Cambridge public meetings in 2024
51 substantive meetings from 2024, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
Council Meeting
The meeting includes presentations on Facility Accessibility Design Standards and the recommendation report for a zoning by-law amendment at 1273 Concession Road. Items on the consent agenda cover the 2025 Interim Tax Levy By-law, lifting Reserve Block 31 in the Southpoint Subdivision, and the designation By-law for 555 Riverbank Drive. The council will also hear a fence variance request for 1930 Briarwood Drive and an update on the Affordable Housing Community Improvement Plan. After closed session, the council will consider a series of by-laws and a confirmatory by-law.
- Zoning By-law Amendment – 1273 Concession Road (item 24-156-CD)
- Fence Variance – 1930 Briarwood Drive (item 24-155-CD)
- Designation By-law – 555 Riverbank Drive (item 24-154-CD)
- 2025 Interim Tax Levy By-law (item 24-067-CRS)
- 2025 Municipal Fees and Charges By-law (item 24-077-CRS)
Council approved the 2025 interim tax levy and municipal fees, and pre-approved the Cooper Street Reconstruction project with a $5,004,100 budget. They also adopted the Facility Accessibility Design Standards, approved a fence variance, and extended the fire protection agreement with the Township of Puslinch. The zoning by-law amendment for 1273 Concession Road was withdrawn due to the Canada Post strike and will come forward at a future date.
- Approved 2025 interim tax levy and payment by-law 24-126 (9-0)
- Approved 2025 municipal fees and charges by-law 24-129 (9-0)
- Pre-approved Cooper Street Reconstruction project with $5,004,100 budget (9-0)
- Adopted Facility Accessibility Design Standards (9-0)
- Approved Affordable Housing Community Improvement Plan (9-0)
- Approved fence variance at 1930 Briarwood Drive (9-0)
- Approved three-year fire protection agreement extension with Township of Puslinch (9-0)
- Withdrew zoning by-law amendment for 1273 Concession Road
Planning - Statutory Public Meeting
The Planning - Statutory Public Meeting Committee will hold a public meeting to discuss a zoning by-law amendment for 1273 Concession Road. The meeting includes a presentation by Kristin Barisdale of GSP Group.
- Zoning By-law Amendment for 1273 Concession Road
Council Meeting
The City of Cambridge Council will discuss a noise by-law review and an official plan and zoning amendment for 36 Elliott Street. The meeting also includes updates on the Riverside Dam and a passenger rail connection to Union Station.
- Official Plan and Zoning By-law Amendment for 36 Elliott Street
- Noise By-law Review including draft administrative penalty and exemption policies
- Preston Auditorium renewed main lobby naming rights and sponsorship agreement
- Support for initial business case for Cambridge to Union passenger rail connection
- Middle Block Road sanitary trunk sewer and Riverside Dam updates
2026 Budget Council Meeting
Council is meeting to discuss proposed amendments to the capital and operating budgets. The session focuses on specific project requests and funding adjustments proposed by councillors.
- Capital budget amendment for Compass Trail Basketball Pad
- Capital budget amendment for Lower Main Street Permanent Road Closure
- Capital budget amendment for Lena Crescent Playground and Basketball Court
- Capital budget amendment for Sturdy Park
- Operating budget amendment for Cambridge Memorial Hospital Funding
Council Meeting
Council will consider and adopt By-law 24-117 that designates the City of Cambridge as an area of demolition control. The meeting also includes heritage designation items for 156 Beverly Street, 252 Dundas Street North, and 16 Byng Avenue, plus a request to alter a Part V designated property on Metcalfe Road. A closed‑session will address confidential updates on a potential land acquisition and litigation matters. Routine consent agenda items and capital status reports will be approved.
- Adopt By-law 24-117 – Demolition Control By-law
- Notice of Intention to Designate 156 Beverly Street under Part IV of the OHA
- Recommendation to Designate 252 Dundas Street North (Gore Mutual Building)
- Recommendation to Designate the Residence at 16 Byng Avenue
- Request to Alter a Part V Designated Property – Metcalfe Road Reconstruction
2026 Budget Council Meeting
Council is meeting to review proposed amendments to the capital and operating budgets. This session focuses on specific budget requests from councillors.
