Special Council - Statutory Public Meeting

report 21-169(CD) Public Meeting Report – 130 Water Street North & 0 Park Hill Road West – Cambridge Developments Inc. & Grand River Conservation Authority be received; AND THAT the application OR05/21 for 130 Water Street North & 0 Park Hill Road West be

all items listed under the heading of Consent Agenda for June 29, 2021 be adopted as recommended.

the notice requirements of the procedure by-law be waived to consider ​a matter in Closed Session.

in accordance with Section s.239 (2) (c) of the Municipal Act, 2001, Council convene in Closed Session at 6:19 p.m. to consider the following subject matter: (c) a proposed or pending acquisition or disposition of land by the municipality

Council rise at 6:42 p.m. and reconvene in Open Session.

Council authorize the initiation of the expropriation process by way of approving the application for approval to expropriate the property municipally known as 4910 Townline Road, Cambridge, ON N3C 2V3, and legally described as PT LT 13 CON 4 BEASLEY'S LOWER BLK TWP OF WATERLOO BEING PT 1 ON 58R-15448. CAMBRIDGE (the “Property”); AND THAT the Manager of Realty Services be authorized to execute and serve the Form 1 - Notice of Application for Approval to Expropriate Land (the “Notice”) on the registered owner(s) of the Property, and to publish the Notice in a local newpaper, subject to the satisfaction of the City Solicitor and in accordance with the Expropriations Act.

report 21-168 (CRS) Disposition of IT Hardware and surplus items be received.

Report 21-006 (CRS) Advisory Committee Consolidated 2020 Annual Report and 2021 Priorities, be received; AND FURTHER THAT the 2021 work plans outlined in Appendices B and C to Report 21-006 (CRS), be endorsed.

Report 21-151 (CRE), Core Areas Community Improvement Plan (CIP) and the accompanying new financial incentive programs be received; AND THAT Council pass the attached by-law enacting the new Core Areas Community Improvement Plan and repealing the three previous Core Areas Community Improvement Plans; the City Centre Community Improvement Plan, the Central Preston Community Improvement Plan and the West Hespeler Community Improvement Plan and any amendments thereto; AND THAT Council pass the attached By-law amending the Core Areas Community Improvement Project Areas By-Law No. 20-088 to add additional area to the Hespeler Village Community Improvement Project Area; AND THAT Council approve the transfer of the remaining Business Revitalization Program (BRP) funding accounts to the Core Areas Transformation Fund and the annual payment to the BRP operating account be redirected to the Core Areas Transformation Fund reserve; AND FURTHER THAT Council request the Region of Waterloo to consider participation in the Tax Increase-based Equivalent Grant Program (TIEG).

Report 21-179(CD) Green and Inclusive Community Buildings Program be received; AND THAT Council direct staff to submit an application to the Federal Green and Inclusive Community Buildings Program for the Recreation Complex project for the maximum eligible amount of $25 million; AND THAT Council waive the Municipal Green Building Policy 30.160 to meet funding criteria required to achieve a net-zero carbon building and approve the estimated cost increase of $4 million to be funded from A/00463-41 Project Construction; AND THAT should funding through the Green and Inclusive Community Buildings Program not be received that Council maintain the minimum requirement of LEED Gold as per the Municipal Green Policy 30.160; AND FURTHER THAT the Chief Financial Officer and the City Manager be authorized to sign documentation and/or agreements pertaining to the Green and Inclusive Community Buildings Program application, subject to the satisfaction of the City Solicitor.

Report 21-186(CD) Additional Design Fees for Preston Auditorium Expansion Project be received; AND THAT as a result of Council direction from the May 11, 2021 meeting to further review design options of the Preston Auditorium Expansion Project, additional design fees will be required; AND FURTHER THAT Council approve the increase of an additional $18,750 in design fees for project A/00420-30 - Preston Auditorium Design, to be funded from debentures in the amount of $14,160 and Development Charges in the amount of $4,590.

