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Special Council - Statutory Public Meeting

November 23, 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.

Declared interests

Councillor Ermetaon this item

What was decided (26 motions)

20 carried, 6 recorded otherwise. Every motion below is printed as the minutes print it.

report 21-218(CRS) re: Development Charges Background Study & By-law Amendment Public Meeting be received; AND THAT the development charges background study and draft by-law be
Moved by Councillor Devine, seconded by Councillor Mann
Referred
In favour (8): Councillor Adshade, Councillor Devine, Councillor Ermeta, Councillor Hamilton, Councillor Mann, Councillor Reid, Councillor Wolf, Mayor McGarry
report 21-226 (CD) - Public Meeting Report – 40 Albert Street, Zoning By-law Amendment – Kelly Dacosta (c/o Ron Rogan) - be received; AND THAT application R04/21 for 40 Albert Street be
Moved by Councillor Adshade, seconded by Councillor Wolf
Referred
In favour (8): Councillor Adshade, Councillor Devine, Councillor Ermeta, Councillor Hamilton, Councillor Mann, Councillor Reid, Councillor Wolf, Mayor McGarry
report No. 21-251(CD) - Public Meeting Report – IP Park Phase 1 – Intermarket CAM Limited - be received; AND FURTHER THAT application OR08/21 for IP Park Phase 1 – Intermarket CAM Limited be
Moved by Councillor Reid, seconded by Councillor Devine
Referred
In favour (8): Councillor Adshade, Councillor Devine, Councillor Ermeta, Councillor Hamilton, Councillor Mann, Councillor Reid, Councillor Wolf, Mayor McGarry
report 21-290 (CD) – Public Meeting Report – 143 Elgin St. N – Vacant Land Condominium – Schout Vision Limited – be received, AND THAT staff continue with the review of application 30CDM-21103 and preparation of conditions of draft approval for the reasons set out in report 21-290 (CD).
Moved by Councillor Hamilton, seconded by Councillor Adshade
Carried
In favour (8): Councillor Adshade, Councillor Devine, Councillor Hamilton, Councillor Liggett, Councillor Mann, Councillor Reid, Councillor Wolf, Mayor McGarry
all items listed under the heading of Consent Agenda for November 23, 2021 Council Agenda be adopted as recommended.
Moved by Councillor Ermeta, seconded by Councillor Wolf
Carried
In favour (8): Councillor Adshade, Councillor Devine, Councillor Ermeta, Councillor Hamilton, Councillor Mann, Councillor Reid, Councillor Wolf, Mayor McGarry
Report 21-325(CRS) FPO21-96 Pumper Fire Trucks be received; AND THAT Council adopt OPTION B, as outlined in the Financial Impact section of this report; AND THAT Council pre-approve a 2022 capital project budget of $1,050,655 to be funded from the Equipment Reserve Fund – Fire; AND THAT Council pre-approve a 2023 capital project budget of $1,050,655 to be funded from the Equipment Reserve Fund – Fire; AND THAT Council approve the transfers to/from Reserve Funds as outlined in the Financial Impact section of this report; AND FURTHER THAT Council approve Option B as outlined in the report for the award of Hybrid Pumper Fire Trucks to Commercial Truck Equipment Company of Delta, BC for the total cost of $1,543,996 in U.S. Funds, this being part of a Co-operative Purchasing program.
Moved by Councillor Mann, seconded by Councillor Adshade
Carried
In favour (8): Councillor Adshade, Councillor Devine, Councillor Ermeta, Councillor Hamilton, Councillor Mann, Councillor Reid, Councillor Wolf, Mayor McGarry
Report 21-285(CD) - By-law to Designate 22-24 Shade Street under the Ontario Heritage Act - be received; AND THAT the By-law attached as Appendix “A” to Report 21-285(CD) be passed.
Moved by Councillor Wolf, seconded by Councillor Hamilton
Carried
In favour (8): Councillor Devine, Councillor Adshade, Councillor Ermeta, Councillor Hamilton, Councillor Mann, Councillor Reid, Councillor Wolf, Mayor McGarry
Report 21-311(CD) Request to Waive Community Holding Fees and Approval of Community Group Rental Rate be received; AND THAT as a result of the Covid-19 pandemic impacts Council approve waiving the Community Holding Fee on all applicable rentals until 2022, as outlined in this report; AND THAT any Community Holding Fees already received during the 2020-2021 rental period be returned to those applicable community groups; AND FURTHER THAT Council approve the implementation of a new Community Group Rental Rate and approval criteria as part of the Municipal Fees & Charges By-Law
Moved by Councillor Ermeta, seconded by Councillor Reid
Carried
In favour (8): Councillor Adshade, Councillor Devine, Councillor Ermeta, Councillor Hamilton, Councillor Mann, Councillor Reid, Councillor Wolf, Mayor McGarry
