Cambridge public meetings in 2021

Special Council - Statutory Public Meeting

This is a special Council meeting with statutory public meetings and a regular session. Council will hear public input on an Official Plan and Zoning By-law amendment for 212 Queen Street West, a city-initiated zoning and Official Plan amendment for additional residential units, and a condominium conversion at 48 George St N. Later, Council will consider reports and by-laws on zoning amendments, a demolition request, alternative voting methods, and other items.

• Public meeting: 212 Queen Street West – Official Plan and Zoning By-law Amendment (2303623 Ontario Inc.)
• Public meeting: Additional Residential Units – City Initiated Zoning By-law Amendment and Official Plan Amendment
• Public meeting: 48 George St N – Condominium Conversion (Maison Canada)
• Zoning By-law amendments for 155 Equestrian Way and 355 Guelph Avenue & 11 Fletcher Circle
• By-law to authorize alternative voting methods for 2022 Municipal and School Board Election

Council approved a zoning by-law amendment for 155 Equestrian Way, allowing 183 residential units and commercial space. A proposal for 355 Guelph Avenue was deferred for staff to work with the developer to reduce units from 9 to 7. Council also approved the demolition of a heritage-designated property at 4800 Fountain Street with conditions, and adopted paper ballot tabulation and internet voting for the 2022 election.

• Approved zoning amendment for 155 Equestrian Way (183 units, commercial space) (9-0)
• Deferred 355 Guelph Avenue zoning amendment to reduce units from 9 to 7 (5-4)
• Approved demolition of 4800 Fountain Street heritage property with conditions (8-0)
• Approved $45,269 incentive for 18 Tannery from Core Area Transformation Fund (9-0)
• Adopted paper ballot tabulation and internet voting for 2022 election (9-0)
• Approved 2022 meeting schedule (8-1)
• Appointed Peter Ferraro, Gerry Remers, Terry Smith to Mergeco board (9-0)
• Approved by-laws for 155 Equestrian Way and alternative voting (9-0)

Special Council Meeting - Budget

This is a special council meeting focused on the 2022 draft budget and business plan, including proposed debt and fee by-laws. Council will also hear delegations on funding requests and consider reports on the Preston Auditorium expansion, Riverside Dam, and stormwater funding. The meeting is part of a series held on December 2, 7, and 9, 2021.

• 2022 Draft Budget and Business Plan (21-320)
• Debt by-law for capital projects (21-086)
• Municipal Fees and Charges by-law for 2022 (21-087)
• Preston Auditorium expansion revised scope (21-292)
• Stormwater management funding study recommendations (21-267)

Special Council - Statutory Public Meeting

The Council is reviewing a motion to object to the expansion of the Dance Pit aggregate operation. The meeting also includes several statutory public meetings regarding zoning and land use applications.

• Objection to CBM Aggregate expansion at Dance Pit
• Zoning By-law Amendment for 40 Albert Street
• IP Park Phase 1 – Intermarket CAM Limited report
• Vacant Land Condominium at 143 Elgin St. N
• Designation of 1261 Dundas Street South under the Ontario Heritage Act

Council unanimously approved a motion directing the City Clerk to send correspondence to the Ministry of Northern Development, Mines, Natural Resources and Forestry objecting to CBM Aggregates' application to expand the Dance Pit, citing resident concerns and a deed restricting the land to agricultural use. The correspondence will also be sent to the Township of North Dumfries and the Regional Council of Waterloo. Council also received three public meeting reports and referred the associated applications back to staff for further review, and approved several other items including the purchase of two hybrid pumper fire trucks and waiving community holding fees due to COVID-19.

• Approved motion 21-251 to object to CBM Aggregates' Dance Pit expansion and send correspondence to the Ministry, North Dumfries, and Waterloo Region (9-0).
• Received development charges background study and referred it back to staff for review (8-0).
• Received zoning by-law amendment report for 40 Albert Street and referred application R04/21 back to staff (8-0).
• Received IP Park Phase 1 report and referred application OR08/21 back to staff (8-0).
• Approved purchase of two hybrid pumper fire trucks from Commercial Truck Equipment Company for $1,543,996 USD, with pre-approved capital budgets (8-0).
• Approved by-law to designate 22-24 Shade Street under the Ontario Heritage Act (8-0).
• Approved waiving community holding fees until 2022, refunding fees from 2020-2021, and introducing a new community group rental rate (8-0).
• Approved four by-laws including part lot control exemptions and heritage designations (9-0).

