Council Meeting

That in accordance with section 239 (2) (b), (e), (f), and (k) of the Municipal Act, 2001, Council to convene in Closed Session at 4:43 p.m. to consider the following subject matters: (b) personal matters about an identifiable individual, including municipal or local board employees (Advisory Committee Appointments); (e) litigation or potential litigation, including matters before administrative tribunals, affecting the municipality or local board (Confidential Legal Opinion) (Proposed Settlement Offer); (f) advice that is subject to solicitor-client privilege, including communications necessary for that purpose (Confidential Legal Opinion) (Proposed Settlement Offer); (k) a position, plan, procedure, criteria or instruction to be applied to any negotiations

Council rise from the Closed Sessions held on September 17, 2024 and reconvene in Open Session at 5:36 p.m.

the September 13, 2024 Council Information Package be received; AND THAT staff be directed to bring the Proposed Noise By-law to Council as soon as November 2024 outlining the proposed new by-law and Exemption procedure; AND FURTHER THAT staff be directed to include the Event Listing as a standing item on all Council Information Packages, distributed every two weeks and approved at Council, and that the listing highlight any new events added for the remainder of the year.

all items listed under the heading of Consent Agenda for September 17, 2024 be adopted as recommended with item 8.4 pulled to be voted on separately.

Report 24-057-CRS Appointments to Citizen Advisory Committees be received; AND THAT Confidential Appendices “C”, “D”, and “E” to Report 24-057-CRS be received and remain confidential; AND THAT the following individuals be appointed to the Accessibility Advisory Committee for the term of Council ending November 14, 2026: Tara Small and CJ Janzen as voting members; AND THAT the following individual be appointed to the Arthur White Sports Bursary Fund Committee for the term of Council ending November 14, 2026: Joshua Obaigbena and Michael Goldberg as a voting member; AND THAT the following individuals be appointed to the General Appeals Advisory Committee for the term of Council ending November 14, 2026: Simon Weresch as an alternate member; 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 made shall forfeit their membership on the committee to which they have been appointed.

Report 24-045-CRS Comprehensive Public Notice Policy be received; AND THAT the Public Notice Policy and templates attached as Schedule A to Report 24-045-CRS be approved. AND FURTHER THAT the City Clerk be delegated the authority to update the templates, as required, to ensure compliance with changes in legislation. AND THAT the Chief Planner be directed to report back to Council at the October 8th meeting on next steps and cost analysis for the templates and staff resources.

Report 24-036-CRS Proposed Expansion for Downtown Cambridge Business Improvement Area be received; AND THAT Council authorize the Clerk to provide a notice of intention to enact a by-law to expand the boundary of the Downtown Cambridge Business Improvement Area as shown in Appendix “A” of report 24-036-CRS Proposed Expansion for Downtown Cambridge Business Improvement Area; AND FURTHER THAT the Clerk be directed to provide a summary report with results from the notice of intention to enact a by-law to expand the boundary of the Downtown Cambridge Business Improvement Area following the conclusion of the legislated timeframe as per the Municipal Act, 2001. AND THAT the Downtown BIA be encouraged to collaborate with City Clerk to amplify the notice of intention to enact a by-law to expand the boundary of the Downtown Cambridge Business Improvement Area to tenants.

Report 24-012-CRE Cambridge Chamber of Commerce 2024 Funding be received; AND THAT Council direct staff to enter into a funding agreement with the Cambridge Chamber of Commerce approved by the City Solicitor, for the purpose of providing basic visitor information services.

Report 24-013 Arena Elevator Replacements be received; AND THAT Council approve a capital project to replace the passenger lifts at Galt Arena Gardens and Hespeler Memorial Arena with full-size elevators with a budget of $1,500,000; AND FURTHER THAT the recommended capital project be funded through the Capital Works Reserve Fund.

Report 24-095-CD – Recommendation Report – Official Plan Amendment and Zoning By-law Amendment – 245 Riverbank Drive be received; AND THAT Council refuse the proposed Official Plan Amendment with site specific policies, and the Zoning By-law Amendment with site specific provisions to permit increased density from 40 to 55 units per net residential hectare; AND THAT Council is satisfied that the requirements for a public meeting in accordance with subsections 17(15) and 34(17) of the Planning Act have been met

Report 24-114-CD New Capital Project Request - 85 Boxwood Drive Site Servicing be received; AND THAT a new capital project for the site servicing of 85 Boxwood Drive be created; AND THAT the new capital project be fully funded through external recovery from the property owner; AND FURTHER THAT the Director of Engineering and Chief Financial Officer be delegated authority to execute a Financial Agreement with the property owner, to the satisfaction of the City Solicitor.

