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Portrait of Cameron Kroetsch

Cameron Kroetsch

Councillor · Ward 2 · seen 2022-11-24 to 2026-07-28 · served 2022–2026

560substantive motions movedof 130 meetings the minutes record them at
113procedural motions movedcounted separately, and never added to the above
394substantive motions secondedseconding is often a seat convention, not agreement
18meetings recorded absentof 130 they were on the record for
—recorded votes, for–againstthis council recorded no vote they took part in

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Meetings the minutes record them as absent from (18)

Special Council MeetingJuly 14, 2026
CouncilJune 24, 2026
Light Rail Transit Sub-committeeMarch 31, 2026
CouncilJune 18, 2025
Planning CommitteeJune 10, 2025
Planning CommitteeFebruary 4, 2025
Public Works CommitteeNovember 4, 2024
Public Works CommitteeOctober 15, 2024
Public Health CommitteeAugust 14, 2024
Planning CommitteeJune 4, 2024
Public Health CommitteeJune 3, 2024
Public Works CommitteeMay 13, 2024
Public Works CommitteeApril 2, 2024
Public Health CommitteeSeptember 8, 2023
Public Health CommitteeJune 12, 2023
Public Works CommitteeJune 12, 2023
Planning CommitteeMay 30, 2023
Public Health CommitteeMay 1, 2023

Substantive motions moved (showing the 40 most recent of 560)

