The Cambridge Record

Council Meeting

September 2, 2025

Who was there

Present (9): Adam Cooper, Mike Devine, Ross Earnshaw, Nicholas Ermeta, Scott Hamilton, Corey Kimpson, Jan Liggett, Sheri Roberts, Helen Shwery

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 (23 motions)

21 carried, 2 recorded otherwise. Every motion below is printed as the minutes print it.

all items listed under the heading of Consent Agenda for September 2, 2025 be adopted as recommended.
Moved by Councillor Devine, seconded by Councillor Ermeta
Carried
In favour (9): Councillor Shwery, Councillor Devine, Councillor Kimpson, Councillor Earnshaw, Councillor Roberts, Councillor Cooper, Councillor Hamilton, Councillor Ermeta, Mayor Liggett
Report 25-014-PG - Recommendation Report for Holding Removal Zoning By-law Amendment - 220-222 Blair Road be received; AND THAT the by-law to amend Zoning By-law No. 150-85, included as Appendix A to Report 25-014-PG, be passed.
Moved by Councillor Roberts, seconded by Councillor Earnshaw
Carried
Report 25 -008-CRE Economic Development Advisory Committee Update be received; AND THAT the Economic Development Advisory Committee be dissolved; AND THAT an Economic Development Working Group be established; AND FURTHER THAT the Economic Development Working Group Terms of Reference be approved.
Moved by Councillor Earnshaw, seconded by Councillor Hamilton
Carried
In favour (9): Councillor Shwery, Councillor Devine, Councillor Earnshaw, Councillor Kimpson, Councillor Roberts, Councillor Cooper, Councillor Hamilton, Councillor Ermeta, Mayor Liggett
Report 25-001-CS Recreation Complex Public Art Recommendation be received; AND THAT the recommended finalist as presented by the Recreation Complex Public Art Jury and Arts and Culture Advisory Committee be accepted; AND THAT Council direct staff to award the contract and approve the commissioning of the Public Art piece; AND THAT ongoing maintenance and preservation costs be funded by the Public Art Reserve Fund as per the Public Art Policy C.30-140; AND FURTHER THAT the Mayor and Clerk delegate authority to execute a Public Art Contract with the approved artist satisfactory to the City Solicitor.
Moved by Councillor Cooper, seconded by Councillor Kimpson
Carried
In favour (9): Councillor Shwery, Councillor Devine, Councillor Kimpson, Councillor Earnshaw, Councillor Roberts, Councillor Cooper, Councillor Hamilton, Councillor Ermeta, Mayor Liggett
Report 25-077-CD being a Recommendation Report for Official Plan Amendment and Zoning By-law Amendment - 355 Chilligo Road, be received; AND THAT Council approves the proposed Official Plan Amendment to redesignate a portion of the lands, described as the severed lands, from Prime Agricultural Area to Rural Residential, while the retained lands will remain designated Prime Agricultural and Natural Open Space System; AND THAT Council approves the proposed Zoning By-law Amendment to rezone a portion of the lands, described as the severed lands, from the Agricultural (A1) to the Residential One (R1) Zone with site-specific 4.1.491, while the retained lands will remain Open Space (OS1), Residential One (R1) and Agricultural (A1) with a Holding provision added for servicing and future studies in advance of any development; AND THAT Council is satisfied that the requirements for a public meeting in accordance with subsections 17(15) and 34(12) of the Planning Act have been met; AND FURTHER THAT that the By-laws attached to Report 25-077-CD in Appendix B and Appendix C be passed
Moved by Councillor Shwery, seconded by Councillor Devine
Carried
In favour (9): Councillor Shwery, Councillor Devine, Councillor Kimpson, Councillor Earnshaw, Councillor Roberts, Councillor Cooper, Councillor Hamilton, Councillor Ermeta, Mayor Liggett
staff be directed to complete a Phase 2 Environmental Study on 575 Margaret Street - Civic Legion Park
Moved by Councillor Devine, seconded by Councillor Earnshaw
Carried
In favour (6): Councillor Devine, Councillor Hamilton, Councillor Ermeta, Councillor Kimpson, Councillor Earnshaw, Councillor Roberts · Opposed (3): Mayor Liggett, Councillor Cooper, Councillor Shwery