Report 21-187(CD) Amendment to the Memorandum of Understanding between the City of Cambridge and the Waterloo Region District School Board and the Waterloo Catholic District School Board be received; AND THAT Council authorize the Mayor and Clerk to sign the Amendment to the Memorandum of Understanding, subject to the satisfaction of the City Solicitor.

report 21-146(IFS) Project Management Office – Status Update be received.

projections for the City of Cambridge indicate substantial and increased population growth in upcoming years and decades; WHEREAS population growth will necessitate increased densification and intensification in core areas of Galt, Preston, and Hespeler; WHEREAS Cambridge possesses exceptional geographical, historical, and natural attributes that are unique amongst Canadian cities, yet are under-utilized or under-develope, in comparison to their potential and their capacity to delight current and future residents and tourists alike; WHEREAS 'placemaking' is an essential component, not only of city-building and connecting residents with their built and natural environments, but of Cambridge's Core Area Transformation Fund; THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that staff be directed to provide Council with a report following a review on placemaking projects for future and current members of our Cambridge Community in each Core Areas of Hespeler, Preston, and Galt, which embrace novel, unique, and progressive ways of incorporating the river(s), local businesses, and physical activities such as cycling and walking paths, into the landscape.

all correspondence ad presentations for the June 29, 2021 Special Council meeting be received.

the by-laws listed under the heading of Introduction and Consideration of By-laws be approved as presented. • 21-044 Being a by-law of the Corporation of the City of Cambridge to implement the Core Areas Community Improvement Plan in the City of Cambridge • 21-045 Being a by-law of the Corporation of the City of Cambridge to amend the Core Areas Community Improvement Project Area in the City of Cambridge

in accordance with Section s.239 (2) (c) of the Municipal Act, 2001, Council convene in Closed Session at 8:57 p.m. to consider the following subject matter: (c) a proposed or pending acquisition or disposition of land by the municipality (potential land acquisition)

Council rise from Closed Session at 9:12 p.m. and reconvene in Open Session.

the Confirmatory By-law be approved as presented. • 21-046 Being 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 9:14 p.m.

THAT report 21-169(CD) Public Meeting Report – 130 Water Street North & 0 Park Hill Road West – Cambridge Developments Inc. & Grand River Conservation Authority be received; AND THAT the application OR05/21 for 130 Water Street North & 0 Park Hill Road West be

THAT all items listed under the heading of Consent Agenda for June 29, 2021 be adopted as recommended. In Favour (9): Mayor McGarry, Councillor Reid, Councillor Devine, Councillor Mann, Councillor Liggett, Councillor Wolf, Councillor Adshade, Councillor Hamilton, and Councillor Ermeta

THAT the notice requirements of the procedure by-law be waived to consider a matter in Closed Session. In Favour (9): Mayor McGarry, Councillor Reid, Councillor Devine, Councillor Mann, Councillor Liggett, Councillor Wolf, Councillor Adshade, Councillor Hamilton, and Councillor Ermeta

THAT in accordance with Section s.239 (2) (c) of the Municipal Act, 2001, Council convene in Closed Session at 6:19 p.m. to consider the following subject matter: (c) a proposed or pending acquisition or disposition of land by the municipality In Favour (9): Mayor McGarry, Councillor Reid, Councillor Devine, Councillor Mann, Councillor Liggett, Councillor Wolf, Councillor Adshade, Councillor Hamilton, and Councillor Ermeta

THAT Council rise at 6:42 p.m. and reconvene in Open Session. In Favour (9): Mayor McGarry, Councillor Reid, Councillor Devine, Councillor Mann, Councillor Liggett, Councillor Wolf, Councillor Adshade, Councillor Hamilton, and Councillor Ermeta

THAT the initiation of the expropriation process be authorized by way of approving the application to expropriate the property municipally known as 4910 Townline Road, Cambridge, ON N3C 2V3, and legally described as PT LT 13 CON 4 BEASLEY'S LOWER BLK TWP OF WATERLOO BEING PT 1 ON 58R-15448. CAMBRIDGE (the “Property”); AND THAT the Manager of Realty Services be authorized to execute and serve the Form 1 - Notice of Application for Approval to Expropriate Land (the “Notice”) on the registered owner(s) of the Property, and to publish the Notice in a local newpaper, subject to the satisfaction of the City Solicitor and in accordance with the Expropriations Act. In Favour (8): Mayor McGarry, Councillor Reid, Councillor Devine, Councillor Mann, Councillor Liggett, Councillor Adshade, Councillor Hamilton, and Councillor Ermeta Opposed (1): Councillor Wolf

