The Cambridge Record

Council Meeting

March 25, 2025

Who was there

Present (9): Adam Cooper, Mike Devine, Ross Earnshaw, Nicholas Ermeta, Scott Hamilton, Corey Kimpson, Jan Liggett, Sheri Roberts, Helen Shwery

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 (20 motions)

20 carried, 0 recorded otherwise. Every motion below is printed as the minutes print it.

in accordance with section 239 (2) (c), (e), (f), and (k) of the Municipal Act, 2001, Council to convene in Closed Session at 4:07 p.m. to consider the following subject matters: (c) a proposed or pending acquisition or disposition of land by the municipality or local board (Lease Negotiation) (Confidential leasing discussion); (e) litigation or potential litigation, including matters before administrative tribunals, affecting the municipality or local board (Confidential Litigation Updates); (f) advice that is subject to solicitor-client privilege, including communications necessary for that purpose (Confidential Litigation Updates); (k) a position, plan, procedure, criteria or instruction to be applied to any negotiations
Moved by Councillor Kimpson, seconded by Councillor Roberts
Carried
In favour (7): Councillor Devine, Mayor Liggett, Councillor Cooper, Councillor Kimpson, Councillor Earnshaw, Councillor Roberts, Councillor Shwery
Council rise from the Closed Session and reconvene in Open Session at 6:37 p.m.
Moved by Councillor Earnshaw, seconded by Councillor Roberts
Carried
In favour (9): Councillor Devine, Mayor Liggett, Councillor Hamilton, Councillor Ermeta, Councillor Cooper, Councillor Kimpson, Councillor Earnshaw, Councillor Roberts, Councillor Shwery
all items listed under the heading of Consent Agenda for March 25 th , 2025, be adopted as recommended.
Moved by Councillor Hamilton, seconded by Councillor Devine
Carried
In favour (8): Councillor Devine, Mayor Liggett, Councillor Hamilton, Councillor Ermeta, Councillor Kimpson, Councillor Earnshaw, Councillor Roberts, Councillor Shwery
Report 25-017-CRS Noise By-law Exemption – Champs for Charity Boxing Event be received; AND FURTHER THAT the noise exemption request for the Champs for Charity Boxing Event to be held on April 4, 2025 be approved.
Moved by Councillor Roberts, seconded by Councillor Kimpson
Carried
In favour (8): Councillor Devine, Mayor Liggett, Councillor Hamilton, Councillor Ermeta, Councillor Kimpson, Councillor Earnshaw, Councillor Roberts, Councillor Shwery
motion, as amended THAT Report 25-029-CD Recommendation for Official Plan and Zoning By-law Amendments – 229, 235, 239, 247 Royal Oak Road be received; AND THAT Council approves proposed Official Plan Amendment No. 88 to redesignate the subject lands from Low/Medium Density Residential and Natural Open Space System to Business Industrial and Natural Open Space System with Site Specific Policy 8.1.123; AND THAT Council approves the proposed Zoning By-law Amendment to rezone the subject lands from R1 (Residential) and OS1 (Open Space) to M1 (Industrial) s.4.1.481 and OS1 s.4.1.481 zones with site specific provisions; AND THAT the removal of the (H) Holding Provision for the lands zoned M1 s.4.1.481, as shown on Schedule A of Report 25-029-CD to the East of the Open Space lands may only be lifted once the following requirement has been addressed: a) Any road improvements on Speedsville Road resulting from the Region of Waterloo's Speedsville Road Corridor Study have been identified and implemented; AND THAT the applicant be required to install a concrete wall at the heigh of 2.44 m to run the length of the industrial building, including all parking, and that the applicant be directed through the site plan process to install and direct all lighting away from the residential area adjacent to the industrial building; AND THAT Council is satisfied that the requirements for a public meeting in accordance with subsections 17(15) and 34(12) of the Planning Act have been met; AND FURTHE
Moved by Councillor Shwery, seconded by Councillor Kimpson Main
Carried
In favour (8): Councillor Devine, Mayor Liggett, Councillor Hamilton, Councillor Ermeta, Councillor Kimpson, Councillor Earnshaw, Councillor Roberts, Councillor Shwery
a) Any road improvements on Speedsville Road resulting from the Region of Waterloo's Speedsville Road Corridor Study have been identified and implemented . AND THAT the applicant be required to install a concrete wall at the height of 2.44 m to run the length of the industrial building, including all parking, and that the applicant be directed through the site plan process to install and direct all lighting away from the residential area adjacent to the industrial building.
