The Cambridge Record

Council Meeting

April 5, 2022

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 (22 motions)

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

all items listed under the heading of Consent Agenda for April 5, 2022 Council Agenda be adopted as recommended.
Moved by Councillor Hamilton, seconded by Councillor Reid
Carried
In favour (9): Mayor McGarry, Councillor Reid, Councillor Devine, Councillor Mann, Councillor Liggett, Councillor Wolf, Councillor Adshade, Councillor Hamilton, Councillor Ermeta
Report 22-026-CRS re: Code of Conduct Complaint – Integrity Commissioner Report 22-01 be received.
Moved by Councillor Adshade, seconded by Councillor Hamilton
Carried
In favour (9): Mayor McGarry, Councillor Reid, Councillor Devine, Councillor Mann, Councillor Liggett, Councillor Wolf, Councillor Adshade, Councillor Hamilton, Councillor Ermeta
Report 22-021-CRS Q22-30 – Gail Street, Northview Heights, Lincoln be received; AND THAT Q22-30 be awarded to Yard Weasels Inc.in the amount of $94,027.30, inclusive of taxes; AND FURTHER THAT Council approve the transfers to/from reserve funds as outlined in the Financial Impact section of this report.
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
report 22-027-CRS re: Citizen Committee for Council Compensation – Terms of Reference be received; AND THAT Council approve the terms of reference for the citizen committee for Council Compensation as outlined in Appendix A.
Moved by Councillor Mann, seconded by Councillor Wolf
Carried
In favour (9): Mayor McGarry, Councillor Reid, Councillor Devine, Councillor Mann, Councillor Liggett, Councillor Wolf, Councillor Adshade, Councillor Hamilton, Councillor Ermeta
Report 22-033 (CD), 2022 Speed Management Program Action Plan be received as information.
Moved by Councillor Hamilton, seconded by Councillor Devine
Carried
In favour (8): Mayor McGarry, Councillor Reid, Councillor Mann, Councillor Liggett, Councillor Wolf, Councillor Adshade, Councillor Hamilton, Councillor Ermeta
Report 22-030(CD) Request to Alter a Part V Designated Property through Construction of a New Residential Structure – 49 Meadowcreek Lane be received; AND THAT the property municipally known as 49 Meadowcreek Lane be permitted to be altered by constructing a new residence as outlined in report 22-030(CD) substantially in accordance with the plans prepared by Fabrik Architects dated March 7, 2022 (Appendix A).
Moved by Councillor Reid, seconded by Councillor Wolf
Carried
In favour (9): Mayor McGarry, Councillor Reid, Councillor Devine, Councillor Mann, Councillor Liggett, Councillor Wolf, Councillor Adshade, Councillor Hamilton, Councillor Ermeta
Report 22-029(CD) be received; AND THAT the Heritage Impact Assessment submitted by SMPL Architects and dated November 24, 2021 be accepted; AND THAT the alteration of a Part V designated heritage property through the demolition of the existing residential structure on the property municipally known as 56 Morningside Drive in the Blair Village Heritage Conservation District be approved; AND FURTHER THAT the alteration of a Part V designated heritage property through the construction of a new residential structure on the property municipally known as 56 Morningside Drive in the Blair Village Heritage Conservation District be approved substantially in accordance with the plans outlined in the Heritage Impact Assessment and in Report 22-029(CD).
Moved by Councillor Reid, seconded by Councillor Wolf
Carried
In favour (7): Mayor McGarry, Councillor Reid, Councillor Devine, Councillor Mann, Councillor Wolf, Councillor Adshade, Councillor Hamilton · Opposed (2): Councillor Liggett, Councillor Ermeta
all presentations and correspondence at the April 5, 2022 Special Council Meeting be received.
Moved by Councillor Ermeta, 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
the following by-laws listed under the heading of Introduction and Consideration of By-laws be enacted and passed: 22-020 Being a by-law to amend the 2022 Municipal Fees and Charges By-law 22-021 Being a by-law to amend By-law No. 119-08 providing for the appointment of Officers and Servants of the Corporation of the City of Cambridge
Moved by Councillor Devine, 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
22-022 Being a by-law to confirm the proceedings of the Council of the Corporation of the City of Cambridge
Moved by Councillor Wolf, seconded by Councillor Hamilton
Carried
In favour (9): Mayor McGarry, Councillor Reid, Councillor Devine, Councillor Mann, Councillor Liggett, Councillor Wolf, Councillor Adshade, Councillor Hamilton, Councillor Ermeta