THAT report 21-168 (CRS) Disposition of IT Hardware and surplus items be received. In Favour (8): Mayor McGarry, Councillor Reid, Councillor Mann, Councillor Liggett, Councillor Wolf, Councillor Adshade, Councillor Hamilton, and Councillor Ermeta Absent (1): Councillor Devine

THAT Report 21-006 (CRS) Advisory Committee Consolidated 2020 Annual Report and 2021 Priorities, be received; AND FURTHER THAT the 2021 work plans outlined in Appendices B and C to Report 21-006 (CRS), be endorsed. In Favour (8): Mayor McGarry, Councillor Reid, Councillor Mann, Councillor Liggett, Councillor Wolf, Councillor Adshade, Councillor Hamilton, and Councillor Ermeta Absent (1): Councillor Devine

THAT Report 21-151 (CRE), Core Areas Community Improvement Plan (CIP) and the accompanying new financial incentive programs be received; AND THAT the by-law attached to Report 21-151 (CRE) enacting the new Core Areas Community Improvement Plan and repealing the three previous Core Areas Community Improvement Plans; the City Centre Community Improvement Plan, the Central Preston Community Improvement Plan and the West Hespeler Community Improvement Plan and any amendments thereto be passed; AND THAT the by-law attached to Report 21-151 (CRE) amending the Core Areas Community Improvement Project Areas By-Law No. 20-088 to add additional area to the Hespeler Village Community Improvement Project Area be passed; AND THAT the transfer of the remaining Business Revitalization Program (BRP) funding accounts to the Core Areas Transformation Fund be approved and the annual payment to the BRP operating account be redirected to the Core Areas Transformation Fund reserve; AND FURTHER THAT the Region of Waterloo be requested to consider participation in the Tax Increase-based Equivalent Grant Program (TIEG). In Favour (7): Mayor McGarry, Councillor Reid, Councillor Mann, Councillor Wolf, Councillor Adshade, Councillor Hamilton, and Councillor Ermeta Absent (2): Councillor Devine, and Councillor Liggett

THAT Report 21-179(CD) Green and Inclusive Community Buildings Program be received; AND THAT staff be directed to submit an application to the Federal Green and Inclusive Community Buildings Program for the Recreation Complex project for the maximum eligible amount of $25 million; AND THAT the Municipal Green Building Policy 30.160 be waived to meet funding criteria required to achieve a net-zero carbon building and approve the estimated cost increase of $4 million to be funded from A/00463-41 Project Construction; AND THAT should funding through the Green and Inclusive Community Buildings Program not be received that the minimum requirement of LEED Gold be maintained as per the Municipal Green Policy 30.160; AND FURTHER THAT the Chief Financial Officer and the City Manager be authorized to sign documentation and/or agreements pertaining to the Green and Inclusive Community Buildings Program application, subject to the satisfaction of the City Solicitor. In Favour (7): Mayor McGarry, Councillor Reid, Councillor Mann, Councillor Wolf, Councillor Adshade, Councillor Hamilton, and Councillor Ermeta Absent (2): Councillor Devine, and Councillor Liggett

THAT Report 21-186(CD) Additional Design Fees for Preston Auditorium Expansion Project be received; AND THAT as a result of Council direction from the May 11, 2021 meeting to further review design options of the Preston Auditorium Expansion Project, additional design fees will be required; AND FURTHER THAT the increase of an additional $18,750 in design fees for project A/00420-30 - Preston Auditorium Design, to be funded from debentures in the amount of $14,160 and Development Charges in the amount of $4,590 be approved. In Favour (7): Mayor McGarry, Councillor Reid, Councillor Mann, Councillor Wolf, Councillor Adshade, Councillor Hamilton, and Councillor Ermeta Absent (2): Councillor Devine, and Councillor Liggett