Report 24-052-CD City-owned Sites – Affordable Housing Concepts be received

THAT Council direct staff to not advance any further work on the 0 Dando Avenue site due to the land acquisition requirements needed for a feasible development option

THAT Council direct staff to not advance any further work on the 0 Bishop Street site due to the lack of developable land on the property

THAT Council direct staff to not advance any further work on the 10 Ethel street; AND THAT staff be directed to report back to Council on the potential sale of three residential lots at 10 Ethel Street.

THAT Council direct staff to not advance any further work on the 1580 Queenston Rd/Scout House site at this time.

THAT Council direct staff to initiate Official Plan and Zoning By-law Amendment applications for 25 Chalmers Street S to increase the maximum permitted density, permit mixed-used development and to add a maximum permitted height of four-storeys and minimum required parking rate of 1.25 spaces per unit to advance the Low-Rise Apartment with future phase and municipal facility Development

FURTHER THAT Council direct staff to initiate Official Plan and Zoning By-law Amendment applications for 0 Grandridge Drive to redesignate the property to High Density Residential with a permitted maximum density of 116 Units Per Hectare (UPH) and a reduction in parking to facilitate a four-storey apartment building with a maximum of 50 units.

the continued revitalization of our downtown cores as well as their promotion as inviting tourist destinations and gathering areas is important to this council and our valuable core businesses. WHEREAS an important part of our strategic plan is to embrace and celebrate our city’s unique character while promoting and encouraging a wide range of destinations and activities that capitalize on the beauty of our rivers and heritage buildings. WHEREAS Two of the lead strategic actions identified in the Cambridge Strategic Plan are to create and activate spaces that offer things for people to do, and to establish our core areas as attractive destinations. AND WHEREAS Section 2.6.3 of Cambridge’s Official Plan stipulates that Community Core Areas, including downtown Cambridge, will be planned with features including opportunities for unique experiences, such as cultural events, recreation, and specialty shopping and dining, in support of tourism and other functions. WHEREAS the incredibly successful seasonal road closure of this section of Main St has received overwhelming support from the community and Downtown Cambridge BIA, hosting numerous attractions such as family fun days, live music, latin dance nights, markets, childrens activities, and many more community building and tourist-friendly activities. AND WHEREAS this council wishes to build on this success by opening this area to the myriad of tourism friendly, community-building possibilities that would come with a year-round

all presentations and correspondence from the September 17, 2024, Council meeting be received.

a by-law to confirm the proceedings of the Council of the Corporation of the City of Cambridge

the Council meeting does now adjourn at 9:20 p.m.

THAT Council rise from the Closed Sessions held on September 17, 2024 and reconvene in Open Session at 5:36 p.m. In Favour (9): Councillor Shwery, Councillor Devine, Councillor Kimpson, Councillor Earnshaw, Councillor Roberts, Councillor Cooper, Councillor Hamilton, Councillor Ermeta, and Mayor Liggett

THAT the September 13, 2024 Council Information Package be received; AND THAT staff be directed to bring the Proposed Noise By-law to Council as soon as November 2024 outlining the proposed new by-law and Exemption procedure; AND FURTHER THAT staff be directed to include the Event Listing as a standing item on all Council Information Packages, distributed every two weeks and approved at Council, and that the listing highlight any new events added for the remainder of the year. In Favour (9): Councillor Shwery, Councillor Devine, Councillor Kimpson, Councillor Earnshaw, Councillor Roberts, Councillor Cooper, Councillor Hamilton, Councillor Ermeta, and Mayor Liggett

THAT all items listed under the heading of Consent Agenda for September 17, 2024 be adopted as recommended with item 8.4 pulled to be voted on separately. In Favour (9): Councillor Shwery, Councillor Devine, Councillor Kimpson, Councillor Earnshaw, Councillor Roberts, Councillor Cooper, Councillor Hamilton, Councillor Ermeta, and Mayor Liggett

THAT Report 24-057-CRS Appointments to Citizen Advisory Committees be received; AND THAT Confidential Appendices “C”, “D”, and “E” to Report 24- 057-CRS be received and remain confidential; AND THAT the following individuals be appointed to the Accessibility Advisory Committee for the term of Council ending November 14, 2026: Tara Small and CJ Janzen as voting members; AND THAT the following individual be appointed to the Arthur White Sports Bursary Fund Committee for the term of Council ending November 14, 2026: Joshua Obaigbena and Michael Goldberg as a voting member; AND THAT the following individuals be appointed to the General Appeals Advisory Committee for the term of Council ending November 14, 2026: Simon Weresch as an alternate member; 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 made shall forfeit their membership on the committee to which they have been appointed. In Favour (9): Councillor Shwery, Councillor Devine, Councillor Kimpson, Councillor Earnshaw, Councillor Roberts, Councillor Cooper, Councillor Hamilton, Councillor Ermeta, and Mayor Liggett