Council Meeting

This is a special council meeting with several reports for consideration, including a recommendation on an Official Plan amendment and zoning by-law amendment for 55 Kerr Street, a business plan for the Cambridge Farmers' Market, and various other items. Council will also vote on four by-laws, including those related to the Kerr Street property and a part lot control exemption at 314 Equestrian Way. The meeting includes a closed session for litigation and solicitor-client privilege matters.

• Official Plan Amendment No. 49 and Zoning By-law Amendment for 55 Kerr Street (50 Shade Street Investments Inc.)
• Cambridge Farmers' Market Community Level Business Planning Report
• Award of Pumper Fire Trucks (report to be distributed on addendum)
• Legalized Recreational Cannabis Year 2 Update
• Core Areas Financial Incentives – November 9, 2021 Applications

Council approved Official Plan Amendment No. 49 and a zoning by-law amendment for 55 Kerr Street, permitting two 18-storey buildings with 445 dwelling units and commercial space. A motion to cap the buildings at 12 storeys was defeated. Council also approved a playground zone on Gouda Place, additional funding for the South Point subdivision, and repealed the recreational cannabis retail commenting policy.

• Approved Official Plan Amendment No. 49 and zoning by-law for two 18-storey buildings at 55 Kerr Street (7-2)
• Defeated motion to request a maximum of 12 storeys at 55 Kerr Street (3-6)
• Approved playground zone and 40 km/h speed limit on Gouda Place (9-0)
• Approved funding plan for South Point subdivision roads and Moffat Creek Crossing (9-0)
• Repealed Recreational Cannabis Retail Store Municipal Commenting Criteria policy (6-3)
• Approved $15,367 Core Area Transformation Fund incentive for 29 Main Street (9-0)
• Deferred award of pumper fire trucks to November 23, 2021 (9-0)
• Received East Side Lands Stage 2 Master Environmental Servicing Plan study re-initiation (9-0)

Special Council Meeting - Workshop

This is a special council workshop, not a regular decision-making meeting. Council will begin in closed session to discuss a proposed or pending property acquisition, then hear a presentation from Finance on the city's future financial position for debt forecasting and tax levy impacts. Only directions to staff and motions to receive information are permitted; no delegations. A confirmatory by-law (21-075) will be considered to confirm the meeting's proceedings.

• Closed session under Municipal Act s.239(2)(c) for proposed or pending land acquisition or disposition
• Finance presentation on future financial position for debt forecasting and tax levy impacts
• Confirmatory by-law 21-075 to confirm council proceedings

This was a special workshop meeting with no substantive decisions. Council went into closed session to discuss a property acquisition, then heard a finance presentation on future debt and tax levy impacts. The only formal actions were procedural: receiving the presentation and passing a confirmatory by-law.

• Closed session for property acquisition discussion (6-0)
• Received finance presentation on debt forecasting and tax levy impacts (7-0)
• Passed confirmatory by-law 21-075 (7-0)

Special Council - Statutory Public Meeting

This is a statutory public meeting where Cambridge Council will hear delegations and consider reports, including a recommendation for an Official Plan and Zoning By-law amendment at 130 Water Street North and 0 Park Hill Road West. The agenda also includes financial updates, property tax write-offs, and various community and infrastructure items. No final decisions are made at this public meeting; it is for input and discussion.

• Official Plan Amendment No. 48 and Zoning By-law Amendment for 130 Water St N & 0 Park Hill Rd W (By-laws 21-073, 21-074)
• Write-off of uncollectible property taxes at 95 & 105 Sheffield Street (Report 21-295)
• Core Areas Financial Incentives – October applications round 2 (Report 21-271)
• Financial assistance for Cambridge's 3 BIAs for banners, holiday decorations, and electrical costs (Report 21-247)
• 2022-2026 Area Maintenance Agreement with Region of Waterloo (Report 21-253)

Council approved Official Plan Amendment No. 48 and a zoning by-law amendment for 130 Water Street North and parts of 0 Park Hill Road West, permitting a 37-storey and 28-storey development with 253 residential units and 146 hotel suites. The motion passed 5-4 after a motion to defer the item was defeated 3-6. Council also approved several other items including tax write-offs, financial incentives for core areas, and a five-year road maintenance agreement with the Region of Waterloo.

