Cambridge public meetings in 2023

Planning - Statutory Public Meeting

This is a continuation of the statutory public meeting held on December 12, 2023. The committee will hear delegations regarding an Official Plan and Zoning By-law Amendment for properties at 102 Fountain Street South and 199 Abraham Street. No decisions are being made at this meeting; it is a public hearing to receive input.

• Public meeting continued for Official Plan and Zoning By-law Amendment at 102 Fountain Street South and 199 Abraham Street
• Delegations scheduled from Danna Ferrarese, Audra Hutton, Nina Deeb, and Lew Figol regarding the amendment

Budget and Audit Committee

The Budget and Audit Committee will receive the 2024 Draft Budget and Business Plan from the Chief Financial Officer, consider a report on 2024 Municipal User Fees and Charges, and discuss pre-approval of capital projects. Public delegations on the budget will be heard on February 6, 2024, with deliberations on February 8 and 13, 2024.

• Presentation of 2024 Draft Budget and Business Plan by CFO Sheryl Ayres
• Report 23-145-CRS on 2024 Municipal User Fees and Charges with proposed by-law
• Report 23-033-IFS on Capital Projects Pre-approval for 2024

Council Meeting

Cambridge City Council will consider a 2024 interim tax levy by-law, several Official Plan and zoning by-law amendments for properties including 2040 Eagle Street North, 210 Shearson Crescent, and 475 Allendale Road, and a motion to explore affordable housing above city-owned parking lots. The agenda also includes a closed session for legal advice and negotiations, plus routine consent items.

• 2024 Interim Tax Levy Report and By-law (23-140-CRS)
• Motion to explore affordable housing above parking spaces in city-owned lots
• Official Plan and zoning amendments for 2040 Eagle Street North, 210 Shearson Crescent, 475 Allendale Road
• Beverly Street Pedestrian Underpass and Road Reconstruction (23-148-CRS)
• Blair-Preston Trail and Pedestrian Bridge Environmental Assessment (23-200-CD)

Planning - Statutory Public Meeting

The Planning Committee will hold statutory public meetings to consider proposed zoning by-law amendments for two properties: 65 and 105 Ripplewood Road, and 102 Fountain Street South and 199 Abraham Street. The agenda includes presentations from the applicant's consultant and multiple delegations from the public, primarily on the Fountain Street proposal. No decisions are recorded on the agenda; the meeting is for public input only.

• Public meeting for proposed zoning by-law amendment at 65 and 105 Ripplewood Road
• Public meeting for proposed official plan and zoning by-law amendment at 102 Fountain Street South and 199 Abraham Street
• Nine delegations registered to speak on the Fountain Street and Abraham Street proposal
• Presentation by Brandon Flewwelling, GSP Group, on the Ripplewood Road amendment
• Presentation by Kristen Barisdale, GSP Group, on the Fountain Street and Abraham Street amendment

Council Meeting

This meeting includes public hearings and council decisions on several zoning by-law amendments and official plan changes, notably for developments at 410 Queen Street West and 475 Allendale Road. Council will also consider designating heritage properties, a cemetery master plan, and renewing the Waterloo Region Economic Development Corporation. A closed session is scheduled for land, legal, and housing matters.

• Recommendation report and by-law for Official Plan and Zoning By-law Amendments at 410 Queen Street West (Blacks Point Development Inc.)
• Recommendation report and by-law for Zoning By-law Amendment at 475 Allendale Road
• Temporary Use Zoning By-law Amendment at 4220 Fountain Street North (Madison Lands)
• Notice of Intention to Designate Soper Park and 44-46 Park Hill Road East under Part IV of the Ontario Heritage Act
• Renewal of Waterloo Region Economic Development Corporation (WREDC) for 2024-2028

Council Meeting

Cambridge City Council will consider several reports and by-laws, including a renovation and addition to the Preston Arena, selection of sites for automated speed enforcement, and passage of heritage designation by-laws for three properties. The meeting also includes a notice of motion exploring affordable housing above parking lots.

• Cambridge Preston Arena renovation and addition (report 23-144-CRS)
• Automated speed enforcement site selection (report 23-321-CD)
• Heritage designation by-laws for 12 Dayton Street, 74 Queen Street East, and 119 Blair Road
• Annual indexing of development charges effective December 1, 2023 (report 23-139-CRS)
• Notice of motion to explore affordable housing above parking spaces in city-owned lots

Planning - Statutory Public Meeting

The Planning Committee is holding statutory public meetings to hear delegations and receive public input on three separate development applications. The items include a draft plan of subdivision and zoning by-law amendment at 895 Riverbank Drive, an official plan and zoning by-law amendment at 2040 Eagle Street North, and an official plan and zoning by-law amendment at 210 Shearson Crescent. No decisions are being made at this meeting; it is solely for public input.

• Public meeting for Draft Plan of Subdivision and Zoning By-law Amendment at 895 Riverbank Drive
• Public meeting for Official Plan Amendment and Zoning By-law Amendment at 2040 Eagle Street North
• Public meeting for Official Plan and Zoning By-law Amendment at 210 Shearson Crescent
• Presentations from applicants and planning staff for each of the three proposals

Council Meeting

Cambridge City Council will consider a motion to implement safety measures at the Myers Rd., Lisbon Pines, and Gatehouse intersection, introduced at the October 24 meeting. The agenda also includes a presentation on Explore Waterloo initiatives, a proposed 2024 meeting schedule, and several routine items such as minutes and a capital status update. A closed session is scheduled for confidential land and legal matters.

• Motion re: safety measures at Myers Rd., Lisbon Pines, and Gatehouse intersection
• Presentation by Michele Saran, CEO of Explore Waterloo, on initiatives and promotions for Cambridge
• Proposed 2024 Schedule of Meetings of Council (report 23-125-CRS)
• City Hall Campus, Market Square Placemaking Project (report 23-295-CD)
• Removal of 0.3-metre reserves along Equestrian Way for development blocks in River Mill Subdivision (reports 23-325-CD and 23-329-CD)

Special Council Meeting - Workshop

This is a special council workshop focused on a presentation about the current state of infrastructure in Cambridge. No delegations will be heard; only directions to staff and motions to receive information are permitted. The meeting is procedural and informational in nature.

• Presentation by CFO Sheryl Ayres and Deputy City Manager Yogesh Shah on the 2023 State of Infrastructure report
• Workshop format with no public delegations; only staff directions and information motions allowed

Council Meeting

Cambridge City Council will consider several land-use and heritage items, including an Official Plan and zoning amendment for 30 Lauris Avenue, a CMHC Housing Accelerator Fund application, and a secondary plan for Main and Dundas Streets South. The meeting also includes a motion supporting Bill 21 on long-term care, a sewer camera truck replacement, and a new cemetery by-law.

• 23-300-CD: Official Plan and zoning amendment for 30 Lauris Avenue
• 23-322-CD: CMHC Housing Accelerator Fund application
• 23-261-CD: Proposed Official Plan Amendment for Main Street and Dundas Street South Secondary Plan
• 23-136-CRS: Sewer camera truck replacement
• Motion re: Support for Bill 21, Fixing Long-Term Care Amendment Act

Planning - Statutory Public Meeting

The Planning - Statutory Public Meeting Committee will hold public meetings on two zoning by-law amendments: a permanent amendment at 475 Allendale Road and a temporary use amendment at 4220 Fountain Street North. Presentations from applicants and staff will precede the public hearings. No decisions are made at this meeting; it is for public input only.

