Scott Hamilton
Councillor · seen 2021-04-28 to 2026-09-15 · served 2018–2022, 2022–2026
312substantive motions movedof 184 meetings the minutes record them at
66procedural motions movedcounted separately, and never added to the above
293substantive motions secondedseconding is often a seat convention, not agreement
2meetings recorded absentof 184 they were on the record for
2167–88recorded 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
Against · 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 (2)
Special Council Meeting - WorkshopOctober 26, 2023
Council MeetingAugust 29, 2023
Substantive motions moved (showing the 40 most recent of 312)
staff 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; and Direct staff, through the next Development Charges Background Study, to provide options for rates that better balance the cost of new homes, economic benefits, and impacts to property taxpayer
Special Council Meeting, September 15, 2026 · Carried
Reporting 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 relevant updates regarding available water capacity. Applications Denied or Revoked That any applications that are denied or revoked of a water allocation be reported to Council, as
Council Meeting, July 21, 2026 · Carried
the 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 ; Approve the Zoning By-law Amendment to Zoning By-law 150 85 to require confirmation of adequate water supply and servicing capacity as a condition of development, attached as Appendix B to Report
Council Meeting, July 21, 2026 · Carried
the 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 26-007 to permit 132 stacked townhouse units.
Council Meeting, July 21, 2026 · Carried
Franklin 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 to the Boulevard; WHEREAS residents living near, and in-between, intersections of Franklin Blvd., Myers Rd., Copperfield Dr., and Champlain Blvd. have experienced ongoing challenges
Council Meeting, July 21, 2026 · Carried
the Council-Staff Relations Policy attached as Appendix A to Report 26-008-CRS back to staff.
Council Meeting, June 23, 2026 · Carried
the attached objection letter to deeming by-law 26-037 in Appendix A
Council Meeting, June 23, 2026 · Carried
all presentations and correspondence from the June 23, 2026 Council Meeting be received.
Council Meeting, June 23, 2026 · Carried
THAT all items listed under the heading of Consent Agenda for May 26, 2026 be adopted as recommended. 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
the corner of Hespeler Road and Pinebush Road (35 Pinebush Road) is a prominent gateway to the City of Cambridge, connecting Galt, Preston, and Hespeler together at a critical juncture in the city; AND WHEREAS this is already one of the busiest intersections in Cambridge and there are substantial plans to develop and intensify this area even more through the construction and installation of the IO
Council Meeting, February 24, 2026 · Carried
all items listed under the heading of Consent Agenda for Tuesday, February 3, 2026, be adopted as recommended.
Council Meeting, February 3, 2026 · Carried
Report 25-013-CS Cambridge Recreation Complex – Fitness Equipment Naming Rights & Sponsorship Agreement be received; AND THAT the Fitness Equipment, located at 655 Wesley Blvd, Cambridge be named “GrandBridge Energy Fitness Area” upon Council approval; AND FURTHER THAT the Mayor and Clerk be authorized to execute a Naming Rights & Sponsorship Agreement with GrandBridge Energy; subject to the satis
Council Meeting, December 15, 2025 · Carried
Report 25-038-PG - Housing Strategy and Action Plan – HAF Initiative No. 9 - Recommendation Report be received; AND THAT Council approve the Housing Strategy and Action Plan in Appendix A to Report 25-038-PG
Council Meeting, December 15, 2025 · Carried
AND THAT Council approve the recommendation to designate the exterior features of the property municipally known as 704 Eagle Street North under Part IV, Section 29 of the Ontario Heritage Act
Council Meeting, December 15, 2025 · Carried
economic uncertainty and a changing labour and work environment are resulting in unemployment rates in Canada that are at their highest in four years, at 7.1%; WHEREAS the highest rates of unemployment are youth, aged between 15-24 years, where unemployment rates increased to 14.7% (up 1.2% from last year), while school-aged youth had an unemployment rate of 17.1% (up 3.1% from last year); WHEREAS
Council Meeting, December 15, 2025 · Carried
the following by-law listed under the heading of Introduction and Consideration of By-laws be enacted and passed: 25-078 Being a by-law to appoint a Clerk and Deputy Clerk for the City of Cambridge 25-079 Being a by-law to adopt Municipal Fees and Charges for 2026 25-080 Being a By-law to designate various non-parking by-laws of the City of Cambridge as by-laws to which the Administrative Penalty
Council Meeting, December 15, 2025 · Carried
By-law 25-077 being a by-law to confirm the proceedings of the Council of the Corporation of the City of Cambridge be passed.