• Approved Official Plan Amendment No. 48 and zoning by-law for 37-storey/28-storey development at 130 Water St N (5-4)
• Defeated motion to defer the 130 Water St N development report (3-6)
• Approved $1,219,860 tax write-off for 95 Sheffield St and $482,800 for 105 Sheffield St (9-0)
• Approved core area financial incentives: $20,000 (30 Dickson St), $11,413 (38 Ainslie St N), $70,000 (759 King St E) (9-0)
• Approved $13,624 for BIA banners/holiday decorations and waived permit fees (9-0)
• Approved funding plan for North Cambridge Business Park East-West Collector Road and Railway Grade Separation (9-0)
• Approved 5-year Area Maintenance Agreement with Region of Waterloo for road maintenance (8-0)
• Approved directing staff to report back on wastewater disposal station options and keep current stations open (8-0)

Council Meeting

This is a special council meeting focused on a single substantive item: the Cambridge Consumption and Treatment Services Community Consultation Summary Report (21-293). Council will hear presentations from a facilitation consultant and city staff, then consider the report, which includes community feedback on candidate sites for a consumption and treatment services facility. The rest of the agenda is procedural, including a confirmatory by-law.

• Report 21-293 (CRS) on Cambridge Consumption and Treatment Services Community Consultation Summary
• Presentation by Sue Cummings, Facilitation Consultant, on consultation summary
• Presentation by Danielle Manton, City Clerk, and Paul Kan, Manager of Realty Services
• Appendix A: Community Consultation Feedback Report on CTS Candidate Sites
• Confirmatory By-law 21-071 to confirm council proceedings

Council received the Consumption and Treatment Services (CTS) community consultation report and then endorsed 150 Main Street as the preferred location for any potential CTS site, directing the City Clerk to send correspondence to Region of Waterloo Public Health and the Cambridge-North Dumfries Ontario Health Team requesting support for potential future operators. A motion to defer the decision to allow notification of nearby residents was defeated.

• Received CTS community consultation summary report (9-0)
• Waived notice to consider alternative CTS site motion (6-3)
• Defeated motion to defer 150 Main St decision for 300m notification (2-6)
• Endorsed 150 Main St as preferred CTS location and directed correspondence (7-1)
• Received all correspondence and presentations (8-0)
• Passed confirmatory by-law 21-071 (7-1)

Council Meeting

This is a special council meeting with several reports for consideration, including a request to endorse study findings for the Galt Core Heritage Conservation District and provide direction on preparing a plan. Council will also consider appointments, financial incentives for core areas, a sidewalk construction contract, a railway agreement, and a wastewater summary report. The meeting includes a presentation from the Coalition of Muslim Women of Kitchener Waterloo and a delegation on the heritage district.

• Galt Core Heritage Conservation District study findings and plan direction (21-184(CD))
• Newman Drive sidewalk construction (21-270(CRS), T21-72)
• Blenheim Road CP Railway construction and maintenance agreement (21-265(CD))
• Core Areas Financial Incentives October 2021 applications (21-258(CRE))
• Appointment of new members to Hespeler Village BIA (21-276(CRE))

Council voted 5-4 to accept the Galt Core Heritage Conservation District study findings, approve preparation of a district plan, and endorse the proposed boundary. Council also approved several routine items, including a sidewalk construction tender, a railway crossing agreement, BIA appointments, and financial incentives for core area properties.

