Council recognizes the importance of balancing affordability for taxpayers with the need to maintain service levels, invest in municipal infrastructure, support community growth, and ensure the long-term financial sustainability of the Corporation; AND WHEREAS long-term financial forecasting and scenario analysis can assist the new term of Council in understanding the impacts of budget decisions o
Report 25-047-CRS Rescinding of Cambridge Public Library Board Appointments be received; AND THAT the appointments of Councillor Cooper and Councillor Kimpson to the Cambridge Public Library Board made on February 11, 2025 be rescinded. AND FURTHER THAT the following member of Council be hereby appointed to the Cambridge Public Library Board the fill the current vacancy: Councillor Cooper.
the Region of Waterloo direct Regional staff to reduce the speed limit on Cedar Street between Southwood Drive and St. Andrews Street to 40 km/hr. as an immediate safety measure. THAT Council request the Region of Waterloo to direct Regional staff to undertake, as soon as possible, a pedestrian safety review on Ceder Street between Southwood Drive and St. Andrews Street. THAT the Region of Waterlo
Report 25-026-PG: Galt Core Heritage Conservation District Plan and Guidelines be
THAT Report 25-026-PG: Galt Core Heritage Conservation District Plan and Guidelines be
25-069-CD Deeming By-law Information Report be
THAT 25-069-CD Deeming By-law Information Report be
THAT the noise exemption request for the Rising Tide Music & Arts Festival to be held on July 5th be denied.
AND THAT the noise exemption request for the Rising Tide Music & Arts Festival to be held on July 5th be denied. In Favour (8): Councillor Shwery, Councillor Devine, Councillor Kimpson, Councillor Roberts, Councillor Cooper, Councillor Hamilton, Councillor Ermeta, and Mayor Liggett Absent (1): Councillor Earnshaw
the City is committed to supporting residents and businesses as we navigate the impacts of tariffs from the US government through continued engagement and consultation with the business community to better understand their evolving needs; AND WHEREAS the economic health and well-being of the Cambridge community, for both its residents and businesses, remains an utmost priority for Council; AND WHE
WHEREAS the City is committed to supporting residents and businesses as we navigate the impacts of tariffs from the US government through continued engagement and consultation with the business community to better understand their evolving needs; AND WHEREAS the economic health and well-being of the Cambridge community, for both its residents and businesses, remains an utmost priority for Council;
the chronic homelessness, mental health, safety and addictions crisis continues to escalate, with at least 1,400 homeless encampments now present in Ontario communities, putting unsustainable pressure on municipalities and public spaces creating a Humanitarian Crisis; and, WHEREAS housing, homelessness and healthcare - including access to appropriate and timely supports - are the responsibility of
WHEREAS the chronic homelessness, mental health, safety and addictions crisis continues to escalate, with at least 1,400 homeless encampments now present in Ontario communities, putting unsustainable pressure on municipalities and public spaces creating a Humanitarian Crisis; and, WHEREAS housing, homelessness and healthcare - including access to appropriate and timely supports - are the responsib
Public Meeting – Proposed Official Plan Amendment and Zoning By-law Amendment – 201 Water Street South and 66 Highman Avenue be
THAT Public Meeting – Proposed Official Plan Amendment and Zoning By-law Amendment – 201 Water Street South and 66 Highman Avenue be
Budget - Deferral (Library) THAT Capital Project A/01536-40 Library Window replacement in the amount of $350,000 funded from the Canada Building Fund be
Capital Budget - Deferral (Library) THAT Capital Project A/01536-40 Library Window replacement in the amount of $350,000 funded from the Canada Building Fund be
staff request that the applicant and residents meet with City staff to address resident concerns with the proposed development; AND FURTHER THAT all studies submitted by the applicant be peer reviewed including but not limited to density, servicing, hydro geological, traffic and parking for residents, visitors, customers, businesses and commercial purposes.
THAT staff request that the applicant and residents meet with City staff to address resident concerns with the proposed development; AND FURTHER THAT all studies submitted by the applicant be peer reviewed including but not limited to density, servicing, hydro geological, traffic and parking for residents, visitors, customers, businesses and commercial purposes. In Favour (9): Councillor Devine, M
Case 2023-05 - Winter Sidewalk Services - Option E That staff be directed to complete a comprehensive study to determine the full financial impact and feasibility of implementing Option E as outlined in business case BC2023-05 included as Appendix E to report 23-079-CRS - Adding all remaining 525 KM of Sidewalk; AND THAT a project be created as part of the 2023 Capital Budget, in the amount of $12
the budget be amended to add two growth positions for Municipal By-law Compliance at a cost of $191,100 with one-time costs of $9,200.
project A/01360-40 Summer Patio Road Closure Electrical Upgrades be added to the 2023 Capital budget in the amount of $149,200 funded from the Municipal Accommodation Tax Reserve, with annual operating impact of $3,000; AND THAT project A/01114-40 Parking Lot Renewal - King Strett Lot be
funding in the amount of $100,000 to the Cambridge Memorial Hospital Foundation as part of their MRI fundraising campaign be added to the 2023 Operating Budget AND THAT the funding be drawn from the Rate Stabilization Reserve.
