Cambridge public meetings in 2022

Budget and Audit Committee

The Budget and Audit Committee is meeting to review the 2023 draft budget and business plan, as well as an update on recreation complex concept design costing. They will also consider preapproval of 2023 capital projects and proposed water and sewer user fees for 2023. The meeting is virtual and includes presentations and reports on these items.

• 2023 Draft Budget and Business Plan presentation
• Recreation Complex Concept Design Costing Update (report 22-150-CD)
• 2023 Capital Projects Preapproval (report 22-066-CRS)
• Water and Sewer 2023 User Fees and Charges (report 22-072-CRS)

The committee approved the 2023 Capital Projects Preapproval and the 2023 water and sewer user fees and charges. A motion to direct staff to find ways to lower the proposed user fees was defeated. The committee also received a costing update for the Recreation Complex Concept Design.

• Approved 2023 Capital Projects Preapproval (9-0)
• Approved 2023 Water and Sewer User Fees and Charges by-law (8-1)
• Defeated motion to direct staff to lower proposed user fees (3-6)
• Received Recreation Complex Concept Design Costing Update (9-0)

Special Council Meeting

This is a special council meeting to approve the proceedings of the Budget and Audit Committee meeting, adopt a by-law setting 2023 water utility fees and charges, and introduce a notice of motion from Councillor Roberts regarding the More Homes Built Faster Act. The motion will be discussed at the January 31, 2023 council meeting.

• Adoption of By-law 22-082 to set Municipal Fees and Charges for the Water Utility for 2023
• Introduction of Councillor Roberts' notice of motion re: More Homes Built Faster Act
• Passing of confirmatory by-law 22-083

Council passed a resolution requesting the Province change the definition of affordable housing and increase inclusionary zoning limits. The city also adopted municipal fees and charges for the 2023 water utility.

• Approved proceedings of the Dec 15, 2022 Budget and Audit Committee Meeting (9-0)
• Approved request to Province to base affordable housing definitions on income rather than market rates (9-0)
• Approved request to Province to increase inclusionary zoning limits beyond 5% and extend affordability timelines beyond 25 years (9-0)
• Approved request for Province to reconsider impacts of More Homes Built Faster Act on environment, heritage, public participation, and farmland (9-0)
• Supported Ontario Big City Mayors resolution regarding More Homes Built Faster Act (9-0)
• Passed By-law 22-082 adopting 2023 Municipal Fees and Charges for the Water Utility (8-1)
• Passed By-law 22-083 confirming Council proceedings (9-0)

Special Council - Statutory Public Meeting

Cambridge City Council is holding a statutory public meeting to hear comments on two development applications: an affordable housing project at 325 Shantz Hill Road by Habitat for Humanity, and an Official Plan and Zoning By-law amendment for 725-775 Main Street. Later, the regular council meeting will consider several recommendation reports, including zoning changes for properties on Hespeler Road, Lawrence Street, and Duke Street, as well as a parking study for Hespeler Village. The agenda also includes routine items like the 2023 interim tax levy, pool renovations, and various by-laws.

• Public meeting for 325 Shantz Hill Road affordable housing (Habitat for Humanity) zoning by-law amendment
• Public meeting for 725-775 Main Street Official Plan and Zoning By-law amendment (2687734 Ontario Inc.)
• Recommendation report for 201 & 217 Hespeler Road Official Plan and Zoning By-law amendment (Jangilks Inc.)
• Recommendation report for 359 Lawrence Street Zoning By-law amendment (Lowland Lawrence Street Holdings Ltd.)
• 2023 Interim Tax Levy by-law

Council passed the 2023 Interim Tax Levy By-law and approved several residential and commercial zoning changes. Two development applications were referred back to staff for further reporting. Council also authorized the redemption of shares from GrandBridge Corporation for $186,963.

