Cambridge public meetings in 2024

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 The zoning by-law amendment for 1273 Concession Road was withdrawn due to the Canada Post strike and will come forward at a future date.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

The committee held a statutory public meeting regarding a Zoning By-law Amendment for 1273 Concession Road. No substantive decisions were made regarding the amendment; the committee only voted to receive the presentations and correspondence.

• Received all presentations and correspondence (9-0)

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

Council approved official plan and zoning amendments to permit a six-unit townhouse development at 36 Elliott Street and endorsed the Preston Auditorium main lobby naming rights agreement for 'Greybrook Atrium.' Council also supported the Initial Business Case for the Cambridge to Union Passenger Rail Connection, adopted the consent agenda, deferred the Noise By-law review to February 2025, and received the Riverside Dam update report.

• Approved Preston Auditorium main lobby naming rights as 'Greybrook Atrium' (9-0)
• Adopted Consent Agenda including Middle Block Road Sanitary Trunk Sewer and October 22, 2024 minutes (Carried)
• Received Riverside Dam Update report as information (7-2)
• Deferred Noise By-law Review to February 4, 2025 meeting (9-0)
• Approved Official Plan Amendment No. 87 and Zoning By-law Amendment for 36 Elliott Street to permit 6 mixed terrace dwelling units (9-0)
• Endorsed Cambridge to Union Passenger Rail Connection Initial Business Case and directed staff to forward a letter of support to the Region of Waterloo (9-0)
• Passed By-laws 24-123 and 24-124 for 36 Elliott Street (9-0)
• Passed Confirmatory By-law 24-125 (9-0)

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

Cambridge City Council approved a demolition control by-law for the city and passed several property designations under the Ontario Heritage Act. Council also approved the 2025 schedule of meetings, keeping current start times, and authorized AODA-compliant sidewalk widening on Metcalfe Street within a heritage conservation district. Additionally, council approved templated agreements for the Housing Accelerator Fund (HAF) initiative.

• Approved 2025 Schedule of Council and Standing Committee Meetings, maintaining current meeting and closed session start times (9-0)
• Approved Demolition Control By-law designating Cambridge as a demolition control area (9-0)
• Authorized publication of Notice of Intention to Designate 156 Beverly Street under Part IV of the Ontario Heritage Act (9-0)
• Approved designation of 252 Dundas Street North (Gore Mutual Building) and its stone retaining wall under Part IV of the Ontario Heritage Act (9-0)
• Approved widening of sidewalks on Metcalfe Street within the Dickson Hill Heritage Conservation District to make them AODA compliant (9-0)
• Approved designation of the residence at 16 Byng Avenue under Part IV of the Ontario Heritage Act (9-0)
• Approved Report 24-150-CD HAF Initiative 5 Templated Agreements (9-0)
• Enacted By-law 24-117 for demolition control and By-law 24-118 to confirm proceedings (9-0)

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

The meeting was a statutory public hearing with presentations and delegations on housing-related items, including a housing needs assessment, proposed official plan and zoning by-law amendments at 0 Grand Ridge Drive and 25 Chalmers St S, and an affordable housing community improvement plan. Council's only decision was to direct staff to schedule a neighbourhood meeting with residents, staff, and Council before bringing forward a recommendation report on the 0 Grand Ridge Drive application. All presentations and correspondence were received, and the meeting adjourned.

• Directed staff to schedule a neighbourhood meeting for 0 Grand Ridge Drive before a recommendation report
• Received all presentations and correspondence (8-0)
• Adjourned at 9:58 p.m. (8-0)

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

Council approved an Official Plan Amendment and Zoning By-law Amendment for 725-775 Main Street, permitting a 233-unit residential development with mixed terrace buildings. Council also passed a motion supporting the Ontario Big City Mayors' campaign on chronic homelessness, mental health, safety and addictions crisis, which passed 6-3. Several other items were approved, including all-way stop control at Queenston Road and Westminster Drive, a no-stopping restriction on Donald Street, and heritage designations and permits.