• Public meeting on a zoning by-law amendment for 475 Allendale Road
• Public meeting on a temporary use zoning by-law amendment for 4220 Fountain Street North
• Presentations by Kristen Barisdale (GSP Group) and Sean Bender (Planner) on 475 Allendale Road
• Presentations by Aidan Pereira (KLM Planning Partners Inc.) and Sean Bender on 4220 Fountain Street North

Special Council Meeting - Workshop

This is a special council workshop to receive an update on the City of Cambridge Master Fire & Emergency Services Plan. Presentations will be given by the Acting Fire Chief and a consultant from Dillon Consulting Limited. No delegations will be heard; only directions to staff and motions to receive information are permitted.

• Presentation by Acting Fire Chief Damond Jamieson on the Cambridge Fire Department Master Fire and Emergency Service
• Presentation by consultant Suzanne Charbonneau-Dent from Dillon Consulting Limited on the Fire Master Plan
• Council may give directions to staff or receive the information presented

Council Meeting

Cambridge City Council is meeting to consider several reports and by-laws, including an Official Plan amendment for 110 Royal Oak Road, lot creation exemptions for two subdivisions, and a railway crossing safety assessment. The agenda also includes appointments to advisory committees, a notice of motion supporting Bill 21, and a closed session for personal matters. Most items are routine administrative matters.

• Official Plan Amendment No. 69 for 110 Royal Oak Road (by-law 23-085)
• Part lot control exemptions for Block 95, 58M-685 (Queensbrook Cres) and Blocks 14 & 16, 58M-686 (Bastien Street)
• Railway grade crossing safety assessment and whistle cessation (23-281-CD)
• Appointments to advisory committees (23-130-CRS)
• Notice of motion supporting Bill 21, Fixing Long-Term Care Amendment Act

Council Meeting

This meeting includes public hearings and votes on two zoning by-law amendments: one for 39 Lowrey Avenue North and another for 355 and 395 Hespeler Road. Council will also consider schematic design approval for a Recreation Complex and Idea Exchange. A closed session is scheduled for litigation and solicitor-client privileged matters.

• Zoning by-law amendment for 39 Lowrey Avenue North (by-law 23-080)
• Zoning by-law amendment for 355 and 395 Hespeler Road regarding setback provisions for road widening (by-law 23-081)
• Schematic design approval for Recreation Complex & Idea Exchange
• Closed session for litigation and solicitor-client privileged advice

Council Meeting

Cambridge City Council will consider a motion to declare intimate partner violence an epidemic, alongside several planning and zoning items. Key decisions include proposed official plan and zoning by-law amendments for 499 Dundas Street North, additional residential units, and a sanitary servicing extension on Blenheim Road. The meeting also includes a closed session regarding a potential land lease.

• Motion to declare Intimate Partner Violence (IPV) an epidemic
• Official Plan Amendment and Zoning By-law Amendment for 499 Dundas Street North
• Proposed Official Plan and Zoning By-law amendments to permit Additional Residential Units
• Blenheim Road Local Improvement – Sanitary Servicing Extension and mandatory connection by-law amendment
• Exemption from Part Lot Control for Lidstone Street and Gledhill Crescent

Planning - Statutory Public Meeting

The Planning - Statutory Public Meeting Committee is holding a public meeting to consider an Official Plan Amendment and Zoning By-law Amendment for 777 Laurel Street. The agenda includes presentations from planners and public delegations on the proposed changes.

• Public meeting for Official Plan Amendment and Zoning By-law Amendment at 777 Laurel Street
• Presentation by Senior Planner Michael Campos on item 23-291-CD
• Presentation by Trevor Hawkins, MHBC Planning, on item 23-291-CD
• Delegations from Danna Ferrarese, John Cressman, and Nate Whalen on item 23-291-CD

The Planning Committee received the public meeting report for 777 Laurel Street but referred the application back to staff for a subsequent report. Staff were directed to meet with the developer and residents to address concerns and obtain feedback.

• Referred application OR05/23 for 777 Laurel Street back to staff for a subsequent report and recommendation (8-0)
• Directed staff to schedule a meeting between the developer and residents regarding 777 Laurel Street (8-0)
• Received all presentations and correspondence from the meeting (8-0)

Council Meeting

Cambridge City Council will consider several key items including how to fill a vacant Ward 1 councillor seat, zoning amendments for a proposed subdivision at 20 Ripplewood Road and a go-kart facility at 355 and 395 Hespeler Road, and updates to fireworks and traffic bylaws. A motion to declare intimate partner violence an epidemic is also on the agenda.

• Methods to fill Ward 1 councillor vacancy, including possible byelection (report 23-134-CRS)
• Zoning bylaw amendment and draft plan of subdivision for 20 Ripplewood Road (report 23-292-CD)
• Zoning bylaw amendment for proposed go-karting at 355 and 395 Hespeler Road (report 23-264-CD)
• Interim fireworks bylaw update (report 23-128-CRS)
• Motion to declare intimate partner violence an epidemic

Council approved a zoning amendment for an indoor electric go-karting facility at Cambridge Centre Mall and a residential subdivision at 20 Ripplewood Road. The city also established a voting method and funding for a Ward 1 by-election and updated the fireworks by-law.

• Approved internet voting and paper ballot for Ward 1 vacancy and transferred $50,000 from Rate Stabilization Reserve (7-0)
• Amended Fireworks By-law 40-04 to set 11 p.m. as the end time for fireworks (7-0)
• Appointed Karl Herod, Jay Burnett, Jeremy Brubacher, and Mark Longo to advisory committees (7-0)
• Approved storefront alteration at 33 Main Street (7-0)
• Approved Zoning By-law Amendment and recommended draft approval of Plan of Subdivision for 20 Ripplewood Road (6-1)
• Approved Zoning By-law Amendment for indoor electric go-karting at 355 and 395 Hespeler Road (7-0)
• Adopted Consent Agenda items including Traffic and Parking Bylaw Updates and Part Lot Control Exemption for 416 Dundas Street South (7-0)

Special Council Meeting - Workshop

This is a special Council workshop meeting focused on a heritage presentation by staff. No delegations will be registered, and only directions to staff and motions to receive information are permitted. The agenda is largely procedural, with the main item being the heritage workshop presentation.

• Heritage Workshop Presentation by Joan Jylanne, Manager of Policy Planning, and Johannes Krijnen, Manager of Asset Management
• Heritage staff will be in attendance to answer questions
• Motion to receive information

Council held a workshop featuring a Heritage Workshop Presentation. The only formal action taken was to receive the presentations and correspondence from the session.

• Approved motion to receive all presentations and correspondence (6-0)

Special Council Meeting

This is a special council meeting with a closed session scheduled under the Municipal Act to discuss the security of municipal property (parks) and negotiations related to local improvements. The open portion of the agenda contains only procedural items: call to order, disclosure of pecuniary interests, rising from closed session, and adjournment. No decisions or public discussions are listed on the agenda.