• Passed 2023 Interim Tax Levy By-law (9-0)
• Approved Official Plan Amendment and Zoning for 201 & 217 Hespeler Road (9-0)
• Approved rezoning of 359 Lawrence Street for six townhouse units (9-0)
• Approved Official Plan and Zoning amendments for 1418 Duke Street (9-0)
• Referred 325 Shantz Hill Road affordable housing application back to staff (9-0)
• Referred 725-775 Main Street Official Plan and Zoning application back to staff (9-0)
• Authorized $186,963 share redemption from GrandBridge Corporation (9-0)
• Endorsed Hespeler Village Core Area Parking Study findings (9-0)

Council Meeting

This is a special council meeting with a consent agenda covering routine financial updates and a series of reports on governance matters. Council will consider adopting a new procedure by-law, reviewing advisory committees, and making appointments, among other items.

• 22-060-CRS: Annual indexing of development charges effective December 1, 2022
• 22-063-CRS: Repairs to Cambridge Fire Station No. 1 burn tower
• 22-057-CRS: Procedure By-law review and hybrid meeting procedure
• 22-056-CRS: Advisory Committee review
• 22-070: By-law to govern council proceedings and repeal several older by-laws

Council approved a comprehensive review of advisory committees, including the creation of a General Appeals Committee and the dissolution of several others. The meeting also included the appointment of members to the Library Board and various Business Improvement Area Boards.

• Approved Advisory Committee Review, including a new General Appeals Committee and dissolution of the Community Wellbeing Advisory Committee (8-1)
• Approved $125,311.35 contract to United Building Restoration Ltd. for Fire Station No. 1 burn tower repairs (9-0)
• Approved 2023 Council meeting schedule and Acting Mayor Schedule (9-0)
• Appointed members to the Library Board for the 2022-2026 term (9-0)
• Appointed 20 members across the Preston Towne Centre, Hespeler Village, and Downtown Cambridge BIA Boards (9-0)
• Deferred Procedure By-law Review and Hybrid Meeting Procedure to February 7, 2023 (9-0)
• Deferred Cambridge 50th Celebration update for further consultation (9-0)
• Adopted Consent Agenda items including 2022 Operating Financial Update and Capital Status (9-0)

Special Council Meeting - Workshop

This is a special council workshop meeting. The agenda is mostly procedural, with a closed session for council orientation and training, followed by a motion to receive and file presentations and correspondence. No delegations or substantive decisions are listed.

• Closed session under Municipal Act for council orientation workshop
• Motion to receive and file all presentations and correspondence
• Confirmatory by-law

Special Council Meeting - Workshop

This is a special council workshop meeting. The agenda is mostly procedural, with the main item being a closed session for council member orientation and training. No delegations will be registered, and only directions to staff and motions to receive information are permitted.

• Closed session under Municipal Act for council orientation workshop
• Motion to receive and file all presentations and correspondence
• Confirmatory by-law

Special Council Meeting - Workshop

This is a special Council workshop meeting held virtually. The agenda is largely procedural, with the main substantive item being a motion to convene in closed session under the Municipal Act for the purpose of educating or training council members (an orientation workshop). No delegations will be registered, and only directions to staff and motions to receive information are permitted.

• Closed session under Section 239 (3.1) of the Municipal Act for council orientation training
• Motion to receive and file all presentations and correspondence from the November 21, 2022 meeting
• Confirmatory by-law to be considered

Special Council - Statutory Public Meeting

Cambridge City Council is holding a statutory public meeting to hear comments on a proposed Transit-Oriented Development Community Improvement Plan and on official plan and zoning by-law amendments for properties on Hespeler Road, Langs Drive, and Eagle Street North. Later, the council will consider recommendation reports on several development applications, including a heritage designation repeal, and other routine items.

• Public meeting on draft Transit-Oriented Development Community Improvement Plan (22-089-CD)
• Public meetings for OPA/ZBA applications at 506-516 Hespeler Road & 1000 Langs Drive, 932 Eagle Street N, and 581-595 Langs Drive
• Recommendation report for 255 King Street West OPA/ZBA (North Development Corporation)
• Recommendation report for 212 Queen Street West OPA/ZBA (Blackthorn Development Corp.)
• Repeal of heritage designation and easement at 102 Fountain Street South

Council approved an Official Plan and Zoning By-law Amendment for 255 King Street West, allowing up to 600 dwelling units and a 16-storey building. A motion to defer the 193 Water Street South project (991 units) was defeated (3-5), and the main motion to approve it passed (5-3). Council also repealed the heritage designation and easement for the former Preston Springs Hotel at 102 Fountain Street South (6-2).