• Endorsed Galt Core Heritage Conservation District study and plan preparation (5-4)
• Approved $182,949.56 tender for Newman Drive sidewalk construction to Sousa Concrete (9-0)
• Authorized CP Railway construction and maintenance agreement for Blenheim Road crossing (9-0)
• Appointed three new members to Hespeler Village BIA Board of Management (9-0)
• Approved $128,820 in grants for 27 Queen Street East and $150,000 for 15 Main Street (9-0)
• Received 2020 Wastewater Summary Report for information (9-0)

Special Council - Statutory Public Meeting

This special council meeting includes a statutory public meeting for an official plan and zoning bylaw amendment at 255 King St W, followed by a regular session at 5 p.m. Council will also hear a presentation on sponsorship and naming policies, consider a motion to place naloxone kits in city facilities, and vote on routine consent items.

• Public meeting: 21-228(CD) 255 King St W – Official Plan and Zoning Bylaw Amendment – North Development Corp.
• Presentation: Martin van Zon, Interkom Inc., re: 21-198(CRE) Sponsorship, Advertising and Naming Policies
• Motion: Councillor Reid re: Naloxone kits in City Facilities
• Consent item: 21-249(CRS) Parklawn Cemetery Scattering Garden
• Consent item: 21-254(CRS) Riverside Park Pedestrian Bridge Replacement

Council approved a new Sponsorship, Advertising, and Naming Policy, repealing the previous parks/facilities naming policy and creating a $150,000 capital project to secure naming rights for three facilities. Council also approved the MZO policy as amended, removed a holding provision on a Cambridge Street property, passed a tree bylaw update, and directed staff to plan for Naloxone kits in city buildings. A request to defer ACCKWA funding was defeated, and the 255 King St W application was referred back to staff.

• Adopted Sponsorship, Advertising, and Naming Policy, repealed old naming policy, created $150,000 capital project (9-0)
• Approved MZO policy as amended (6-3)
• Approved removal of holding provision at 27-31 Cambridge St (9-0)
• Passed City Tree Bylaw update (9-0)
• Directed staff to report on Naloxone kit implementation plan by end of 2021 (9-0)
• Referred 255 King St W application back to staff for further report (6-0)
• Defeated motion to defer ACCKWA $10,000 grant to November 9 (3-6)
• Approved $10,000 grant to ACCKWA (9-0)

Council Meeting

This is a special council meeting with a mix of routine consent items and several substantive reports. Council will hear delegations on the removal of a holding provision at 172 Forest Rd and an update on the Indigenous Reconciliation Action Plan. Key decisions include a proposed industrial land sale in the Boxwood Business Campus, a capital needs assessment for city-owned heritage assets, and several by-laws including a part lot control exemption at 108 Pinebush Rd and traffic/parking by-law amendments.

• Holding removal at 172 Forest Rd (Westside Presbyterian Church) with by-law 21-064
• Industrial land sale of 1.12 acres in Boxwood Business Campus (21-194)
• Part lot control exemption at 108 Pinebush Rd (by-law 21-063)
• Traffic and Parking by-law general provision updates (21-243, by-law 21-065)
• 2021 Capital Projects Debenture Financing (21-242)

Council approved the Community Grants Program policy, effective for 2022, and directed staff to report on applications after the review and appeal period. Council also approved several other items, including removing a holding provision on 172 Forest Rd, additional funding for asphalt work, suspending rental fees for Indigenous cultural events, and authorizing the sale of 1.12 acres in Boxwood Business Campus for $700,000. A motion to send correspondence to the province about hospital safety zones was carried 8-1.

• Approved Community Grants Program policy for 2022 (9-0)
• Approved holding removal at 172 Forest Rd (9-0)
• Approved $75,000 additional funding for Goddard Crescent/Heroux Devtek asphalt (9-0)
• Suspended rental fees for Indigenous cultural/ceremonial events (9-0)
• Authorized sale of 1.12 acres in Boxwood Business Campus to Pinnacle Millwork for $700,000 (9-0)
• Directed condition assessment of city-owned heritage assets in 2022-2023 (9-0)
• Approved correspondence to province re: hospital safety zones (8-1)
• Enacted by-laws 21-063, 21-064, 21-065 (9-0)

Council Meeting

This is a Special Council Meeting with a statutory public meeting at 10:00 a.m. and a regular special meeting at 5:00 p.m. The main item is a public meeting for an Official Plan and Zoning By-law amendment at 193 Water Street South and 62 Highman Avenue. Council will also consider several reports, including a zoning amendment and draft plan of subdivision at 215 Blenheim Road, the Fountain Street Soccer Complex design and heritage alteration, and a motion about the Hwy 8 and Branchton Rd intersection.

