Mike Devine
Councillor · seen 2021-04-28 to 2026-09-15 · served 2018–2022, 2022–2026
291substantive motions movedof 185 meetings the minutes record them at
140procedural motions movedcounted separately, and never added to the above
256substantive motions secondedseconding is often a seat convention, not agreement
25meetings recorded absentof 185 they were on the record for
1883–86recorded votes, for–againstrecorded votes are rare and a skewed sample
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Special Council Meeting September 15, 2026
For · 9–0 · Carriedaccordance with sections 239(2) (h) and (k) of the Municipal Act, 2001 , the Council of the City of Cambridge convenes in closed session at 6:00 p.m. to consider the following subject matter: 1.
Special Council Meeting September 15, 2026
For · 9–0 · CarriedCouncil rise from Closed Session held September 15, 2026 to reconvene in Open Session at 6:50 p.m.
Special Council Meeting September 15, 2026
For · 9–0 · Carriedthe following items listed under the heading of Consent Agenda for September 15, 2026, be adopted as recommended: 7.1 26-019-CFS - 2026 Operating Financial Update – June Forecast 7.2 26-020-CFS - 2026 Capital Financial…
Special Council Meeting September 15, 2026
For · 7–2 · Carriedstaff to decline the offer from the Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing regarding the Development Charges Reduction Program due to the significant financial burden for Cambridge property taxpayers;
Special Council Meeting September 15, 2026
For · 9–0 · Carriedto sections 10.17 and 19.1 of the Procedural By-law 23-035, the notice requirements be waived to consider the Financial Forecast to Inform Future Budget Considerations motion at the September 15th 2026 Special Council…
Special Council Meeting September 15, 2026
For · 9–0 · CarriedCouncil 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…
Special Council Meeting September 15, 2026
For · 9–0 · Carriedall presentations and correspondence from the September 15, 2026 Special Council Meeting be received.
Special Council Meeting September 15, 2026
For · 9–0 · CarriedBy-laws as listed on the agenda dated September 15, 2026, be adopted as follows: 11.1 By-law for Part Lot Control Exemption - Block 80, Plan 58M-685 11.2 By-law to Amend Zoning By-law 150-85 with Respect to Lands…
Special Council Meeting September 15, 2026
For · 9–0 · Carriedthe by-law to confirm the proceedings of the September 15, 2026 Special Council Meeting of the Council of the Corporation of the City of Cambridge be passed.
Special Council Meeting September 15, 2026
For · 9–0 · Carriedthe September 15, 2026 Council meeting does now adjourn at 8:37 p.m.
Council Meeting July 21, 2026
For · 8–0 · Carriedaccordance with Sections 239(2) (e), (f), and (k) of the Municipal Act, 2001, the Council of the City of Cambridge convenes in closed session at 5:30 p.m.
Council Meeting July 21, 2026
For · 9–0 · Carriedrise from Closed Sessions held July 16th and July 21st to reconvene in Open Session at 6:45 p.m.
Council Meeting July 21, 2026
For · 9–0 · Carriedthe new proposed Council-Staff Relations Policy included under item 11.1.1 to report 26-008-CRS.
Council Meeting July 21, 2026
For · 9–0 · Carriedall items listed under the heading of Consent Agenda for July 21, 2026 be adopted as recommended: 12.1 Special Council Workshop Minutes – June 12, 2026; 12.2 Special Council Meeting Minutes – June 16, 2026;
Council Meeting July 21, 2026
For · 9–0 · CarriedReporting That Council receive a quarterly report outlining all water allocation applications, including new applications received, approvals, pending applications, changes in status, allocations issued, and any other…
Council Meeting July 21, 2026
For · 9–0 · Carriedthe Water Allocation By-law pursuant to Section 86.1 of the Municipal Act, 2001, including the Water Allocation Policy and Prioritization Framework attached as Appendix A to Report 26-064-PG as Amended ;
Council Meeting July 21, 2026
For · 4–5 · Defeateda modified Official Plan Amendment and Zoning By-law Amendment for 210, 218, 226 King Street East and 229 Queenston Road to permit a mixed use building up to 16 storeys in height.