• Approved Official Plan Amendment No. 83 and zoning change for 725-775 Main Street, permitting 233 dwelling units (9-0)
• Adopted motion supporting OBCM campaign on chronic homelessness, mental health, safety and addictions crisis (6-3)
• Approved all-way stop control at Queenston Road and Westminster Drive (9-0)
• Approved no-stopping restriction on south side of Donald Street, 8 a.m.-4:30 p.m. weekdays, Sept-June (9-0)
• Approved heritage designation for 555 Riverbank Drive under Ontario Heritage Act (9-0)
• Approved heritage permit for garage and fence at 171 Guelph Avenue (9-0)
• Approved zoning amendment for indoor golf facility at 10 and 20 Guelph Avenue (9-0)
• Approved repeal of proposed Downtown Cambridge BIA expansion (9-0)

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

Council approved a 20-year property tax exemption for non-profit and co-operative affordable housing providers, starting in 2025, and directed staff to report back after the first year. Council also approved updates to the 2025 budget process, including shortening the veto override period to 10 days and scheduling amendment meetings. Several other items were approved, including development charges by-law amendments, a heritage permit for 40 Wentworth Ave, and a new installation in the Cambridge Sculpture Garden.

• Approved 20-year property tax exemption for non-profit/co-op affordable housing (8-1)
• Approved shortening budget veto override period to 10 days (9-0)
• Approved development charges by-law amendments (9-0)
• Approved heritage permit for alterations at 40 Wentworth Ave (9-0)
• Approved delegated authority for heritage permits to Chief Planner (9-0)
• Approved funding for new installation in Cambridge Sculpture Garden (9-0)
• Approved reserve and reserve fund by-law amendment (8-1)
• Approved form-based zoning public engagement (7-2)

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

The Planning – Statutory Public Meeting Committee held public meetings for an Official Plan and Zoning By-law Amendment at 36 Elliott Street and a Zoning By-law Amendment at 10 and 20 Guelph Avenue. Presentations and correspondence were received, and the committee adjourned without making any decisions on the amendments. The only formal action was a motion to receive the presentations and correspondence, which carried 9-0.

• Received all presentations and correspondence from the October 15, 2024 public meeting (9-0)

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 approved a zoning by-law amendment for 1065 Speedsville Road to permit multiple residential dwellings including apartments, and adopted Official Plan Amendment No. 86 and zoning changes for 1285 and 1455 Speedsville Road to allow a mixed-use residential subdivision, with a recommendation for draft approval of the subdivision plan. An amendment to require a $500 per unit contribution to the Affordable Housing Reserve Fund was defeated in a tie vote. Council also approved a fence variance at 35 Adler Drive, a zoning change at 655 Wesley Boulevard, and the Additional Residential Unit Community Improvement Plan, among other items.

• Approved fence variance F3/24 at 35 Adler Drive (8-0)
• Approved zoning by-law amendment for 1065 Speedsville Road (8-0)
• Adopted Official Plan Amendment No. 86 and zoning changes for 1285/1455 Speedsville Road (6-2)
• Defeated amendment requiring $500/unit affordable housing contribution (4-4)
• Approved zoning by-law amendment for 655 Wesley Boulevard (8-0)
• Approved Additional Residential Unit Community Improvement Plan (8-0)
• Received Affordable Housing Community Improvement Plan update (8-0)
• Enacted by-laws 24-092 to 24-096 (8-0)

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

Council awarded the tender for the Recreation Complex & Idea Exchange construction to Melloul-Blamey Construction Inc. for $94,220,000, and approved additional funding of $3,233,600. Council also adopted Official Plan Amendment No. 65 for the Main Street and Dundas Street South Secondary Plan, and approved Official Plan and Zoning By-law amendments for 1045 and 1085 Main Street to permit a 16-storey apartment building.

• Awarded $94.22M recreation complex construction contract to Melloul-Blamey Construction Inc. (8-0)
• Approved $3,233,600 additional funding for recreation complex construction (8-0)
• Adopted Official Plan Amendment No. 65 for Main Street and Dundas Street South Secondary Plan (7-1)
• Approved Official Plan Amendment No. 85 for 1045 and 1085 Main Street to permit 16-storey building (8-0)
• Approved Zoning By-law Amendment for 1045 and 1085 Main Street (8-0)
• Approved Dickson Hill Heritage Conservation District decorative globe light pole design standard (8-0)
• Received Integrity Commissioner report on code of conduct complaint (7-0, Mayor abstained)
• Enacted by-laws 24-083 through 24-086 (7-1)

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

The meeting was a statutory public meeting where council received presentations and correspondence regarding proposed zoning by-law amendments for part of 1065 Speedsville Road and 655 Wesley Boulevard. No decisions were made on the amendments; council only voted to receive the presentations and correspondence (8-0) and then adjourned.