• Public meeting for Official Plan and Zoning By-law amendment at 193 Water Street South and 62 Highman Avenue (LJM Developments Inc.)
• Zoning By-law amendment and draft plan of subdivision at 215 Blenheim Road (Grand Ridge Estates Limited)
• Fountain Street Soccer Complex schematic design approval and Conestoga College license agreement
• Request to alter designated property at 880 Linden Drive (Fountain Street Soccer Complex)
• Motion requesting Region of Waterloo to consider traffic lights, crosswalks, or roundabout at Hwy 8 and Branchton Rd

Council approved a zoning by-law amendment to rezone 215 Blenheim Rd from single to multiple residential, allowing up to 164 units, and recommended draft approval of the subdivision plan. It also endorsed Concept B, Option Two for the Fountain Street Soccer Complex, including a $1.93M budget increase, and approved a $1.56M cost increase funded by Conestoga College. The Galt Core Heritage Conservation District plan was deferred to October 5, 2021.

• Approved rezoning of 215 Blenheim Rd to RM3 for up to 164 residential units (7-0)
• Endorsed Fountain Street Soccer Complex Concept B, Option Two with $1.93M budget increase (7-0)
• Approved $1.56M project cost increase for Conestoga College upgrades (7-0)
• Deferred Galt Core Heritage Conservation District plan to Oct 5, 2021 (4-3)
• Cancelled Beverly Street Pedestrian Underpass project, folded into 2023 reconstruction (7-0)
• Endorsed accessory unit by-law public consultation strategy (7-0)
• Approved alteration of 880 Linden Drive per Concepts A and B (7-0)
• Directed correspondence to Region and MTO re: Hwy 8 and Branchton Rd intersection (7-0)

Special Council - Statutory Public Meeting

This is a special Council meeting with a statutory public meeting at 10 a.m. and a regular special Council session at 5 p.m. Council will hear public delegations and consider reports on several planning and administrative items, including the River Rd Secondary Plan and zoning by-law amendment, an official plan and zoning amendment for 42 Portland Street, and a motion about optometrist funding. The agenda also includes routine consent items and several by-laws for adoption.

• Public meeting on outdoor storage at 125 and 155 Boychuk Drive (Intermarket CAM Limited)
• River Rd Secondary Plan and Zoning By-law Amendment recommendation report (21-165(CD))
• Official Plan and Zoning By-law Amendments for 42 Portland Street (21-199(CD))
• Council Chamber Audio and Video System Replacement (21-224(CRS))
• Motion requesting provincial action on optometrist OHIP funding

Council approved the City-initiated River Rd Secondary Plan and Zoning By-law Amendment, including deeming River Rd a scenic heritage road. Council also approved the Official Plan and zoning amendments for 42 Portland Street, increasing density to 80 units per hectare. A motion to defer the 42 Portland Street report to a later meeting was defeated.

• Approved River Rd Secondary Plan and zoning by-law amendment (9-0)
• Approved amendment to deem River Rd a scenic heritage road (9-0)
• Approved Official Plan Amendment No. 46 and rezoning at 42 Portland St to RM3 (8-1)
• Defeated motion to defer 42 Portland St report to August 10 (3-6)
• Approved $15,000 for Tiny Homes research partnership with UW School of Architecture (9-0)
• Approved $264,000 for Council Chamber audio/video system upgrade (9-0)
• Approved advisory committee by-law amendments and annual volunteer event (6-3)
• Approved $48,432 for Fire Master Plan consultation with Dillon Consulting (9-0)

Council Meeting

This is a special council meeting with several development and heritage items. Council will consider zoning by-law amendments for properties on Guelph Avenue and Blair Road, a request to designate 171 Guelph Avenue (Forbes Estate) under the Ontario Heritage Act, a school zone designation on West River Road, and a new Corridor Management By-law. The meeting also includes routine consent items and several by-laws to be enacted.