CBM Aggregates has applied for an expansion of the Dance Pit located on the south side of Cedar Creek Road (Regional Road 97) in close proximity to the City of Cambridge and Township of North Dumfries boundary, under the Aggregate Resources Act to the Ministry of Northern Development, Mines, Natural Resources and Forestry; and Whereas the existing pit which boarders Cambridge and North Dumfries is controlled by CBM Aggregates and is approximately 74 hectares (182 acres) in area. The westerly portion, being approximately 45 hectares (111 acres) in area, is currently zoned and licensed for aggregate extraction. It is within the remaining 29 hectares (71 acres) along the easterly portion of the landholding that CBM seeks to secure the approvals to modify their license and expand the aggregate operation at the Dance Pit location; and Whereas the expansion lands adjacent to the Cambridge and North Dumfries boundary are presently under active agricultural cultivation and to the east of the CBM landholding is the City of Cambridge and a long-established residential neighbourhood; and Whereas the health and wellness of the Cambridge residents that back onto the proposed expansion for the Dance pit is in jeopardy. Currently, the noise, dust, dirt particles, vibration, hinder the residents from being able to enjoy their backyards Monday to Friday, 7:00 am to 6:00 pm. The stress and anxiety that these factors bring to them is widespread and mounting. The residents are woken up at 7:00 a
Moved by Councillor Wolf, seconded by Councillor Mann
Carried
In favour (9): Councillor Adshade, Councillor Devine, Councillor Ermeta, Councillor Hamilton, Councillor Mann, Councillor Reid, Councillor Liggett, Councillor Wolf, Mayor McGarry
all presentations and correspondence from the November 23rd, 2021 Special Council meeting be received.
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
the following by-laws listed under the heading of Introduction and Consideration of By-laws be enacted and passed: 21-081 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) – 51 Sparrow Ave 21-082 Being a by-law of the City of Cambridge to designate the property at 1261 Dundas Street South, Cambridge, Ontario as being a property of cultural heritage value or interest 21-083 Being a by-law to designate the property at 22-24 Shade Street as being a property of cultural heritage value or interest 21-084 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) – 64, 66, 68 & 70 Hilldale Drive
Moved by Councillor Liggett, 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
21-085 Being a by-law to confirm the proceedings of the Council of the Corporation of the City of Cambridge
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
the Council meeting does now adjourn at 7:40 p.m.
Moved by Councillor Reid, 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
THAT report 21-218(CRS) re: Development Charges Background Study & By-law Amendment Public Meeting be received; AND THAT the development charges background study and draft by-law be
Moved by Councillor Devine, seconded by Councillor Mann
Referred
THAT report 21-226 (CD) - Public Meeting Report – 40 Albert Street, Zoning By-law Amendment – Kelly Dacosta (c/o Ron Rogan) - be received; AND THAT application R04/21 for 40 Albert Street be
Moved by Councillor Adshade, seconded by Councillor Wolf
Referred
THAT report No. 21-251(CD) - Public Meeting Report – IP Park Phase 1 – Intermarket CAM Limited - be received; AND FURTHER THAT application OR08/21 for IP Park Phase 1 – Intermarket CAM Limited be
Moved by Councillor Reid, seconded by Councillor Devine
Referred
THAT all items listed under the heading of Consent Agenda for November 23, 2021 Council Agenda be adopted as recommended. 8.1 Special Council Minutes - November 9, 2021 8.2 Special Council - Workshop Minutes - November 2, 2021 8.3 Council Information Package - November 12, 2021 8.4 Municipal Heritage Advisory Committee Minutes - July 15 and Septembers 16, 2021 8.5 Youth Advisory Committee Minutes - October 14, 2021 8.6 21-281(CD) 51 Sparrow Ave., Exemption to Part Lot Control, Cambridge Main Street Development Limited Partnership 8.7 21-284(CD) By-law to Designate 1261 Dundas Street South under the Ontario Heritage Act 8.8 21-300(CD) 64, 66, 68 and 70 Hilldale Dr. – Extension to Part Lot Control By-law, Norrich West Inc 8.9 21-317 (CRS) A/00924-40 for Microsoft Office 365 Migration 8.10 21-306(CRS) Supply and Delivery of Two Battery Electric Ice Resurfacers 8.11 21-315(CD) December 1, 2021 – Indexing of Development Charges In Favour (8): Councillor Reid, Councillor Devine, Councillor Mann, Councillor Wolf, Councillor Adshade, Councillor Hamilton, Councillor Ermeta, and Mayor McGarry Absent (1): Councillor Liggett
Moved by Councillor Ermeta, seconded by Councillor Wolf
Carried
In favour (8): Councillor Reid, Councillor Devine, Councillor Mann, Councillor Wolf, Councillor Adshade, Councillor Hamilton, Councillor Ermeta, Mayor McGarry
THAT Report 21-325(CRS) FPO21-96 Pumper Fire Trucks be received; AND THAT OPTION B be adopted, as outlined in the Financial Impact section of report 21-325(CRS); AND THAT a 2022 capital project budget of $1,050,655 to be funded from the Equipment Reserve Fund – Fire, be pre-approved; AND THAT a 2023 capital project budget of $1,050,655 to be funded from the Equipment Reserve Fund – Fire, be pre-approved; AND THAT the transfers to/from Reserve Funds as outlined in the Financial Impact section of report 21-325(CRS), be approved; AND FURTHER THAT Option B as outlined in report 21-325(CRS) for the award of Hybrid Pumper Fire Trucks to Commercial Truck Equipment Company of Delta, BC for the total cost of $1,543,996 in U.S. Funds, this being part of a Co-operative Purchasing program, be approved. In Favour (8): Councillor Reid, Councillor Devine, Councillor Mann, Councillor Wolf, Councillor Adshade, Councillor Hamilton, Councillor Ermeta, and Mayor McGarry Absent (1): Councillor Liggett