Council Meeting July 21, 2026
For · 9–0 · Carriedthe Zoning By-law Amendment for 4 Attwater Drive and 2321 Dundas Street South to rezone the properties from Residential RM3 with site specific regulations to Residential R3 with site specific regulations in By-law…
Council Meeting July 21, 2026
For · 9–0 · Carriedthe proposed Zoning By-law Amendment for 1390 Pineview Avenue to rezone the lands from Residential RS1 in By-law 150-85 to Residential R2 with site specific and holding provisions in By-law 26-007 to permit eight (8)…
Council Meeting July 21, 2026
For · 9–0 · Carriedthe proposed Official Plan Amendment for 130 Guelph Avenue to change the land use designation from Business Industrial to High Density Residential.
Council Meeting July 21, 2026
For · 9–0 · CarriedOption 2 as outlined in Appendix A to Report 26-063-PG to use the Affordable Housing Reserve Fund to purchase land to support the development of affordable rental housing.
Council Meeting July 21, 2026
For · 9–0 · CarriedFranklin Boulevard is a central conduit of transportation in the City Cambridge; WHEREAS the residential areas surrounding Franklin Boulevard are densely populated, with many homes, and their backyards, located closely…
Council Meeting July 21, 2026
For · 9–0 · CarriedCambridge is home to a significant number of heritage properties that contribute to the community’s identity, character, and sense of place;
Council Meeting July 21, 2026
For · 9–0 · Carriedpresentations and correspondence from the July 21, 2026 Council Meeting be received.
Council Meeting July 21, 2026
For · 9–0 · Carriedfollowing by-laws dated July 21, 2026 be ADOPTED as follows: 20.1 By-law to Exempt Part Lot Control - Part of Block 1 58M-697 - 155 Equestrian Way 20.2 By-law to Adopt Water Allocation Policy as Amended 20.3 By-law…
Council Meeting July 21, 2026
For · 9–0 · Carriedto confirm the proceedings of the Council of the Corporation of the City of Cambridge be PASSED
For · 9–0 · Carried
Council Meeting June 23, 2026
For · 7–0 · CarriedTHAT, in accordance with Sections 239(2) (a), (f), (h) and (k) of the Municipal Act, 2001, the Council of the City of Cambridge convenes in closed session at 5:30 p.m.
Council Meeting June 23, 2026
For · 9–0 · CarriedCouncil rise from Closed Session and reconvene in Open Session at 6:32 p.m.
Council Meeting June 23, 2026
For · 9–0 · Carriedthe following items listed under the heading of Consent Agenda for June 23, 2026, be adopted as recommended: 9.1 Planning Statutory Public Meeting Minutes – May 5, 2026; 9.2 Council Meeting Minutes – May 12, 2026;
Council Meeting June 23, 2026
For · 9–0 · Carriedthe Council-Staff Relations Policy attached as Appendix A to Report 26-008-CRS back to staff.
Council Meeting June 23, 2026
For · 9–0 · CarriedOlder Adult Strategy 2026-2031. AND d irect staff to create a phased implementation plan for the recommendations and present them for consideration as part of future budget plans.
Council Meeting June 23, 2026
For · 8–1 · Carriedthe proposed Official Plan Amendment for 8 Schofield Street to redesignate the lands from Low/Medium Density Residential to High Density Residential;
Council Meeting June 23, 2026
For · 7–2 · Carriedthe proposed Official Plan Amendment for 160 Blenheim Road to modify the limits of the Natural Open Space System and Low/Medium Density Residential designations.
Council Meeting June 23, 2026
For · 9–0 · Carriedin accordance with Section 13.7 of the procedure by-law that this meeting be extended until the conclusion of all business;
Council Meeting June 23, 2026
For · 9–0 · Carriedthe proposed designation of 704 Eagle Street North, Council chooses: OPTION 1 – Approve the Designation Approve designation of the property by enacting a designation by-law in accordance with subsection 29() of…
Council Meeting June 23, 2026
For · 7–2 · Carriedthe proposed designation of 295 Ainslie Street South under Part IV, Section 29 of the Ontario Heritage Act , Council chooses: Option 1 – Approve the Designation Approve designation of the property municipally known as…
For · 9–0 · Carried
Council Meeting June 23, 2026
For · 9–0 · Carriedthe City owns a number of buildings and properties, including heritage buildings that are important to the community’s cultural identity and historical character;
Council Meeting June 23, 2026
For · 9–0 · Carriedthe rules of procedure be waived to consider a time sensitive motion concerning the Hespeler Reunion.