• Closed session under Municipal Act 239(2)(a): security of parks (confidential verbal update)
• Closed session under Municipal Act 239(2)(k): local improvement negotiations (confidential verbal update)

Council convened a special meeting and entered a closed session to receive confidential verbal updates. No substantive decisions were made in open session.

• Approved motion to enter closed session for park security and local improvement updates (6-0)
• Approved motion to return to open session (6-0)
• Approved motion to adjourn meeting (6-0)

Council Meeting

Council will consider several zoning by-law amendments, including one at 325 Shantz Hill Road to enable affordable housing, and another at 250 Allendale Road. A motion to declare intimate partner violence an epidemic will be introduced but not discussed until the next meeting. The agenda also includes routine items such as minutes, information packages, and by-laws.

• Zoning by-law amendment for affordable housing at 325 Shantz Hill Road
• Zoning by-law amendment for 250 Allendale Road (Triovest Realty)
• Zoning by-law amendment for 355 and 395 Hespeler Road
• Motion to declare intimate partner violence an epidemic (introduced, not discussed)
• Heritage designation by-laws for 156 Argyle Street North and 16 Kribs Street

Planning - Statutory Public Meeting

The Planning - Statutory Public Meeting Committee will hold public hearings on four proposed zoning and official plan amendments. Items include a zoning by-law amendment at 39 Lowrey Avenue North, a zoning by-law amendment at 82-88 Beverly Street, an official plan and zoning amendment at 30 Lauris Avenue (Region of Waterloo), and an official plan amendment at 110 Royal Oak Road. The meeting also includes a closed session for confidential human resources and property donation updates.

• Public hearing for zoning by-law amendment at 39 Lowrey Avenue North
• Public hearing for zoning by-law amendment at 82-88 Beverly Street
• Public hearing for official plan and zoning amendments at 30 Lauris Avenue (Region of Waterloo)
• Public hearing for official plan amendment at 110 Royal Oak Road
• Closed session for confidential human resources and potential donor updates

Council received public meeting reports for four separate Official Plan and Zoning By-law amendment applications. In each instance, the council decided to refer the application back to staff for a subsequent report and recommendation.

• Referred Official Plan Amendment for 110 Royal Oak Road (OP01/23) back to staff (8-0)
• Referred Zoning By-law Amendment for 39 Lowrey Avenue North (R09/23) back to staff (8-0)
• Referred Zoning By-law Amendment for 82-88 Beverly Street (R10/23) back to staff (8-0)
• Referred Official Plan and Zoning By-law Amendments for 30 Lauris Avenue (OR03/23) back to staff (7-0)

Council Meeting

Council will consider a recommendation report for an Official Plan Amendment, Zoning By-law Amendment, and Draft Plan of Subdivision for Main Street (Upper Greengate), as well as a Zoning By-law Amendment for 454 Dobbie Drive. They will also vote on establishing an Administrative Penalty System for parking and non-parking by-laws. Other items include a noise by-law exemption for the Gaslight District Grand Opening event and a heritage permit for alterations at Victoria Park.

• Official Plan Amendment, Zoning By-law Amendment, and Draft Plan of Subdivision for Main Street (Upper Greengate)
• Zoning By-law Amendment for 454 Dobbie Drive
• Establishment of an Administrative Penalty System for parking and non-parking by-laws
• Noise by-law exemption for Gaslight District Grand Opening event
• Heritage permit application to alter a Part V designated property at 99 Wentworth Avenue (Victoria Park)

Council approved a residential subdivision and 14-storey apartment building on Main Street. They also authorized a new Administrative Penalty System for parking and non-parking by-laws and allocated additional funding for the city's 50th anniversary.

• Approved Official Plan Amendment and Zoning for 14-storey apartment and 210-unit subdivision at Main Street (Upper Greengate) (8-0)
• Approved Administrative Penalty System for parking and non-parking by-laws effective October 11, 2023 (8-0)
• Approved Zoning By-law Amendment for 454 Dobbie Dr to permit zero setbacks and remove landscape strip (8-0)
• Approved up to $50,000 from Municipal Accommodation Tax Reserve Fund for 50th Anniversary Fund (8-0)
• Approved noise by-law exemption for Gaslight District Grand Opening Event (8-0)
• Endorsed Municipal Compliance Strategy Overview (8-0)
• Approved installation of Level 2 Pedestrian Crossover on Speedsville Road at Mill Run Trail (8-0)
• Approved Heritage Permit for 99 Wentworth Avenue (Victoria Park) (8-0)

Council Meeting

Council will hear presentations on the Fire Master Plan update and the Fountain Street Soccer Complex facility naming and amenity improvements. The consent agenda includes routine items such as minutes, an operating financial update, and part-lot control exemptions for properties at 32 Faith Street and 40 Bastian Street. Council will also consider citizen appointments to advisory committees and a potential sale of part of Laneway 211.

• Presentation on Fire Master Plan update (report 23-083-CRS)
• Presentation on Fountain Street Soccer Complex naming and amenity improvements (report 23-240-CD)
• Part-lot control exemption for 32 Faith Street, Polocorp Inc.
• Part-lot control exemption for 40 Bastian Street, Polocorp Inc.
• Potential sale of part of Laneway 211 (report 23-051-OCM)

Council authorized a total construction budget increase of $1,310,299 for the Fountain Street Soccer Complex, to be funded by Conestoga College and the Capital Works Reserve Fund. The board also appointed three citizens to advisory committees and passed two part lot control exemption by-laws.

• Approved $1,310,299 construction budget increase for Fountain Street Soccer Complex (9-0)
• Authorized $290,000 funding increase to replenish project contingency for soccer complex (9-0)
• Appointed Ryleigh McDermid and Linda Foster to Environmental Advisory Committee (9-0)
• Appointed Rosemary Minella to Municipal Heritage Advisory Committee (9-0)
• Passed By-law 23-044 for Part Lot Control Exemption - Block 11, Plan 58M-686 (9-0)
• Passed By-law 23-045 for Part Lot Control Exemption - Block 15, Plan 58M-686 (9-0)
• Adopted Consent Agenda items including 2023 Operating Financial Update and Capital Status (9-0)

Planning - Statutory Public Meeting

The Planning Committee holds statutory public meetings to consider four zoning by-law amendments: 20 Ripplewood Road, 355 and 395 Hespeler Road, 250 Allendale Road, and a city-wide amendment for additional residential units. No decisions are made at this meeting; it is for public input only.

• Public meeting for zoning by-law amendment at 20 Ripplewood Road
• Public meeting for zoning by-law amendment at 355 and 395 Hespeler Road
• Public meeting for zoning by-law amendment at 250 Allendale Road
• Public meeting for city-wide Official Plan and zoning by-law amendments for additional residential units

The Planning Committee received reports on four separate zoning and official plan amendment applications. In all four cases, Council voted to refer the applications back to staff for subsequent reports and recommendations.

