Council Meeting

Council rise from the Closed Session held on May 7, 2024 and reconvene in Open Session at 6:32 p.m.

all items listed under the heading of Consent Agenda for May 14, 2024 be adopted as recommended.

Report 24-006-IFS Capital Projects Status and Forecast - December 2023 be received; AND THAT the closure of capital projects as identified in Appendix A of Report 24-006-IFS be approved; AND THAT the cancellation of capital projects as identified in Appendix B of Report 24-006-IFS be approved; AND THAT the capital forecast changes requiring approval under the Budget Control By-law as identified in Appendix C of Report 24-006-IFS be approved; AND FURTHER THAT transfers to and from reserve and reserve funds as identified in Appendix E of Report 24-006-IFS be approved.

Note: Mayor Liggett passed the Chair to Councillor Kimpson for this item. THAT Report 24-019-CRS 2023 Year End Operating Update be received; AND THAT the tax-supported and water utility operating budget variances for the December 2023 reporting period, as outlined in report 24-019-CRS, be approved; AND THAT the tax-supported operating surplus of $2,111,948 be allocated in the amount of $251,700 to the Election Reserve, $500,000 to the Self Insurance Reserve, and $1,360,248 to be transferred to the Capital Works Reserve fund to reduce the debenture funding to capital project A/00420-40 Preston Auditorium Expansion Construction; AND THAT the water surplus of $1,103,956 be transferred equally to the Water Rate Stabilization Reserve Fund and the Water Capital Reserve totaling $551,978 respectively; AND THAT the wastewater surplus of $754,660 be transferred to the Wastewater Capital Reserve; AND THAT the Idea Exchange surplus in the amount of $194,728 be transferred to the Facility Capital - Library Reserve in the amount of $115,000, the Library Rate Stabilization Reserve in the amount of $55,000, and the Library Furniture and Equipment Reserve Fund in the amount of $24,728, as recommended by the Cambridge Public Library Board; AND FURTHER THAT the transfers to and from the reserve funds as outlined in Appendix A to report 24-019-CRS be approved.

AND FURTHER THAT Council request the applicant to contribute $1000 per unit to the City of Cambridge Affordable Housing Reserve Fund as a condition of draft plan approval of condominium.

Motion as Amended THAT Report 24-071-CD Recommendation Report for Zoning By-law Amendment – 82 and 88 Beverly Street be received; AND THAT Council approves the proposed Zoning By-law Amendment to rezone the subject lands from N1R4 and R4 to RM3 s. 4.1.445 with site-specific provisions to permit the development of 46 stacked townhouse units; 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 24-071-CD be passed. AND FURTHER THAT Council request the applicant to contribute $1000 per unit to the City of Cambridge Affordable Housing Reserve Fund as a condition of draft plan approval of condominium.

Report 24-076-CD Speedsville Road Speed Limit be received; AND THAT a 60 km/h speed limit be implemented on Speedsville Road from Middle Block Road to the Highway 401 overpass; AND FURTHER THAT the By-law to amend Traffic and Parking By-law 22-044, included as Appendix A to Report 24-076-CD, be passed.

Report 24-045-CD, Neighbourhood Area Speed Limit Implementation be received; AND THAT; Council approve the implementation plan for the Neighbourhood Area 40km/h speed limits across the City along with reducing School Zone speed limits to 30km/h as outlined in Report 24-045-CD AND FURTHER THAT the By-law to amend Traffic and Parking By-law 22-044, included as Appendix A to Report 24-045-CD, be passed.

all presentations and correspondence from the May 14, 2024 Council meeting be received.

the following by-laws listed under the heading of Introduction and Consideration of By-laws be enacted and passed: 24-050 Being a by-law to dedicate certain lands as public highway (Bismark Drive) 24-051 Being a by-law to establish 2024 Final Tax Rates for City purposes only, for the payment of 2024 Property Taxes and to repeal By-law 23-122 24-052 Being a by-law to amend By-law 22-044 to Regulate Traffic and Parking on Highways Under the Jurisdiction of The Corporation of the City of Cambridge 24-053 Being a by-law to amend Zoning By-law No. 150-85, as amended, with respect to land municipally known as 82 and 88 Beverly Street, Cambridge 24-054 Being a by-law to amend By-law 22-044 being a by-law to regulate Traffic and Parking on Highways Under the Jurisdiction of The Corporation of the City of Cambridge

That By-Law 24-055 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 8:32 p.m.

THAT Council rise from the Closed Session held on May 7, 2024 and reconvene in Open Session at 6:32 p.m. In Favour (7): Councillor Shwery, Councillor Kimpson, Councillor Roberts, Councillor Cooper, Councillor Hamilton, Councillor Ermeta, and Mayor Liggett Absent (2): Councillor Devine, and Councillor Earnshaw

THAT all items listed under the heading of Consent Agenda for May 14, 2024 be adopted as recommended. In Favour (7): Councillor Shwery, Councillor Kimpson, Councillor Roberts, Councillor Cooper, Councillor Hamilton, Councillor Ermeta, and Mayor Liggett Absent (2): Councillor Devine, and Councillor Earnshaw