Moved by Councillor Mann, seconded by Councillor Adshade
Carried
THAT Report 21-285(CD) - By-law to Designate 22-24 Shade Street under the Ontario Heritage Act - be received; AND THAT the by-law attached as Appendix “A” to Report 21- 285(CD) be passed. In Favour (8): Councillor Reid, Councillor Devine, Councillor Mann, Councillor Wolf, Councillor Adshade, Councillor Hamilton, Councillor Ermeta, and Mayor McGarry Absent (1): Councillor Liggett
Moved by Councillor Wolf, seconded by Councillor Hamilton
Carried
In favour (8): Councillor Reid, Councillor Devine, Councillor Mann, Councillor Wolf, Councillor Adshade, Councillor Hamilton, Councillor Ermeta, Mayor McGarry
THAT Report 21-311(CD) Request to Waive Community Holding Fees and Approval of Community Group Rental Rate be received; AND THAT as a result of the Covid-19 pandemic impacts, waiving the Community Holding Fee on all applicable rentals until 2022, as outlined in report 21-311(CD), be approved; AND THAT any Community Holding Fees already received during the 2020-2021 rental period be returned to those applicable community groups; AND FURTHER THAT the implementation of a new Community Group Rental Rate and approval criteria as part of the Municipal Fees & Charges By-Law, be approved. In Favour (8): Councillor Reid, Councillor Devine, Councillor Mann, Councillor Wolf, Councillor Adshade, Councillor Hamilton, Councillor Ermeta, and Mayor McGarry Absent (1): Councillor Liggett
Moved by Councillor Ermeta, seconded by Councillor Reid
Carried
Whereas CBM Aggregates has applied for an expansion of the Dance Pit located on the south side of Cedar Creek Road (Regional Road 97) in close proximity to the City of Cambridge and Township of North Dumfries boundary, under the Aggregate Resources Act to the Ministry of Northern Development, Mines, Natural Resources and Forestry; and Whereas the existing pit which boarders Cambridge and North Dumfries is controlled by CBM Aggregates and is approximately 74 hectares (182 acres) in area. The westerly portion, being approximately 45 hectares (111 acres) in area, is currently zoned and licensed for aggregate extraction. It is within the remaining 29 hectares (71 acres) along the easterly portion of the landholding that CBM seeks to secure the approvals to modify their license and expand the aggregate operation at the Dance Pit location; and Whereas the expansion lands adjacent to the Cambridge and North Dumfries boundary are presently under active agricultural cultivation and to the east of the CBM landholding is the City of Cambridge and a long- established residential neighbourhood; and Whereas the health and wellness of the Cambridge residents that back onto the proposed expansion for the Dance pit are of concern to area residents. Currently, the noise, dust, dirt particles, vibration, hinder the residents from being able to enjoy their backyards Monday to Friday, 7:00 am to 6:00 pm. The stress and anxiety that these factors bring to them is widespread and mounting. The resid
Moved by Councillor Wolf, seconded by Councillor Mann
Carried
THAT report 21-290 (CD) – Public Meeting Report – 143 Elgin St. N – Vacant Land Condominium – Schout Vision Limited – be received, AND THAT staff continue with the review of application 30CDM-21103 and preparation of conditions of draft approval for the reasons set out in report 21-290 (CD). In Favour (8): Councillor Reid, Councillor Devine, Councillor Mann, Councillor Liggett, Councillor Wolf, Councillor Adshade, Councillor Hamilton, and Mayor McGarry Conflict of Interest (1): Councillor Ermeta
Moved by Councillor Hamilton, seconded by Councillor Adshade
Carried
THAT all presentations and correspondence from the November 23rd, 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 Adshade, seconded by Councillor Liggett
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: 21-081 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) – 51 Sparrow Ave 21-082 Being a by-law of the City of Cambridge to designate the property at 1261 Dundas Street South, Cambridge, Ontario as being a property of cultural heritage value or interest 21-083 Being a by-law to designate the property at 22-24 Shade Street as being a property of cultural heritage value or interest 21-084 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) – 64, 66, 68 & 70 Hilldale Drive 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
21-085 Being a by-law to confirm the proceedings of the Council of the Corporation of the City of Cambridge 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 Reid
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 7:40 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 Reid, 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

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