consideration of report 25-032-OCM be
Moved by Councillor Devine, seconded by Councillor Earnshaw
Deferred
In favour (9): Councillor Devine, Mayor Liggett, Councillor Hamilton, Councillor Ermeta, Councillor Cooper, Councillor Kimpson, Councillor Earnshaw, Councillor Roberts, Councillor Shwery
all presentations and correspondence from the September 2, 2025 Council meeting be received.
Moved by Councillor Ermeta, seconded by Councillor Roberts
Carried
In favour (9): Councillor Shwery, Councillor Devine, Councillor Kimpson, Councillor Earnshaw, Councillor Roberts, Councillor Cooper, Councillor Hamilton, Councillor Ermeta, Mayor Liggett
the following by-laws listed under the heading of Introduction and Consideration of By-laws be enacted and passed: 25-053 Being a by-law to amend Zoning By-law 150-85, as amended with respect to land municipally known as 220 and 222 Blair Road.
Moved by Councillor Roberts, seconded by Councillor Kimpson
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 respect to lands municipally known as 355 Chilligo Road.
Moved by Councillor Hamilton, seconded by Councillor Cooper
Carried
In favour (9): Councillor Devine, Mayor Liggett, Councillor Hamilton, Councillor Ermeta, Councillor Cooper, Councillor Kimpson, Councillor Earnshaw, Councillor Roberts, Councillor Shwery
That by-law 25-056 being a by-law to confirm the proceedings of the Council of the Corporation of the City of Cambridge be passed.
Moved by Councillor Shwery, seconded by Councillor Roberts
Carried
In favour (9): Councillor Shwery, Councillor Devine, Councillor Kimpson, Councillor Earnshaw, Councillor Roberts, Councillor Cooper, Councillor Ermeta, Councillor Hamilton, Mayor Liggett
the Council meeting does now adjourn at 7:23 p.m.
Moved by Councillor Devine, seconded by Councillor Earnshaw
Carried
In favour (9): Councillor Devine, Mayor Liggett, Councillor Hamilton, Councillor Ermeta, Councillor Cooper, Councillor Kimpson, Councillor Earnshaw, Councillor Roberts, Councillor Shwery
THAT all items listed under the heading of Consent Agenda for September 2, 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
Moved by Councillor Devine, seconded by Councillor Ermeta
Carried
In favour (9): Councillor Shwery, Councillor Devine, Councillor Kimpson, Councillor Earnshaw, Councillor Roberts, Councillor Cooper, Councillor Hamilton, Councillor Ermeta, Mayor Liggett
THAT Report 25-014-PG - Recommendation Report for Holding Removal Zoning By-law Amendment - 220-222 Blair Road be received; AND THAT the by-law to amend Zoning By-law No. 150-85, included as Appendix A to Report 25-014-PG, be passed. In Favour (8): Councillor Shwery, Councillor Devine, Councillor Kimpson, Councillor Earnshaw, Councillor Roberts, Councillor Cooper, Councillor Ermeta, and Mayor Liggett Conflict (1): Councillor Hamilton
Moved by Councillor Roberts, seconded by Councillor Earnshaw
Carried
THAT Report 25 -008-CRE Economic Development Advisory Committee Update be received; AND THAT the Economic Development Advisory Committee be dissolved; AND THAT an Economic Development Working Group be established; AND FURTHER THAT the Economic Development Working Group Terms of Reference be approved. In Favour (9): Councillor Shwery, Councillor Devine, Councillor Kimpson, Councillor Earnshaw, Councillor Roberts, Councillor Cooper, Councillor Hamilton, Councillor Ermeta, and Mayor Liggett
Moved by Councillor Earnshaw, seconded by Councillor Hamilton
Carried
THAT Report 25-001-CS Recreation Complex Public Art Recommendation be received; AND THAT the recommended finalist as presented by the Recreation Complex Public Art Jury and Arts and Culture Advisory Committee be accepted; AND THAT Council direct staff to award the contract and approve the commissioning of the Public Art piece; AND THAT ongoing maintenance and preservation costs be funded by the Public Art Reserve Fund as per the Public Art Policy C.30- 140; AND FURTHER THAT the Mayor and Clerk delegate authority to execute a Public Art Contract with the approved artist satisfactory to the City Solicitor. In Favour (9): Councillor Shwery, Councillor Devine, Councillor Kimpson, Councillor Earnshaw, Councillor Roberts, Councillor Cooper, Councillor Hamilton, Councillor Ermeta, and Mayor Liggett