Business Case 2023-05 - Winter Sidewalk Services - Option E THAT staff be directed to complete a comprehensive study to determine the full financial impact and feasibility of implementing Option E as outlined in business case BC2023-05 included as Appendix E to report 23- 079-CRS - Adding all remaining 525 KM of Sidewalk; AND THAT a project be created as part of the 2023 Capital Budget, in the amo
Additional Municipal By-law Compliance Positions THAT the budget be amended to add two growth positions for Municipal By-law Compliance at a cost of $191,100 with one-time costs of $9,200. In Favour (7): Councillor Devine, Coucillor Kimpson, Councillor Earnshaw, Councillor Roberts, Councillor Cooper, Councillor Hamilton, and Mayor Liggett Opposed (1): Councillor Ermeta Absent (1): Councillor Reid
Summer Patio Road Closure Electrical Upgrades THAT project A/01360-40 Summer Patio Road Closure Electrical Upgrades be added to the 2023 Capital budget in the amount of $149,200 funded from the Municipal Accommodation Tax Reserve, with annual operating impact of $3,000; AND THAT project A/01114-40 Parking Lot Renewal - King Street Lot be
Cambridge Memorial Hospital Foundation Request – MRI Fundraising Campaign THAT funding in the amount of $100,000 to the Cambridge Memorial Hospital Foundation as part of their MRI fundraising campaign be added to the 2023 Operating Budget AND THAT the funding be drawn from the Rate Stabilization Reserve. In Favour (8): Councillor Devine, Coucillor Kimpson, Councillor Earnshaw, Councillor Roberts,
That By-Law 22-066 being a by-law to confirm the proceedings of the Council of the Corporation of the City of Cambridge be passed
THAT By-Law 22-066 being a by-law to confirm the proceedings of the Council of the Corporation of the City of Cambridge be passed In Favour (6): Councillor Reid, Councillor Mann, Councillor Wolf, Councillor Adshade, Councillor Hamilton, and Mayor McGarry Opposed (2): Councillor Liggett, and Councillor Ermeta Absent (1): Councillor Devine
Report 22-100-CD Public Meeting Report - 499 Dundas Street Official Plan Amendment and Zoning By-law Amendment 22-100-CD be received; AND THAT applications OR09/22 for Official Plan Amendment and Zoning By-law Amendment at 499 Dundas Street be
THAT Report 22-100-CD Public Meeting Report - 499 Dundas Street Official Plan Amendment and Zoning By-law Amendment 22-100-CD be received; AND THAT applications OR09/22 for Official Plan Amendment and Zoning By-law Amendment at 499 Dundas Street be
Report 22-024-CRE Update to the Cambridge-RTO4 Grand River Access Point Project Capital Budget be received; AND FURTHER THAT the Capital Budget of project A/01025-40 be increased to $378,244 from $150,000 to reflect the additional Grant funding received.
THAT Report 22-024-CRE Update to the Cambridge-RTO4 Grand River Access Point Project Capital Budget be received; AND FURTHER THAT the Capital Budget of project A/01025-40 be increased to $378,244 from $150,000 to reflect the additional Grant funding received. In Favour (9): Councillor Reid, Councillor Devine, Councillor Mann, Councillor Liggett, Councillor Wolf, Councillor Adshade, Councillor Hami
Report 22-074 (CD) Consolidation of the City of Cambridge Traffic & Parking By-law be received; AND THAT Council enact the consolidated by-law to regulate traffic and parking on highways under the jurisdiction of the Corporation of the City of Cambridge; AND FURTHER THAT the by-law included as Appendix B to Report 22-074-CD, Traffic and Parking By-law, be passed.
all presentations and correspondence from the July 19, 2022 Special Council meeting be received.
22-051 Being a by-law to confirm the proceedings of the Council of the Corporation of the City of Cambridge
THAT Report 22-074 (CD) Consolidation of the City of Cambridge Traffic & Parking By-law be received; AND FURTHER THAT the consolidated by-law to regulate traffic and parking on highways under the jurisdiction of the Corporation of the City of Cambridge, included as Appendix B to Report 22-074-CD, Traffic and Parking By-law, be passed. In Favour (9): Councillor Reid, Councillor Devine, Councillor M
THAT By-law 22-051 being a by-law to confirm the proceedings of the Council of the Corporation of the City of Cambridge, be passed. In Favour (9): Councillor Reid, Councillor Devine, Councillor Mann, Councillor Liggett, Councillor Wolf, Councillor Adshade, Councillor Hamilton, Councillor Ermeta, and Mayor McGarry
Report 22-054-CD Micromobility – Shared Program and E-Scooter Bylaw Update be received; AND THAT Council supports the participation in a joint request for proposal with the Region of Waterloo, City of Kitchener and City of Waterloo to procure a shared micromobility operator; AND THAT Council authorize the Director of Engineering to execute any required agreements with the Region of Waterloo and pr