Nicholas Ermeta
Councillor · seen 2021-04-28 to 2026-09-15 · served 2018–2022, 2022–2026
195substantive motions movedof 184 meetings the minutes record them at
52procedural motions movedcounted separately, and never added to the above
280substantive motions secondedseconding is often a seat convention, not agreement
3meetings recorded absentof 184 they were on the record for
2177–100recorded 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 · 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
Against · 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 · 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
Against · 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.
Council Meeting June 23, 2026
For · 9–0 · Carriedthe Great Hespeler Reunion is a longstanding community celebration occurring every ten years and attracting residents and visitors to Cambridge;
Council Meeting June 23, 2026
For · 9–0 · Carriedall presentations and correspondence from the June 23, 2026 Council Meeting be received.
Meetings the minutes record them as absent from (3)
Special Council MeetingOctober 23, 2025
Council MeetingAugust 6, 2024
Special Council Meeting - WorkshopMay 29, 2023
Substantive motions moved (showing the 40 most recent of 195)
By-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 Municipally Known as 579 Grand Ridge Drive. 11.3 By-law to amend Zoning By-law 150-85 with respect to land municipally known as 30 Lauris Avenue.
Special Council Meeting, September 15, 2026 · Carried
presentations and correspondence from the July 21, 2026 Council Meeting be received.
Council Meeting, July 21, 2026 · Carried
THAT all presentations and correspondence from the May 26, 2026, 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, May 26, 2026 · Carried
by-law to confirm the proceedings of the Council of the Corporation of the City of Cambridge be PASSED .
Special Council Meeting, April 14, 2026 · Carried
By-laws 17.1, 17.6 to 17.8 and 17.10 as listed on the agenda dated March 24, 2026, be ADOPTED.
Council Meeting, March 24, 2026 · Carried
By-law 26-035 being a by-law to confirm the proceedings of the Council of the Corporation of the City of Cambridge be passed.
Special Council Meeting, February 26, 2026 · Carried
MOTION AS AMENDED THAT Property Standards By-law attached as Appendix B to report 26-005-PG be amended as follow: Replace Section 4.12 of the Property Standards By-law with the following to align with accessible parking requirements: 4.12 Every step, walkway, driveway, ramp, parking space, access aisle, and other similar areas shall be maintained in Good Repair so as to afford safe passage under n
Council Meeting, February 24, 2026 · Carried
By-law 26-008 being a by-law to confirm the proceedings of the Council of the Corporation of the City of Cambridge be passed.
Council Meeting, February 3, 2026 · Carried
Report 24-004-IFS Cemetery Master Plan be received; AND THAT the proposed recommendations of the Cemetery Master Plan be considered as a guiding and supporting document for cemetery development and future business cases and budget submissions.
Council Meeting, November 25, 2025 · Carried
THAT Report 24-004-IFS Cemetery Master Plan be received; AND THAT the proposed recommendations of the Cemetery Master Plan be considered as a guiding and supporting document for cemetery development and future business cases and budget submissions. In Favour (9): Councillor Shwery, Councillor Devine, Councillor Kimpson, Councillor Earnshaw, Councillor Roberts, Councillor Cooper, Councillor Hamilto
Council Meeting, November 25, 2025 · Carried
by-law 25-073 being a by-law to confirm the proceedings of the Council of the Corporation of the City of Cambridge be passed.