- Capital Budget Amendment: Accessible Ball Diamond (Councillor Roberts)
- Capital Budget Amendment: Greengate Park Basketball Court (Councillor Hamilton)
- Operating Budget Amendment: Cambridge Memorial Hospital Funding (Councillor Earnshaw)
Planning - Statutory Public Meeting
The Planning Statutory Public Meeting Committee will discuss an affordable housing community improvement plan and a housing needs assessment. The committee will also hold public meetings regarding proposed official plan and zoning by-law amendments for two specific properties.
- Affordable Housing Community Improvement Plan - HAF Initiative No. 7
- Housing Needs Assessment – HAF Initiative No. 9
- Proposed OPA and ZBA for 0 Grand Ridge Drive – HAF Initiative No. 1
- Proposed OPA and ZBA for 25 Chalmers St S – HAF Initiative No. 1
2026 Budget Council Meeting
The council meeting on November 7, 2024 is scheduled to receive public delegations on the proposed 2025 budget. Representatives from the Cambridge Public Library, Cambridge Memorial Hospital, the Downtown Cambridge Business Improvement Area, Riverside Print Group, the Property Taxpayers Alliance and others will present their views. The council will consider these inputs as part of the budget delegation sessions. No formal budget decisions are listed on the agenda.
- Chrissy Hodgins, CEO of Cambridge Public Library – presentation on the 2025 budget
- Sue Lockett, Cambridge Memorial Hospital – presentation on the 2025 budget
- Brian Kennedy and Shane Murphy, Downtown Cambridge BIA – presentation on the 2025 budget
- Marilyn Scott, Riverside Print Group – presentation on the 2025 budget
- John Waylett, Property Taxpayers Alliance – presentation on the 2025 budget
Council Meeting
Cambridge City Council is reviewing several land-use amendments and heritage designations. The meeting includes discussions on emergency management updates and public art terms for a new recreation complex.
- Official Plan and Zoning By-law Amendment for 725 and 775 Main Street
- Zoning By-law Amendment for 10 and 20 Guelph Avenue
- Recommendation to designate 555 Riverbank Drive
- Emergency Management By-law and Emergency Response Plan revision
- Annual Indexing of Development Charges effective December 1, 2024
2026 Budget Council Meeting
The Cambridge City Council will hear a presentation on the proposed 2025 Mayor's Budget. No delegations are permitted at this meeting; public delegations are scheduled for November 7. The meeting will not adjourn until the amendment period concludes.
- Presentation on Proposed 2025 Mayor's Budget
- Upcoming Budget Delegation Sessions on November 7
- Amendment Meeting scheduled for November 21
- Additional Amendment Meeting on November 27 (if required)
- Delegation request form available online
Council Meeting
The Cambridge Council will review updates to the 2025 budget process, amendments to development charges, and a property tax exemption for affordable housing. The meeting also includes a presentation on a municipal speed camera program and a form-based zoning by-law update.
- Update to 2025 Budget Process (Strong Mayors, Building Homes Act)
- Amendment to Development Charges By-law for Growth Studies
- Property Tax Exemption for Affordable Housing By-law
- Form Based Zoning By-law Update - HAF Initiative No. 4
- Region of Waterloo Municipal Speed Camera Program Expansion
Planning - Statutory Public Meeting
The Planning Statutory Public Meeting Committee is holding public hearings regarding proposed land use changes. The body will hear presentations and delegations concerning amendments to the Official Plan and Zoning By-laws for two specific properties.
- Official Plan and Zoning By-law Amendment for 36 Elliott Street
- Zoning By-law Amendment for 10 and 20 Guelph Avenue
Council Meeting
The City of Cambridge Council will meet on October 8, 2024, to consider several zoning bylaw amendments and community improvement plans. The agenda includes reports on development applications for Speedsville Road and Wesley Boulevard, as well as updates to affordable housing and accessibility projects.