THAT Report 24-045-CRS Comprehensive Public Notice Policy be received; AND THAT the Public Notice Policy and templates attached as Schedule A to Report 24-045-CRS be approved. AND FURTHER THAT the City Clerk be delegated the authority to update the templates, as required, to ensure compliance with changes in legislation. AND THAT the Chief Planner be directed to report back to Council at the October 8th meeting on next steps and cost analysis for the templates and staff resources. In Favour (9): Councillor Shwery, Councillor Devine, Councillor Kimpson, Councillor Earnshaw, Councillor Roberts, Councillor Cooper, Councillor Hamilton, Councillor Ermeta, and Mayor Liggett

THAT Report 24-036-CRS Proposed Expansion for Downtown Cambridge Business Improvement Area be received; AND THAT Council authorize the Clerk to provide a notice of intention to enact a by-law to expand the boundary of the Downtown Cambridge Business Improvement Area as shown in Appendix “A” of report 24-036-CRS Proposed Expansion for Downtown Cambridge Business Improvement Area; AND FURTHER THAT the Clerk be directed to provide a summary report with results from the notice of intention to enact a by-law to expand the boundary of the Downtown Cambridge Business Improvement Area following the conclusion of the legislated timeframe as per the Municipal Act, 2001. AND THAT the Downtown BIA be encouraged to collaborate with City Clerk to amplify the notice of intention to enact a by- law to expand the boundary of the Downtown Cambridge Business Improvement Area to tenants. In Favour (9): Councillor Shwery, Councillor Devine, Councillor Kimpson, Councillor Earnshaw, Councillor Roberts, Councillor Cooper, Councillor Hamilton, Councillor Ermeta, and Mayor Liggett

THAT Report 24-012-CRE Cambridge Chamber of Commerce 2024 Funding be received; AND THAT Council direct staff to enter into a funding agreement with the Cambridge Chamber of Commerce approved by the City Solicitor, for the purpose of providing basic visitor information services. In Favour (9): Councillor Shwery, Councillor Devine, Councillor Kimpson, Councillor Earnshaw, Councillor Roberts, Councillor Cooper, Councillor Hamilton, Councillor Ermeta, and Mayor Liggett

THAT Report 24-013 Arena Elevator Replacements be received; AND THAT Council approve a capital project to replace the passenger lifts at Galt Arena Gardens and Hespeler Memorial Arena with full-size elevators with a budget of $1,500,000; AND FURTHER THAT the recommended capital project be funded through the Capital Works Reserve Fund. In Favour (9): Councillor Shwery, Councillor Devine, Councillor Kimpson, Councillor Earnshaw, Councillor Roberts, Councillor Cooper, Councillor Hamilton, Councillor Ermeta, and Mayor Liggett

THAT Report 24-095-CD – Recommendation Report – Official Plan Amendment and Zoning By-law Amendment – 245 Riverbank Drive be received; AND THAT Council refuse the proposed Official Plan Amendment with site specific policies, and the Zoning By-law Amendment with site specific provisions to permit increased density from 40 to 55 units per net residential hectare; AND THAT Council is satisfied that the requirements for a public meeting in accordance with subsections 17(15) and 34(17) of the Planning Act have been met; In Favour (9): Councillor Shwery, Councillor Devine, Councillor Kimpson, Councillor Earnshaw, Councillor Roberts, Councillor Cooper, Councillor Hamilton, Councillor Ermeta, and Mayor Liggett

THAT Report 24-114-CD New Capital Project Request - 85 Boxwood Drive Site Servicing be received; AND THAT a new capital project for the site servicing of 85 Boxwood Drive be created; AND THAT the new capital project be fully funded through external recovery from the property owner; AND FURTHER THAT the Director of Engineering and Chief Financial Officer be delegated authority to execute a Financial Agreement with the property owner, to the satisfaction of the City Solicitor. In Favour (9): Councillor Shwery, Councillor Devine, Councillor Kimpson, Councillor Earnshaw, Councillor Roberts, Councillor Cooper, Councillor Hamilton, Councillor Ermeta, and Mayor Liggett

THAT Report 24-052-CD City-owned Sites – Affordable Housing Concepts be received; In Favour (9): Councillor Shwery, Councillor Devine, Councillor Kimpson, Councillor Earnshaw, Councillor Roberts, Councillor Cooper, Councillor Hamilton, Councillor Ermeta, and Mayor Liggett