THAT Report 24-006-IFS Capital Projects Status and Forecast - December 2023 be received; AND THAT the closure of capital projects as identified in Appendix A of Report 24-006-IFS be approved; AND THAT the cancellation of capital projects as identified in Appendix B of Report 24-006-IFS be approved; AND THAT the capital forecast changes requiring approval under the Budget Control By-law as identified in Appendix C of Report 24- 006-IFS be approved; AND FURTHER THAT transfers to and from reserve and reserve funds as identified in Appendix E of Report 24-006-IFS be approved. In Favour (7): Councillor Shwery, Councillor Kimpson, Councillor Roberts, Councillor Cooper, Councillor Hamilton, Councillor Ermeta, and Mayor Liggett Absent (2): Councillor Devine, and Councillor Earnshaw

Amendment AND FURTHER THAT Council request the applicant to contribute $1000 per unit to the City of Cambridge Affordable Housing Reserve Fund as a condition of draft plan approval of condominium. In Favour (6): Councillor Kimpson, Councillor Roberts, Councillor Cooper, Councillor Hamilton, Councillor Ermeta, and Mayor Liggett Opposed (1): Councillor Shwery Absent (2): Councillor Devine, and Councillor Earnshaw

Main Motion as Amended THAT Report 24-071-CD Recommendation Report for Zoning By- law Amendment – 82 and 88 Beverly Street be received; AND THAT Council approves the proposed Zoning By-law Amendment to rezone the subject lands from N1R4 and R4 to RM3 s. 4.1.445 with site-specific provisions to permit the development of 46 stacked townhouse units; 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 24-071-CD be passed. AND FURTHER THAT Council request the applicant to contribute $1000 per unit to the City of Cambridge Affordable Housing Reserve Fund as a condition of draft plan approval of condominium. In Favour (7): Councillor Shwery, Councillor Kimpson, Councillor Roberts, Councillor Cooper, Councillor Hamilton, Councillor Ermeta, and Mayor Liggett Absent (2): Councillor Devine, and Councillor Earnshaw

THAT Report 24-076-CD Speedsville Road Speed Limit be received; AND THAT a 60 km/h speed limit be implemented on Speedsville Road from Middle Block Road to the Highway 401 overpass; AND FURTHER THAT the By-law to amend Traffic and Parking By- law 22-044, included as Appendix A to Report 24-076-CD, be passed. In Favour (7): Councillor Shwery, Councillor Kimpson, Councillor Roberts, Councillor Cooper, Councillor Hamilton, Councillor Ermeta, and Mayor Liggett Absent (2): Councillor Devine, and Councillor Earnshaw

THAT Report 24-045-CD, Neighbourhood Area Speed Limit Implementation be received; AND THAT; Council approve the implementation plan for the Neighbourhood Area 40km/h speed limits across the City along with reducing School Zone speed limits to 30km/h as outlined in Report 24-045-CD AND FURTHER THAT the By-law to amend Traffic and Parking By- law 22-044, included as Appendix A to Report 24-045-CD, be passed. In Favour (7): Councillor Shwery, Councillor Kimpson, Councillor Roberts, Councillor Cooper, Councillor Hamilton, Councillor Ermeta, and Mayor Liggett Absent (2): Councillor Devine, and Councillor Earnshaw

THAT all presentations and correspondence from the May 14, 2024 Council meeting be received. In Favour (7): Councillor Shwery, Councillor Kimpson, Councillor Roberts, Councillor Cooper, Councillor Hamilton, Councillor Ermeta, and Mayor Liggett Absent (2): Councillor Devine, and Councillor Earnshaw

THAT the following by-laws listed under the heading of Introduction and Consideration of By-laws be enacted and passed: 24-050 Being a by-law to dedicate certain lands as public highway (Bismark Drive) 24-051 Being a by-law to establish 2024 Final Tax Rates for City purposes only, for the payment of 2024 Property Taxes and to repeal By-law 23-122 24-052 Being a by-law to amend By-law 22-044 to Regulate Traffic and Parking on Highways Under the Jurisdiction of The Corporation of the City of Cambridge 24-053 Being a by-law to amend Zoning By-law No. 150-85, as amended, with respect to land municipally known as 82 and 88 Beverly Street, Cambridge 24-054 Being a by-law to amend By-law 22-044 being a by-law to regulate Traffic and Parking on Highways Under the Jurisdiction of The Corporation of the City of Cambridge In Favour (7): Councillor Shwery, Councillor Kimpson, Councillor Roberts, Councillor Cooper, Councillor Hamilton, Councillor Ermeta, and Mayor Liggett Absent (2): Councillor Devine, and Councillor Earnshaw

That By-Law 24-055 being a by-law to confirm the proceedings of the Council of the Corporation of the City of Cambridge be passed. In Favour (7): Councillor Shwery, Councillor Kimpson, Councillor Roberts, Councillor Cooper, Councillor Hamilton, Councillor Ermeta, and Mayor Liggett Absent (2): Councillor Devine, and Councillor Earnshaw

THAT the Council meeting does now adjourn at 8:32 p.m. In Favour (7): Councillor Shwery, Councillor Kimpson, Councillor Roberts, Councillor Cooper, Councillor Hamilton, Councillor Ermeta, and Mayor Liggett Absent (2): Councillor Devine, and Councillor Earnshaw