- Zoning bylaw amendment for 1065 Speedsville Road
- Official Plan and zoning bylaw amendments for 1285 and 1455 Speedsville Road
- Zoning bylaw amendment for 655 Wesley Boulevard
- Additional Residential Unit Community Improvement Plan
- Accessibility improvements to Kin 1 Softball Field
Council Meeting
The Cambridge City Council will discuss a motion to permanently convert Main St between Ainslie St and Water St to a pedestrian‑only zone. It will also review the recommendation report for an Official Plan amendment and Zoning By‑law amendment at 245 Riverbank Drive, and consider affordable‑housing concepts for city‑owned sites. Additional items include the 2025 Budget Engagement Survey results and a confirmatory by‑law to be filed.
- Motion re: permanent, year‑round conversion of Main St between Ainslie St and Water St to a pedestrian‑only area
- 24-095-CD Recommendation Report – Official Plan Amendment and Zoning By‑law Amendment – 245 Riverbank Drive
- 24-052-CD City Owned Sites – Affordable Housing Concepts
- 24-051-CRS 2025 Budget Engagement Survey Results
- 24-088 Confirmatory By‑law
Council refused the proposed Official Plan and Zoning By-law amendments to increase density from 40 to 55 units per net residential hectare at 245 Riverbank Drive. Council also directed staff to stop work on several city-owned sites for affordable housing, but to initiate zoning applications for 25 Chalmers Street S and 0 Grandridge Drive. A motion was passed to prepare a report on the permanent, year-round pedestrianization of Main St between Ainslie St and Water St.
- Refused Official Plan and Zoning By-law amendments for increased density at 245 Riverbank Drive (9-0)
- Directed staff to stop work on 0 Dando Avenue, 0 Bishop Street, 10 Ethel Street, and 1580 Queenston Rd/Scout House for affordable housing (8-1 or 9-0)
- Directed staff to initiate zoning applications for 25 Chalmers Street S for a four-storey mixed-use development (8-1)
- Directed staff to initiate zoning applications for 0 Grandridge Drive for a 50-unit, four-storey apartment building (9-0)
- Approved $1.5M capital project to replace elevators at Galt Arena Gardens and Hespeler Memorial Arena (9-0)
- Directed staff to report on permanent, year-round pedestrianization of Main St between Ainslie St and Water St (9-0)
- Approved funding agreement with Cambridge Chamber of Commerce for visitor information services (9-0)
- Authorized notice of intention to expand Downtown Cambridge Business Improvement Area boundary (9-0)
Planning - Statutory Public Meeting
The Planning – Statutory Public Meeting Committee will conduct its regular procedural business. Items include the public meeting notice, disclosures of pecuniary interest, and a public hearing on the Additional Residential Unit Community Improvement Plan. No decisions are listed on the agenda.
- Public Meeting - Additional Residential Unit Community Improvement Plan (attachment: Stat Public Meeting Pres_ARU CIP-LDewar.pdf)
- Disclosures of Pecuniary Interest
- Public Meeting Notice
- Meeting Called to Order
- Motion to Receive Correspondence and Presentations
The Planning – Statutory Public Meeting was held on September 10, 2024, and included a public meeting on the Additional Residential Unit Community Improvement Plan. No substantive decisions were made; the only actions were to receive presentations and correspondence and to adjourn.
- Received all presentations and correspondence from the meeting (9-0)
- Adjourned the meeting at 7:09 p.m. (9-0)
Council Meeting
Council will consider and vote on four by-laws (24-083 to 24-086). These include a part‑lot control exemption for specific blocks and amendments to the Official Plan and Zoning By‑law for properties on 1045 and 1085 Main Street and the Main Street/Dundas Street South Secondary Plan. Presentations will review recommendation reports for the Official Plan and Zoning By‑law amendments for 1045 and 1085 Main Street and an addendum for the Main Street and Dundas Street South Secondary Plan. The agenda also contains a tender award for a recreation complex and a heritage‑district decorative light‑pole design standard.
