Larry McCabe
Councillor · seen 2022-11-24 to 2026-08-10 · served 2022–2026
245substantive motions movedof 334 meetings the minutes record them at
80procedural motions movedcounted separately, and never added to the above
285substantive motions secondedseconding is often a seat convention, not agreement
27meetings recorded absentof 334 they were on the record for
0–7recorded votes, for–againstrecorded votes are rare and a skewed sample
Vote count and office as published by the Ontario Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing, 2022 municipal election results (Open Government Licence – Ontario). Everything else on this page is read from Stratford’s own minutes.
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How they voted, where it was recorded (7)
Regular Council January 26, 2026
Against · 0–1 · CarriedTHAT Jane Marie Mitchell be heard. A member requested a recorded vote. In Support (8): Mayor Ritsma, Councillor Beatty, Councillor Biehn, Councillor Burbach, Councillor Henderson, Councillor Nijjar, Councillor Sebben…
Special Council July 21, 2025
Against · 0–5 · DefeatedTHAT the City Clerk be directed to include the following time limits for delegations in the draft Procedural By-law: a member of the public will be permitted to speak for 10 minutes at a Committee meeting regarding…
Regular Council November 25, 2024
Against · 0–6 · DefeatedTHAT Joan Ayton and Susan L. Kummer be appointed as citizen representatives to the Stratfords of the World (Ontario) Advisory Committee to November 14, 2026, or until a successor is appointed by Council and that…
Finance and Labour Relations Committee March 25, 2024
Against · 0–8 · DefeatedTHAT the request for property taxes for 4253 Perth Line 36 to be phased in over a four-year period in 25% increments, be approved. The Committee discussion continued regarding: concerns about setting a precedent;
Regular Council September 11, 2023
Against · 0–7 · DefeatedTHAT the motion be amended to include a term on the lease for a one year period or until an alternative location is found.
Regular Council September 11, 2023
Against · 0–7 · DefeatedTHAT the lease with Bingo Country be renewed for a four month period. Discussion continued with respect to: Bingo Country not being present at the meeting and the decision being made by staff under Council guidance;
Regular Council March 27, 2023
Against · 0–8 · DefeatedTHAT Stratford City Council send a letter to the Huron-Perth Healthcare Alliance expressing opposition to the demolition of Avon Crest and endorsing the preservation of the following features: 1.
Meetings the minutes record them as absent from (27)
Infrastructure, Transportation and Safety Sub-committeeApril 29, 2026
Regular CouncilAugust 11, 2025
Committee of the Whole In-cameraAugust 11, 2025
Finance and Labour Relations CommitteeAugust 11, 2025
Finance and Labour Relations CommitteeJune 9, 2025
Infrastructure, Transportation and Safety Sub-committeeFebruary 26, 2025
Committee of the Whole In-cameraFebruary 24, 2025
Social Services CommitteeFebruary 24, 2025
Community Services CommitteeFebruary 24, 2025
Planning and Heritage Sub-committeeJanuary 30, 2025
Infrastructure, Transportation and Safety Sub-committeeJanuary 29, 2025
Committee of the Whole In-cameraNovember 6, 2024
Infrastructure, Transportation and Safety Sub-committeeOctober 30, 2024
Community Services CommitteeOctober 28, 2024
Regular CouncilOctober 28, 2024
Social Services CommitteeOctober 28, 2024
Special and Public MeetingJune 27, 2024
Infrastructure, Transportation and Safety Sub-committeeFebruary 28, 2024
Infrastructure, Transportation and Safety Sub-committeeJanuary 24, 2024
Infrastructure, Transportation and Safety Sub-committeeNovember 29, 2023
Infrastructure, Transportation and Safety Sub-committeeApril 26, 2023
Infrastructure, Transportation and Safety Sub-committeeMarch 28, 2023
Committee of the Whole Open SessionMarch 9, 2023
Substantive motions moved (showing the 40 most recent of 245)
THAT Council delegate authority to the Chief Administrative Officer to approve the award of the Non-Eligible Blue Box processing and collection Requests for Proposals during any period in which Council is subject to the restricted acts provisions under section 275 of the Municipal Act, 2001, arising from the 2026 municipal election; AND THAT Council delegate authority to the Chief Administrative O
Regular Council, August 10, 2026 · Carried
THAT By-law 121-2026 be read a Third Time and Finally Passed.
Regular Council, August 10, 2026 · Carried
THAT By-law 115-2026 be read a First and Second Time.