Council Meeting, November 25, 2025 · Carried
THAT By-law 25-077 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 25, 2025 · Carried
THAT all presentations and correspondence from the November 4, 2025, Council Workshop be received. In Favour (9): Councillor Shwery, Councillor Devine, Councillor Kimpson, Councillor Earnshaw, Councillor Roberts, Councillor Cooper, Councillor Hamilton, Councillor Ermeta, and Mayor Liggett
Special Council Meeting - Workshop, November 4, 2025 · Carried
all items listed under the heading of Consent Agenda for October 28, 2025 be adopted as recommended.
Council Meeting, October 28, 2025 · Carried
THAT all items listed under the heading of Consent Agenda for October 28, 2025 be adopted as recommended. In Favour (9): Councillor Shwery, Councillor Devine, Councillor Kimpson, Councillor Earnshaw, Councillor Roberts, Councillor Cooper, Councillor Hamilton, Councillor Ermeta, and Mayor Liggett
Council Meeting, October 28, 2025 · Carried
Project A/01825-40 Outdoor Festival Grounds Construction be removed from the 2026 Budget.
2026 Budget Council Meeting, October 27, 2025 · Carried
FURTHER THAT in accordance with report Integrity Commissioner Report on Code of Conduct Complaints 2025-01-A to J Councillor Cooper's remuneration be suspended for ten (10) days with the suspended pay to be donated to local groups and non-profits that support transgender and gender nonconforming persons (i.e. Spectrum, YWCA, etc.)
Council Meeting, October 14, 2025 · Defeated
AND FURTHER THAT in accordance with report Integrity Commissioner Report on Code of Conduct Complaints 2025- 01-A to J Councillor Cooper's remuneration be suspended for ten (10) days with the suspended pay to be donated to local groups and non-profits that support transgender and gender nonconforming persons (i.e. Spectrum, YWCA, etc.) In Favour (4): Councillor Kimpson, Councillor Earnshaw, Counci
Council Meeting, October 14, 2025 · Defeated
there exist systemic housing issues and crises affecting Canada, and the City of Cambridge, which are increasingly evident in the form of homeless encampments in our community; WHEREAS municipalities such as the City of Cambridge are on the frontlines of the housing and homelessness crisis, yet do not possess the financial and jurisdictional powers and resources to fully address the housing and ho
Council Meeting, September 23, 2025 · Defeated
the following by-laws listed under the heading of Introduction and Consideration of By-laws be enacted and passed: 25-059 Being a By-law to Designate the Property Known as 231 Queenston Road as Being of Cultural and Heritage Value or Interest Under Part IV of the Ontario Heritage Act. 25-060 Being a By-law to Designate the Property Known as 44 Wellington Street, as Being of Cultural and Heritage V
Council Meeting, September 23, 2025 · Carried
WHEREAS there exist systemic housing issues and crises affecting Canada, and the City of Cambridge, which are increasingly evident in the form of homeless encampments in our community; WHEREAS municipalities such as the City of Cambridge are on the frontlines of the housing and homelessness crisis, yet do not possess the financial and jurisdictional powers and resources to fully address the housin
Council Meeting, September 23, 2025 · Defeated
THAT the following by-laws listed under the heading of Introduction and Consideration of By-laws be enacted and passed: 25-059 Being a By-law to Designate the Property Known as 231 Queenston Road as Being of Cultural and Heritage Value or Interest Under Part IV of the Ontario Heritage Act. 25-060 Being a By-law to Designate the Property Known as 44 Wellington Street, as Being of Cultural and Herit
Council Meeting, September 23, 2025 · Carried
THAT all presentations and correspondence from the September 11, 2025, Council Workshop be received. In Favour (8): Councillor Shwery, Councillor Kimpson, Councillor Earnshaw, Councillor Roberts, Councillor Cooper, Councillor Hamilton, Councillor Ermeta, and Mayor Liggett Absent (1): Councillor Devine