- By‑law 24‑083: Part Lot Control Exemption for Blocks 180/181 (Plan 58M‑684) and Blocks 102, 107, 108 (Plan 58M‑685)
- By‑law 24‑084: Adopt Amendment No. 65 to the Official Plan for the Main Street and Dundas Street South Secondary Plan
- By‑law 24‑085: Adopt Amendment No. 85 to the Official Plan for land at 1045 and 1085 Main Street
- By‑law 24‑086: Amend Zoning By‑law No. 150‑85 for land at 1045 and 1085 Main Street
- Tender Award 24‑040: Award for a recreation complex
Special Council Meeting - Workshop
The Cambridge City Council held a closed‑session workshop on August 15, 2024. The only subject listed for discussion was education and training for council members, local board or committee members (orientation – planning matters). No other agenda items or public hearings were scheduled.
Planning - Statutory Public Meeting
The Planning Statutory Public Meeting Committee will hold public meetings to consider zoning by-law amendments for two properties: part of 1065 Speedsville Road and 655 Wesley Boulevard. Presentations will be given by Edward John (1065 Speedsville Road) and Gursimran Saini (655 Wesley Boulevard). Delegations and public comments will be accepted before any decision is made.
- Public Meeting – Part of 1065 Speedsville Road – Zoning By-law Amendment
- Public Meeting – Zoning By-law Amendment – 655 Wesley Boulevard
- Presentation by Edward John on 1065 Speedsville Road amendment
- Presentation by Gursimran Saini on 655 Wesley Boulevard amendment
- Delegations and public comments
Council Meeting
Cambridge City Council is meeting to discuss several land-use amendments and housing initiatives. Key items include a secondary plan for North Cambridge and zoning changes for a specific property. The body will also review affordable housing concepts for city-owned sites.
- Official Plan and Zoning By-law Amendment for 247 Lowther Street North
- Proposed Official Plan Amendment for the North Cambridge Secondary Plan
- Affordable Housing Concepts for City Owned Sites, including 0 Bishop Street N
- Heritage Designation for 201 Water St S
- Additional Residential Unit (ARU) Financial Incentives Program
Council Meeting
Cambridge City Council is reviewing a proposed Official Plan Amendment for the North Cambridge Secondary Plan and a new Stormwater Management Fee by-law. The meeting also includes a financial update and discussions on sustainability and water billing.
- Proposed Official Plan Amendment for the North Cambridge Secondary Plan (By-law 24-076)
- Stormwater Management Fee By-law and Credit Policy (By-law 24-075)
- Heritage designation and easement agreement for 171 Guelph Avenue (By-law 24-074)
- Zoning By-law amendment for 44 and 46 Millcreek Road and 5 Liberty Drive (By-law 24-073)
- Motion regarding permanent speed bumps on Saginaw Parkway
Council Meeting
The Cambridge City Council will review several by-law amendments regarding traffic regulation and pedestrian safety. The agenda also includes discussions on operations facility renovations and the 2024 Asset Management Plan. Additionally, the council will meet in a closed session to discuss potential land acquisitions and litigation updates.
- Blenheim Road at Devil’s Creek Trail Pedestrian Crossover
- All-way stop control for Laurel Street and Lawrence Street
- School area signage modifications
- Operations Facility Renovations capital project request
- Part Lot Control Exemption for 155 Equestrian Way
Special Council Meeting - Workshop
Staff will provide a presentation regarding affordable housing and city-owned lands. This meeting is a workshop where no delegations are permitted and only directions to staff may be given.
- Affordable Housing and City Owned Lands presentation
Council Meeting
Cambridge City Council will consider official plan and zoning amendments for 777 Laurel Street and 308 Dolph Street North. The agenda also includes the Hespeler Heritage Conservation District Study and a watermain extension on Hamilton Street.
- Official Plan and Zoning By-law amendments for 777 Laurel St and 308 Dolph St N
- Black Bridge Road Bridge heritage permit application
- Heritage designation for 201 Water Street South
- Hamilton Street watermain extension report
- Arts & Culture Hub proposal for 19 Cambridge Street
Planning - Statutory Public Meeting
This meeting is a continuation of the public meeting held on June 18, 2024. The agenda includes discussions regarding Official Plan and Zoning By-law Amendments for 247 Lowther Street North and 1045 and 1085 Main Street.