Regular Council, July 27, 2026 · Carried
THAT Council direct staff to report back concurrently with the final restructuring documents with a revised Shareholder Direction that: 1. Clearly articulates the Municipality's objectives as sole shareholder of Festival Hydro Holding Company; 2. Identifies those strategic matters requiring prior shareholder approval, including matters that could materially affect the Municipality's ownership inte
Regular Council, July 13, 2026 · Carried
THAT the proposal (RFP-2026-06) for the design, supply, delivery, and installation of an accessible playground, including accessible engineered woodchip base and accessible path at Willow Street Playground, be awarded to New World Park Solutions in the amount of $135,479.09, including HST; AND THAT the Mayor and Clerk, or their respective delegates, be authorized to execute the agreement for RFP-2
Regular Council, July 13, 2026 · Carried
THAT the Tender (T-2026-09) for the replacement of the Ethylene Propylene Diene Terpolymer roofing systems and maintenance and repairs to the metal roofing systems at the Rotary Complex, be awarded to Grand Valley Roofing & Coatings Inc. at a total cost of $388,375.35, including HST; THAT the Director of Community Services be authorized to approve a contingency amount of $40,000, if the additional
Regular Council, July 13, 2026 · Carried
THAT By-law 105-2026 be read a First and Second Time.
Regular Council, July 13, 2026 · Carried
THAT CA-2026-082, being a correspondence from the Municipal Finance Officers’ Association of Ontario (MFOA) regarding a Request for the Permanent Doubling of the Ontario Community Infrastructure Fund (OCIF) Beyond 2026, be endorsed.
Regular Council, July 13, 2026 · Carried
Committee Recommendation: THAT the updates related to New Development and Residential Areas Parking Strategies be received; THAT staff be directed to prepare a follow-up report and amendments to the Traffic and Parking By-law to permit overnight parking from May 1 to October 31; THAT staff be directed to proceed with the necessary contract scope changes to support after-hours enforcement through t
Infrastructure, Transportation and Safety Committee, July 13, 2026 · Carried
THAT the request from the Accessibility Advisory Committee to install an accessible viewing platform on Veteran’s Drive be
Infrastructure, Transportation and Safety Committee, July 13, 2026 · Referred
THAT City Council designate 87 Nile Street under Part IV, Section 29 of the Ontario Heritage Act through the passing of a By-law pertaining to the following attributes: a. Red brick house with symmetrical façade b. Low hip roof c. First storey rectangular 6/6 windows d. Yellow brick window headers e. Yellow brick quoins f. Front door with multi-panned sidelights and transom AND THAT, a commemorati
Regular Council, June 8, 2026 · Carried
THAT correspondence from Deanna Rowe, Development Manager of Reid's Heritage Homes, dated May 25, 2026 be received.
Regular Council, May 26, 2026 · Carried
THAT the City of Stratford declare Part 2 on Plan 44R-6477 as public highway and dedicate it as forming part of Queensland Road.
Regular Council, May 26, 2026 · Carried
THAT City Council issue a notice of intention, consistent with Heritage Stratford’s recommendation, to designate 120 St. Vincent Street N. under Part IV, Section 29 of the Ontario Heritage Act, specifically the: yellow buff brick house with asymmetrical façade. segmentally, semi-elliptical, and semi-circular arched windows with brick voussoirs. side turret with conical roof, topped with wood
Regular Council, May 26, 2026 · Carried
THAT Evan Sugden, Senior Associate, Biglieri Group, be heard
Regular Council, May 26, 2026 · Carried
THAT the Addenda to the Regular Agenda of Council and Standing Committees dated May 11, 2026 be added to the Agenda as printed.
Regular Council, May 11, 2026 · Carried
Regular Council Minutes 10 May 11, 2026 THAT the entering into of an agreement by the Mayor and Clerk for the operation of a warming centre from November 1, 2026, to April 30, 2027, by the Canadian Mental Health Association with a maximum municipal contribution of $327,302 subject to final reporting and reconciliation for the 2025-26 period and review of the submitted 2026-27 budget to be funded f
Regular Council, May 11, 2026 · Deferred
THAT the entering into of an agreement by the Mayor and Clerk for the operation of a warming centre from November 1, 2026, to April 30, 2027, by the Canadian Mental Health Association with a maximum municipal contribution of $327,302 subject to final reporting and reconciliation for the 2025-26 period and review of the submitted 2026-27 budget to be funded from municipal shared services partners b
Regular Council, May 11, 2026 · Deferred
THAT Robert Ritz be heard.