Meetings the minutes record them as absent from (25)
Council MeetingMay 12, 2026
Special Council MeetingOctober 23, 2025
Special Council Meeting - WorkshopSeptember 11, 2025
Special Council Meeting - WorkshopJune 5, 2025
Planning - Statutory Public MeetingAugust 13, 2024
Council MeetingMay 14, 2024
Special Council Meeting - WorkshopMay 2, 2024
Council MeetingApril 16, 2024
Public MeetingApril 16, 2024
Special Council Meeting - WorkshopMarch 21, 2024
Council MeetingFebruary 13, 2024
Special Council MeetingFebruary 13, 2024
Special Council Meeting - WorkshopFebruary 1, 2024
Special Council Meeting - WorkshopOctober 26, 2023
Special Council Meeting - WorkshopAugust 17, 2023
Special Council MeetingAugust 17, 2023
Special Council Meeting - WorkshopMay 29, 2023
Planning - Statutory Public MeetingMay 16, 2023
Special Council MeetingMay 16, 2023
Council MeetingApril 25, 2023
Special Council - Statutory Public MeetingSeptember 27, 2022
Council MeetingMay 17, 2022
Special Council - Statutory Public MeetingApril 19, 2022
Special Council Meeting - WorkshopNovember 2, 2021
Council MeetingAugust 10, 2021
Substantive motions moved (showing the 40 most recent of 291)
the by-law to confirm the proceedings of the September 15, 2026 Special Council Meeting of the Council of the Corporation of the City of Cambridge be passed.
Special Council Meeting, September 15, 2026 · Carried
the proposed Official Plan Amendment for 8 Schofield Street to redesignate the lands from Low/Medium Density Residential to High Density Residential; AND the proposed Zoning By-law Amendment for 8 Schofield Street to rezone the property from Institutional Multiple Residential N1RM3 to Residential R3 with site specific provisions to permit an 8 storey building with 72 residential units; AND directi
Council Meeting, June 23, 2026 · Carried
the Great Hespeler Reunion is a longstanding community celebration occurring every ten years and attracting residents and visitors to Cambridge; AND WHEREAS the event, taking place July 10-12, 2026, includes multi-day programming across the community, generating cultural, economic, and tourism benefits; AND WHEREAS the Municipal Accommodation Tax Reserve Fund is intended to support tourism-related
Council Meeting, June 23, 2026 · Carried
by-law to confirm the proceedings of the Council of the Corporation of the City of Cambridge be PASSED.
Special Council Meeting, June 16, 2026 · Carried
Approve the recommendation to initiate the designation process under Part IV of the Ontario Heritage Act for the following properties: 3250 Beaverdale Road 61 Cambridge Street 197 West River Road In Favour (9): Councillor Shwery, Councillor Devine, Councillor Kimpson, Councillor Earnshaw, Councillor Roberts, Councillor Cooper, Councillor Hamilton, Councillor Ermeta, and Mayor Liggett
Council Meeting, May 26, 2026 · Carried
all presentations and correspondence from the April 21, 2026, Council meeting be received.
Council Meeting, April 21, 2026 · Carried
Report 26-008-PG regarding the designation of property municipally known as 210 King Street East in accordance with subsection 29(8) of the Ontario Heritage Act be
Special Council Meeting, February 26, 2026 · Deferred
Report 26-009-PG regarding the designation of property municipally known as 234 King Street East in accordance with subsection 29(8) of the Ontario Heritage Act be
Special Council Meeting, February 26, 2026 · Deferred
Beverages in Council Chambers be
Special Council Meeting, February 26, 2026 · Referred
all presentations and correspondence from the February 24, 2026 Council meeting be received.
Council Meeting, February 24, 2026 · Carried
all presentations and correspondence from the February 10, 2026, Planning – Statutory Public Meeting be received.
Planning - Statutory Public Meeting, February 10, 2026 · Carried
all presentations and correspondence from the February 3, 2026 Council meeting be received.