• Zoning by-law amendment and draft plan of subdivision for 155 & 171 Guelph Avenue (Polocorp Inc)
• Zoning by-law amendment for 1656 & 1660 Blair Road (Alin Dinu)
• Request to designate 171 Guelph Avenue (Forbes Estate) under Part IV of the Ontario Heritage Act, including removal of the stone tower and demolition of secondary buildings
• Request to alter Part IV designated property at 200 Water Street North (Galt Collegiate Institute)
• Corridor Management By-law (21-050) to regulate use of highways and public lands, repealing several older by-laws

Council approved a zoning by-law amendment for 1656 and 1660 Blair Road, allowing the existing restaurant to expand into 1656 Blair Road, reducing parking from 36 to 18 spaces, and permitting a micro brewery/winery and micro distillery as accessory uses. The motion passed 8 to 1, with Councillor Liggett opposed. Council also approved a school zone and 40 km/h speed limit on West River Road between Culham Drive and Grand Ridge Drive, and approved the replacement of wooden doors at Galt Collegiate Institute. Two items related to 171 Guelph Avenue (Forbes Estate) were deferred for further consultation between the developer and staff.

• Approved zoning by-law amendment for 1656 & 1660 Blair Road (restaurant expansion, parking reduction, accessory micro brewery/winery/distillery) - carried 8 to 1
• Approved school zone and 40 km/h speed limit on West River Road between Culham Drive and Grand Ridge Drive - carried 9 to 0
• Approved replacement of wooden doors at Galt Collegiate Institute (200 Water Street North) with exact replicas and colour matching - carried 9 to 0
• Deferred decision on heritage designation and demolition for 171 Guelph Avenue (Forbes Estate) for further consultation - carried 6 to 3
• Deferred decision on zoning by-law amendment and draft plan of subdivision for 155 & 171 Guelph Avenue (Polocorp Inc) for further consultation - carried 9 to 0
• Approved Corridor Management By-law with 36 hours snow removal in Schedule C - carried 5 to 4
• Approved $136,000 transfer from Rate Stabilization Reserve to Forestry Professional Services Budget - carried 9 to 0
• Approved by-laws 21-048, 21-049, and 21-050 (zoning, traffic, and corridor management) - carried 9 to 0

Special Council - Statutory Public Meeting

This is a special council meeting with a statutory public hearing for a proposed development at 130 Water Street North and 0 Park Hill Road West by Cambridge Developments Inc. and the Grand River Conservation Authority. Later, council will consider reports including an expropriation application for 4910 Townline Road, adoption of the Core Areas Community Improvement Plan, and other items. The meeting also includes a motion on placemaking projects in Hespeler, Preston, and Galt.

• Public meeting for 130 Water Street North & 0 Park Hill Road West development
• Application to expropriate land at 4910 Townline Road
• By-laws 21-044 and 21-045 to implement and amend the Core Areas Community Improvement Plan
• Disposition of IT hardware and surplus items
• Additional design fees for Preston Auditorium Expansion Project

Council authorized the expropriation of 4910 Townline Road (8-1), approved a new Core Areas Community Improvement Plan with financial incentives, and directed staff to apply for up to $25 million in federal funding for the Recreation Complex. The application for 130 Water Street North was referred back to staff for a further report. Several other reports and by-laws were adopted.

• Approved expropriation application for 4910 Townline Road (8-1)
• Referred 130 Water Street North application back to staff for further report (8-0)
• Adopted new Core Areas Community Improvement Plan and repealed three previous plans (7-0)
• Approved application to federal Green and Inclusive Community Buildings Program for up to $25M for Recreation Complex (7-0)
• Approved $18,750 additional design fees for Preston Auditorium Expansion Project (7-0)
• Endorsed 2021 work plans of advisory committees (8-0)
• Approved disposition of IT hardware and surplus items (8-0)
• Directed staff to report on placemaking projects in Hespeler, Preston, and Galt (7-0)

Council Meeting

Cambridge City Council is holding a special meeting with presentations and delegations on the TransformWR community climate action strategy, a Cambridge Memorial Hospital update, and the Cambridge Sports Park expansion. Council will also consider a consent agenda of routine items, several reports, and a notice of motion on placemaking projects in core areas.