• Approved 600-unit, 16-storey mixed-use development at 255 King Street West (5-2)
• Approved Official Plan and Zoning amendments for 212 Queen Street West (8-0)
• Approved 991-unit development at 193 Water Street South and 62 Highman Avenue after deferral motion defeated (5-3)
• Repealed heritage designation and easement for 102 Fountain Street South (former Preston Springs Hotel) (6-2)
• Approved Core Areas Community Improvement Plan fee waiver wording change retroactive to August 3, 2021 (8-0)
• Received Transit-Oriented Development Community Improvement Plan and referred back to staff (8-0)
• Received public meeting reports for 506-516 Hespeler Road, 932 Eagle Street N, and 581-595 Langs Drive, referred back to staff (7-0 each)
• Approved Energy Plus and Brantford Power merger closing adjustment documents (8-0)

Special Council - Statutory Public Meeting

This is a special council meeting with statutory public meetings at 10 a.m. and a regular special council session at 5 p.m. Council will hear public input on zoning by-law and official plan amendments for 540 Queenston Road, 499 Dundas Street, and 44/46 Mill Creek Road and 5 Liberty Drive. Later, it will consider recommendation reports and by-laws for zoning changes at 11-13 and 15-17 Barrie Lane, plus other routine items.

• Public meeting: zoning by-law amendment at 540 Queenston Road (22-126-CD)
• Public meeting: official plan and zoning amendments at 499 Dundas Street (22-100-CD)
• Public meeting: official plan and zoning amendments at 44/46 Mill Creek Road and 5 Liberty Drive (22-072-CD)
• Recommendation reports and by-laws for zoning amendments at 11-13 and 15-17 Barrie Lane (22-124-CD, 22-125-CD)
• Request to add 436 Fountain Street to Municipal Heritage Register (22-134-CD)

Council approved zoning by-law amendments to rezone 11-13 and 15-17 Barrie Lane from Commercial (C2) to Residential (RS1) to allow semi-detached dwellings, each with two units. Three other development applications (540 Queenston Road, 499 Dundas Street, and 44/46 Mill Creek Road/5 Liberty Drive) were referred back to staff for further reports after public meetings. Council also added 436 Fountain Street to the Municipal Heritage Register (8-1).

• Approved zoning amendment for 11-13 Barrie Lane to permit a semi-detached dwelling (9-0)
• Approved zoning amendment for 15-17 Barrie Lane to permit a semi-detached dwelling, with Section 37 bonusing agreement (9-0)
• Referred 540 Queenston Road zoning application back to staff for further report (9-0)
• Referred 499 Dundas Street official plan and zoning amendments back to staff (9-0)
• Referred 44/46 Mill Creek Road and 5 Liberty Drive applications back to staff (9-0)
• Added 436 Fountain Street to the Municipal Heritage Register (8-1)
• Adopted consent agenda including building statistics, traffic modifications, and committee appointments (9-0)
• Enacted by-laws for traffic regulation and zoning amendments (9-0)

Council Meeting

This is a special council meeting with a consent agenda and several reports for consideration. Key items include the disposition of land for a recreation complex, awarding architectural and engineering services for the complex and library, and a zoning by-law amendment for 442-448 River Road. The meeting also includes a closed session for land, litigation, and solicitor-client privilege matters.