• Received all presentations and correspondence from the meeting (8-0)
• Adjourned the meeting at 7:23 p.m. (8-0)

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 adopted Official Plan Amendment No. 67 establishing the North Cambridge Secondary Plan, with an increased riverbank buffer, and approved the rezoning of 247 Lowther Street North for 54 stacked townhouses. The affordable housing concepts report was deferred to September 17, 2024. All decisions passed with 7-0 or 8-0 votes, with one councillor absent.

• Adopted Official Plan Amendment No. 67 for North Cambridge Secondary Plan (7-0)
• Increased riverbank buffer in North Cambridge Secondary Plan from 10m to 15m (7-0)
• Approved Official Plan Amendment No. 82 and zoning change for 247 Lowther St N (8-0)
• Deferred affordable housing concepts report to Sept 17, 2024 (7-1)
• Approved Boardwalk Alleyway restoration agreement with Boardwalk Tower Inc. (8-0)
• Passed by-laws 24-076, 24-079, 24-080, 24-081 (7-0)
• Adopted consent agenda including heritage designation for 201 Water St S (8-0)

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 approved transitioning stormwater funding from the tax base to a dedicated rate structure and passed a corresponding fee by-law. A task force will be established to review landlord-tenant water accounts, and a request for speed bumps on Saginaw Parkway was referred to the 2025 budget process.

• Approved transition of stormwater funding to a dedicated rate structure and passed Fee By-law 24-075 (7-1)
• Established a Task Force to review landlord-tenant water account options (6-2)
• Referred Saginaw Parkway permanent speed bump request to 2025 budget process (6-2)
• Passed By-law 24-073 amending Zoning By-law 150-85 for 44-46 Millcreek Road and 5 Liberty Drive (7-1)
• Passed By-law 24-074 designating 171 Guelph Avenue as a property of cultural heritage value (8-0)
• Received Sustainability Update report 24-008-IFS (7-1)
• Adopted all items on the Consent Agenda (8-0)

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

Council endorsed the Interim 2024 Asset Management Plan for publication on the city website. Several traffic and parking modifications were approved, including school zone changes and a new all-way stop. The council also passed multiple by-laws regarding lot exemptions and pedestrian crossovers.

• Endorsed Interim 2024 Asset Management Plan (9-0)
• Approved school area parking and loading zone modifications (9-0)
• Converted Laurel Street and Lawrence Street to all-way stop control (9-0)
• Approved Part Lot Control Exemption for 155 Equestrian Way (9-0)
• Approved Blenheim Road at Devil’s Creek Trail pedestrian crossover (9-0)
• Approved Operations Facility Renovations via consent agenda (9-0)

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 held a workshop featuring a presentation on affordable housing and city-owned lands. The council voted to receive the presentations and correspondence provided during the session.

• Received all presentations and correspondence from the workshop (8-0)

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

Council approved a zoning and official plan amendment to allow a 19-storey residential building with at least 5 affordable housing units. Other key actions included funding for a watermain extension and arena equipment, and the endorsement of the Hespeler Heritage Conservation District Study.

• Approved 1,215-unit residential development at 777 Laurel St and 308 Dolph St N (8-1)
• Approved $510,000 for Hamilton Street watermain extension (7-0)
• Approved $95,000 for Karl Homuth Arena equipment and $111,300 for Dickson Arena operations (6-1)
• Endorsed Hespeler Heritage Conservation District Study boundaries and recommendations (7-0)
• Directed staff to develop a business case for 19 Cambridge Street as an Arts & Culture Hub (8-0)
• Approved Fire Operational Implementation Plan Phase One (7-0)
• Approved fee waiver for fence variance application at 1930 Briarwood Drive (7-0)
• Deferred 2024 Operating Financial Update to July 16, 2024 (5-2)

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 provided specific directions to staff regarding a recommendation report for the Official Plan and Zoning By-law Amendment at 245 Riverbank Drive. The meeting also received various presentations and correspondence related to several planning amendments.