Moved by Councillor Devine, seconded by Councillor Shwery Amendment
Carried
In favour (8): Councillor Devine, Mayor Liggett, Councillor Hamilton, Councillor Ermeta, Councillor Kimpson, Councillor Earnshaw, Councillor Roberts, Councillor Shwery
all presentations and correspondence from the March 25, 2025 Council meeting be received.
Moved by Councillor Devine, seconded by Councillor Kimpson
Carried
In favour (8): Councillor Devine, Mayor Liggett, Councillor Hamilton, Councillor Ermeta, Councillor Kimpson, Councillor Earnshaw, Councillor Roberts, Councillor Shwery
the following by-laws listed under the heading of Introduction and Consideration of By-laws be enacted and passed: 25-013 Being a by-law to adopt Amendment No. 88 of the City of Cambridge Official Plan (2012), as amended, with respect to land municipally known as 229, 235, 239, and 247 Royal Oak Road 25-014 Being a by-law to amend Zoning By-law 150-85, as amended, with respect to land municipally known as 229, 235, 239 and 247 Royal Oak Road, as amended
Moved by Councillor Hamilton, seconded by Councillor Shwery
Carried
In favour (8): Councillor Devine, Mayor Liggett, Councillor Hamilton, Councillor Ermeta, Councillor Kimpson, Councillor Earnshaw, Councillor Roberts, Councillor Shwery
a by-law to confirm the proceedings of the Council of the Corporation of the City of Cambridge
Moved by Councillor Earnshaw, seconded by Councillor Roberts Being
Carried
In favour (8): Councillor Devine, Mayor Liggett, Councillor Hamilton, Councillor Ermeta, Councillor Kimpson, Councillor Earnshaw, Councillor Roberts, Councillor Shwery
the Council meeting does now adjourn at 8:10 p.m.
Moved by Councillor Earnshaw, seconded by Councillor Hamilton
Carried
In favour (8): Councillor Devine, Mayor Liggett, Councillor Hamilton, Councillor Ermeta, Councillor Kimpson, Councillor Earnshaw, Councillor Roberts, Councillor Shwery
THAT in accordance with section 239 (2) (c), (e), (f), and (k) of the Municipal Act, 2001, Council to convene in Closed Session at 4:07 p.m. to consider the following subject matters: (c) a proposed or pending acquisition or disposition of land by the municipality or local board (Lease Negotiation) (Confidential leasing discussion); (e) litigation or potential litigation, including matters before administrative tribunals, affecting the municipality or local board (Confidential Litigation Updates); (f) advice that is subject to solicitor-client privilege, including communications necessary for that purpose (Confidential Litigation Updates); (k) a position, plan, procedure, criteria or instruction to be applied to any negotiations
Moved by Councillor Kimpson, seconded by Councillor Roberts
Carried
THAT Council rise from the Closed Session and reconvene in Open Session at 6:37 p.m. In Favour (9): Councillor Shwery, Councillor Devine, Councillor Kimpson, Councillor Earnshaw, Councillor Roberts, Councillor Cooper, Councillor Hamilton, Councillor Ermeta, and Mayor Liggett
Moved by Councillor Earnshaw, seconded by Councillor Roberts
Carried
In favour (9): Councillor Shwery, Councillor Devine, Councillor Kimpson, Councillor Earnshaw, Councillor Roberts, Councillor Cooper, Councillor Hamilton, Councillor Ermeta, Mayor Liggett
THAT all items listed under the heading of Consent Agenda for March 25th, 2025, be adopted as recommended. In Favour (8): Councillor Shwery, Councillor Devine, Councillor Kimpson, Councillor Earnshaw, Councillor Roberts, Councillor Hamilton, Councillor Ermeta, and Mayor Liggett Absent (1): Councillor Cooper
Moved by Councillor Hamilton, seconded by Councillor Devine
Carried
In favour (8): Councillor Shwery, Councillor Devine, Councillor Kimpson, Councillor Earnshaw, Councillor Roberts, Councillor Hamilton, Councillor Ermeta, Mayor Liggett
THAT Report 25-017-CRS Noise By-law Exemption – Champs for Charity Boxing Event be received; AND FURTHER THAT the noise exemption request for the Champs for Charity Boxing Event to be held on April 4, 2025 be approved. In Favour (8): Councillor Shwery, Councillor Devine, Councillor Kimpson, Councillor Earnshaw, Councillor Roberts, Councillor Hamilton, Councillor Ermeta, and Mayor Liggett Absent (1): Councillor Cooper
Moved by Councillor Roberts, seconded by Councillor Kimpson
Carried
