Taken from the roll call in the town’s own minutes. The minutes record who was not there and almost never why.
What was decided (10 motions)
10 carried, 0 recorded otherwise. Every motion below is printed as the minutes print it.
accordance 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. information explicitly supplied in confidence to the municipality or local board by Canada, a province or territory or a Crown agency of any of them and a position, plan, procedure, criteria or instruction to be applied to any negotiations
Moved by Councillor Roberts, seconded by Councillor Earnshaw In
the 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 Update – June Forecast 7.3 26-077-PG - Create New Lots on Pilkington Way – Part Lot Control Exemption Application 7.4 26-078-PG - Remove Development Restriction – 579 Grand Ridge Drive – Holding Removal Application 7.5 26-070-PG - Remove Development Restriction - 30 Lauris Avenue - Holding Removal Application 7.6 Council Information Package – September 11, 2026
Moved by Councillor Cooper, seconded by Councillor Kimpson
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 taxpayers; and Advocate through direct correspondence to the Provincial Ministry of Finance, the Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing and the Federal Department of Finance to continue with the HST rebate program for new homes due to its success.
Moved by Councillor Hamilton, seconded by Councillor Roberts Direct
to 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 Meeting.
Moved by Mayor Liggett, seconded by Councillor Ermeta Pursuant
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 on taxpayers, municipal services, infrastructure renewal, reserve balances, and future financial obligations; NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council hereby directs the City Manager and Chief Financial Officer to prepare and present to incoming Council, as part of the 2027 budget process, a multi-year financial forecast similar in scope and intent to forecasts prepared by other municipalities; AND THAT the multi-year financial forecast includes a range of potential budget and property tax scenarios, including the financial implications and assumptions underlying each scenario, to assist the incoming Council in its consideration of the City’s financial position and future budgetary requirements; AND THAT the forecast be presented to the incoming Council at the earliest practicable opportunity such as December, to provide Council with adequate time to review, consider, and gain a fulsome understanding of the forecast and its implications, rather than presenting the information with insufficient time for meaningful review and consideration. AND THAT this direction is intended solely to
Moved by Mayor Liggett, seconded by Councillor Ermeta
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.
Moved by Councillor Ermeta, seconded by Councillor Shwery
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.
Moved by Councillor Devine, seconded by Councillor Earnshaw