Council Meeting

Council rise from the Closed Sessions held on October 8, 2024 and reconvene in Open Session at 5:44 p.m.

all items listed under the heading of Consent Agenda for October 8, 2024, be adopted as recommended.

Report 24-121-CD - Fence Variance F3/24 – 35 Adler Drive be received; AND THAT application F3/24 be approved to permit a fence height of 2.46m along a 6.89m length of the existing fence located at the rear lot line of the property, whereas the Fence By-Law 92-05 permits a maximum of 2.10m.

THAT Report 24-110-CD Accessibility Improvements to the Kin 1 Softball Field - Conceptual Design Update be received; AND THAT Council direct staff to apply by October 31, 2024 for the Jays Care Foundation funding; AND THAT Council defer the funding of the Conceptual Design Update to the 2025 Mayor's budget process and that a phased approach be brought forward as an amendment.

Report 24-099-CD – Recommendation Report for Zoning By-law Amendment – 1065 Speedsville Road be received; AND THAT Council approves the proposed Zoning By-law Amendment to rezone the subject lands from (H)RM3/CS5 s.4.1.303B to (H)RM3/CS5 s.4.1.480 with additional site-specific provisions to permit the development of the lands with multiple residential dwellings including apartments; AND THAT Council is satisfied that the requirements for a public meeting in accordance with subsection 34(12) of the Planning Act has been met; AND FURTHER THAT that the By-law attached to Report 24-099-CD be passed.

Report 24-122-CD being a Recommendation Report for Official Plan and Zoning By-law Amendments and Draft Plan of Subdivision - 1285 and 1455 Speedsville Road and Portions of Adjacent Lands, be received; AND THAT Council adopts proposed Official Plan Amendment No. 86 to redesignate the subject lands from Low/Medium Density Residential and High Density Residential with site specific policies, Natural Open Space System and Future Urban Reserve to Low/Medium Density Residential, High Density Residential and Natural Open Space System with new Site Specific Policy 8.10.121 to permit a mixed use residential subdivision; AND THAT Council approves the proposed Zoning By-law Amendment to rezone the subject lands from the A1, (E)A1, RM3 s.4.1.303A, RM3 s.4.1.303E, RM3/CS5 s.4.1.303B and OS1 Zones to the RM3/CS5 s.4.1.303B.1, RM3 s.4.1.303E, (H)RM3 s.4.1.303E, RM4 s.4.1.303A, (H)RM4 s.4.1.303A, OS1, OS4, and N1 s.4.1.303N Zones with site specific provisions; 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 THAT that the By-laws attached to Report 24-122-CD be passed; AND FURTHER THAT Council advise the Regional Municipality of Waterloo that the City of Cambridge recommends draft approval for Draft Plan of Subdivision 30T-21101, subject to the draft approval conditions included in Appendix D attached to Report 24-122-CD.

THAT the applicant contribute $500 per residential unit towards the Affordable Housing Reserve Fund prior to the registration of the Plan and that the following paragraph be struck out under 11 (e) of the Planning Conditions: Alternatively, the Owner/Developer enters into an agreement with the City of Cambridge and/or the Regional Municipality of Waterloo to provide 20 affordable housing units (as defined within the Regional Official Plan) for a specified period of time, within one of the high and medium density residential or mixed use blocks in the plan of subdivision to the satisfaction of the City of Cambridge.

Report 24-107-CD Zoning By-law Amendment Recommendation Report - 655 Wesley Boulevard Remnant Parcel be received; AND THAT Council approves the proposed Zoning By-law Amendment to rezone the Subject Lands from (H)R4 to RM4 S. 4.1.372 to facilitate a residential development in conjunction with adjacent subdivision lands; AND THAT Council is satisfied that the requirements for a public meeting in accordance with subsection 34(17) of the Planning Act have been met; AND FURTHER THAT the By-law attached to report 24-107-CD be passed.