- Official Plan and Zoning By-law Amendment - 247 Lowther Street North
- Official Plan and Zoning By-law Amendment – 1045 and 1085 Main Street
Planning - Statutory Public Meeting
The Planning Committee is holding statutory public meetings to discuss Official Plan and Zoning By-law Amendments. The proposals involve 247 Lowther Street North, 1045 and 1085 Main Street, and 245 Riverbank Drive.
- Official Plan and Zoning By-law Amendment - 247 Lowther Street North
- Official Plan and Zoning By-law Amendment - 1045 and 1085 Main Street
- Official Plan and Zoning By-law Amendment - 245 Riverbank Drive
Council Meeting
Cambridge City Council will review the 2025 budget timeline and guidelines. The council is also considering a new pedestrian crossover at Elgin Street North and Galt Avenue. Additionally, appointments to Citizen Advisory Committees are on the agenda.
- Pedestrian crossover at Elgin Street North and Galt Avenue
- By-law 24-062 regarding traffic and parking regulations
- 2025 budget timeline and guidelines
- Appointments to Citizen Advisory Committees
Council Meeting
Cambridge City Council will consider and likely vote on several zoning and official plan amendments for three properties: 201 Water St/66 Highman Ave, 777 Laurel St/308 Dolph St, and 214-216 Union St/229-231 Anne St. The meeting also includes a presentation of the 2023 audited financial report, approval of the 2024 Arts and Culture Action Plan, and a minor amendment to the Core Areas Community Improvement Plan. A motion on safe health service areas has been withdrawn.
- Recommendation reports for OPA and ZBA at 201 Water St and 66 Highman Ave
- Recommendation reports for OPA and ZBA at 777 Laurel St and 308 Dolph St
- City-initiated zoning by-law amendment at 214-216 Union St N and 229-231 Anne St
- 2023 Financial Report from KPMG
- 2024 Arts and Culture Action Plan approval
Council Meeting
Council will consider a zoning by-law amendment for 82-88 Beverly Street, a neighbourhood speed limit implementation plan, and a speed limit change on Speedsville Road. The meeting also includes a presentation on the Cambridge-to-Union passenger rail connection and a notice of motion on safe health service areas for vulnerable residents.
- Zoning by-law amendment for 82-88 Beverly Street
- Neighbourhood area speed limit implementation (24-045-CD)
- Speedsville Road speed limit change (24-076-CD)
- 2024 final tax levy report (24-024-CRS)
- Notice of motion on safe health service areas for vulnerable residents
Planning - Statutory Public Meeting
The Planning – Statutory Public Meeting Committee will hold a public hearing on a City-initiated Zoning By-law Amendment for properties at 214 and 216 Union Street, and 229 and 231 Anne Street. A presentation by Planner Sancy Sebastian is scheduled. The meeting also includes closed session items related to litigation and solicitor-client privilege.
- Public Meeting - City initiated Zoning By-law Amendment – 214 and 216 Union Street, and 229 and 231 Anne Street
- Closed Session for litigation or potential litigation (municipal affairs)
- Closed Session for advice subject to solicitor-client privilege
Special Council Meeting - Workshop
The City of Cambridge Council will hold a workshop to review specific city plans. Presentations include an update on Asset Management by GEI Consultants and a discussion regarding Parks Master Plan levels of service.
- Asset Management Policy and Plan presentation by GEI Consultants
- Parks Master Plan Levels of Service presentation by staff
Council Meeting
Council will consider a motion regarding water billing and vote on a new Development Charges By-law covering fire, library, parks, public works, highways, stormwater, wastewater, and water services. They will also discuss community grants, a naming rights agreement for the Soccer Complex Fieldhouse, and heritage designations for 201 Water St S and 79 Old Mill Road.
- Motion re: Water Billing to be discussed
- 24-025-CRS 2023 Development Charges Background Study & By-law (8 by-laws 24-040 to 24-047)
- 24-064-CD Community Grants (applications under and over $25,000)
- 24-061-CD Soccer Complex Fieldhouse Naming Rights & Sponsorship Agreement
- 24-059-CD Notice of Intention to Designate the Stone Residence at 201 Water St S
Council Meeting
Cambridge City Council will consider several reports including a proposed Official Plan Amendment for the Main Street and Dundas Street South Secondary Plan, the 2024 Speed Management Program Action Plan, and affordable housing concepts for city-owned sites. Council will also discuss renewing the Integrity Commissioner agreement, agreements for Black Bridge Road and CN Railway crossing, and the Mill Race Park pedestrian bridge replacement. A motion on leasing and licensing review will be debated.