• Referred 20 Ripplewood Road zoning amendment (R05/23) back to staff (8-0)
• Referred 355 and 395 Hespeler Road zoning amendment (R07/23) back to staff to include food safety and go-kart emission issues (8-0)
• Referred 250 Allendale Road zoning amendment (R06/23) back to staff (8-0)
• Referred City Wide Official Plan and Zoning By-law Amendments for Additional Residential Units (OR02/23) back to staff (8-0)
• Approved receipt of all presentations and correspondence (8-0)

Special Council Meeting

This is a special council meeting with a single substantive item: a closed session under the Municipal Act to receive a confidential verbal human resources update on labour relations or employee negotiations. The rest of the agenda is procedural (call to order, disclosure of interests, rise from closed session, adjournment). No decisions or public discussions are listed.

• Closed session under section 239(2)(d) of the Municipal Act for labour relations or employee negotiations
• Confidential verbal human resources update

Council met in a special closed session to consider a confidential verbal human resource update regarding labour relations or employee negotiations. No decisions were recorded in the open session.

• Approved motion to convene in Closed Session for labour relations/employee negotiations (8-0)
• Approved motion to rise from Closed Session and reconvene in Open Session (8-0)
• Approved motion to adjourn the meeting (8-0)

Special Council Meeting - Workshop

This is a special Council workshop meeting, not a regular decision-making session. The main item is a consultant presentation and discussion on the Economic Development Review and Action Plan, facilitated by Bill Elliott. No delegations are registered, and only directions to staff and motions to receive information are permitted.

• Presentation and discussion of Economic Development Review and Action Plan
• Consultant presentation by Bill Elliott, Partner - Economic Development Strategy

Council held a workshop to receive a presentation on the Economic Development Review and Action Plan. The only substantive action taken was to receive and file the presentations and correspondence from the meeting.

• Received and filed all presentations and correspondence from the workshop (9-0)

Special Council Meeting - Workshop

This is a special council workshop focused on a strategic planning validation session facilitated by Deloitte. No delegations will be registered; only directions to staff and motions to receive information are permitted. The meeting includes a presentation and discussion of feedback from April focus groups.

• Council Strategic Planning Validation Session facilitated by Deloitte
• Review of April Strategic Planning Focus Groups Feedback Summary

Council conducted a Strategic Planning Validation Session. The only formal action taken was to receive and file the presentation and correspondence related to the session.

• Received and filed presentation and correspondence from the Council Workshop (7-0)

Council Meeting

Council will consider a recommendation to amend the zoning by-law for 1541 Queenston Road, proposed by Firmus Homes Inc. The meeting also includes a heritage designation for 16 Kribs Street (Forbes Park), a noise exemption for BIA events, and motions on housing/homelessness and public drinking fountains. A closed session is scheduled for property lease and donor negotiations.

• Zoning by-law amendment for 1541 Queenston Road – Firmus Homes Inc.
• Heritage designation recommendation for 16 Kribs Street (Forbes Park) under Part IV of the Ontario Heritage Act
• Noise exemption for Business Improvement Area events
• Motion re: Call to Action for Housing and Homelessness
• Motion re: Public Outdoor Drinking Fountains

Council approved the heritage designation of Forbes Park and granted noise exemptions for BIA events. A motion calling for provincial action on homelessness was defeated, and a request for an Official Plan Amendment fee waiver was denied.

• Approved heritage designation of 16 Kribs Street (Forbes Park) (9-0)
• Approved noise by-law exemptions for 2023 Downtown Cambridge and Hespeler Village BIA events (9-0)
• Directed staff to provide recommendations for installing public drinking fountains in core areas (9-0)
• Defeated motion calling on Provincial Government for urgent homelessness funding and action (3-6)
• Denied application fee waiver for Official Plan Amendment at 110 Royal Oak Road (2-7)
• Approved consent agenda including cemetery internment services extension (9-0)

Council Meeting

Cambridge City Council is meeting to consider several reports and by-laws, including a recommendation for an Official Plan Amendment, Zoning By-law Amendment, and Draft Plan of Subdivision for River Mill Phase 5, a Hespeler Pedestrian Bridge Environmental Assessment, and a funding agreement with the Waterloo Region Small Business Centre. Council will also hear presentations and delegations on these items, and will hold a closed session for personal matters, land disposition, and legal advice. Two notices of motion on housing and homelessness and public outdoor drinking fountains will be introduced but not discussed until the next meeting.

• River Mill Phase 5: Official Plan Amendment, Zoning By-law Amendment, and Draft Plan of Subdivision (23-224-CD)
• Hespeler Pedestrian Bridge Municipal Class Environmental Assessment (23-228-CD)
• Funding Agreement with Waterloo Region Small Business Centre (23-037-CRE)
• 2022 Financial Report and 2024 Budget Timeline and Guidelines (23-095-CRS, 23-096-CRS)
• Blenheim Road Local Improvement - Sanitary Servicing Extension (23-266-CD)

Council approved a zoning and official plan amendment for 170 townhouse dwellings at River Mill Phase 5. The 2022 audited financial statements were approved, and the 2024 budget timeline and guidelines were established. Council also authorized a renewed funding agreement for the Waterloo Region Small Business Centre.

• Approved Official Plan and Zoning amendments for 170 townhouses at River Mill Phase 5 (8-1)
• Approved 2022 audited consolidated financial statements (9-0)
• Approved 2024 budget timeline and guidelines (9-0)
• Authorized $70,000 for Hespeler Pedestrian Bridge archaeological assessment (8-0)
• Authorized renewed 3-year funding agreement for Waterloo Region Small Business Centre (9-0)
• Appointed 8 citizens to the Placemaking Working Group (9-0)
• Transferred $181,000 Cambridge Public Library Board surplus to reserves (9-0)
• Received Integrity Commissioner report on Committee of Adjustment Code of Conduct (9-0)

Special Council Meeting - Workshop

This is a special council workshop meeting focused on the Parks Master Plan. Presentations will be given by consultants and staff on the plan, levels of service, and a discussion period. No delegations will be registered; only directions to staff and motions to receive information are permitted.

• Presentation on the Parks Master Plan, Levels of Service, and discussion period
• Consultant presentation by Nicole Beuglet, Engagement Specialist
• Staff presentations by Paul Wilms, Chris Ziemski, and Mike Hausser

Council held a workshop to discuss the Parks Master Plan and levels of service. The only formal action taken was to receive and file the associated presentations and correspondence.

• Received and filed all presentations and correspondence from the workshop (7-0)

Special Council Meeting - Workshop

This is a special council workshop meeting. The main item is a staff presentation on Schedule A events, covering past, present, and recommendations. Only directions to staff and motions to receive for information are permitted; no delegations will be registered.

• Staff presentation on Schedule A Events by Wanda Schaefer-Stilling, Rachel Fraser, and Olu Ojikutu

Council held a workshop to review a presentation regarding Schedule A Events. The only substantive action taken was to receive and file the presentations and correspondence from the meeting.

• Received and filed all presentations and correspondence from the May 23, 2023, Council Workshop (9-0)

Special Council Meeting

This special council meeting will consider a single substantive item: the appointment of an auditor for GrandBridge Corporation for 2023. The rest of the agenda is procedural, including a confirmatory by-law and adjournment.

