of the River Rd. area in 2022; AND THAT staff be directed to deem River Rd a scenic heritage road. AND THAT that a subsequent public meeting in accordance with subsection 34(17) of the Planning Act is not required; AND FURTHER THAT the by-law attached to report 21-165(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 Devine, seconded by Councillor Reid
Carried
AND THAT Council direct staff to deem River Rd a scenic heritage road. 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 Devine
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 21-199(CD) Official Plan and Zoning By-law Amendments, 42 Portland Street, Nadam Investments, be
Moved by Councillor Liggett, seconded by Councillor Devine
Deferred
THAT Report 21-199(CD) Recommendation Report – Official Plan and Zoning By-law Amendments, 42 Portland Street, Nadam Investments Inc be received; AND THAT Official Plan Amendment No. 46 with a site specific to increase the permitted density from 40 units per hectare to 80 units per hectare on the subject lands within the Low/Medium Density Residential designation be adopted; AND THAT the proposed zoning by-law amendment to rezone the subject property from N1 S.4.1.165 (Institutional) to RM3 S.4.1.414 (Multi Residential) be approved; AND THAT that a subsequent public meeting in accordance with subsection 34(17) of the Planning Act is not required; AND FURTHER THAT the by-law attached to Report 21-199(CD) be passed. In Favour (8): Mayor McGarry, Councillor Reid, Councillor Devine, Councillor Mann, Councillor Wolf, Councillor Adshade, Councillor Hamilton, and Councillor Ermeta Opposed (1): Councillor Liggett
Moved by Councillor Liggett, seconded by Councillor Wolf
Carried
THAT report 21-224(CRS) Council Chamber Audio and Video System replacement be received; AND THAT staff be directed to acquire the technology and equipment to update the Cambridge Council Chambers to facilitate and conduct Hybrid meetings on an ongoing basis; AND FURTHER THAT capital project A/00794-10 Council Chamber Audio and Video System be approved with a plan budget of $264,000 to be funded from the Rate Stabilization Reserve Fund - Safe Restart Agreement funding received from the Province. 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 Mann, seconded by Councillor Ermeta
Carried
THAT Report 21-197(CRS) Advisory Committee Preliminary Review be received; AND THAT a by-law to amend By-law 133-18 being a by-law to define the mandate and meeting procedures for Advisory Committees (attached as Appendix A), be approved; AND THAT the Clerk be directed to deliver an annual volunteer recognition and recruitment event for all citizen advisory committees of Council. AND FURTHER THAT the voting members of this Community Wellbeing Advisory Committee (CWAC) will elect a new chair from among the citizen appointees at the September 2, 2021 meeting of CWAC. In Favour (6): Mayor McGarry, Councillor Reid, Councillor Mann, Councillor Wolf, Councillor Adshade, and Councillor Hamilton Opposed (3): Councillor Devine, Councillor Liggett, and Councillor Ermeta
Moved by Councillor Reid, seconded by Councillor Wolf
Carried
THAT Report No. 21-202(CRS) Fire Master Plan Consultation be received; AND THAT additional funding in the amount of $48,432 for consulting services and a transfer of funding from the Capital Works Reserve Fund be approved; AND FURTHER THAT the Manager of Procurement be authorized to enter into an agreement with Dillon Consulting Ltd for the preparation of a Master Fire and Emergency Services Plan 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 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
Whereas members of the Ontario Association of Optometrists (OAO) have voted to withdraw services they provide under the Ontario Health Insurance Plan (OHIP) starting September 1, 2021 unless the Province agrees to negotiate funding for Ontarians access to eyecare coverage; Whereas currently, the Province covers approximately 55 per cent of the cost of eye exams insured by OHIP. The remainder of the cost is absorbed by optometrist clinics, which impacts overhead costs such as rent and salaries; Whereas currently OHIP covers one eye exam a year for people under the age of 20, 65 and older along with those who have specific medial conditions which makes up approximately 70% of patients; Whereas without the OHIP coverage seniors, children and vulnerable populations with specific medical conditions including glaucoma may not have access to these primary care services now offered under the OHIP plan; Whereas Ontario has undervalued the eye health of Ontarians and cannot continue to neglect and jeopardize access to eye care; THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT Cambridge Council request the Provincial government to recognize the value of access for Ontarians to quality eye care and act now to protect it, AND THAT the Provincial government take action to ensure that the Ontario Association of Optometrists (OAO) be granted a formal negotiation process with the Ontario government to fund these services at least to the cost of delivery, prior to any job action taking place; AND THAT a copy of
Moved by Councillor Reid, seconded by Councillor Mann
Carried
THAT the following by-laws listed under the heading of Introduction and Consideration of By-laws be enacted and passed: 21-052 Being a by-law to amend By-law 133-18, being a by-law to define the mandate and meeting procedures for Advisory Committees 21-053 Being a by-law to adopt Amendment No. 46 to the City of Cambridge Official Plan (2012), as amended (42 Portland St) 21-054 Being a by-law to amend Zoning By-law No. 150-85, as amended, with respect to land municipally known as 42 Portland Street, as amended. 21-055 Being a by-law to amend the City of Cambridge Zoning By-Law pursuant to Sections 34 and 36 of the Planning Act, R.S.O. 1990, c. P.13, as amended (Alternative By-law) 21-056 Being a by-law to adopt Amendment No. 47, to the City of Cambridge Official Plan (2012) as amended for lands known as the River Rd Secondary Plan 21-057 Being a by-law to amend Site Plan Control By-law 20-60 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 Mann, seconded by Councillor Devine
Carried
THAT all presentations and correspondence from the July 27, 2021 Special Council meeting be received. In Favour (8): Mayor McGarry, Councillor Reid, Councillor Devine, Councillor Mann, Councillor Wolf, Councillor Adshade, Councillor Hamilton, and Councillor Ermeta Absent (1): Councillor Liggett
Moved by Councillor Devine, seconded by Councillor Mann
Carried
In favour (8): Mayor McGarry, Councillor Reid, Councillor Devine, Councillor Mann, Councillor Wolf, Councillor Adshade, Councillor Hamilton, Councillor Ermeta
THAT By-law 21-058 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): Mayor McGarry, Councillor Reid, Councillor Devine, Councillor Mann, Councillor Liggett, Councillor Wolf, Councillor Adshade, Councillor Hamilton, and Councillor Ermeta
Moved by Councillor Mann, 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 meeting does now adjourn at 10:04 pm 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 Adshade, 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

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