Council Meeting, February 3, 2026 · Carried
Report 25-012-CFS Queen Street West Reconstruction be received; AND THAT Request for Tender # T25-93 – Queen Street West Reconstruction be awarded to Regional Sewer and Watermain Ltd. in the amount of $2,344,934 inclusive of HST.
Council Meeting, December 15, 2025 · Carried
AND THAT the driveway lengths for the purposed units be a minimum of 6.4 metres or 21 feet.
Council Meeting, November 25, 2025 · Defeated
all presentations and correspondence from the November 25, 2025 Council meeting be received.
Council Meeting, November 25, 2025 · Carried
all presentations and correspondence from the November 25, 2025, Planning – Statutory Public Meeting be received.
Planning - Statutory Public Meeting, November 25, 2025 · Carried
AMENDMENT AND THAT the driveway lengths for the purposed units be a minimum of 6.4 metres or 21 feet. In Favour (2): Councillor Devine, and Councillor Ermeta Opposed (7): Councillor Shwery, Councillor Kimpson, Councillor Earnshaw, Councillor Roberts, Councillor Cooper, Councillor Hamilton, and Mayor Liggett
Council Meeting, November 25, 2025 · Defeated
THAT all presentations and correspondence from the November 25, 2025 Council meeting be received. In Favour (9): Councillor Shwery, Councillor Devine, Councillor Kimpson, Councillor Earnshaw, Councillor Roberts, Councillor Cooper, Councillor Hamilton, Councillor Ermeta, and Mayor Liggett
Council Meeting, November 25, 2025 · Carried
THAT all presentations and correspondence from the November 25, 2025, Planning – Statutory Public Meeting be received. In Favour (9): Councillor Shwery, Councillor Devine, Councillor Kimpson, Councillor Earnshaw, Councillor Roberts, Councillor Cooper, Councillor Hamilton, Councillor Ermeta, and Mayor Liggett
Planning - Statutory Public Meeting, November 25, 2025 · Carried
Report 25-011-CS Core Areas Transformation Fund – Status Update be received.
Council Meeting, November 13, 2025 · Carried
That Consideration of Report 25-012-CS RFQ25-79 - Arts and Culture Hub - 19 Cambridge Street - Project Update be
Council Meeting, November 13, 2025 · Deferred
the following by-law listed under the heading of Introduction and Consideration of By-laws be enacted and passed: 25-036 being a by-law to authorize a franchise agreement between the Corporation of the City of Cambridge and Enbridge Gas Inc. 25-072 being a by-law to provide for delegated authority
Council Meeting, November 13, 2025 · Carried
THAT Report 25-011-CS Core Areas Transformation Fund – Status Update be received. In Favour (9): Councillor Shwery, Councillor Devine, Councillor Kimpson, Councillor Earnshaw, Councillor Roberts, Councillor Cooper, Councillor Hamilton, Councillor Ermeta, and Mayor Liggett
Council Meeting, November 13, 2025 · Carried
Deferral That Consideration of Report 25-012-CS RFQ25-79 - Arts and Culture Hub - 19 Cambridge Street - Project Update be
Council Meeting, November 13, 2025 · Deferred
THAT the following by-law listed under the heading of Introduction and Consideration of By-laws be enacted and passed: 25-036 being a by-law to authorize a franchise agreement between the Corporation of the City of Cambridge and Enbridge Gas Inc. 25-072 being a by-law to provide for delegated authority In Favour (9): Councillor Shwery, Councillor Devine, Councillor Kimpson, Councillor Earnshaw, Co
Council Meeting, November 13, 2025 · Carried
all presentations and correspondence from the November 4, 2025, Planning – Statutory Public Meeting Committee be received.
Planning - Statutory Public Meeting, November 4, 2025 · Carried
THAT all presentations and correspondence from the November 4, 2025, Planning – Statutory Public Meeting Committee be received. In Favour (9): Councillor Shwery, Councillor Devine, Councillor Kimpson, Councillor Earnshaw, Councillor Roberts, Councillor Cooper, Councillor Hamilton, Councillor Ermeta, and Mayor Liggett
Planning - Statutory Public Meeting, November 4, 2025 · Carried
Report 25-039-CRS 2026 Strong Mayor Budget Process be received. AND THAT Council direct that the statutory time periods be shortened as outlined report 25-039-CRS, being the 30-day Amendment Period and the 15-day Override Period.