• 23-048-OCM Appointment of Auditor for GrandBridge Corporation for 2023

Council approved the appointment of KPMG as the auditors for GrandBridge Corporation for the 2023 fiscal year. A confirmatory by-law was also passed to confirm council proceedings.

• Approved appointment of KPMG as Auditors for GrandBridge Corporation for fiscal year 2023 (9-0)
• Passed By-Law 23-038 to confirm council proceedings (9-0)

Planning - Statutory Public Meeting

The Planning Committee holds statutory public meetings to hear delegations on three items: a zoning by-law amendment and draft plan of subdivision at 240-276 Limerick Road, a proposed Official Plan Amendment for the Hespeler Road Corridor Secondary Plan, and a proposed Official Plan Amendment for the Main and Dundas Street South Secondary Plan. No decisions are made at this meeting; it is for public input only.

• Zoning by-law amendment and draft plan of subdivision for 240-276 Limerick Road by 2582427 Ontario Inc.
• Proposed Official Plan Amendment for the Hespeler Road Corridor Secondary Plan
• Proposed Official Plan Amendment for the Main and Dundas Street South Secondary Plan
• Delegations scheduled from Anosh Jacob, Marilyn Lonsbury, and Danna Ferrarese
• Motion re: Ontario Health Coalition’s Referendum to be discussed at a subsequent Special Council Meeting

The Planning Committee received reports on three separate development and secondary plan proposals. In all three instances, the committee decided to refer the applications back to staff for subsequent reports and recommendations.

• Referred 240-276 Limerick Road Zoning By-law Amendment and Draft Plan of Subdivision back to staff (8-0)
• Referred Hespeler Road Corridor Secondary Plan Official Plan Amendment back to staff (7-0)
• Referred Main and Dundas Street South Secondary Plan Official Plan Amendment back to staff (8-0)
• Approved receipt of all presentations and correspondence (8-0)

Special Council Meeting

This special council meeting will consider a motion to support the Ontario Health Coalition's province-wide referendum on for-profit healthcare expansion. The motion, introduced at the May 9 council meeting, opposes the provincial government's plan to expand for-profit clinics and hospitals. A confirmatory by-law is also on the agenda.

• Motion to support Ontario Health Coalition's referendum on for-profit healthcare expansion
• Referendum to be held May 26-27, 2023
• Motion to be circulated to Premier Doug Ford, local MPPs, and AMO
• Confirmatory by-law 23-037

Council voted on a motion to support a province-wide, citizen-run referendum by the Ontario Health Coalition regarding for-profit clinics and hospitals. The motion was defeated in a tie vote. Council did approve waiving procedure by-laws to hear delegations regarding the matter.

• Waived procedure by-law to consider delegations regarding Ontario Health Coalition's Referendum (8-0)
• Motion to support Ontario Health Coalition’s province-wide referendum defeated (4-4)
• Passed By-Law 23-037 to confirm council proceedings (8-0)

Council Meeting

Council will consider the 2023 Final Tax Levy Report to set city property tax rates and repeal the previous by-law. A new Procedure By-law and Hybrid Meeting Procedure will be reviewed to govern council and committee proceedings. Several motions carried over from previous meetings will be debated, including one on McQueen Shaver Blvd speeding and another on the Galt Core Heritage Conservation District.

• 2023 Final Tax Levy Report and by-law to set city property tax rates
• Procedure By-law Review and Hybrid Meeting Procedure (report 23-112-CRS)
• Recommendation to designate 156 Argyle Street North (Preston Carnegie Library) under the Ontario Heritage Act
• Motion re: McQueen Shaver Blvd Speeding
• Motion re: Galt Core Heritage Conservation District

Council enacted a trial for a new Procedure By-law and Hybrid Meeting Procedure. The body also designated the Preston Carnegie Library as a heritage site and appointed several citizens to advisory committees.

• Approved Procedure By-law and Hybrid Meeting Procedure trial through Nov 15, 2024 (9-0)
• Appointed members to Arthur White Sports Bursary Fund, Cycling and Trails, and Economic Development committees (9-0)
• Endorsed recommended approach for 2024-2026 Strategic Plan (9-0)
• Approved heritage designation for 156 Argyle Street North (Preston Carnegie Library) (9-0)
• Authorized watermain decommissioning agreement for 200 Sheffield Street (9-0)
• Approved noise by-law exemptions for 2023 special events (9-0)
• Supported Ontario Big City Mayor’s motion on municipal Code of Conduct amendments (9-0)
• Requested Region of Waterloo designate McQueen Shaver Blvd a community safety zone (9-0)

Special Council Meeting - Workshop

This is a special Council Workshop meeting with no delegations. The only substantive item is a motion to convene in Closed Session under the Municipal Act for a procedural education workshop for council members. The rest of the agenda is procedural boilerplate (call to order, disclosures, rise from closed session, adjournment).

• Closed Session under Section 239 (3.1) of the Municipal Act, 2001, for a Procedural Education Workshop

Council convened in a closed session to conduct a procedural education workshop for members. No other substantive decisions were recorded in the open session.

• Approved motion to enter closed session for procedural education workshop (9-0)
• Approved motion to rise from closed session and reconvene in open session (9-0)
• Approved motion to adjourn meeting (9-0)

Special Council Meeting

This special council meeting focuses on a single major item: approval of the concept design and budget for a new Recreation Complex and Idea Exchange. Council will also hold a closed session to discuss confidential donor information related to city property. The meeting includes presentations, delegations, and correspondence on the recreation complex proposal.

• Presentation and report on 23-190-CD Recreation Complex & Idea Exchange – Concept Design and Budget Approval
• Closed session under Municipal Act to discuss confidential donor information for city property
• Correspondence from Tara Pedersen and Cambridge AquaJets regarding the recreation complex
• Confirmatory by-law 23-033 to be passed

Council approved Concept B for the Recreation Complex & Idea Exchange and directed staff to proceed with schematic design at an estimated total project budget of $107,935,380. The capital forecast for the Recreation Complex was increased by $24,341,800 for a total construction budget of $101,551,000, funded from tax-funded debt, development charges reserve funds, and development charges funded debt. The vote was unanimous (9-0).

• Approved Concept B for Recreation Complex & Idea Exchange and directed staff to proceed with schematic design at $107,935,380 total budget (9-0)
• Approved increasing capital forecast for Recreation Complex by $24,341,800 for total construction budget of $101,551,000, funded from tax-funded debt ($20,610,500), development charges reserve ($34,352,300), and development charges funded debt ($46,588,200) (9-0)
• Received all presentations and correspondence from the meeting (9-0)
• Passed confirmatory by-law 23-033 (9-0)

Council Meeting

Council will consider a recommendation report for an Official Plan Amendment and Zoning By-law Amendment at Millcreek Road and Liberty Drive. Other items include the 2023 Speed Management Program Action Plan, results of public consultation on a Private Tree By-law, and a property acquisition at 27 Dickson Street and 20 Ainslie Street North. Several routine consent items and by-laws are also on the agenda.