• Recreation Complex Land Disposition (22-027-OCM)
• Architectural and Engineering Services for Cambridge Recreation Complex and Library (22-050-CRS)
• Zoning By-law Amendment for 442, 448 River Rd & Part of Laneway 211 - Kiah Group Limited Partnership (22-078-CD)
• Credit for Service Agreements – Updates and Request for Approval (22-087-CD)
• Agreement Between the City and KW Urban Native Wigwam Project (22-046-CRS)

Council declared city-owned land surplus and authorized its sale to the Waterloo Region District School Board and Waterloo Catholic District School Board for $5,204,800. Council also approved several capital projects, including $125,000 for City Hall service counters, $460,000 for architectural services for the recreation complex and library, and a $757,741 budget increase for Newland Pool repairs. A zoning by-law amendment for 442, 448 River Rd was approved, and a joint brownfield tax increment grant agreement for 130 Water Street North was pulled for later consideration.

• Approved sale of recreation complex land to school boards for $5,204,800 (9-0)
• Approved $125,000 capital project for City Hall service counters (9-0)
• Approved $460,000 for architectural services for recreation complex and library (9-0)
• Approved $757,741 budget increase for Newland Pool repairs (9-0)
• Approved zoning by-law amendment at 442, 448 River Rd (9-0)
• Approved $90,000 for Black Bridge Road and Townline Road design work (9-0)
• Approved $378,244 budget for Grand River Access Point project (9-0)
• Pulled joint brownfield tax increment grant agreement for 130 Water Street North

Council Meeting

This is a special council meeting with several presentations and reports. Council will consider recommendations on Official Plan and Zoning By-law amendments for properties at 211-215 Queen Street West and 61-65 Nottinghill Drive, as well as a schematic design for the Preston Auditorium expansion. The meeting also includes a closed session to discuss a lease agreement update for the Cambridge Foodbank.

• Official Plan and Zoning By-law amendments for 211-215 Queen Street West (Blacks Point Development)
• Official Plan and Zoning By-law amendment for 61-65 Nottinghill Drive
• Preston Auditorium Expansion Project schematic design approval
• Jumpstart Accessible Sports Amenity Opportunity (22-005-IFS)
• Consolidation of City of Cambridge Traffic and Parking By-law

Council approved the schematic design for the Preston Auditorium expansion with a total budget of $29,164,472, including an amendment to restore seating to 450 seats. They also approved zoning and official plan amendments for two residential developments: 211-215 Queen Street West (229 units, 10 storeys) and 61-65 Nottinghill Drive (214 units, six storeys). The meeting included several other approvals, such as a traffic by-law consolidation and an all-way stop at Franklin Boulevard and Adam Street.

• Approved Preston Auditorium expansion schematic design, budget $29,164,472 (8-0)
• Approved zoning and OP amendment for 211-215 Queen St W, 229 units, 10 storeys (9-0)
• Approved zoning and OP amendment for 61-65 Nottinghill Dr, 214 units, six storeys (9-0)
• Approved consolidated Traffic & Parking By-law (9-0)
• Approved all-way stop control at Franklin Blvd & Adam St (7-2)
• Approved $140,000 for Jumpstart accessible sports amenity design (8-0)
• Received Sustainable Waterloo Region 2021 Annual Report (9-0)
• Approved appointment of officers and servants by-law (9-0)

Special Council - Statutory Public Meeting

Council approved Option 1 for the Kenley Lane Walkway Rehabilitation, adding $99,105 from the Gas Tax Reserve Fund for a total project cost of $224,105. The decision was made after an amendment to the original motion, which had proposed permanently closing and naturalizing the walkway. All other items on the agenda were either received, referred back to staff, or approved as recommended.

• Approved Kenley Lane Walkway rehabilitation (Option 1) with $99,105 additional funding, total $224,105 (6-3)
• Referred Taylor Lands (840 & 940 Main St, 345 Franklin Blvd) OPA/ZBA back to staff (8-0)
• Referred North Cambridge Secondary Plan OPA back to staff (8-0)
• Referred 149 Ainslie St N OPA/ZBA back to staff (8-0)
• Referred 408-416 Dundas St S draft plan of subdivision back to staff (8-0)
• Approved joint RFP for shared micromobility program with Region of Waterloo, Kitchener, Waterloo (9-0)
• Approved expanded Enhanced School Zone Program (9-0)
• Awarded Soper Park amenity design RFQ to AECOM Canada Ltd. for $127,537.45 (9-0)