• Directed staff to investigate lower density (single detached homes) for 245 Riverbank Drive
• Directed staff to analyze property use if Rural Residential zoning remains at 245 Riverbank Drive
• Directed staff to consider vehicle egress onto Intermarket and reserve Riverbank Drive for emergency access
• Approved motion 24-176 to receive all presentations and correspondence (7-0)

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 directed staff to allocate $13 million in Housing Accelerator Fund grants to nine housing initiatives. The city also approved the installation of a pedestrian crossover on Elgin Street North and established the 2025 budget timeline.

• Directed staff to allocate $13M in Housing Accelerator Fund grants for 9 initiatives (9-0)
• Approved $75,000 for a pedestrian crossover at Elgin Street North and Galt Avenue (9-0)
• Approved 2025 Budget timeline and guidelines (9-0)
• Appointed Alison Fitzpatrick to Accessibility Advisory Committee (9-0)
• Appointed Sarah Loat to Cultural Awards Advisory Committee (9-0)
• Appointed Meghan McKay to Municipal Heritage Advisory Committee (9-0)
• Passed By-law 24-062 to regulate traffic and parking for the Elgin Street North crossover (9-0)
• Adopted all items on the Consent Agenda (9-0)

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 approved an Official Plan Amendment and Zoning By-law Amendment to allow two 15-storey towers with 330 units at 201 Water St and 66 Highman Ave. A separate proposal for 1,215 units at 777 Laurel St and 308 Dolph St N was deferred for a public meeting. Council also adopted the 2024 Arts and Culture Action Plan.

• Approved 330-unit residential development (two 15-storey towers) at 201 Water St and 66 Highman Ave (9-0)
• Approved zoning amendment to legalize semi-detached dwellings at 214-216 Union St N and 229-231 Anne St (8-1)
• Deferred 1,215-unit development at 777 Laurel St and 308 Dolph St N for 30 days for a public meeting (5-4)
• Approved 2024 Arts and Culture Action Plan, including proposed 2025 budget increases for Special Events ($25,000) and city-led parades ($57,000) (8-1)
• Approved 2023 audited consolidated financial statements (9-0)
• Approved revisions to Neighbourhood Association Support Services Policy# C-80.020 (9-0)
• Approved updated Heritage Impact Assessment (HIA) Terms of Reference (9-0)
• Approved retroactive update to Core Areas Community Improvement Plan Fee Waiver Program effective June 29, 2021 (9-0)

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

Council approved a zoning amendment for 46 stacked townhouses at 82-88 Beverly Street, including a requirement for the developer to contribute to the Affordable Housing Reserve Fund. The city also adopted new speed limit implementations for neighbourhood areas, school zones, and Speedsville Road. Additionally, Council approved the allocation of 2023 operating surpluses across various reserve funds.

• Approved rezoning of 82-88 Beverly Street for 46 stacked townhouse units (7-0)
• Required 82-88 Beverly Street applicant to contribute $1,000 per unit to Affordable Housing Reserve Fund (7-0)
• Implemented 60 km/h speed limit on Speedsville Road from Middle Block Road to Highway 401 overpass (7-0)
• Approved city-wide 40km/h neighbourhood speed limits and 30km/h school zone limits (7-0)
• Allocated $2,111,948 tax-supported operating surplus to Election, Self Insurance, and Capital Works reserves (7-0)
• Transferred $1,103,956 water surplus and $754,660 wastewater surplus to respective capital reserves (7-0)
• Approved closure, cancellation, and forecast changes for capital projects per Report 24-006-IFS (7-0)
• Enacted 2024 Final Tax Rates for City purposes (7-0)

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

Council held a statutory public meeting regarding a city-initiated Zoning By-law Amendment for 214 and 216 Union Street and 229 and 231 Anne Street. The meeting included a planner's presentation and two delegations. No decision was recorded regarding the zoning amendment.

• Approved convening in Closed Session for HR, legal, and regional matters (8-0)
• Approved receiving all presentations and correspondence (9-0)

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

Cambridge City Council held a workshop meeting on May 2, 2024, with presentations on the Asset Management Policy and Plan and the Parks Master Plan Levels of Service. Council passed motion 24-134 to receive all presentations and correspondence from the workshop, carried 6 to 0. Council then adjourned at 7:02 p.m. via motion 24-135, also carried 6 to 0. No other substantive decisions were recorded.