• Recommendation report for Official Plan Amendment and Zoning By-law Amendment at 44 and 46 Millcreek Road and 5 Liberty Drive
• 2023 Speed Management Program Action Plan
• Private Tree By-law public consultation results
• Property acquisition at 27 Dickson Street and 20 Ainslie Street North (laneway)
• By-law to adopt Official Plan Amendment No. 61 for Millcreek Road and Liberty Drive

Council authorized the purchase of two properties for approximately $2.1 million and approved a zoning amendment for 70 townhouse units. They also directed staff to amend the Private Tree By-law and received a speed management action plan.

• Authorized purchase of 27 Dickson Street and 20 Ainslie Street North (laneway) for approx. $2.1M (8-0)
• Approved Official Plan and Zoning By-law amendments for 70 townhouse units at Millcreek Road and Liberty Drive (8-0)
• Directed staff to amend Private Tree By-law (124-18) and report back with implementation plan (8-0)
• Received 2023 Speed Management Program Action Plan as information (8-0)
• Approved Consent Agenda items including 2022 Year End Operating and Investment reports (8-0)
• Authorized $1M budget increase for Land Acquisition capital project via Core Area Transformation Reserve Fund (8-0)
• Approved $295,000 in 2024 Capital Budget for interim flood mitigation solution (8-0)

Council Meeting

Cambridge City Council meets April 11, 2023, to consider several reports and a motion. Key items include recommendations from the Citizen Committee for Council Compensation (deferred from February), the 2022 Economic Development Annual Report, the Waterloo Region Green Development Standards Phase 2 launch, the Community Climate Action Plan GHG re-inventory, and a motion on EV charging stations. The meeting also includes a closed session for labour, litigation, and solicitor-client privilege matters.

• 23-082-CRS: Citizen Committee for Council Compensation recommendations (deferred from Feb 28)
• 23-035-CRE: 2022 Economic Development Annual Report
• 23-205-CD: Waterloo Region Green Development Standards Phase 2 Project Launch
• 23-199-CD: Hespeler Road Watermain Rehabilitation
• Motion re: EV Charging Stations in Cambridge

Council approved a 3.59% annual salary increase for the Mayor and members of Council in addition to cost-of-living adjustments. The body also authorized additional funding for watermain rehabilitation and directed staff to study EV charging mandates for new developments.

• Approved 3.59% annual salary increase for Mayor and Council (8-1)
• Deferred proposed Council Expense Policy to September 2023 (8-1)
• Approved $700,000 from Water System Capital Reserve Fund for Hespeler Road Watermain Rehabilitation (9-0)
• Directed staff to initiate Phase 2 of the Green Development Standards Project (9-0)
• Approved up to $15,000 from MAT Reserve Fund to replace downtown 50th Anniversary banners (9-0)
• Directed staff to examine mandating EV charging stations in new developments and city lots (9-0)
• Received Community GHG Re-Inventory Report April 2023 (9-0)
• Received 2022 Economic Development Annual Report (9-0)

Planning - Statutory Public Meeting

The Planning Committee will hold a statutory public meeting to consider a zoning by-law amendment for part of 1065 Speedsville Road, proposed by River Mill Development Corp. The meeting includes a presentation from the Senior Planner and an opportunity for public delegations. No other substantive items are on the agenda.

• Public meeting for zoning by-law amendment 23-193-CD at 1065 Speedsville Road
• Applicant: River Mill Development Corp.
• Presentation by Senior Planner Rachel Greene
• Concept site plan and elevations included as appendices

The committee received a report regarding a Zoning By-law Amendment for part of 1065 Speedsville Road. The application was referred back to staff for a subsequent report and recommendation.

• Referred application R01/23 for Part of 1065 Speedsville Road back to staff (7-1)
• Received all presentations and correspondence from the meeting (8-0)

Special Council Meeting - Workshop

This is a special Council workshop meeting focused on the 2020-23 Strategic Plan orientation. Staff will present on the plan, with no delegations registered; only directions to staff and motions to receive information are permitted. The meeting is informational and procedural, with no decisions expected.

• 2020-2023 Strategic Plan orientation presentation by Cheryl Zahnleiter and Jenna Brown-Jowett
• Attachments include Strategic Plan Council Workshop.pdf, Budget Highlights - Final.pdf, and FINAL-StratPlanDocument8.5x11.pdf

Council held a workshop featuring a presentation on the 2020-2023 Strategic Plan Orientation. The only formal action taken was the receipt of presentations and correspondence.

• Received all presentations and correspondence from the April 3, 2023 Council Workshop (9-0)

Special Council Meeting - Workshop

This is a special Council workshop meeting, not a regular decision-making session. Council will receive a presentation from staff and consultants (Colliers Project Leaders and MacLennan Jaunkalns Miller Architects) on the Recreation Complex. A closed session precedes the workshop to discuss confidential information about potential donors of City Property. Only directions to staff and motions to receive information are permitted; no delegations will be registered.

• Closed session under Municipal Act Section 239(2)(i) for confidential verbal update on potential donors of City Property
• Workshop presentation on Recreation Complex by staff, Colliers Project Leaders, and MacLennan Jaunkalns Miller Architects
• Meeting is a workshop; no delegations, only directions to staff and motions to receive

Council convened in a closed session to receive a confidential verbal update regarding potential donors of City Property. The meeting also included presentations from staff, Colliers Project Leaders, and MacLennan Jaunkalns Miller Architects.

• Approved motion to enter closed session for confidential update on City Property donors (8-0)
• Approved motion to rise from closed session (8-0)
• Approved motion to receive all presentations and correspondence from the workshop (8-0)

Council Meeting

Council will consider a recommendation report for an Official Plan and Zoning By-law Amendment at 15 Clover Avenue, and evaluate a Neighbourhood Area Speed Limit Pilot. Other items include community grants, a fire department annual report, and a motion on EV charging stations.

• Official Plan and Zoning By-law Amendment for 15 Clover Avenue
• Neighbourhood Area Speed Limit Pilot evaluation
• Community Grants to Reep Green Solutions, Cambridge Cultural Association, and Fashion History Museum
• Cambridge Fire Department Annual Report for 2022
• Motion re: EV Charging Stations in Cambridge

Council approved the implementation of 40km/h speed limits in neighbourhood areas and 30km/h limits in school zones. They also allocated up to $100,000 for 50th anniversary celebrations and approved various community grants. A zoning amendment for 15 Clover Avenue was defeated.

• Approved 40km/h neighbourhood speed limits and 30km/h school zone limits (9-0)
• Approved up to $100,000 from Municipal Accommodation Tax Reserve Fund for 50th anniversary celebrations (9-0)
• Approved community grants, including increasing Cambridge Cultural Association funding from $1,000 to $3,000 (9-0)
• Denied Official Plan and Zoning By-law Amendment for 15 Clover Avenue (4-5)
• Approved installation of a Pedestrian Crossover on Speedsville Road at Mill Run Trail (9-0)
• Appointed Connie Cody to Accessibility Advisory Committee and Renee Billiau to Cycling and Trails Advisory Committee (9-0)
• Directed staff to review the Fashion History Museum lease agreement (9-0)
• Passed by-laws 23-022, 23-023, 23-024, and 23-025 (9-0)

Planning - Statutory Public Meeting

The Planning Committee holds statutory public meetings to hear delegations on two development applications: an Official Plan and zoning by-law amendment for properties at 229-247 Royal Oak Road, and a zoning by-law amendment and vacant land condominium for 1390 Pineview Avenue. No decisions are made at this meeting; it is solely for public input.