Council Meeting

Council authorized the purchase of 91 Spring Street for $500,000 plus ancillary costs totaling approximately $530,000, funded from the Core Areas Transformation Reserve Fund. Council also approved a $5,000 sponsorship for the 2022 PGA Canada Tour Championship, deferred a decision on the McDougall Cottage sign permit, and deferred a temporary use by-law amendment for 1500 Kossuth Rd. All votes were unanimous (9-0).

• Approved purchase of 91 Spring Street for $500,000 plus $30,000 ancillary costs (9-0)
• Approved $5,000 sponsorship for 2022 PGA Canada Tour Championship from Municipal Accommodation Tax Reserve Fund (9-0)
• Deferred McDougall Cottage sign permit application (9-0)
• Deferred temporary use by-law amendment for 1500 Kossuth Rd to allow pre-consultation (9-0)
• Appointed individuals to Committee of Adjustment (9-0)
• Adopted consent agenda including May 17, 2022 minutes (9-0)
• Enacted confirmatory by-law 22-036 (9-0)

Special Council - Statutory Public Meeting

Council approved the purchase of 3850 King Street East in Kitchener for about $1,000,000, funded from a capital project. It also referred three Official Plan and Zoning By-law Amendment applications (180 Groh Avenue, 200 Dundas Street South, 201/217 Hespeler Road) back to staff for further reports. Council approved the 2021 audited financial statements, a $14,000 funding for BIA holiday decorations, and a motion urging the province to adopt tiered energy efficiency standards in the Ontario Building Code.

• Approved purchase of 3850 King Street East, Kitchener for $950,000 (total ~$1,000,000) (9-0)
• Referred 180 Groh Avenue OPA/ZBA application back to staff (7-0)
• Referred 200 Dundas Street South OPA/ZBA application back to staff (7-0)
• Referred 201/217 Hespeler Road OPA/ZBA application back to staff (7-0)
• Approved 2021 audited consolidated financial statements (9-0)
• Authorized $14,000 to BIAs for Holiday Decoration Program (9-0)
• Approved motion requesting province to adopt tiered energy efficiency standards in Ontario Building Code (9-0)
• Approved by-laws for Brooklyne Road traffic/parking and Blenheim Road closure (9-0)

Special Council Meeting - Workshop

The special council meeting was a workshop with two presentations: a draft Community Risk Assessment for the Fire Master Plan update and the Regional Draft Land Needs Assessment. No decisions were made on the content; council only received the presentations and passed routine procedural motions.

• Received all presentations and correspondence (9-0)
• Passed confirmatory by-law 22-032 (9-0)
• Adjourned meeting at 8:04 p.m. (9-0)

Council Meeting

Council authorized the purchase of 637 King Street East for $1.2 million (total cost ~$1.25M), funded from the Core Areas Transformation Reserve Fund. It also approved the acquisition of 4910 Townline Road for up to $1.25M (total ~$1.38M), with expropriation authorized if needed. Council approved a zoning by-law amendment for 40 Albert Street to allow a semi-detached dwelling, and directed staff to procure design architects for two concept designs of the Recreation Complex & Idea Exchange. A motion to request the Province to dissolve the Ontario Land Tribunal was defeated in a 4-4 tie.

• Approved purchase of 637 King Street East for $1.2M (7-1)
• Approved acquisition of 4910 Townline Road up to $1.25M, expropriation authorized (8-0)
• Approved zoning amendment at 40 Albert Street for semi-detached dwelling (8-0)
• Directed staff to procure architects for 2 Recreation Complex concept designs (8-0)
• Approved Blair Business Park demolition and warehouse construction with truck caps (6-2)
• Requested Region of Waterloo consider free transit on election days (8-0)
• Defeated motion to request Province dissolve Ontario Land Tribunal (4-4)
• Deferred Upper Country Club traffic safety petition to May 31 (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 comments on two zoning by-law amendments for 11-13 and 15-17 Barrie Lane, then consider several reports and by-laws, including the 2022 final tax levy, development charges exemptions, and a zoning amendment for 285 Limerick Road. The agenda also includes routine consent items and a closed session for litigation and legal advice.

