Cambridge public meetings in 2024
26 substantive meetings from 2024, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
Council Meeting
The meeting includes presentations on Facility Accessibility Design Standards and the recommendation report for a zoning by-law amendment at 1273 Concession Road. Items on the consent agenda cover the 2025 Interim Tax Levy By-law, lifting Reserve Block 31 in the Southpoint Subdivision, and the designation By-law for 555 Riverbank Drive. The council will also hear a fence variance request for 1930 Briarwood Drive and an update on the Affordable Housing Community Improvement Plan. After closed session, the council will consider a series of by-laws and a confirmatory by-law.
- Zoning By-law Amendment – 1273 Concession Road (item 24-156-CD)
- Fence Variance – 1930 Briarwood Drive (item 24-155-CD)
- Designation By-law – 555 Riverbank Drive (item 24-154-CD)
- 2025 Interim Tax Levy By-law (item 24-067-CRS)
- 2025 Municipal Fees and Charges By-law (item 24-077-CRS)
Council Meeting
The City of Cambridge Council will discuss a noise by-law review and an official plan and zoning amendment for 36 Elliott Street. The meeting also includes updates on the Riverside Dam and a passenger rail connection to Union Station.
- Official Plan and Zoning By-law Amendment for 36 Elliott Street
- Noise By-law Review including draft administrative penalty and exemption policies
- Preston Auditorium renewed main lobby naming rights and sponsorship agreement
- Support for initial business case for Cambridge to Union passenger rail connection
- Middle Block Road sanitary trunk sewer and Riverside Dam updates
Planning - Statutory Public Meeting
The Planning - Statutory Public Meeting Committee will hold a public meeting to discuss a zoning by-law amendment for 1273 Concession Road. The meeting includes a presentation by Kristin Barisdale of GSP Group.
- Zoning By-law Amendment for 1273 Concession Road
2026 Budget Council Meeting
Council is meeting to discuss proposed amendments to the capital and operating budgets. The session focuses on specific project requests and funding adjustments proposed by councillors.
- Capital budget amendment for Compass Trail Basketball Pad
- Capital budget amendment for Lower Main Street Permanent Road Closure
- Capital budget amendment for Lena Crescent Playground and Basketball Court
- Capital budget amendment for Sturdy Park
- Operating budget amendment for Cambridge Memorial Hospital Funding
Council Meeting
Council will consider and adopt By-law 24-117 that designates the City of Cambridge as an area of demolition control. The meeting also includes heritage designation items for 156 Beverly Street, 252 Dundas Street North, and 16 Byng Avenue, plus a request to alter a Part V designated property on Metcalfe Road. A closed‑session will address confidential updates on a potential land acquisition and litigation matters. Routine consent agenda items and capital status reports will be approved.
- Adopt By-law 24-117 – Demolition Control By-law
- Notice of Intention to Designate 156 Beverly Street under Part IV of the OHA
- Recommendation to Designate 252 Dundas Street North (Gore Mutual Building)
- Recommendation to Designate the Residence at 16 Byng Avenue
- Request to Alter a Part V Designated Property – Metcalfe Road Reconstruction
2026 Budget Council Meeting
Council is meeting to review proposed amendments to the capital and operating budgets. This session focuses on specific budget requests from councillors.
- Capital Budget Amendment: Accessible Ball Diamond (Councillor Roberts)
- Capital Budget Amendment: Greengate Park Basketball Court (Councillor Hamilton)
- Operating Budget Amendment: Cambridge Memorial Hospital Funding (Councillor Earnshaw)
Planning - Statutory Public Meeting
The Planning Statutory Public Meeting Committee will discuss an affordable housing community improvement plan and a housing needs assessment. The committee will also hold public meetings regarding proposed official plan and zoning by-law amendments for two specific properties.
- Affordable Housing Community Improvement Plan - HAF Initiative No. 7
- Housing Needs Assessment – HAF Initiative No. 9
- Proposed OPA and ZBA for 0 Grand Ridge Drive – HAF Initiative No. 1
- Proposed OPA and ZBA for 25 Chalmers St S – HAF Initiative No. 1
2026 Budget Council Meeting
The council meeting on November 7, 2024 is scheduled to receive public delegations on the proposed 2025 budget. Representatives from the Cambridge Public Library, Cambridge Memorial Hospital, the Downtown Cambridge Business Improvement Area, Riverside Print Group, the Property Taxpayers Alliance and others will present their views. The council will consider these inputs as part of the budget delegation sessions. No formal budget decisions are listed on the agenda.
- Chrissy Hodgins, CEO of Cambridge Public Library – presentation on the 2025 budget
- Sue Lockett, Cambridge Memorial Hospital – presentation on the 2025 budget
- Brian Kennedy and Shane Murphy, Downtown Cambridge BIA – presentation on the 2025 budget
- Marilyn Scott, Riverside Print Group – presentation on the 2025 budget
- John Waylett, Property Taxpayers Alliance – presentation on the 2025 budget
Council Meeting
Cambridge City Council is reviewing several land-use amendments and heritage designations. The meeting includes discussions on emergency management updates and public art terms for a new recreation complex.