• Public meeting for Official Plan and zoning by-law amendments at 229, 235, 239, and 247 Royal Oak Road
• Public meeting for zoning by-law amendment and vacant land condominium at 1390 Pineview Avenue
• Presentations by Senior Planner Rachel Greene and consultant Evan Wittmann (GSP Group) on Royal Oak Road
• Presentations by Senior Planner Rachel Greene and Pierre Chauvin on Pineview Avenue
• Six registered delegations scheduled to speak on the two proposals

Council referred two zoning and official plan amendment applications back to staff to address resident concerns. One application includes a requirement for the developer to meet with residents and for specific structures to undergo heritage designation.

• Referred application OR01/23 (229, 235, 239, and 247 Royal Oak Road) back to staff for a subsequent report (9-0)
• Required developer of Royal Oak Road project to meet with staff and area residents (9-0)
• Required farmhouse and stone barn at Royal Oak Road to undergo heritage designation process (9-0)
• Referred application R09/22 (1390 Pineview Avenue) back to staff to meet with developer and residents (9-0)
• Approved motion to convene in Closed Session to discuss potential donors of City Property (9-0)
• Received all presentations and correspondence from the meeting (9-0)

Council Meeting

Cambridge City Council is meeting to consider routine reports, a part lot control exemption for Blocks 170-175 in Cambridge West, a request to amend development covenants at Boxwood Business Campus, and a land lease agreement with Kin Canada at 1920 Rogers Drive. The meeting also includes a closed session for personal matters and labour relations, plus adoption of several by-laws.

• Part lot control exemption for Blocks 170-175, Plan 58M-684 (Cachet Developments/CamWest Inc.)
• Request to amend development covenants and restrictions for Boxwood Business Campus
• Kin Canada land lease agreement at 1920 Rogers Drive
• 2022 building division statistics and site plan/telecommunication tower approvals
• Closed session for advisory committee appointments and HR update

Council approved the acquisition of the Kin Canada building at 1920 Rogers Drive and passed a resolution supporting women in politics. The city also appointed citizens to several advisory committees and granted development extensions for the Boxwood Business Campus.

• Approved acquisition of Kin Canada building at 1920 Rogers Drive and allocated $66,700 for capital works and $56,000 for 2023 operations (9-0)
• Passed resolution supporting women in politics and opposing misogyny and harassment (9-0)
• Approved one-year extensions for construction start and completion dates at Boxwood Business Campus (9-0)
• Appointed members to Farmers’ Market, Cultural Awards, and Youth Advisory Committees (9-0)
• Directed staff to research 498 Eagle Street North for potential heritage designation (9-0)
• Approved Part Lot Control Exemption for Blocks 170 to 175 Plan 58M-684 (9-0)
• Directed City Clerk to recruit representation from all three BIAs for the Economic Development Advisory Committee (9-0)

Special Council Meeting

This is a special closed council meeting with a single substantive item: a motion to enter closed session under the Municipal Act to discuss a confidential verbal human resource matter involving an identifiable individual. The rest of the agenda is procedural (call to order, land acknowledgement, disclosures, adjournment). No decisions or public discussions are scheduled.

• Closed session under Section 239(2)(b) of the Municipal Act for personal matters about an identifiable individual, including municipal or local board employees
• Confidential verbal human resource matter

Planning - Statutory Public Meeting

This agenda for the Cambridge, ON Planning Statutory Public Meeting on 2023-03-07 contains only procedural boilerplate and no listed agenda items, decisions, or discussions. The document is essentially empty of substantive content, providing no details on any planning matters to be considered.

Council Meeting

Cambridge City Council is meeting to consider several reports and by-laws, including a zoning by-law amendment for 540 Queenston Road, a conceptual amenity design for Soper Park, a revised brownfield tax increment grant agreement for 130 Water Street North, a Transit Oriented Development Community Improvement Plan, and a Municipal Housing Pledge. The agenda also includes routine items like meeting minutes, a water summary report, and school area traffic modifications. A closed session is scheduled for personal matters, litigation, and solicitor-client privilege.

• Zoning by-law amendment for 540 Queenston Road (23-158-CD)
• Soper Park conceptual amenity design (23-152-CD)
• Revised brownfield tax increment grant agreement for 130 Water Street North (23-156-CD)
• Transit Oriented Development Community Improvement Plan (23-162-CD)
• Municipal Housing Pledge (23-169-CD)

Council affirmed a housing pledge to reach 19,000 units by 2031 and approved several zoning and infrastructure projects. Key decisions included a new amenity plan for Soper Park and a brownfield grant for 130 Water Street North.

• Affirmed Housing Pledge to meet provincial target of 19,000 units by 2031 (9-0)
• Approved Soper Park Conceptual Design Option 1A and $51,000 for building design (9-0)
• Approved rezoning of 540 Queenston Road to allow a fourplex (9-0)
• Approved Joint Brownfield Tax Increment Grant for 130 Water Street North up to $11,626,450 (9-0)
• Authorized $150,000 for Downtown Cambridge Placemaking Capital Project (9-0)
• Approved appointments to Accessibility, Arts and Culture, Cultural Awards, Cycling and Trails, and Economic Development advisory committees (9-0)
• Amended Traffic and Parking By-law to extend school zones and modify loading zones (9-0)
• Deferred report on Citizen Committee for Council Compensation to March 28, 2023 (7-2)

Budget and Audit Committee

This is the agenda for the Cambridge, ON Budget and Audit Committee meeting on 2023-02-21. The agenda contains only procedural boilerplate and no specific agenda items, decisions, or discussion topics are listed.

Special Council Meeting

This special council meeting follows Budget and Audit Committee deliberations and will consider approving the proceedings of those meetings. Council will vote on two by-laws: one authorizing debentures for capital projects and another adopting 2023 municipal fees and charges, plus a confirmatory by-law.

• By-law 23-011: authorize debentures for rehabilitation of existing assets and construction of new assets in Capital Funding Program
• By-law 23-012: adopt Municipal Fees and Charges for 2023
• Confirmatory by-law 23-013 for February 21, 2023 meeting
• Motion to approve proceedings of February 7, 16, and 21, 2023 Budget and Audit Committee meetings

Council passed by-laws to authorize debentures for the Capital Funding Program and adopted municipal fees and charges for 2023. The council also approved the proceedings of three Budget and Audit Committee meetings.

• Approved proceedings of February 7, 16, and 21, 2023 Budget and Audit Committee Meetings (9-0)
• Passed By-law 23-011 to authorize debentures for asset rehabilitation and construction in the Capital Funding Program (9-0)
• Passed By-law 23-012 to adopt Municipal Fees and Charges for 2023 (9-0)
• Passed By-law 23-013 to confirm Council proceedings (9-0)

Budget and Audit Committee

The Budget and Audit Committee is meeting to consider the 2023 draft budget and business plan, including several proposed budget changes, and to discuss preapproval for fire apparatus procurement. The committee will also review excluded 2023 budget expenses. A special council meeting will follow to ratify budget proceedings.