• Received all presentations and correspondence from the May 2, 2024 Council Workshop (6-0)
• Adjourned the Council meeting at 7:02 p.m. (6-0)

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 adopted a new Development Charges By-law effective June 1, 2024, and approved a 10-year water and wastewater financial plan. The city also authorized a naming rights agreement for the TOYOTA Fieldhouse and directed staff to review tenant responsibility for unpaid water bills.

• Approved Water and Wastewater Long-Range Financial Plan 2025-2034 (8-1)
• Adopted Development Charges By-laws effective June 1, 2024 (9-0)
• Authorized naming rights agreement for 'TOYOTA Fieldhouse' at 880 Linden Drive (9-0)
• Directed staff to report by July 2024 on making tenants financially responsible for unpaid water/sewage bills (7-2)
• Authorized Notice of Intention to Designate the stone residence at 201 Water St S (9-0)
• Approved Heritage Permit for permanent structure at 79 Old Mill Road (9-0)
• Approved 2024 community grant applications as recommended by review committee (9-0)
• Approved GrandBridge request to defer facilities review until July 2, 2025 (9-0)

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

Cambridge Council deferred the Main Street and Dundas Street South Secondary Plan amendment until before September 2024. They approved agreements for the Black Bridge Road railway crossing, reallocating $570,000 to contingencies, and approved rebuilding one pedestrian bridge while closing another in Mill Race Park. Council also renewed the Integrity Commissioner contract and directed staff to review traffic calming measures on numerous streets.

• Deferred Main Street and Dundas Street South Secondary Plan amendment until before September 2024 (9-0)
• Approved Black Bridge Road and CN Railway crossing agreements; reallocated $570,000 to contingencies (9-0)
• Approved Mill Race Park bridge plan: rebuild bridge three, close bridge two (9-0)
• Renewed Integrity Commissioner agreement with Aird & Berlis LLP for four years (9-0)
• Received 2024 Speed Management Program Action Plan (9-0)
• Directed staff to inventory City realty assets and propose leasing policy by end of 2024 (9-0)
• Directed staff to consider traffic calming measures on listed streets (no vote recorded)
• Pulled City-Owned Sites Affordable Housing Concepts from agenda for future meeting

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)

Council approved the city's 2024-2026 Strategic Plan and several zoning amendments. The board also appointed new members to various advisory committees and approved a public art commission. A motion to urge the federal government to cancel the carbon tax was defeated.

• Approved 2024-2026 Strategic Plan (5-2)
• Approved zoning amendment for semi-detached dwelling at 84 Chalmers Street North (6-1)
• Recommended draft approval for Subdivision 30T-20103 at 285 Limerick Road (7-0)
• Approved $10,000 funding increase and contract for 50th Anniversary Public Art (7-0)
• Appointed KPMG as 2024 auditors for GrandBridge Corporation (7-0)
• Appointed citizens to various advisory committees (7-0)
• Defeated motion to urge federal government to cancel carbon tax (3-4)
• Passed by-laws 24-033, 24-034, 24-035, and 24-036 (7-0)

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

Council received the 2023 Development Charge Background Study and draft By-law as information. Staff will collect public and stakeholder comments before bringing the final by-laws back to Council for approval.

• Received 2023-2032 Development Charges Background Study & By-law as information (7-0)
• Directed staff to receive public and stakeholder comments on the study and draft By-law (7-0)
• Received all presentations and correspondence from the meeting (7-0)

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

Council voted to enter a closed session to discuss a personal human resources matter. One scheduled public meeting regarding zoning amendments for Union and Anne Streets was removed from the agenda for a future date.

• Approved motion to convene in Closed Session for a Human Resources Matter (8-0)
• Received all presentations and correspondence from the meeting (8-0)

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 conducted a workshop regarding the Arts and Culture Master Plan. No substantive policy decisions or legislative actions were taken during the meeting.

• Received presentations and correspondence from the workshop (5-0)

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

Council approved a modified mixed-use development at 102 Fountain Street South with a height limit of 15 storeys. A townhouse project at 932 Eagle Street North was approved with a required affordable housing contribution. A proposed development at 220-222 Blair Road was defeated.