Council Meeting, October 14, 2025 · Carried
in accordance with report Integrity Commissioner Report on Code of Conduct Complains 2025-01-A to J Council denounces the actions of Councillor Cooper by way of a formal reprimand; AND FURTHER THAT Councillor Cooper be required to take Sensitivity Training within three (3) months of the date of this meeting.
Council Meeting, October 14, 2025 · Defeated
in accordance with report Integrity Commissioner Report on Code of Conduct Complaints 2025-01-A to J Council denounces the actions of Councillor Cooper by way of a formal reprimand; AND FURHTER THAT Councillor Cooper be required to take Sensitivity Training within three (3) months of the date of this meeting.
Council Meeting, October 14, 2025 · Carried
THAT Report 25-039-CRS 2026 Strong Mayor Budget Process be received. AND THAT Council direct that the statutory time periods be shortened as outlined report 25-039-CRS, being the 30-day Amendment Period and the 15-day Override Period. In Favour (8): Councillor Shwery, Councillor Kimpson, Councillor Earnshaw, Councillor Roberts, Councillor Cooper, Councillor Hamilton, Councillor Ermeta, and Mayor L
Council Meeting, October 14, 2025 · Carried
THAT in accordance with report Integrity Commissioner Report on Code of Conduct Complains 2025-01-A to J Council denounces the actions of Councillor Cooper by way of a formal reprimand; AND FURTHER THAT Councillor Cooper be required to take Sensitivity Training within three (3) months of the date of this meeting. In Favour (4): Councillor Shwery, Councillor Devine, Councillor Earnshaw, and Mayor L
Council Meeting, October 14, 2025 · Defeated
THAT in accordance with report Integrity Commissioner Report on Code of Conduct Complaints 2025-01-A to J Council denounces the actions of Councillor Cooper by way of a formal reprimand; AND FURHTER THAT Councillor Cooper be required to take Sensitivity Training within three (3) months of the date of this meeting. In Favour (6): Councillor Shwery, Councillor Devine, Councillor Kimpson, Councillor
Council Meeting, October 14, 2025 · Carried
all presentations and correspondence from the October 7, 2025, Planning – Statutory Public Meeting be received.
Planning - Statutory Public Meeting, October 7, 2025 · Carried
THAT all presentations and correspondence from the October 7, 2025, Planning – Statutory Public Meeting be received. In Favour (9): Councillor Shwery, Councillor Devine, Councillor Kimpson, Councillor Earnshaw, Councillor Roberts, Councillor Cooper, Councillor Hamilton, Councillor Ermeta, and Mayor Liggett
Planning - Statutory Public Meeting, October 7, 2025 · Carried
THAT the 15-minute limited parking regulation on Queen Street outlined in Report 25-014-IFS be established for a 12-month pilot period.
Council Meeting, September 23, 2025 · Carried
That by-law 25-065 being a by-law to confirm the proceedings of the Council of the Corporation of the City of Cambridge be passed.
Council Meeting, September 23, 2025 · Carried
AND THAT the 15-minute limited parking regulation on Queen Street outlined in Report 25-014-IFS be established for a 12-month pilot period. In Favour (9): Councillor Shwery, Councillor Devine, Councillor Kimpson, Councillor Earnshaw, Councillor Roberts, Councillor Cooper, Councillor Hamilton, Councillor Ermeta, and Mayor Liggett
Council Meeting, September 23, 2025 · Carried
That by-law 25-065 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 Shwery, Councillor Devine, Councillor Kimpson, Councillor Earnshaw, Councillor Roberts, Councillor Cooper, Councillor Hamilton, Councillor Ermeta, and Mayor Liggett
Council Meeting, September 23, 2025 · Carried
all presentations and correspondence from the September 9, 2025, Planning – Statutory Public Meeting Committee be received.
Planning - Statutory Public Meeting, September 9, 2025 · Carried
In the record
160meetings recorded presentthe minutes record presence, not a rate
1conflicts of interest declareda member saying they should not vote on a matter
2,343votes in 2022Local Councillor, incumbent
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- Absence is not explained. The minutes record who was not there and almost never why. Illness, a declared conflict and a family emergency all appear the same way.
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