- Proposed Official Plan Amendment for Main Street and Dundas Street South Secondary Plan
- 2024 Speed Management Program Action Plan
- Affordable housing concepts for city-owned sites, including 0 Bishop Street N
- Black Bridge Road and CN Railway crossing agreements
- Mill Race Park pedestrian bridge replacement and decommissioning
Council Meeting
Cambridge City Council will consider several major items at its April 16, 2024 meeting, including approval of the 2024-2026 Strategic Plan, a zoning by-law amendment for 84 Chalmers Street North, and a draft plan of subdivision for 285 Limerick Road. The council will also receive the Cambridge Fire Department's 2023 annual report and discuss a motion regarding the carbon tax. A notice of motion concerning water billing will be introduced for discussion at a later meeting.
- 24-003-CRE: 2024-2026 Strategic Plan Approval
- 24-050-CD: Zoning By-law Amendment for 84 Chalmers Street North
- 24-060-CD: Draft Plan of Subdivision 30T-20103 for 285 Limerick Road
- 24-012-CRS: Cambridge Fire Department Annual Report – 2023
- Motion re: Carbon Tax (introduced Feb 27, 2024, to be discussed Apr 16, 2024)
Public Meeting
The City of Cambridge is holding a public meeting to receive a presentation from Watson & Associates on the 2023-2032 Development Charges Background Study and By-law. The meeting will also hear delegations and correspondence on the proposed development charges. No decisions are being made at this public meeting.
- Presentation by Watson & Associates re: 2023-2032 Development Charges Background Study and By-law
- Public meeting item 24-018-CRS on the 2023-2032 Development Charges Background Study and By-law
- Opportunity for public delegations in-person or by telephone until 12:00 p.m. on meeting day
Special Council Meeting - Workshop
This is a procedural workshop meeting with no substantive decisions or public delegations. Council will convene in closed session for an education or training workshop under the Municipal Act. Only directions to staff are permitted.
- Closed session for education or training of council members
Planning - Statutory Public Meeting
The Planning – Statutory Public Meeting Committee will hold two public meetings: one on a proposed Official Plan and Zoning By-law Amendment for 201 Water Street South and 66 Highman Avenue, and another on a city-initiated Zoning By-law Amendment for 214 and 216 Union Street, and 229 and 231 Anne Street. Delegations and presentations are scheduled. No decisions are being made at this meeting.
- Public meeting on proposed Official Plan and Zoning By-law Amendment for 201 Water Street South and 66 Highman Avenue
- Public meeting on city-initiated Zoning By-law Amendment for 214 and 216 Union Street, and 229 and 231 Anne Street
- Presentation by NPG Planning Solutions re: 201 Water Street South and 66 Highman Avenue
- Presentation by Planner Sancy Sebastian re: 214-216 Union Street and 229-231 Anne Street
- Delegations from Marjorie Siertsema and Gary Kirkham re: 201 Water Street South and 66 Highman Avenue
Special Council Meeting
This is a special council meeting with no public delegations. The only substantive item is a motion to convene in closed session under the Municipal Act to discuss a confidential verbal update regarding a human resources matter, covering both personal information about an identifiable individual and labour relations or employee negotiations. No decisions or public discussions are scheduled.
- Closed session under s. 239(2)(b) and (d) of the Municipal Act for a confidential HR update
- No public delegations will be registered
- Meeting duration: 5:00 PM to 6:00 PM
Special Council Meeting - Workshop
This is a special council workshop, not a regular decision-making meeting. The sole substantive item is a presentation and discussion of the City of Cambridge's Arts and Culture Master Plan, based on a slide deck and executive summary. No delegations will be heard; only directions to staff and motions to receive information are permitted.