- Official Plan and Zoning By-law Amendment for 725 and 775 Main Street
- Zoning By-law Amendment for 10 and 20 Guelph Avenue
- Recommendation to designate 555 Riverbank Drive
- Emergency Management By-law and Emergency Response Plan revision
- Annual Indexing of Development Charges effective December 1, 2024
2026 Budget Council Meeting
The Cambridge City Council will hear a presentation on the proposed 2025 Mayor's Budget. No delegations are permitted at this meeting; public delegations are scheduled for November 7. The meeting will not adjourn until the amendment period concludes.
- Presentation on Proposed 2025 Mayor's Budget
- Upcoming Budget Delegation Sessions on November 7
- Amendment Meeting scheduled for November 21
- Additional Amendment Meeting on November 27 (if required)
- Delegation request form available online
Council Meeting
The Cambridge Council will review updates to the 2025 budget process, amendments to development charges, and a property tax exemption for affordable housing. The meeting also includes a presentation on a municipal speed camera program and a form-based zoning by-law update.
- Update to 2025 Budget Process (Strong Mayors, Building Homes Act)
- Amendment to Development Charges By-law for Growth Studies
- Property Tax Exemption for Affordable Housing By-law
- Form Based Zoning By-law Update - HAF Initiative No. 4
- Region of Waterloo Municipal Speed Camera Program Expansion
Planning - Statutory Public Meeting
The Planning Statutory Public Meeting Committee is holding public hearings regarding proposed land use changes. The body will hear presentations and delegations concerning amendments to the Official Plan and Zoning By-laws for two specific properties.
- Official Plan and Zoning By-law Amendment for 36 Elliott Street
- Zoning By-law Amendment for 10 and 20 Guelph Avenue
Council Meeting
The City of Cambridge Council will meet on October 8, 2024, to consider several zoning bylaw amendments and community improvement plans. The agenda includes reports on development applications for Speedsville Road and Wesley Boulevard, as well as updates to affordable housing and accessibility projects.
- Zoning bylaw amendment for 1065 Speedsville Road
- Official Plan and zoning bylaw amendments for 1285 and 1455 Speedsville Road
- Zoning bylaw amendment for 655 Wesley Boulevard
- Additional Residential Unit Community Improvement Plan
- Accessibility improvements to Kin 1 Softball Field
Council Meeting
The Cambridge City Council will discuss a motion to permanently convert Main St between Ainslie St and Water St to a pedestrian‑only zone. It will also review the recommendation report for an Official Plan amendment and Zoning By‑law amendment at 245 Riverbank Drive, and consider affordable‑housing concepts for city‑owned sites. Additional items include the 2025 Budget Engagement Survey results and a confirmatory by‑law to be filed.
- Motion re: permanent, year‑round conversion of Main St between Ainslie St and Water St to a pedestrian‑only area
- 24-095-CD Recommendation Report – Official Plan Amendment and Zoning By‑law Amendment – 245 Riverbank Drive
- 24-052-CD City Owned Sites – Affordable Housing Concepts
- 24-051-CRS 2025 Budget Engagement Survey Results
- 24-088 Confirmatory By‑law
Planning - Statutory Public Meeting
The Planning – Statutory Public Meeting Committee will conduct its regular procedural business. Items include the public meeting notice, disclosures of pecuniary interest, and a public hearing on the Additional Residential Unit Community Improvement Plan. No decisions are listed on the agenda.
- Public Meeting - Additional Residential Unit Community Improvement Plan (attachment: Stat Public Meeting Pres_ARU CIP-LDewar.pdf)
- Disclosures of Pecuniary Interest
- Public Meeting Notice
- Meeting Called to Order
- Motion to Receive Correspondence and Presentations
Council Meeting
Council will consider and vote on four by-laws (24-083 to 24-086). These include a part‑lot control exemption for specific blocks and amendments to the Official Plan and Zoning By‑law for properties on 1045 and 1085 Main Street and the Main Street/Dundas Street South Secondary Plan. Presentations will review recommendation reports for the Official Plan and Zoning By‑law amendments for 1045 and 1085 Main Street and an addendum for the Main Street and Dundas Street South Secondary Plan. The agenda also contains a tender award for a recreation complex and a heritage‑district decorative light‑pole design standard.
- By‑law 24‑083: Part Lot Control Exemption for Blocks 180/181 (Plan 58M‑684) and Blocks 102, 107, 108 (Plan 58M‑685)
- By‑law 24‑084: Adopt Amendment No. 65 to the Official Plan for the Main Street and Dundas Street South Secondary Plan
- By‑law 24‑085: Adopt Amendment No. 85 to the Official Plan for land at 1045 and 1085 Main Street
- By‑law 24‑086: Amend Zoning By‑law No. 150‑85 for land at 1045 and 1085 Main Street
- Tender Award 24‑040: Award for a recreation complex
Special Council Meeting - Workshop
The Cambridge City Council held a closed‑session workshop on August 15, 2024. The only subject listed for discussion was education and training for council members, local board or committee members (orientation – planning matters). No other agenda items or public hearings were scheduled.