That the following delegations respecting Elgin Transformer Fund Community Uses (Ward 2) (Item 10.1), be received: 6.3(a) Margaret Bennett, Beasley Neighbourhood Association 6.3(b) Anja Lehto
Audit, Finance and Administration Committee, July 30, 2026 · Carried
That Report FCS26052, respecting Master Trust Pension Statement of Investment Policies and Procedures (City Wide), dated July 30, 2026, be received and the following recommendation, be approved: (a) That Report FCS26052 and Appendix “A” to Report FCS26052, respecting the 2025 City of Hamilton Defined Benefit Pension Plans Master Trust Statement of Investment Policies and Procedures, be approved an
Audit, Finance and Administration Committee, July 30, 2026 · Carried
That the Rules of Order be suspended to allow for the introduction of a motion respecting Elgin Transformer Fund Community Uses (Ward 2). Result: Motion
Audit, Finance and Administration Committee, July 30, 2026 · Carried
WHEREAS, the modernization of the Elgin Transformer Station by Hydro One took place between 2016 and 2022, and required the use of a section of Beasley Park and the parking lot at the Beasley Community Centre and Dr. Davey Elementary School; Refer to the August 5, 2026 Council Minutes for the disposition of these matters. Audit, Finance and Administration Committee July 30, 2026 Minutes AFA 26-010
Audit, Finance and Administration Committee, July 30, 2026 · Carried
That the following Delegations, be received: (a) Delegations respecting Heritage Designation of 711 Concession Street, Item 9.2 HMHC 26-007, Minute Item 8.2 (Item 7.1) (Item 6.1) (i) Kelly Campbell, Hamilton Health Sciences (Item 6.1(a)) (ii) Graham Carroll Priamo (Item 6.1(b)) (iii) Alissa Denham-Robinson, Hamilton Municipal Heritage Committee (Item 6.1(c))
Planning Committee, July 28, 2026 · Carried
That Report PED26016, dated July 28, 2026, respecting Tariff of Fees – Updates to Exempting Charitable and Non-Profit Organizations Proposing Affordable Housing Projects from Planning Application Fees (City Wide) and the associated presentation, be received, and the following recommendations be approved: Please refer to the August 5, 2026 Council Minutes for the disposition of these matters. Plann
Planning Committee, July 28, 2026 · Carried
That HMHC 26-007, being the Minutes of the Hamilton Municipal Heritage Committee, July 17, 2026, be received and the recommendations contained therein be approved. (ii) HMHC 26-007 Minute Item 8.2 was voted on separately as follows 8.2 PED26108 Recommendation to Designate 711 Concession Street, Hamilton (Former Mount Hamilton Hospital Maternity Wing), under Part IV of the Ontario Heritage Act (War
Planning Committee, July 28, 2026 · Carried
That the minutes of the July 6, 2026, Public Works Committee meeting, be adopted, as presented.
Public Works Committee, July 27, 2026 · Carried
WHEREAS, the existing decorative fountain at Gore Park is a prominent feature in the downtown core and has been part of the park in its current form since the 1990’s; WHEREAS, on November 26, 2025, Downtown Sub-Committee meeting, a motion was brought forward directing staff to review opportunities and feasibility for installing or upgrading the up lighting for the Gore Park decorative fountain; WH
Public Works Committee, July 27, 2026 · Carried
WHEREAS, in past years the un-assumed alleyway behind 253 Wellington Street North has been subject to constant trespassing, illegal dumping, and vandalism; WHEREAS, the local community has advocated for engineering solutions to mitigate the safety and maintenance issues; WHEREAS, the Transportation Division facilitates the maintenance and installation of fencing on city property as required across
Public Works Committee, July 27, 2026 · Carried
WHEREAS, the Strachan Linear Park is located on the south side of Strachan Street East, with Bay Street North as the westerly starting point and extends to a terminus Easterly (near Ferguson Avenue North); WHEREAS, this linear Park is adjacent to an active railway on the Southern boundary; Please refer to the August 5, 2026, Council Minutes for the disposition of these matters. Public Works Commit
Public Works Committee, July 27, 2026 · Carried
WHEREAS, Vision Zero and Complete Streets principles are used by the City of Hamilton to create a safer environment for all road users; WHEREAS, a bump-out at the south-east corner of Augusta Street and James Street South will provide space for the installation of bicycle and scooter parking stations to accommodate the growing demand from active transportation users; and WHEREAS, the bump-out will
Public Works Committee, July 27, 2026 · Carried
WHEREAS, The Sunset Cultural Garden is a well-established community garden with nonnative and native, nonedible perennial plants; WHEREAS, Hamilton’s Community Garden Policy recognizes that community gardens provide City residents with an opportunity to engage in a healthy recreational activity while growing nutritious food, benefiting from social interaction by meeting neighbours, and building co
Public Works Committee, July 27, 2026 · Carried
WHEREAS, at the September 16, 2025, Downtown Sub-Committee meeting, Report PW25059 was received and amended with revised staff direction to Please refer to the August 5, 2026, Council Minutes for the disposition of these matters. Public Works Committee July 27, 2026 Minutes PWC 26-010 Page 26 of 38 provide a future update regarding the potential to phase out the steel barrel drum type waste recept
Public Works Committee, July 27, 2026 · Carried
WHEREAS, the Chief Building Official, under delegated authority, has ordered the demolition of 134 Cannon Street East, known as the Cannon Knitting Mills, due to it being deemed unsafe; WHEREAS, this extreme step was taken due to ongoing negligence by the current owner in maintaining this heritage property and the owner’s refusal to address the safety issues and risks to the community, which resul
Council, July 15, 2026 · Carried
That the agenda for the July 13, 2026 Light Rail Transit Sub-Committee be approved, as amended.
Light Rail Transit Sub-committee, July 13, 2026 · Carried
That the Minutes of the March 31, 2026 meeting of the Light Rail Transit Sub-Committee be adopted, as presented.
Light Rail Transit Sub-committee, July 13, 2026 · Carried
That the delegation from Pierre Roy, respecting Item 7.1, Metrolinx Project Update, be received.
Light Rail Transit Sub-committee, July 13, 2026 · Carried
That the agenda for the July 9, 2026, Audit, Finance and Administration Committee meeting, be approved.
Audit, Finance and Administration Committee, July 9, 2026 · Carried