- Presentation and workshop on the Arts and Culture Master Plan
- Council may give directions to staff on the plan
- No public delegations or formal votes expected
Council Meeting
Cambridge City Council will consider and likely vote on several Official Plan and zoning by-law amendments for three properties: 932 Eagle Street North, 220-222 Blair Road, and 102 Fountain Street South. The agenda also includes a motion on the carbon tax, a noise by-law exemption for biosolids storage at the Galt Wastewater Treatment Plant, and an update on the administrative penalty system. A closed session is scheduled before the public meeting to discuss legal and personnel matters.
- Official Plan and zoning amendments for 932 Eagle Street North (concept site plan and elevations attached)
- Official Plan and zoning amendments for 220-222 Blair Road (conceptual site plan and floor plans attached)
- Official Plan and zoning amendments for 102 Fountain Street South, 199 Abraham Street, 134 Fountain Street North, and 144 Fountain Street North
- Motion re: Carbon Tax (introduced at the February 27, 2024 meeting)
- Noise by-law exemption for Region of Waterloo biosolids storage at the Galt Wastewater Treatment Plant
Planning - Statutory Public Meeting
The Planning Committee will hold statutory public meetings to consider two development applications. One is a zoning by-law amendment for 84 Chalmers Street North. The other is a proposed official plan amendment and zoning by-law amendment for 201 Water Street South and 66 Highman Avenue. Presentations and public delegations are scheduled for both items.
- Zoning By-law Amendment – 84 Chalmers St N
- Proposed Official Plan Amendment and Zoning By-law Amendment – 201 Water Street South and 66 Highman Avenue
- Presentation by Brandon Flewwelling (GSP Group) and Mark Longo re: 84 Chalmers St N
- Presentation by Aaron Butler (NPG Planning Solutions) re: 201 Water Street South and 66 Highman Avenue
- Delegation by Robert Frankland re: 84 Chalmers St N
Special Council Meeting
This special council meeting focuses on heritage-related items. The main item is a decision on whether to designate 44-46 Park Hill Road East as a property of cultural heritage value, following an objection. Council will also consider heritage permit applications for 4800 Fountain Street North, 16 Blenheim Road, and 29 Main Street.
- Consideration of objection to Notice of Intention to Designate 44-46 Park Hill Road East
- Heritage permit application for 4800 Fountain Street North (request to alter a designated property)
- Heritage permit application for 16 Blenheim Road (request to alter a designated property)
- Request to alter a Part V designated property at 29 Main Street
- Enactment of by-law 24-016 to designate 44-46 Park Hill Road East as a property of cultural heritage value
Council Meeting
Council will consider a recommendation report for an Official Plan Amendment and Zoning By-law Amendment for 190-194 Pinebush Road and 10 Wayne Avenue. The meeting also includes several heritage permit applications and a report on all-way stop control at Blair Road and Bismark Drive. Council will vote on five by-laws, including heritage designations and the Pinebush/Wayne amendments.
- Official Plan and Zoning By-law Amendment for 190-194 Pinebush Road and 10 Wayne Avenue
- Heritage designation by-law for 120 Shade Street and 41 Marion Way
- Heritage designation by-law for 44-46 Park Hill Road East
- All-way stop control report for Blair Road at Bismark Drive
- Recreation Complex washroom and changeroom design update
Special Council Meeting
This is a special council meeting held entirely in closed session under the Municipal Act for the purpose of educating or training members on communications. No public delegations are permitted. The only action item is a confirmatory by-law to formalize any decisions made.
- Closed session for council communications training
- Confirmatory By-law 24-022
Budget and Audit Committee
This is a procedural meeting of the Cambridge Budget and Audit Committee with no substantive items for decision or discussion listed in the agenda.
Special Council Meeting
This is a special council meeting to approve proceedings from recent budget committee meetings and pass two by-laws: one authorizing debentures for capital projects (rehabilitation and new assets), and another replacing the 2024 municipal fees and charges schedule. A confirmatory by-law is also on the agenda.
- By-law 24-011: authorizes debentures for rehabilitation of existing assets and construction of new assets in the Capital Funding Program
- By-law 24-013: repeals and replaces Schedule A of By-law 23-123 to adopt Municipal Fees and Charges for 2024
- Motion to approve proceedings of the February 6, 8, and 13, 2024 Budget and Audit Committee meetings
Council Meeting
Cambridge City Council will consider six by-laws that exempt certain blocks from part-lot-control rules, allowing lot creation on plans 58M-684 and 58M-685. The meeting also includes a GrandBridge Energy presentation, a fence variance at 238 Cyrus Street, and a motion on catch and release. A closed session is scheduled for litigation and solicitor-client privilege matters.