Planning - Statutory Public Meeting
The Planning Statutory Public Meeting Committee will hold public meetings to consider zoning by-law amendments for two properties: part of 1065 Speedsville Road and 655 Wesley Boulevard. Presentations will be given by Edward John (1065 Speedsville Road) and Gursimran Saini (655 Wesley Boulevard). Delegations and public comments will be accepted before any decision is made.
- Public Meeting – Part of 1065 Speedsville Road – Zoning By-law Amendment
- Public Meeting – Zoning By-law Amendment – 655 Wesley Boulevard
- Presentation by Edward John on 1065 Speedsville Road amendment
- Presentation by Gursimran Saini on 655 Wesley Boulevard amendment
- Delegations and public comments
Council Meeting
Cambridge City Council is meeting to discuss several land-use amendments and housing initiatives. Key items include a secondary plan for North Cambridge and zoning changes for a specific property. The body will also review affordable housing concepts for city-owned sites.
- Official Plan and Zoning By-law Amendment for 247 Lowther Street North
- Proposed Official Plan Amendment for the North Cambridge Secondary Plan
- Affordable Housing Concepts for City Owned Sites, including 0 Bishop Street N
- Heritage Designation for 201 Water St S
- Additional Residential Unit (ARU) Financial Incentives Program
Council Meeting
Cambridge City Council is reviewing a proposed Official Plan Amendment for the North Cambridge Secondary Plan and a new Stormwater Management Fee by-law. The meeting also includes a financial update and discussions on sustainability and water billing.
- Proposed Official Plan Amendment for the North Cambridge Secondary Plan (By-law 24-076)
- Stormwater Management Fee By-law and Credit Policy (By-law 24-075)
- Heritage designation and easement agreement for 171 Guelph Avenue (By-law 24-074)
- Zoning By-law amendment for 44 and 46 Millcreek Road and 5 Liberty Drive (By-law 24-073)
- Motion regarding permanent speed bumps on Saginaw Parkway
Council Meeting
The Cambridge City Council will review several by-law amendments regarding traffic regulation and pedestrian safety. The agenda also includes discussions on operations facility renovations and the 2024 Asset Management Plan. Additionally, the council will meet in a closed session to discuss potential land acquisitions and litigation updates.
- Blenheim Road at Devil’s Creek Trail Pedestrian Crossover
- All-way stop control for Laurel Street and Lawrence Street
- School area signage modifications
- Operations Facility Renovations capital project request
- Part Lot Control Exemption for 155 Equestrian Way
Special Council Meeting - Workshop
Staff will provide a presentation regarding affordable housing and city-owned lands. This meeting is a workshop where no delegations are permitted and only directions to staff may be given.
- Affordable Housing and City Owned Lands presentation
Planning - Statutory Public Meeting
This meeting is a continuation of the public meeting held on June 18, 2024. The agenda includes discussions regarding Official Plan and Zoning By-law Amendments for 247 Lowther Street North and 1045 and 1085 Main Street.
- Official Plan and Zoning By-law Amendment - 247 Lowther Street North
- Official Plan and Zoning By-law Amendment – 1045 and 1085 Main Street
Council Meeting
Cambridge City Council will consider official plan and zoning amendments for 777 Laurel Street and 308 Dolph Street North. The agenda also includes the Hespeler Heritage Conservation District Study and a watermain extension on Hamilton Street.
- Official Plan and Zoning By-law amendments for 777 Laurel St and 308 Dolph St N
- Black Bridge Road Bridge heritage permit application
- Heritage designation for 201 Water Street South
- Hamilton Street watermain extension report
- Arts & Culture Hub proposal for 19 Cambridge Street
Planning - Statutory Public Meeting
The Planning Committee is holding statutory public meetings to discuss Official Plan and Zoning By-law Amendments. The proposals involve 247 Lowther Street North, 1045 and 1085 Main Street, and 245 Riverbank Drive.
- Official Plan and Zoning By-law Amendment - 247 Lowther Street North
- Official Plan and Zoning By-law Amendment - 1045 and 1085 Main Street
- Official Plan and Zoning By-law Amendment - 245 Riverbank Drive
Council Meeting
Cambridge City Council will review the 2025 budget timeline and guidelines. The council is also considering a new pedestrian crossover at Elgin Street North and Galt Avenue. Additionally, appointments to Citizen Advisory Committees are on the agenda.
- Pedestrian crossover at Elgin Street North and Galt Avenue
- By-law 24-062 regarding traffic and parking regulations
- 2025 budget timeline and guidelines
- Appointments to Citizen Advisory Committees