Main motion, as amended THAT Report 25-029-CD Recommendation for Official Plan and Zoning By-law Amendments – 229, 235, 239, 247 Royal Oak Road be received; AND THAT Council approves proposed Official Plan Amendment No. 88 to redesignate the subject lands from Low/Medium Density Residential and Natural Open Space System to Business Industrial and Natural Open Space System with Site Specific Policy 8.1.123; AND THAT Council approves the proposed Zoning By-law Amendment to rezone the subject lands from R1 (Residential) and OS1 (Open Space) to M1 (Industrial) s.4.1.481 and OS1 s.4.1.481 zones with site specific provisions; AND THAT the removal of the (H) Holding Provision for the lands zoned M1 s.4.1.481, as shown on Schedule A of Report 25-029-CD to the East of the Open Space lands may only be lifted once the following requirement has been addressed: a) Any road improvements on Speedsville Road resulting from the Region of Waterloo's Speedsville Road Corridor Study have been identified and implemented; AND THAT the applicant be required to install a concrete wall at the heigh of 2.44 m to run the length of the industrial building, including all parking, and that the applicant be directed through the site plan process to install and direct all lighting away from the residential area adjacent to the industrial building; AND THAT Council is satisfied that the requirements for a public meeting in accordance with subsections 17(15) and 34(12) of the Planning Act have been met; AND F
Moved by Councillor Shwery, seconded by Councillor Kimpson
Carried
Amendment a) Any road improvements on Speedsville Road resulting from the Region of Waterloo's Speedsville Road Corridor Study have been identified and implemented. AND THAT the applicant be required to install a concrete wall at the height of 2.44 m to run the length of the industrial building, including all parking, and that the applicant be directed through the site plan process to install and direct all lighting away from the residential area adjacent to the industrial building. In Favour (8): Councillor Shwery, Councillor Devine, Councillor Kimpson, Councillor Earnshaw, Councillor Roberts, Councillor Hamilton, Councillor Ermeta, and Mayor Liggett Absent (1): Councillor Cooper
Moved by Councillor Devine, seconded by Councillor Shwery
Carried
THAT all presentations and correspondence from the March 25, 2025 Council meeting be received. In Favour (8): Councillor Shwery, Councillor Devine, Councillor Kimpson, Councillor Earnshaw, Councillor Roberts, Councillor Hamilton, Councillor Ermeta, and Mayor Liggett Absent (1): Councillor Cooper
Moved by Councillor Devine, seconded by Councillor Kimpson
Carried
In favour (8): Councillor Shwery, Councillor Devine, Councillor Kimpson, Councillor Earnshaw, Councillor Roberts, Councillor Hamilton, Councillor Ermeta, Mayor Liggett
THAT the following by-laws listed under the heading of Introduction and Consideration of By-laws be enacted and passed: 25-013 Being a by-law to adopt Amendment No. 88 of the City of Cambridge Official Plan (2012), as amended, with respect to land municipally known as 229, 235, 239, and 247 Royal Oak Road 25-014 Being a by-law to amend Zoning By-law 150-85, as amended, with respect to land municipally known as 229, 235, 239 and 247 Royal Oak Road, as amended In Favour (8): Councillor Shwery, Councillor Devine, Councillor Kimpson, Councillor Earnshaw, Councillor Roberts, Councillor Hamilton, Councillor Ermeta, and Mayor Liggett Absent (1): Councillor Cooper
Moved by Councillor Hamilton, seconded by Councillor Shwery
Carried
Being a by-law to confirm the proceedings of the Council of the Corporation of the City of Cambridge In Favour (8): Councillor Shwery, Councillor Devine, Councillor Kimpson, Councillor Earnshaw, Councillor Roberts, Councillor Hamilton, Councillor Ermeta, and Mayor Liggett Absent (1): Councillor Cooper
Moved by Councillor Earnshaw, seconded by Councillor Roberts
Carried
In favour (8): Councillor Shwery, Councillor Devine, Councillor Kimpson, Councillor Earnshaw, Councillor Roberts, Councillor Hamilton, Councillor Ermeta, Mayor Liggett
THAT the Council meeting does now adjourn at 8:10 p.m. In Favour (8): Councillor Shwery, Councillor Devine, Councillor Kimpson, Councillor Earnshaw, Councillor Roberts, Councillor Hamilton, Councillor Ermeta, and Mayor Liggett Absent (1): Councillor Cooper
Moved by Councillor Earnshaw, seconded by Councillor Hamilton
Carried
In favour (8): Councillor Shwery, Councillor Devine, Councillor Kimpson, Councillor Earnshaw, Councillor Roberts, Councillor Hamilton, Councillor Ermeta, Mayor Liggett

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