Council Meeting, November 13, 2025 · Carried
THAT by-law 25-073 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, November 13, 2025 · Carried
Project A/01630-41 17 Cambridge – Electrical EV Chargers be removed from the budget and
2026 Budget Council Meeting, October 27, 2025 · Deferred
Project 7539 2015 Ford Explorer Car 9 (Station 1) be removed from the budget and
2026 Budget Council Meeting, October 27, 2025 · Deferred
Project A / 0135-41 Entry Sign Replacement be removed from the budget and
2026 Budget Council Meeting, October 27, 2025 · Deferred
Project A / 00928 - 10 Laptop / Desktop Replacement Lifecycle be removed from the budget and
2026 Budget Council Meeting, October 27, 2025 · Deferred
Project A/0164-40 Fire Station 1 Lunchroom & Lounge be removed from the budget and
2026 Budget Council Meeting, October 27, 2025 · Deferred
Project 7543 2016 Chevrolet Traverse be removed from the budget and
2026 Budget Council Meeting, October 27, 2025 · Deferred
Project A/01622-40 Energy Management – Corporate Buildings be removed from the budget and
2026 Budget Council Meeting, October 27, 2025 · Deferred
THAT Project A/01630-41 17 Cambridge – Electrical EV Chargers be removed from the budget and
2026 Budget Council Meeting, October 27, 2025 · Deferred
THAT Project 7539 2015 Ford Explorer Car 9 (Station 1) be removed from the budget and
2026 Budget Council Meeting, October 27, 2025 · Deferred
THAT Project A / 0135-41 Entry Sign Replacement be removed from the budget and
2026 Budget Council Meeting, October 27, 2025 · Deferred
THAT Project A / 00928 - 10 Laptop / Desktop Replacement Lifecycle be removed from the budget and
2026 Budget Council Meeting, October 27, 2025 · Deferred
THAT Project A/0164-40 Fire Station 1 Lunchroom & Lounge be removed from the budget and
2026 Budget Council Meeting, October 27, 2025 · Deferred
THAT Project 7543 2016 Chevrolet Traverse be removed from the budget and
2026 Budget Council Meeting, October 27, 2025 · Deferred
THAT Project A/01622-40 Energy Management – Corporate Buildings be removed from the budget and
2026 Budget Council Meeting, October 27, 2025 · Deferred
all presentations and correspondence from the September 23, 2025 Council meeting be received.
Council Meeting, September 23, 2025 · Carried
THAT all presentations and correspondence from the September 23, 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, September 23, 2025 · Carried
all presentations and correspondence from the September 2, 2025 Council meeting be received.
Council Meeting, September 2, 2025 · Carried
THAT all presentations and correspondence from the September 2, 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, September 2, 2025 · Carried
a by-law to confirm the proceedings of the Council of the Corporation of the City of Cambridge
Council Meeting, July 8, 2025 · Carried
Being a by-law to confirm the proceedings of the Council of the Corporation of the City of Cambridge In Favour (9): Councillor Shwery, Councillor Devine, Councillor Kimpson, Councillor Earnshaw, Councillor Roberts, Councillor Cooper, Councillor Hamilton, Councillor Ermeta, and Mayor Liggett
Council Meeting, July 8, 2025 · Carried
That by-law 25-035 being a by-law to confirm the proceedings of the Council of the Corporation of the City of Cambridge be passed.
Council Meeting, May 27, 2025 · Carried
That by-law 25-035 being a by-law to confirm the proceedings of the Council of the Corporation of the City of Cambridge be passed. In Favour (8): Councillor Shwery, Councillor Devine, Councillor Kimpson, Councillor Roberts, Councillor Cooper, Councillor Hamilton, Councillor Ermeta, and Mayor Liggett Absent (1): Councillor Earnshaw
Council Meeting, May 27, 2025 · Carried
all presentations and correspondence from the April 29, 2025 Council meeting be received.
Council Meeting, April 29, 2025 · Carried
THAT all presentations and correspondence from the April 29, 2025 Council meeting be received. In Favour (7): Councillor Shwery, Councillor Devine, Councillor Earnshaw, Councillor Cooper, Councillor Hamilton, Councillor Ermeta, and Mayor Liggett Absent (2): Councillor Kimpson, and Councillor Roberts
Council Meeting, April 29, 2025 · Carried
municipalities face growing infrastructure needs, including roads, bridges, public transit, water systems, and other critical services, which are essential to community well-being and economic development; and WHEREAS the current sources of municipal revenue, including property taxes and user fees, are insufficient to meet these increasing demands for infrastructure investment; and WHEREAS the Pro
Council Meeting, April 15, 2025 · Carried
all presentations and correspondence from the April 15, 2025, Council meeting be received.
Council Meeting, April 15, 2025 · Carried
WHEREAS municipalities face growing infrastructure needs, including roads, bridges, public transit, water systems, and other critical services, which are essential to community well-being and economic development; and WHEREAS the current sources of municipal revenue, including property taxes and user fees, are insufficient to meet these increasing demands for infrastructure investment; and WHEREAS
Council Meeting, April 15, 2025 · Carried
THAT all presentations and correspondence from the April 15, 2025, Council meeting be received. In Favour (8): Councillor Shwery, Councillor Devine, Councillor Kimpson, Councillor Earnshaw, Councillor Roberts, Councillor Cooper, Councillor Hamilton, and Councillor Ermeta Absent (1): Mayor Liggett
Council Meeting, April 15, 2025 · Carried
In the record
181meetings recorded presentthe minutes record presence, not a rate
2conflicts of interest declareda member saying they should not vote on a matter
2,295votes in 2022Local Councillor, incumbent
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