• Approved $350,000 for Library Window Replacement (9-0)
• Approved 15-storey mixed-use development at 102 Fountain Street South (8-1)
• Denied Official Plan and Zoning amendments for 220-222 Blair Road (2-6)
• Approved 12-unit townhouse development at 932 Eagle Street North (8-1)
• Required $1,000 per unit contribution to Affordable Housing Fund for 932 Eagle Street North (8-1)
• Passed By-law 24-024 to establish an Administrative Penalty System (9-0)
• Tabled 2024-2026 Strategic Plan Approval to April 16, 2024
• Tabled Motion re: Carbon Tax to April 16, 2024

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

Cambridge City Council deferred the public meeting regarding a proposed Official Plan and Zoning By-law Amendment for 201 Water Street South and 66 Highman Avenue to the next statutory meeting. The motion passed with 8 votes in favour and 1 against. Council also unanimously received all presentations and correspondence from the meeting, including items related to 84 Chalmers St N.

• Deferred Official Plan and Zoning By-law Amendment for 201 Water Street South and 66 Highman Avenue (8-1)
• Received all presentations and correspondence from the meeting (9-0)
• Adjourned the meeting (9-0)

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 approved several heritage permits for property alterations and enacted a by-law to designate 44-46 Park Hill Road East as a property of cultural heritage value despite an owner's objection.

• Approved heritage permit for salvaged stone repurposing at 4800 Fountain Street North (9-0)
• Approved heritage permit for alterations at 16 Blenheim Road (9-0)
• Maintained Notice of Intention to Designate for 44-46 Park Hill Road East (6-3)
• Defeated proposal to withdraw heritage designation for 44-46 Park Hill Road East (4-5)
• Approved storefront alterations at 29 Main Street (9-0)
• Passed By-law 24-016 designating 44-46 Park Hill Road East as a property of cultural heritage value (8-1)

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

Cambridge City Council refused an Official Plan and Zoning By-law Amendment application for 190-194 Pinebush Road and 10 Wayne Avenue, citing ongoing pedestrian and vehicle concerns on Pinebush Road. Council also approved all-way stop control at Blair Road and Bismark Drive, and directed staff to proceed with inclusive washrooms and changerooms in the new recreation complex. Several heritage items were deferred to a Special Council Meeting on March 5, 2024, and a notice of motion on the carbon tax was introduced but not discussed.

• Refused Official Plan and Zoning By-law Amendment for 190-194 Pinebush Road and 10 Wayne Avenue (7-2)
• Directed City Clerk to urge Region of Waterloo to conduct a transportation study on Pinebush Road between Franklin Boulevard and Conestoga Boulevard
• Directed staff to report back on options to close the plaza exit onto Wayne Avenue with an exit only onto Pinebush Road
• Approved all-way stop control at Blair Road and Bismark Drive (9-0)
• Directed staff to proceed with inclusive washrooms and changerooms in the new recreation complex (7-2)
• Extended the Council meeting to 11:00 p.m. (9-0)
• Enacted by-law to designate 120 Shade Street and 41 Marion Way as cultural heritage (8-1)
• Enacted by-law to amend traffic and parking By-law 22-044 (8-1)

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

Cambridge City Council approved the proceedings of the February 6, 8, and 13, 2024 Budget and Audit Committee meetings (6-2). Three budget amendments moved by Councillor Ermeta and seconded by Councillor Shwery were each defeated 2-6: deferring the Infrastructure Levy for public consultation, increasing budget revenue for staff gapping by $300,000, and decreasing the Capital Budget tax levy contribution by $2 million offset by $2 million in debt. Council also passed two by-laws (7-1) authorizing debentures for capital assets and adopting 2024 Municipal Fees and Charges, and passed the confirmatory by-law (8-0).