Moved by Councillor Cooper, seconded by Councillor Kimpson
Carried
THAT Report 25-077-CD being a Recommendation Report for Official Plan Amendment and Zoning By-law Amendment - 355 Chilligo Road, be received; AND THAT Council approves the proposed Official Plan Amendment to redesignate a portion of the lands, described as the severed lands, from Prime Agricultural Area to Rural Residential, while the retained lands will remain designated Prime Agricultural and Natural Open Space System; AND THAT Council approves the proposed Zoning By-law Amendment to rezone a portion of the lands, described as the severed lands, from the Agricultural (A1) to the Residential One (R1) Zone with site-specific 4.1.491, while the retained lands will remain Open Space (OS1), Residential One (R1) and Agricultural (A1) with a Holding provision added for servicing and future studies in advance of any development; AND THAT Council is satisfied that the requirements for a public meeting in accordance with subsections 17(15) and 34(12) of the Planning Act have been met; AND FURTHER THAT that the By-laws attached to Report 25-077- CD in Appendix B and Appendix C be passed In Favour (9): Councillor Shwery, Councillor Devine, Councillor Kimpson, Councillor Earnshaw, Councillor Roberts, Councillor Cooper, Councillor Hamilton, Councillor Ermeta, and Mayor Liggett
Moved by Councillor Shwery, seconded by Councillor Devine
Carried
THAT staff be directed to complete a Phase 2 Environmental Study on 575 Margaret Street - Civic Legion Park In Favour (6): Councillor Devine, Councillor Kimpson, Councillor Earnshaw, Councillor Roberts, Councillor Hamilton, and Councillor Ermeta Opposed (3): Councillor Shwery, Councillor Cooper, and Mayor Liggett
Moved by Councillor Devine, seconded by Councillor Earnshaw
Carried
In favour (6): Councillor Devine, Councillor Kimpson, Councillor Earnshaw, Councillor Roberts, Councillor Hamilton, Councillor Ermeta · Opposed (3): Councillor Shwery, Councillor Cooper, Mayor Liggett
THAT consideration of report 25-032-OCM be
Moved by Councillor Devine, seconded by Councillor Earnshaw
Deferred
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
Moved by Councillor Ermeta, seconded by Councillor Roberts
Carried
In favour (9): Councillor Shwery, Councillor Devine, Councillor Kimpson, Councillor Earnshaw, Councillor Roberts, Councillor Cooper, Councillor Hamilton, Councillor Ermeta, Mayor Liggett
THAT the following by-laws listed under the heading of Introduction and Consideration of By-laws be enacted and passed: 25-053 Being a by-law to amend Zoning By-law 150-85, as amended with respect to land municipally known as 220 and 222 Blair Road. In Favour (8): Councillor Shwery, Councillor Devine, Councillor Kimpson, Councillor Earnshaw, Councillor Roberts, Councillor Cooper, Councillor Ermeta, and Mayor Liggett Conflict (1): Councillor Hamilton
Moved by Councillor Roberts, seconded by Councillor Kimpson
Carried
In favour (8): Councillor Shwery, Councillor Devine, Councillor Kimpson, Councillor Earnshaw, Councillor Roberts, Councillor Cooper, Councillor Ermeta, Mayor Liggett
That by-law 25-056 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
Moved by Councillor Shwery, seconded by Councillor Roberts
Carried
In favour (9): Councillor Shwery, Councillor Devine, Councillor Kimpson, Councillor Earnshaw, Councillor Roberts, Councillor Cooper, Councillor Hamilton, Councillor Ermeta, Mayor Liggett
THAT the Council meeting does now adjourn at 7:23 p.m. In Favour (9): Councillor Shwery, Councillor Devine, Councillor Kimpson, Councillor Earnshaw, Councillor Roberts, Councillor Cooper, Councillor Hamilton, Councillor Ermeta, and Mayor Liggett
Moved by Councillor Devine, seconded by Councillor Earnshaw
Carried
In favour (9): Councillor Shwery, Councillor Devine, Councillor Kimpson, Councillor Earnshaw, Councillor Roberts, Councillor Cooper, Councillor Hamilton, Councillor Ermeta, Mayor Liggett

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