• Presentation and delegations on TransformWR Community Climate Action Strategy (21-141)
• Cambridge Sports Park Expansion Update (21-191)
• Drinking Water Quality Management Report for 2020 (21-139)
• 4045 Maple Grove Road Affordable Housing draft approval condition report (21-095)
• Extension of Interim Control By-law for River Rd Neighbourhood (21-164)

Council endorsed the TransformWR community climate action strategy and directed staff to develop implementation plans, also endorsing in principle a 50% GHG reduction target by 2030 (6-2). Council also approved the 2022 budget timeline with a CPI-based target increase (8-1), authorized agreements for the Beverly Street pedestrian underpass (9-0), and directed staff to negotiate ice time purchase for the Cambridge Sports Park expansion (7-0).

• Endorsed TransformWR climate strategy and 50% GHG reduction target (6-2)
• Approved 2022 budget timeline and guidelines (8-1)
• Authorized construction and maintenance agreements with Canadian Pacific Railway for Beverly Street underpass (9-0)
• Directed staff to negotiate ice time purchase for Cambridge Sports Park expansion (7-0)
• Received 2020 Drinking Water Quality Management Report (8-0)
• Requested Region of Waterloo amend affordable housing condition at 4045 Maple Grove Road (7-1)
• Extended interim control by-law for River Rd neighbourhood until Sept 23, 2021 (8-0)
• Approved consent agenda including various reports and by-law amendments (9-0)

Special Council - Statutory Public Meeting

This Special Council meeting includes statutory public meetings for a Core Areas Community Improvement Plan and four development proposals involving Official Plan and Zoning By-law amendments, including a draft plan of subdivision. The meeting also covers reports on the 2020 financial report, a cash-in-lieu of parking policy, brownfield tax increment grant refinements, and a request to alter a designated property at 15 Main Street. Public comments are accepted in writing or by phone due to COVID-19.

• Public meeting on Core Areas Community Improvement Plan (21-118)
• Public meeting for 211-215 Queen Street W Official Plan and Zoning By-law amendments (21-115)
• Public meeting for 42 Portland Street Official Plan and Zoning By-law amendments (21-116)
• Public meetings for River Mill Phase 4 (1134 Hunt Club, 1285 Speedsville Rd) and Phase 5 (800 & 875 Briardean Rd) with draft plans of subdivision
• Reports on 2020 Financial Report, Cash-in-Lieu of Parking Policy, and Brownfield TIG refinements

Cambridge City Council held a statutory public meeting and special council session, referring five development applications back to staff for further review. Council also approved the 2020 audited financial statements, the 2021 final tax levy and rates, a building revitalization grant for 15 Main Street, and updates to several policies. All decisions were carried with unanimous or near-unanimous votes.

• Referred Core Areas Community Improvement Plan back to staff (7-0)
• Referred 211-215 Queen St W development application back to staff (7-0)
• Referred 42 Portland St development application back to staff (7-0)
• Referred 1134 Hunt Club/1285 Speedsville Rd subdivision application back to staff (6-1)
• Referred 800 & 875 Briardean Rd subdivision application back to staff (6-1)
• Approved 2020 audited financial statements (8-0)
• Approved 2021 final tax levy and rates (8-0)
• Approved $69,970 BRP grant and $129,942 loan for 15 Main St (8-0)

Council Meeting

This is a special council meeting with several reports for consideration, including a new bridge on Main Street and recreation user fees for 2022. The agenda also includes a presentation on eSCRIBE software and routine consent items. No decisions are recorded in the agenda itself.

• New Bridge on Main Street (Engineering Report ENG-001)
• Recreation User Fees 2022 (Community Development)
• eSCRIBE Software presentation
• Information Technology report IT-002

The council received an engineering report on bridge work, with two councillors declaring conflicts. It also directed staff to prepare a cost analysis for a proposed 5% recreation user fee increase, which was approved unanimously. No final decision was made on the fee increase itself.

• Received eSCRIBE software presentation for information (carried)
• Received Engineering Report ENG-001 for information (carried 5-1)
• Directed staff to prepare a cost analysis for recreation user fee increase (carried 9-0)