Report 24-109-CD Additional Residential Unit Community Improvement Plan be received; AND THAT Council approve the Additional Residential Unit Community Improvement Plan in Schedule A to report 24-109-CD and direct staff to open the CIP Program to Applicants as of November 1, 2024; AND FURTHER THAT Council pass the attached by-law in Schedule B to report 24-109-CD enacting the entire City of Cambridge as a Project Area for the Additional Residential Unit Community Improvement Plan.

Report 24-116-CD, Affordable Housing Community Improvement Plan Update be received for information.

all presentations and correspondence from the October 8, 2024, Council meeting be received.

the following by-laws listed under the heading of Introduction and Consideration of By-laws be enacted and passed: 24-092 Being a by-law to amend Zoning By-law 150-85, as amended, with respect to lands municipally known as Part of 1065 Speedsville Road 24-093 Being a by-law to adopt Amendment No. 86 of the City of Cambridge Official Plan (2012), as amended with respect to lands municipally known as a portion of 800 Briardean Road, 1455 Speedsville Road, and 1285 Speedsville Road 24-094 Being a by-law to amend Zoning By-law No. 150-85, as amended, with respect to lands municipally known as a portion of 800 Briardean Road, 1285 Speedsville Road, 1455 Speedsville Road and unaddressed lands located at the northeast corner of Speedsville Road and Equestrian Way 24-095 Being a by-law to amend Zoning By-law No. 150-85, as amended with respect to land municipally known as Part of 655 Wesley Boulevard, Cambridge 24-096 Being a by-law to implement the Additional Residential Unit Community Improvement Plan in the City of Cambridge

That By-Law 24-097 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 9:27 p.m.

THAT Council rise from the Closed Sessions held on October 8, 2024 and reconvene in Open Session at 5:44 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

THAT all items listed under the heading of Consent Agenda for October 8, 2024, 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

THAT Report 24-121-CD - Fence Variance F3/24 – 35 Adler Drive be received; AND THAT application F3/24 be approved to permit a fence height of 2.46m along a 6.89m length of the existing fence located at the rear lot line of the property, whereas the Fence By-Law 92-05 permits a maximum of 2.10m. In Favour (8): Councillor Shwery, Councillor Devine, Councillor Kimpson, Councillor Earnshaw, Councillor Roberts, Councillor Hamilton, Councillor Ermeta, and Mayor Liggett Absent (1): Councillor Cooper

AMENDMENT THAT Report 24-110-CD Accessibility Improvements to the Kin 1 Softball Field - Conceptual Design Update be received; AND THAT Council direct staff to apply by October 31, 2024 for the Jays Care Foundation funding; AND THAT Council defer the funding of the Conceptual Design Update to the 2025 Mayor's budget process and that a phased approach be brought forward as an amendment. In Favour (8): Councillor Shwery, Councillor Devine, Councillor Kimpson, Councillor Earnshaw, Councillor Roberts, Councillor Hamilton, Councillor Ermeta, and Mayor Liggett Absent (1): Councillor Cooper

THAT Report 24-099-CD – Recommendation Report for Zoning By- law Amendment – 1065 Speedsville Road be received; AND THAT Council approves the proposed Zoning By-law Amendment to rezone the subject lands from (H)RM3/CS5 s.4.1.303B to (H)RM3/CS5 s.4.1.480 with additional site-specific provisions to permit the development of the lands with multiple residential dwellings including apartments; AND THAT Council is satisfied that the requirements for a public meeting in accordance with subsection 34(12) of the Planning Act has been met; AND FURTHER THAT that the By-law attached to Report 24-099- CD be passed. In Favour (8): Councillor Shwery, Councillor Devine, Councillor Kimpson, Councillor Earnshaw, Councillor Roberts, Councillor Hamilton, Councillor Ermeta, and Mayor Liggett Absent (1): Councillor Cooper