That Report FCS26037(a), respecting the 2023 Community Benefits Charges Strategy Development Procurement (City Wide), dated July 9, 2026, be received and the following recommendation, be approved: (a) That staff be directed to report back to the Audit, Finance and Administration Committee in Q2 2027 with recommendations regarding Community Benefits Strategy procurement process. Result: Motion
Audit, Finance and Administration Committee, July 9, 2026 · Carried
That the balance of GRSC 26-002, being the minutes of the Governance Review Sub-Committee meeting held on Friday June 12, 2026, be received and the following recommendations, be approved. Result: Motion
Audit, Finance and Administration Committee, July 9, 2026 · Carried
That the agenda for the July 9, 2026, meeting of the Emergency and Community Services Committee be approved, as presented.
Emergency and Community Services Committee, July 9, 2026 · Carried
That the delegation from Robert Rakoczy, Festival of Friends, respecting Annual Allocation of City of Hamilton's Municipal Accommodation Tax Funds (Item 8.3), be received.
General Issues Committee, July 8, 2026 · Carried
That the following Items for Information, be received: 7.1 PED26039 Arts Advisory Commission Volunteer Advisory Committee Transition (City Wide) 7.1(a) Correspondence from David Hudson, Hamilton Arts Council respecting Report PED26039 - Arts Advisory Commission Volunteer Advisory Committee Transition (City Wide) (Item 7.1) 7.2 CM26002 Accessibility Committee for Persons with Disabilities Terms of
General Issues Committee, July 8, 2026 · Carried
That the Downtown Sub-Committee Minutes 26-003 dated June 11, 2026 be received and the recommendations contained therein, be approved. Result: Motion
General Issues Committee, July 8, 2026 · Carried
That the minutes of the June 16, 2026 Planning Committee, be adopted, as presented.
Planning Committee, July 7, 2026 · Carried
That the following Delegations, be received: (a) Delegations respecting Cannon Knitting Mills (Item 7.1) (Item 6.1) (i) Sylvia Nickerson, (REVISED) (formerly Item 6.1) (Item 6.1(1)) (ii) Carol Priamo (Item 6.1(2)) (iii) Chris Ritsma (Item 6.1(3)) (iv) Heather Brin, University of Waterloo's School of Architecture (Item 6.1(4)) (v) Alissa Denham-Robinson, Hamilton Municipal Heritage Committee (Item
Planning Committee, July 7, 2026 · Carried
That the delegation from Scott Beedle, UrbanSolutions, be received.
Planning Committee, July 7, 2026 · Carried
(1) That the public submissions were received and considered by Committee; and, Please refer to the July 13, 2026 Council Minutes for the disposition of these matters. Planning Committee July 7, 2026 Minutes PLC 26-009 Page 13 of 25 (a) Written Submissions (1) Emmett Vanson, Six Nations of the Grand River Elected Council – In favour of the development with concerns (2) That the public meeting be c
Planning Committee, July 7, 2026 · Carried
That Report PED26026, dated July 7, 2026, respecting Application for a Zoning By-law Amendment for Lands Located at 117 Forest Avenue and 175 Catharine Street South, Hamilton (Ward 2), be received, and the following recommendations be approved: (a) That Zoning By-law Amendment Application ZAC-23-019, by UrbanSolutions Planning and Land Development Inc. (c/o Matt Johnston) on behalf of Representati
Planning Committee, July 7, 2026 · Carried
WHEREAS, the Chief Building Official, Fire Chief, and Director of Licensing & By-law Services have the collective professional expertise to make collaborative decisions about whether a building is unsafe and should or should not be demolished; WHEREAS, delegating authority to the Chief Building Official, Fire Chief, and Director of Licensing & By-law Services to make these decisions ensures they a
Planning Committee, July 7, 2026 · Carried
That Memorandum CC26004, respecting Restricted Acts and Limits of Council Authority During an Election Year (City Wide), be received.
Council, June 24, 2026 · Carried
That GSCC 26-002, Grants Sub-Committee Minutes, May 20, 2026, BE RECEIVED and the recommendations therein, BE APPROVED. Result: Motion
Audit, Finance and Administration Committee, May 28, 2026 · Carried
WHEREAS, the International Village BIA has advocated for the improvement and activation of Ferguson Station, which has become a central location for events all year round; WHEREAS, adding permanent decorative lighting improves safety and security, and creates an inviting atmosphere in the space; and Refer to the June 3, 2026 Council Minutes for the disposition of these matters. Audit, Finance and
Audit, Finance and Administration Committee, May 28, 2026 · Carried
WHEREAS, The Hamilton Farmers’ Market, through its Council-approved 2023 Vision, aims to continue its long-standing role of supporting local farmers, producers, and businesses while providing a reliable source of fresh food and creating a community gathering destination for downtown residents and all Hamiltonians; WHEREAS, the Hamilton Farmers’ Market is collaborating with the PED Commercial Distr
Audit, Finance and Administration Committee, May 28, 2026 · Carried
That the following delegations respecting Appeal of Decision to Approve Minor Variance Application for 84 York Blvd and 89 Park St N (Item 9.1) BE RECEIVED: (i) Jackson Theune, Philpott Church (ii) David Falletta, Bousfields Inc.
Planning Committee, May 26, 2026 · Carried
That Report PED26107, respecting Active Official Plan Amendment, Zoning By-law Amendment, and Plan of Subdivision Applications, BE RECEIVED.
Planning Committee, May 26, 2026 · Carried
That consideration of Report PED26124 respecting Request for Direction to Proceed with Appeal of Committee of Adjustment Decision to Approve Minor Variance Application A-26:023 for Lands Located at 84 York Boulevard and 89 Park Street North, Hamilton (Ward 2), BE
Planning Committee, May 26, 2026 · Deferred
WHEREAS, the lands located at 231 Bay Street North are near the CN shunting yards in Ward 2, which presents concerns related to noise impacts; WHEREAS, the lands located at 231 Bay Street North were not formally deemed residential, despite being occupied by residents for decades; WHEREAS, the current building will remain in place at 231 Bay Street North, but as there will be changes made to it, it
Planning Committee, May 26, 2026 · Carried
That Report PED26124, dated May 5, 2026, respecting Request for Direction to Proceed with Appeal of Committee of Adjustment Decision to Approve Minor Variance Application A-26:023 for Lands Located at 84 York Boulevard and 89 Park Street North, Hamilton (Ward 2), BE RECEIVED and the recommendations contained therein BE APPROVED: (a) That Council gives approval to the following actions, as detailed
Planning Committee, May 26, 2026 · Carried

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