- Six by-laws (24-004 through 24-009) to exempt blocks on Blacklock Street, Newman Drive, Sandstone Street, and Queensbrook Crescent from part-lot control for lot creation
- Fence variance request (F2/23) for 238 Cyrus Street
- GrandBridge Energy presentation (addendum)
- Motion re: Catch and Release (originally presented December 5, 2023)
- Appointments to Ward 1 boards/committees and Business Improvement Areas
Budget and Audit Committee
The Budget and Audit Committee agenda for February 8, 2024, consists entirely of procedural boilerplate and embedded content placeholders. No specific items such as rezonings, contracts, dollar amounts, ordinances, fee changes, or public hearings are listed. The meeting appears to have no substantive business scheduled for discussion or decision.
- No agenda items with descriptions, categories, numbers, stages, or departments are provided
- No votes, dollar amounts, or project names appear in the agenda text
- The agenda is limited to system-generated interface elements and empty data fields
Budget and Audit Committee
The Budget and Audit Committee will hold public delegations on February 6, 2024 at 6:30 p.m., followed by budget deliberations on February 8 and 13 (if needed). The committee will consider the 2024 Draft Budget and Business Plan, including excluded budget expenses, mobile security guards, sustainable infrastructure renewal funding, and a debt by-law. Delegations include Cambridge Memorial Hospital, a property tax consultant, and others.
- Public delegations on the 2024 Draft Budget & Business Plan on February 6 at 6:30 p.m.
- Consideration of report 24-006-CRS: 2024 Draft Budget and Business Plan
- Consideration of report 24-004-CRS: Excluded 2024 Budget Expenses
- Appendix items include mobile security guards (BC2024-01) and sustainable infrastructure renewal funding (BC2024-02)
- Debt by-law (Appendix C) and amended by-law 23-123 (Appendix D) are included
Special Council Meeting - Workshop
This is a Council Workshop, not a regular meeting; no delegations will be registered and only directions to staff or motions to receive information are permitted. The single substantive item is a staff presentation on the development of the 2024-2026 Strategic Plan (Workshop #3). The agenda is otherwise procedural, consisting of meeting called to order, disclosures of interest, a motion to receive, and adjournment.
- Strategic Plan Workshop #3 for 2024-2026
- No delegations permitted; only staff directions and motions to receive
- Meeting is a workshop, not a decision-making session
Planning - Statutory Public Meeting
The Planning Committee will hold statutory public meetings on two items: a proposed Official Plan Amendment and Zoning By-law Amendment for 220 Blair Road, and a city-initiated zoning bylaw amendment for 214 and 216 Union Street North and 229 and 231 Anne Street. Presentations from a consultant and a planner are scheduled, and correspondence from four residents regarding the Blair Road proposal has been received. The meeting is hybrid, with in-person and virtual attendance options.
- Proposed Official Plan Amendment and Zoning By-law Amendment for 220 Blair Road
- City-initiated Zoning Bylaw Amendment for 214 and 216 Union Street North, 229 and 231 Anne Street
- Presentation by Victor Labreche (Arcadis) re: 220 Blair Road
- Presentation by Planner Sancy Sebastian re: Union/Anne Street zoning
- Correspondence from four residents (Linda Stoltz, Holly Bewsher, David Yahn, Lynnette Armour) re: 220 Blair Road
Special Council Meeting
This is a special council meeting to consider a recommendation report for a zoning by-law amendment at 65 Ripplewood Road. The meeting includes presentations from a consultant and a senior planner, followed by council discussion and a motion to receive the report.
- Zoning by-law amendment for 65 Ripplewood Road
- Presentation by Brandon Flewwelling, GSP Group
- Presentation by Jacqueline Hannemann, Senior Planner
- Draft plan of subdivision and proposed zoning figure attached
- Confirmatory by-law to be passed