• Public meetings for zoning by-law amendments at 11-13 and 15-17 Barrie Lane
• 2022 Final Tax Levy by-law (22-023-CRS)
• Development Charges Core Areas Exemption (22-019-CRS)
• Zoning by-law amendment for 285 Limerick Road (22-043-CD)
• Notice of motion to request free public transportation on election days

Council approved the Development Charges Background Study Update and an amending by-law eliminating the core areas development charge exemption effective April 20, 2022, while authorizing agreements to keep charges at current rates for specific properties. Council also approved the 2021 year-end operating update, including transferring surpluses to reserves and $800,000 to the Affordable Housing Reserve Fund for a future development charge waiver program. A zoning amendment for 285 Limerick Road was approved, and Churchill Park's wastewater disposal station was ordered decommissioned.

• Approved amending Development Charge By-law eliminating core areas exemption (7-0)
• Authorized development charge agreements for 55 Kerr St, 102-110 Fountain St, and 199 Abraham St (7-0, 6-1)
• Directed staff to prepare grant program to waive development charges for affordable housing (7-0)
• Approved 2021 year-end operating update with $800,000 to Affordable Housing Reserve Fund (7-0)
• Approved zoning amendment for 285 Limerick Road to permit seven townhouse units (7-0)
• Directed decommissioning of Churchill Park wastewater disposal station (4-3)
• Approved $145,000 contract with Interkom Inc. for naming and sponsorship rights (7-0)
• Approved delegation of authority for Core Areas CIP with $1M/year for four years (6-1)

Council Meeting

Council approved a $94,027.30 contract for playground replacements, permitted alterations to two heritage properties (49 Meadowcreek Lane and 56 Morningside Drive), and passed by-laws amending fees and appointments. It also received reports on a code of conduct complaint, diversity action plan, and speed management, and adopted the consent agenda.

• Approved $94,027.30 contract to Yard Weasels Inc. for playground replacements (9-0)
• Approved new residence at 49 Meadowcreek Lane (9-0)
• Approved demolition and new build at 56 Morningside Drive (7-2)
• Approved terms of reference for Citizen Committee for Council Compensation (9-0)
• Passed by-law 22-020 amending fees and charges (9-0)
• Passed by-law 22-021 amending officer appointments (9-0)
• Adopted consent agenda including South Street Reconstruction and Old Mill Rd. culvert (9-0)
• Received 2022 Speed Management Program Action Plan (8-0)

Special Council - Statutory Public Meeting

This is a Special Council meeting with a statutory public meeting at 10 a.m. and a regular session at 5 p.m. Council will hold public hearings on three property-specific Official Plan and Zoning By-law amendments, then consider reports on city-wide Additional Residential Unit (ARU) rules, community grants, and renaming the local hydro utility. They will also vote on motions to request a gravel moratorium and to join the $10-a-day child care program.

• Public hearings for Official Plan/Zoning amendments at 410 Queen St W, 359 Lawrence St, and 1418 Duke St
• Recommendation report on city-wide Official Plan and Zoning By-law amendments for Additional Residential Units (ARUs)
• Motion to request a moratorium on new gravel applications and expansions to existing licensed sites
• Notice of motion to request Ontario join the National Early Learning and Child Care program for $10-a-day child care
• Report on renaming the Local Distribution Company (hydro utility)

Council Meeting

This agenda for the Cambridge, ON Council meeting on 2022-03-21 contains only procedural boilerplate and no listed agenda items, decisions, or discussions. The document appears to be a placeholder with no substantive content for residents.

Council Meeting

This special Council meeting focuses on the Blair Business Park development (file 22-035-CD), with presentations and delegations on its Heritage Impact Assessment and Transportation Impact Study. Council will consider the related report and attachments, and also a notice of motion from Councillor Wolf to impose a moratorium on new gravel applications and expansions to existing licensed sites.