AMENDMENT THAT the applicant contribute $500 per residential unit towards the Affordable Housing Reserve Fund prior to the registration of the Plan and that the following paragraph be struck out under 11 (e) of the Planning Conditions: Alternatively, the Owner/Developer enters into an agreement with the City of Cambridge and/or the Regional Municipality of Waterloo to provide 20 affordable housing units (as defined within the Regional Official Plan) for a specified period of time, within one of the high and medium density residential or mixed use blocks in the plan of subdivision to the satisfaction of the City of Cambridge. In Favour (4): Councillor Devine, Councillor Kimpson, Councillor Ermeta, and Mayor Liggett Opposed (4): Councillor Shwery, Councillor Earnshaw, Councillor Roberts, and Councillor Hamilton Absent (1): Councillor Cooper

THAT Report 24-107-CD Zoning By-law Amendment Recommendation Report - 655 Wesley Boulevard Remnant Parcel be received; AND THAT Council approves the proposed Zoning By-law Amendment to rezone the Subject Lands from (H)R4 to RM4 S. 4.1.372 to facilitate a residential development in conjunction with adjacent subdivision lands; AND THAT Council is satisfied that the requirements for a public meeting in accordance with subsection 34(17) of the Planning Act have been met; AND FURTHER THAT the By-law attached to report 24-107-CD be passed. In Favour (8): Councillor Shwery, Councillor Devine, Councillor Kimpson, Councillor Earnshaw, Councillor Roberts, Councillor Hamilton, Councillor Ermeta, and Mayor Liggett Absent (1): Councillor Cooper

THAT Report 24-109-CD Additional Residential Unit Community Improvement Plan be received; AND THAT Council approve the Additional Residential Unit Community Improvement Plan in Schedule A to report 24-109-CD and direct staff to open the CIP Program to Applicants as of November 1, 2024; AND FURTHER THAT Council pass the attached by-law in Schedule B to report 24-109-CD enacting the entire City of Cambridge as a Project Area for the Additional Residential Unit Community Improvement Plan. In Favour (8): Councillor Shwery, Councillor Devine, Councillor Kimpson, Councillor Earnshaw, Councillor Roberts, Councillor Hamilton, Councillor Ermeta, and Mayor Liggett Absent (1): Councillor Cooper

THAT Report 24-116-CD, Affordable Housing Community Improvement Plan Update be received for information. In Favour (8): Councillor Shwery, Councillor Devine, Councillor Kimpson, Councillor Earnshaw, Councillor Roberts, Councillor Hamilton, Councillor Ermeta, and Mayor Liggett Absent (1): Councillor Cooper

THAT all presentations and correspondence from the October 8, 2024, 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

THAT the following by-laws listed under the heading of Introduction and Consideration of By-laws be enacted and passed: 24-092 Being a by-law to amend Zoning By-law 150-85, as amended, with respect to lands municipally known as Part of 1065 Speedsville Road 24-093 Being a by-law to adopt Amendment No. 86 of the City of Cambridge Official Plan (2012), as amended with respect to lands municipally known as a portion of 800 Briardean Road, 1455 Speedsville Road, and 1285 Speedsville Road 24-094 Being a by-law to amend Zoning By-law No. 150-85, as amended, with respect to lands municipally known as a portion of 800 Briardean Road, 1285 Speedsville Road, 1455 Speedsville Road and unaddressed lands located at the northeast corner of Speedsville Road and Equestrian Way 24-095 Being a by-law to amend Zoning By-law No. 150-85, as amended with respect to land municipally known as Part of 655 Wesley Boulevard, Cambridge 24-096 Being a by-law to implement the Additional Residential Unit Community Improvement Plan in 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

That By-Law 24-097 being a by-law to confirm the proceedings of the Council of the Corporation of the City of Cambridge be passed. In Favour (8): Councillor Shwery, Councillor Devine, Councillor Kimpson, Councillor Earnshaw, Councillor Roberts, Councillor Hamilton, Councillor Ermeta, and Mayor Liggett Absent (1): Councillor Cooper

THAT the Council meeting does now adjourn at 9:27 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