Special Council Meeting - Workshop, September 11, 2025 · Carried
the following by-laws listed under the heading of Introduction and Consideration of By-laws be enacted and passed: 25-054 Being a by-law of the Corporation of the City of Cambridge to adopt Amendment No. 94 of the City of Cambridge Official Plan (2012), as amended with respect to lands municipally known as 355 Chilligo Road. 25-055 Being a By-law to amend Zoning By-law No. 150-85, as amended with
Council Meeting, September 2, 2025 · Carried
Report 25-074-CD for Recommendation Report for Official Plan Amendment and Zoning By-law Amendment – 387 Green Gate Boulevard be received; AND THAT Council approves the proposed Official Plan Amendment No. 93 to establish site-specific policy 8.10.127 to increase the maximum density to 87 units per hectare; AND THAT Council approves the proposed Zoning By-law Amendment to amend the existing site-s
Council Meeting, July 22, 2025 · Carried
the following by-laws listed under the heading of Introduction and Consideration of By-laws be enacted and passed: 25-042 Being a by-law of the Corporation of the City of Cambridge to amend By-law 62, as amended, being a By-law with respect to parking (Private Property). 25-043 Being a by-law to amend By-law 22-044 being a By-law to Regulate Traffic and Parking on Highways Under the Jurisdiction o
Council Meeting, July 22, 2025 · Carried
THAT Report 25-074-CD for Recommendation Report for Official Plan Amendment and Zoning By-law Amendment – 387 Green Gate Boulevard be received; AND THAT Council approves the proposed Official Plan Amendment No. 93 to establish site-specific policy 8.10.127 to increase the maximum density to 87 units per hectare; AND THAT Council approves the proposed Zoning By-law Amendment to amend the existing s
Council Meeting, July 22, 2025 · Carried
THAT the following by-laws listed under the heading of Introduction and Consideration of By-laws be enacted and passed: 25-042 Being a by-law of the Corporation of the City of Cambridge to amend By- law 62, as amended, being a By-law with respect to parking (Private Property). 25-043 Being a by-law to amend By-law 22-044 being a By-law to Regulate Traffic and Parking on Highways Under the Jurisdic
Council Meeting, July 22, 2025 · Carried
all items listed under the heading of Consent Agenda for July 8, 2025, be adopted as recommended.
Council Meeting, July 8, 2025 · Carried
Report 25-076-CD Cambridge Recreation Complex – International Basketball Association (FIBA) Gymnasiums (3) Naming Rights & Sponsorship Agreement be received; AND THAT the International Basketball Association (FIBA) gymnasiums (3), located at 655 Wesley Blvd, Cambridge be named “Elements Engineering Gymnasium” upon Council approval; AND FURTHER THAT the Mayor and Clerk be authorized to execute a Na
Council Meeting, July 8, 2025 · Carried
THAT all items listed under the heading of Consent Agenda for July 8, 2025, be adopted as recommended. 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 Report 25-076-CD Cambridge Recreation Complex – International Basketball Association (FIBA) Gymnasiums (3) Naming Rights & Sponsorship Agreement be received; AND THAT the International Basketball Association (FIBA) gymnasiums (3), located at 655 Wesley Blvd, Cambridge be named “Elements Engineering Gymnasium” upon Council approval; AND FURTHER THAT the Mayor and Clerk be authorized to execute
Council Meeting, July 8, 2025 · Carried
all items listed under the heading of Consent Agenda for June 17 th , 2025, be adopted as recommended.
Council Meeting, June 17, 2025 · Carried
all presentations and correspondence from the June 17, 2025 Council meeting be received.
Council Meeting, June 17, 2025 · Carried
In the record
182meetings recorded presentthe minutes record presence, not a rate
4conflicts of interest declareda member saying they should not vote on a matter
1,514votes in 2022Local Councillor, incumbent
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