• Blair Business Park – Heritage Impact Assessment and Transportation Impact Study (22-035-CD)
• Presentations by Stephen Brook (BT Engineering), Leah Wallace, and Chris Pidgeon (GSP Group)
• Delegations from Matt Godbout, Ryan Tremblay, Michael Malleck, and Tim Armstrong on the Blair Business Park study
• Notice of Motion: Councillor Wolf re: moratorium on new gravel applications and expansions to existing licensed sites
• Confirmatory By-law 22-015

Special Council Meeting - Workshop

This is a Special Council Workshop meeting with no delegations permitted. The only substantive item is a motion to convene in Closed Session under the Municipal Act to consider an educational or training workshop for council members. The agenda is otherwise procedural, with no public decisions or discussions listed.

• Closed Session under s.239 (2) (3.1) of the Municipal Act for an Educational Workshop
• No delegations permitted; only directions to staff and motions to receive information

Council Meeting

Council approved several key items, including awarding road reconstruction tenders for First/Grand Avenues and Henderson/Bella/Kribs Streets, funding for temporary patios and core area incentives, and an official plan and zoning amendment for IP Park Phase 1. They also approved emergency repairs for Black Bridge and deferred a motion on Ontario Land Tribunal dissolution to May 2022.

• Awarded T22-05 First Avenue and Grand Avenue Reconstruction to Navacon Construction Inc. (9-0)
• Awarded T22-08 Henderson, Bella St & Kribs St Reconstruction to Terracon Underground (9-0)
• Approved $50,000 for Temporary Patios and Road Closures, waived sidewalk patio fees until Dec 31, 2022 (9-0)
• Approved four Core Area Financial Incentive applications totaling $160,243 (8-0)
• Adopted Official Plan Amendment No. 50 and zoning changes for IP Park Phase 1, Intermarket CAM Limited (9-0)
• Approved $130,000 for Black Bridge emergency repairs (9-0)
• Deferred motion on Ontario Land Tribunal dissolution to May 2022 (5-4)

Special Council - Statutory Public Meeting

The Special Council meeting includes a statutory public meeting regarding development charges core area exemptions. Council will also consider several community development reports including heritage designations at 171 Guelph Avenue and the iPort Cambridge recommendation report.

• Development Charges Core Area Exemptions Public Meeting (22-001-CRS)
• Heritage designation and demolition request for 171 Guelph Avenue (Forbes Estate)
• Zoning By-law Amendment for 355 Guelph Avenue & 11 Fletcher Circle
• iPort Cambridge Recommendation Report
• Black Bridge Emergency Repairs

Council approved the designation of the main house at 171 Guelph Avenue (Forbes Estate) under the Ontario Heritage Act and approved the relocation of the stone tower to Jacob's Landing Park, along with the demolition of other buildings on the property, subject to conditions. A motion to keep the tower in place was defeated. Council also approved a zoning by-law amendment for eight townhouses at 355 Guelph Avenue and 11 Fletcher Circle, and recommended draft approval for the iPort Cambridge subdivision.

• Approved the designation of the main house at 171 Guelph Avenue under Part IV of the Ontario Heritage Act.
• Approved the relocation of the stone tower to Jacob's Landing Park, subject to a development agreement and specifications.
• Approved the demolition of other buildings at 171 Guelph Avenue, with salvage and documentation conditions.
• Defeated an amendment to keep the stone tower in place and repair it on site.
• Approved a zoning by-law amendment to permit eight townhouses at 355 Guelph Avenue and 11 Fletcher Circle.
• Recommended draft approval for the iPort Cambridge subdivision (109 hectares) subject to conditions.
• Approved a by-law to exempt lots at 3-13 Sparrow Avenue from part lot control.
• Deferred the Black Bridge emergency repairs report to the March 1, 2022 meeting.