• 23-078-CRS Fire Apparatus Procurement - Preapproval
• 23-079-CRS 2023 Draft Budget and Business Plan with 11 appendices including summer road closure, neighbourhood association base funding, additional forestry crew, winter sidewalk services, living wage, Bill 23 impacts, public art for 50th anniversary, fees and charges by-law, and debt bylaw
• 23-080-CRS Excluded 2023 Budget Expenses

Planning - Statutory Public Meeting

The Planning – Statutory Public Meeting Committee is holding public meetings for two development applications: one for 157 Tiffany Street (formerly 606 Dolph Street) and one for 190-194 Pinebush Road and 10 Wayne Avenue. The committee will hear presentations from planners and applicants, receive delegations from residents, and consider correspondence. No decisions are being made at this meeting; it is a statutory public meeting to gather input.

• Public meeting for OPA and ZBA at 157 Tiffany Street (formerly 606 Dolph Street)
• Public meeting for OPA and ZBA at 190-194 Pinebush Road and 10 Wayne Avenue
• Delegations from six residents regarding the two applications
• Correspondence from four residents regarding the Tiffany Street application

The Planning Committee referred two separate development applications back to staff for subsequent reports and recommendations. The committee also formally received all public presentations and correspondence related to these files.

• Referred application OR13/22 for 157 Tiffany Street back to staff (7-1)
• Referred application OR12/22 for 190-194 Pinebush Road & 10 Wayne Avenue back to staff (8-0)
• Approved motion to extend meeting past 10:30 p.m. (8-0)
• Approved receipt of all presentations and correspondence (8-0)

Budget and Audit Committee

The Budget and Audit Committee is meeting to deliberate on the 2023 draft budget and business plan, including several budget change requests and excluded expenses. The meeting includes delegations from the public and presentations, such as one on Riverside Dam. A special Council meeting will follow to ratify the budget.

• 2023 Draft Budget and Business Plan (report 23-079-CRS) with appendices on summer road closures, neighbourhood association funding, forestry crew, winter sidewalk services, living wage, Bill 23 impacts, public art for 50th anniversary, fees and charges by-law, and debt bylaw
• Fire Apparatus Procurement preapproval (report 23-078-CRS)
• Excluded 2023 Budget Expenses (report 23-080-CRS)
• Delegation from Cambridge Memorial Hospital re: Spotlight MRI
• Delegation re: demolition of 1400 Hamilton St

The Budget and Audit Committee approved the 2023 tax-supported operating budget with a tax levy of $108,409,400 and a capital budget of $74,960,500. The committee also approved several specific funding requests for public art, healthcare, and infrastructure.

• Approved 2023 tax-supported operating budget with $108,409,400 tax levy (9-0)
• Approved 2023 capital expenditures and revenue sources of $74,960,500 (9-0)
• Approved $76,567,800 water utility operating budget (7-0)
• Approved $958,540 USD purchase of a Hybrid Pumper Truck (7-0)
• Approved $19,300,000 for Riverside Dam construction in 2025 forecast (6-2)
• Approved $100,000 for Cambridge Memorial Hospital MRI campaign (8-0)
• Approved $250,000 for a 50th Anniversary public art piece (8-0)
• Approved $200,300 to incorporate living wage rate increases (8-0)

Council Meeting

Cambridge Council meets Feb. 7, 2023, to consider reports and by-laws, including proposed Official Plan and Zoning By-law amendments for 581-595 Langs Drive. The meeting also includes committee appointments, a heritage alteration request, and a closed session for land lease and appointment matters.

• Official Plan Amendment No. 60 and Zoning By-law amendment for 581-595 Langs Drive (by-law 23-004, 23-005)
• Part Lot Control Exemption for Block 12, Southpoint Subdivision (by-law 23-009)
• Request to alter designated property at 82 Langdon Drive in Blair Village Heritage Conservation District
• King St. Sanitary Pumping Station Upgrade construction services contract
• Citizen appointments to advisory and quasi-judicial committees

Council approved Official Plan and Zoning By-law amendments to allow a mixed-use affordable housing development at 581-595 Langs Drive. Members also appointed citizens to several advisory and quasi-judicial committees and approved a heritage impact assessment for 82 Langdon Drive.

• Approved Official Plan and Zoning By-law amendments for affordable housing at 581-595 Langs Drive (9-0)
• Appointed members to the Committee of Adjustment, Municipal Heritage Advisory Committee, and General Appeals Committee (9-0)
• Approved Heritage Impact Assessment for 82 Langdon Drive (9-0)
• Approved King St. Sanitary Pumping Station Upgrade via consent agenda (9-0)
• Approved Part Lot Control Exemption for Block 12, Southpoint Subdivision (9-0)
• Withdrew report on Citizen Committee for Council Compensation

Council Meeting

Cambridge City Council will consider several land-use reports, including zoning by-law amendments for 540 Queenston Road and 15 Clover Avenue, an official plan and zoning amendment for 581-595 Langs Drive, and a draft plan of subdivision for 408-416 Dundas Street South. The meeting also includes a reserve fund policy update, an enhanced customer service review, and a closed session on labour relations.

• Zoning by-law amendment for 540 Queenston Road
• Official Plan and zoning by-law amendments for 581-595 Langs Drive
• Official Plan and zoning by-law amendment for 15 Clover Avenue
• Draft plan of subdivision for 408-416 Dundas Street South
• Reserve and Reserve Fund Policy and By-Law update

Council approved an $83,700 contract for a heritage building condition assessment and updated the Reserve and Reserve Fund Policy. Several zoning and official plan amendments were deferred to future meetings. Council also recommended regional approval for a draft plan of subdivision on Dundas Street South.

• Approved $83,700 contract for Heritage Building Condition Assessment to Robyn Huether Architects (9-0)
• Approved Reserve and Reserve Fund Policy and By-Law 2-17 amendments, removing affordable housing provisions (9-0)
• Recommended Region of Waterloo issue draft plan approval for 408-416 Dundas Street South subdivision (9-0)
• Deferred zoning amendment for 540 Queenston Road to February 7, 2023 (9-0)
• Deferred Official Plan and Zoning amendments for 15 Clover Avenue to March 28 (9-0)
• Directed staff to provide a Riverside Dam overview presentation on February 9, 2023 (9-0)
• Resolved to request Region of Waterloo consider truck diversion strategies to prevent heavy traffic on Concession Street (9-0)
• Directed staff to prepare further analysis for Enhanced Customer Service Review based on Blackline Consulting workplan (9-0)

Special Council Meeting - Workshop

This is a special Council workshop meeting focused on a presentation about responsibilities under the Safe Drinking Water Act. No delegations will be registered, and only directions to staff and motions to receive information are permitted. The agenda is otherwise procedural.

• Presentation by Brigitte Roth, Trainer from the Walkerton Clean Water Centre (WCWC) on statutory standard of care under the Safe Drinking Water Act

Council held a workshop featuring a presentation on responsibilities under the statutory standard of care for the Safe Drinking Water Act. The council voted to receive and file the presentation and related correspondence.

• Approved motion to receive and file presentation and correspondence from January 18, 2023 workshop (8-0)

Special Council Meeting - Workshop

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