• Approved proceedings of the Feb 6, 8, and 13, 2024 Budget and Audit Committee meetings (6-2)
• Defeated amendment to defer the Infrastructure Levy in the 2024 Budget and direct staff to conduct public consultation (2-6)
• Defeated amendment to increase budget revenue for staff gapping by $300,000 (2-6)
• Defeated amendment to decrease the Capital Budget tax levy contribution by $2 million offset by $2 million in debt (2-6)
• Passed By-law 24-011 authorizing issuance of debentures for rehabilitation of existing assets and construction of new assets in the Capital Funding Program (7-1)
• Passed By-law 24-013 to repeal and replace Schedule A of By-law 23-123 adopting 2024 Municipal Fees and Charges (7-1)
• Passed By-law 24-012 confirming council proceedings (8-0)
• Adjourned the special council meeting at 2:10 p.m. (8-0)

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

Cambridge Council approved a motion directing the City Clerk to send a letter to federal and provincial officials and police asking for more funding for Ontario's legal system, including more assistant Crown Attorneys, to address what the motion calls 'catch and release.' Council also approved a fence variance at 238 Cyrus Street allowing a 2.49m fence where the by-law permits 2.1m, and passed six part-lot-control exemption by-laws. All recorded votes were 8 to 0, with Councillor Devine absent. A GrandBridge Energy presentation was withdrawn and will be rescheduled.

• Approved motion 24-036 directing the City Clerk to send a 'catch and release' letter to federal/provincial officials, police and Ontario municipalities (8-0)
• Approved fence variance F2/23 at 238 Cyrus Street for a 2.49m fence, above the 2.1m by-law maximum (8-0)
• Enacted by-laws 24-004 to 24-009 granting part-lot-control exemptions on blocks in Plans 58M-684 and 58M-685 (8-0)
• Adopted the consent agenda, including December 19, 2023 council minutes and board/BIA appointments (8-0)
• Passed confirmatory by-law 24-010 (8-0)
• Received all presentations and correspondence (8-0)
• Convened and rose from closed session on land, litigation and solicitor-client matters (8-0)
• Adjourned the meeting at 7:27 p.m. (8-0)

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

The Budget and Audit Committee approved the 2024 operating budget with a tax levy of $116,238,944 and the 2024 capital budget with $145,567,000 in remaining expenditures. The operating budget includes a 1% annual infrastructure levy and 5 new mobile security guard positions, while the capital budget advances fire apparatus and defers a library window project. The committee also approved $100,000 for the Cambridge Memorial Hospital MRI campaign and directed staff to apply for a Toronto Blue Jays grant for an accessible ball diamond.

• Approved 2024 water utility operating budget of $80,412,100 (7-1)
• Approved advancing $1,780,800 for fire fleet apparatus from 2025 to 2024 (8-0)
• Approved $1,723,000 for Glendale Place and Ash Street reconstruction (7-0, 1 conflict)
• Approved $20,600,000 for Blackbridge Road and Bridge reconstruction (7-0, 1 conflict)
• Deferred $350,000 library window replacement until end of March (8-0)
• Approved 2024 operating budget with tax levy of $116,238,944 (7-1)
• Approved 2024 capital budget with $145,567,000 in remaining expenditures (7-1)
• Approved $100,000 for Cambridge Memorial Hospital MRI fundraising (8-0)

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

Council met for a workshop regarding the Strategic Plan. No substantive policy decisions or legislative actions were recorded during the session.

• Received all presentations and correspondence from the workshop (8-0)

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

Cambridge council held a statutory public meeting on a proposed Official Plan Amendment and Zoning By-law Amendment for 220 Blair Road, receiving a presentation, two delegations, and correspondence including a petition from residents of 230 Blair Road. No decision on the application was recorded; the meeting was a public input session. A separate public meeting on a city-initiated zoning bylaw amendment for 214 and 216 Union Street North and 229 and 231 Anne Street was cancelled and will come forward at a future date. Council voted 8 to 0 to receive all presentations and correspondence, with Councillor Hamilton declaring a conflict and not voting.

• Received all presentations and correspondence on 220 Blair Road (8-0, Councillor Hamilton in conflict)
• Cancelled public meeting on city-initiated zoning bylaw amendment for 214/216 Union Street North and 229/231 Anne Street; to return at a future date
• No decision recorded on the 220 Blair Road Official Plan and Zoning By-law Amendment
• Adjourned at 8:19 p.m. (8-0, Councillor Hamilton absent)

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

Cambridge Council voted to refuse a Zoning By-law Amendment application for 65 Ripplewood Road. The application sought to rezone the property to permit the development of a residential subdivision.

• Refused Zoning By-law Amendment for residential subdivision at 65 Ripplewood Road (9-0)
• Received all presentations and correspondence from the meeting (9-0)
• Passed by-law 24-001 to confirm council proceedings (9-0)