the Council meeting does now adjourn at 7:35 p.m.
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 all items listed under the heading of Consent Agenda for April 5, 2022 Council Agenda be adopted as recommended. 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 Hamilton, 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 Report 22-026-CRS re: Code of Conduct Complaint – Integrity Commissioner Report 22-01 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 Hamilton
Carried
In favour (9): Councillor Reid, Councillor Devine, Councillor Mann, Councillor Liggett, Councillor Wolf, Councillor Adshade, Councillor Hamilton, Councillor Ermeta, Mayor McGarry
THAT Report 22-021-CRS Q22-30 – Gail Street, Northview Heights, Lincoln be received; AND THAT Q22-30 be awarded to Yard Weasels Inc.in the amount of $94,027.30, inclusive of taxes; AND FURTHER THAT the transfers to/from reserve funds as outlined in the Financial Impact section of this report be approved. 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
THAT report 22-027-CRS re: Citizen Committee for Council Compensation – Terms of Reference be received; AND THAT the terms of reference for the citizen committee for Council Compensation as outlined in Appendix A of Report 22-027- CRS be approved. 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 Mann, seconded by Councillor Wolf
Carried
In favour (9): Councillor Reid, Councillor Devine, Councillor Mann, Councillor Liggett, Councillor Wolf, Councillor Adshade, Councillor Hamilton, Councillor Ermeta, Mayor McGarry
THAT Report 22-033-CD 2022 Speed Management Program Action Plan be received as information. In Favour (8): Councillor Reid, Councillor Mann, Councillor Liggett, Councillor Wolf, Councillor Adshade, Councillor Hamilton, Councillor Ermeta, and Mayor McGarry Absent (1): Councillor Devine
Moved by Councillor Hamilton, seconded by Councillor Devine
Carried
In favour (8): Councillor Reid, Councillor Mann, Councillor Liggett, Councillor Wolf, Councillor Adshade, Councillor Hamilton, Councillor Ermeta, Mayor McGarry
THAT Report 22-030-CD Request to Alter a Part V Designated Property through Construction of a New Residential Structure – 49 Meadowcreek Lane be received; AND THAT the property municipally known as 49 Meadowcreek Lane be permitted to be altered by constructing a new residence as outlined in report 22-030-CD substantially in accordance with the plans prepared by Fabrik Architects dated March 7, 2022 attached as Appendix A to report 22-030-CD. 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 Wolf
Carried
THAT Report 22-029-CD Request to Demolish and Build 56 Morningside Drive be received; AND THAT the Heritage Impact Assessment submitted by SMPL Architects and dated November 24, 2021 be accepted; AND THAT the alteration of a Part V designated heritage property through the demolition of the existing residential structure on the property municipally known as 56 Morningside Drive in the Blair Village Heritage Conservation District be approved; AND FURTHER THAT the alteration of a Part V designated heritage property through the construction of a new residential structure on the property municipally known as 56 Morningside Drive in the Blair Village Heritage Conservation District be approved substantially in accordance with the plans outlined in the Heritage Impact Assessment and in Report 22-029-CD. In Favour (7): Councillor Reid, Councillor Devine, Councillor Mann, Councillor Wolf, Councillor Adshade, Councillor Hamilton, and Mayor McGarry Opposed (2): Councillor Liggett, and Councillor Ermeta
Moved by Councillor Reid, seconded by Councillor Wolf
Carried
THAT all presentations and correspondence at the April 5, 2022 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 Ermeta, 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: 22-020 Being a by-law to amend the 2022 Municipal Fees and Charges By-law 22-021 Being a by-law to amend By-law No. 119-08 providing for the appointment of Officers and Servants 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 Adshade
Carried
THAT By-law 22-022 being a by-law to confirm the proceedings of the Council of the Corporation of the City of Cambridge be passed. 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 Wolf, seconded by Councillor Hamilton
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 7:35 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 Liggett, seconded by Councillor Devine
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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