AND THAT Council direct staff to not advance any further work on the 0 Dando Avenue site due to the land acquisition requirements needed for a feasible development option; In Favour (9): Councillor Shwery, Councillor Devine, Councillor Kimpson, Councillor Earnshaw, Councillor Roberts, Councillor Cooper, Councillor Hamilton, Councillor Ermeta, and Mayor Liggett

AND THAT Council direct staff to not advance any further work on the 0 Bishop Street site due to the lack of developable land on the property; In Favour (9): Councillor Shwery, Councillor Devine, Councillor Kimpson, Councillor Earnshaw, Councillor Roberts, Councillor Cooper, Councillor Hamilton, Councillor Ermeta, and Mayor Liggett

AND THAT Council direct staff to not advance any further work on the 10 Ethel street; AND THAT staff be directed to report back to Council on the potential sale of three residential lots at 10 Ethel Street. In Favour (8): Councillor Shwery, Councillor Devine, Councillor Kimpson, Councillor Earnshaw, Councillor Roberts, Councillor Cooper, Councillor Ermeta, and Mayor Liggett Opposed (1): Councillor Hamilton

AND THAT Council direct staff to not advance any further work on the 1580 Queenston Rd/Scout House site at this time. In Favour (8): Councillor Shwery, Councillor Devine, Councillor Kimpson, Councillor Earnshaw, Councillor Roberts, Councillor Cooper, Councillor Ermeta, and Mayor Liggett Opposed (1): Councillor Hamilton

AND THAT Council direct staff to initiate Official Plan and Zoning By-law Amendment applications for 25 Chalmers Street S to increase the maximum permitted density, permit mixed- used development and to add a maximum permitted height of four-storeys and minimum required parking rate of 1.25 spaces per unit to advance the Low-Rise Apartment with future phase and municipal facility Development; In Favour (8): Councillor Shwery, Councillor Devine, Councillor Kimpson, Councillor Earnshaw, Councillor Roberts, Councillor Cooper, Councillor Ermeta, and Mayor Liggett Opposed (1): Councillor Hamilton

AND FURTHER THAT Council direct staff to initiate Official Plan and Zoning By-law Amendment applications for 0 Grandridge Drive to redesignate the property to High Density Residential with a permitted maximum density of 116 Units Per Hectare (UPH) and a reduction in parking to facilitate a four-storey apartment building with a maximum of 50 units. In Favour (9): Councillor Shwery, Councillor Devine, Councillor Kimpson, Councillor Earnshaw, Councillor Roberts, Councillor Cooper, Councillor Hamilton, Councillor Ermeta, and Mayor Liggett

WHEREAS the continued revitalization of our downtown cores as well as their promotion as inviting tourist destinations and gathering areas is important to this council and our valuable core businesses. WHEREAS an important part of our strategic plan is to embrace and celebrate our city’s unique character while promoting and encouraging a wide range of destinations and activities that capitalize on the beauty of our rivers and heritage buildings. WHEREAS Two of the lead strategic actions identified in the Cambridge Strategic Plan are to create and activate spaces that offer things for people to do, and to establish our core areas as attractive destinations. AND WHEREAS Section 2.6.3 of Cambridge’s Official Plan stipulates that Community Core Areas, including downtown Cambridge, will be planned with features including opportunities for unique experiences, such as cultural events, recreation, and specialty shopping and dining, in support of tourism and other functions. WHEREAS the incredibly successful seasonal road closure of this section of Main St has received overwhelming support from the community and Downtown Cambridge BIA, hosting numerous attractions such as family fun days, live music, latin dance nights, markets, childrens activities, and many more community building and tourist-friendly activities. AND WHEREAS this council wishes to build on this success by opening this area to the myriad of tourism friendly, community-building possibilities that would come with a yea

THAT all presentations and correspondence from the September 17, 2024, Council meeting be received. In Favour (9): Councillor Shwery, Councillor Devine, Councillor Kimpson, Councillor Earnshaw, Councillor Roberts, Councillor Cooper, Councillor Hamilton, Councillor Ermeta, and Mayor Liggett

Being a by-law to confirm the proceedings of the Council of the Corporation of the City of Cambridge In Favour (9): Councillor Shwery, Councillor Devine, Councillor Kimpson, Councillor Earnshaw, Councillor Roberts, Councillor Cooper, Councillor Hamilton, Councillor Ermeta, and Mayor Liggett

THAT the Council meeting does now adjourn at 9:20 p.m. In Favour (9): Councillor Shwery, Councillor Devine, Councillor Kimpson, Councillor Earnshaw, Councillor Roberts, Councillor Cooper, Councillor Hamilton, Councillor Ermeta, and Mayor Liggett