Council Meeting

This is a special council meeting with a closed session for litigation updates. The council will consider reports on property acquisitions at 19 Cambridge Street and 8 Water Street South, a demolition request for a designated property at 49 Meadowcreek Lane, and a motion to improve sidewalk snow removal for older adults. Several items are routine approvals of minutes and a by-law delegation.

• Property acquisition at 19 Cambridge Street
• Property acquisition at 8 Water Street South
• Demolition and new construction request at 49 Meadowcreek Lane (Part V designated property)
• Motion re: improving sidewalk snow removal for older adults and residents with special needs
• By-law 22-006 to amend delegation of powers and duties under the Municipal Act

Council approved the demolition of the existing residential building at 49 Meadowcreek Lane (5-4) but rejected the proposed replacement structure (5-4), requiring revised designs to conform to the Blair Village Heritage Conservation District Plan. Council also approved $199,405 in Core Area Financial Incentives, authorized property acquisitions at 19 Cambridge Street and 8 Water Street South, and directed staff to report on sidewalk snow removal options for older adults and those with special needs.

• Approved demolition of existing structure at 49 Meadowcreek Lane (5-4)
• Rejected proposed replacement structure at 49 Meadowcreek Lane; required revised designs (5-4)
• Approved four Core Area Financial Incentive applications totaling $199,405 (9-0)
• Authorized purchase of 19 Cambridge Street for $1,875,000 plus costs (~$2,000,000 total) (9-0)
• Authorized purchase of 8 Water Street South for $600,000 plus costs (~$640,000 total) (9-0)
• Directed staff to report on sidewalk snow removal options for older adults and special needs residents (9-0)
• Supported promotion of February 17 as Random Act of Kindness Day (9-0)
• Approved by-law to amend Delegated Authority By-Law 19-186 for conditional permit agreements (9-0)

Special Council - Statutory Public Meeting

This is a special council meeting that includes a statutory public meeting for a zoning by-law amendment at 1541 Queenston Road. Council will also consider reports on development charges, a streetscape plan for Milling Road, a speed limit review for Beaverdale Road, and other items. Several by-laws are scheduled for introduction and consideration.

• Public meeting for zoning by-law amendment at 1541 Queenston Road (Firmus Homes Inc.)
• Development Charges Background Study and By-law amendment
• Milling Road Streetscape Plan and Urban Design Guideline
• Beaverdale Road speed limit review and by-law amendment
• 2022 Interim Tax Levy by-law

Council received the public meeting report for the 1541 Queenston Road zoning by-law amendment and referred it back to staff for a subsequent report and recommendation (7-1). Council approved the Development Charges Background Study and amending by-law (7-1), the Milling Road Streetscape Plan with $40,000 in additional funding (8-0), and reduced speed limits on Beaverdale Road (8-0). A request to scatter cremated remains in the Grand River was received for information only (7-1).

• Referred 1541 Queenston Road zoning application back to staff (7-1)
• Approved Development Charges Update Study and amending by-law (7-1)
• Approved Milling Road Streetscape Plan and $40,000 funding transfer (8-0)
• Reduced Beaverdale Road speed limit to 60 km/h and 50 km/h sections (8-0)
• Received report on scattering cremated remains in Grand River for information (7-1)
• Adopted consent agenda including 2022 Interim Tax Levy (8-0)
• Enacted by-laws for traffic, development charges, and interim tax levy (8-0)

Council Meeting

This is a special council meeting with one substantive item: a report on a lease agreement for the Cambridge Sports Park improvement and expansion project. The meeting also includes routine procedural items such as minutes, disclosures, and a confirmatory by-law.

• Consideration of report 22-002(IFS) regarding Cambridge Sports Park Improvement and Expansion – Lease Agreement

Council authorized the Mayor and Clerk to sign an amended lease agreement with Buckingham Sports Properties Company for the Cambridge Sports Park improvement and expansion, subject to the City Solicitor's satisfaction. The motion carried 8-0 with one absence. No other substantive business was conducted.

• Approved authorization to sign amended lease for Cambridge Sports Park (8-0)