THAT Report 21-187(CD) Amendment to the Memorandum of Understanding between the City of Cambridge and the Waterloo Region District School Board and the Waterloo Catholic District School Board be received; AND THAT the Mayor and Clerk be authorized to sign the Amendment to the Memorandum of Understanding, subject to the satisfaction of the City Solicitor. In Favour (7): Mayor McGarry, Councillor Reid, Councillor Mann, Councillor Wolf, Councillor Adshade, Councillor Hamilton, and Councillor Ermeta Absent (2): Councillor Devine, and Councillor Liggett

THAT report 21-146(IFS) Project Management Office – Status Update be received. In Favour (7): Mayor McGarry, Councillor Reid, Councillor Mann, Councillor Wolf, Councillor Adshade, Councillor Hamilton, and Councillor Ermeta Absent (2): Councillor Devine, and Councillor Liggett

WHEREAS projections for the City of Cambridge indicate substantial and increased population growth in upcoming years and decades; WHEREAS population growth will necessitate increased densification and intensification in core areas of Galt, Preston, and Hespeler; WHEREAS Cambridge possesses exceptional geographical, historical, and natural attributes that are unique amongst Canadian cities, yet are under-utilized or under-developed, in comparison to their potential and their capacity to delight current and future residents and tourists alike; WHEREAS 'placemaking' is an essential component, not only of city- building and connecting residents with their built and natural environments, but of Cambridge's Core Area Transformation Fund; THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that staff be directed to provide Council with a report following a review on placemaking projects for future and current members of our Cambridge Community in each Core Areas of Hespeler, Preston, and Galt, which embrace novel, unique, and progressive ways of incorporating the river(s), local businesses, and physical activities such as cycling and walking paths, into the landscape. In Favour (7): Mayor McGarry, Councillor Reid, Councillor Mann, Councillor Wolf, Councillor Adshade, Councillor Hamilton, and Councillor Ermeta Absent (2): Councillor Devine, and Councillor Liggett

THAT all correspondence and presentations for the June 29, 2021 Special Council meeting be received. In Favour (7): Mayor McGarry, Councillor Reid, Councillor Mann, Councillor Wolf, Councillor Adshade, Councillor Hamilton, and Councillor Ermeta Absent (2): Councillor Devine, and Councillor Liggett

THAT the following by-laws listed under the heading of Introduction and Consideration of By-laws be enacted and passed: 21-044 Being a by-law of the Corporation of the City of Cambridge to implement the Core Areas Community Improvement Plan in the City of Cambridge 21-045 Being a by-law of the Corporation of the City of Cambridge to amend the Core Areas Community Improvement Project Area in the City of Cambridge In Favour (7): Mayor McGarry, Councillor Reid, Councillor Mann, Councillor Wolf, Councillor Adshade, Councillor Hamilton, and Councillor Ermeta Absent (2): Councillor Devine, and Councillor Liggett

THAT in accordance with Section s.239 (2) (c) of the Municipal Act, 2001, Council convene in Closed Session at 8:57 p.m. to consider the following subject matter: (c) a proposed or pending acquisition or disposition of land by the municipality (potential land acquisition) In Favour (7): Mayor McGarry, Councillor Reid, Councillor Mann, Councillor Wolf, Councillor Adshade, Councillor Hamilton, and Councillor Ermeta Absent (2): Councillor Devine, and Councillor Liggett

THAT Council rise from Closed Session at 9:12 p.m. and reconvene in Open Session. In Favour (7): Mayor McGarry, Councillor Reid, Councillor Mann, Councillor Wolf, Councillor Adshade, Councillor Hamilton, and Councillor Ermeta Absent (2): Councillor Devine, and Councillor Liggett

THAT By-law 21-046 Being a by-law to confirm the proceedings of the Council of the Corporation of the City of Cambridge be enacted and passed. In Favour (7): Mayor McGarry, Councillor Reid, Councillor Mann, Councillor Wolf, Councillor Adshade, Councillor Hamilton, and Councillor Ermeta Absent (2): Councillor Devine, and Councillor Liggett

THAT the Council meeting does now adjourn at 9:14 p.m. In Favour (7): Mayor McGarry, Councillor Reid, Councillor Mann, Councillor Wolf, Councillor Adshade, Councillor Hamilton, and Councillor Ermeta Absent (2): Councillor Devine, and Councillor Liggett