Regular Council, May 11, 2026 · Carried
THAT Council approve Application for Part Lot Control Exemption (PLC03-26) to exempt Lots 59, 60, 61 and 63 on Registered Plan 44M-96 from Part Lot Control for an additional year through the passing of a By-law to amend Part Lot Control Exemption By-law Number 63-2025 in accordance with Reference Plan 44R-6351 to create 8 separate parcels of land, each of which would contain a semi-detached dwelli
Regular Council, May 11, 2026 · Carried
THAT the tender (T-2026-05) for the T.J. Dolan Retaining Wall Replacement Contract be awarded to Kieswetter Excavating Inc., at a total tender price of $979,635.42, including HST; AND THAT the Mayor and Clerk, or their respective delegates, be authorized to sign the necessary Contract Agreement for construction contract T-2026-05.
Regular Council, May 11, 2026 · Carried
THAT Stratford City Council hereby proclaims June 2026 as Pride Month in the City of Stratford; AND THAT Stratford City Council authorizes the flying of the Intersex Inclusive Pride Flag for the month of June 2026 as a visible show of support for the 2SLGBTQIA+ community.
Regular Council, May 11, 2026 · Carried
THAT the term of the Municipal Accommodation Tax Ad-Hoc Committee and its members be amended to July 2026 for the purpose of holding an additional 2-3 meetings as required; THAT the City Clerk be directed to amend the Terms of Reference for the Municipal Accommodation Tax Ad-Hoc Committee to extend the term of the Committee to July 2026; AND THAT the City Clerk be directed to prepare an amendment
Regular Council, April 27, 2026 · Carried
THAT the Addenda to the Regular Agenda of Council and Standing Committees dated April 13, 2026 be added to the Agenda as printed.
Regular Council, April 13, 2026 · Carried
Regular Council Minutes 7 April 13, 2026 THAT the portion of the tender (T-2026-03) for the supply and delivery of three (3) Mid-size SUVs be awarded to Listowel CDJR LTD. at a total tender price of $178,890.30, including HST; THAT the portion of tender (T-2026-03) for the supply and delivery of two (2) Hybrid Full Size Pickup Trucks be awarded to East Court Ford Lincoln at a total tender price of
Regular Council, April 13, 2026 · Carried
THAT By-laws 46-2026 to 52-2026 be taken collectively.
Regular Council, April 13, 2026 · Carried Unanimously
THAT City Council issue a notice of intention, consistent with Heritage Stratford’s recommendation, to designate 87 Nile Street under Part IV, Section 29 of the Ontario Heritage Act, specifically the: a. Red brick house with symmetrical façade b. Low hip roof c. First storey rectangular 6/6 windows Regular Council Minutes 11 March 23, 2026 d. Yellow brick window headers e. Yellow brick quoins f. F
Regular Council, March 23, 2026 · Carried
THAT By-law 44-2026 be read a First and Second Time.
Regular Council, March 23, 2026 · Carried
THAT By-laws 28-2026 to 31-2026 be taken collectively.
Regular Council, February 23, 2026 · Carried Unanimously
THAT City Council hereby designates the 2026 Stratford Live Music and Food event to be held June 19 and 20, 2026, in the Regular Council Minutes 16 February 9, 2026 Veteran's Drive Bandshell and surrounding green space on Veteran's Drive, as having municipal significance for the purpose of obtaining liquor licenses from the AGCO, subject to compliance with the City's Municipal Alcohol Risk Policy
Regular Council, February 9, 2026 · Carried
Committee Recommendation: THAT a pilot study for Area Speed Limit Signage be implemented in the area bounded by Huron Street to the south, Mornington Street to the east, O'Loane Avenue to the west, and the McCarthy Street to the north; AND THAT Council direct staff to bring a subsequent report back to Council with the appropriate recommended Traffic and Parking By-Law amendments to reduce the spee
Infrastructure, Transportation and Safety Committee, February 9, 2026 · Carried
THAT Craig Foster be heard.
Regular Council, January 26, 2026 · Carried
THAT the Heritage Alteration Permit application for 23 Downie Street, proposing the replacement of the existing rear brick façade with EIFS (Exterior Insulation and Finish System) stucco, be denied, as the proposed alteration is contrary to the recommendation of the Heritage Stratford Permit Review Committee and does not conform to the City of Stratford’s Heritage Conservation District Standards.
Regular Council, January 26, 2026 · Carried
THAT the development of a levy-neutral, property-secured heritage façade and masonry loan program under the Community Improvement Plan, targeted to the Heritage Conservation District funding up to 50 percent of eligible costs, capitalized from unallocated funds from the proceeds of the Vivian Line land sale, and structured with a Bank of Canada linked interest rate, be
Regular Council, January 26, 2026 · Referred
THAT Council for the City of Stratford pursuant to Section 51(31) of the Planning Act grant draft approval to Application for Draft Plan of Condominium (31CDM25-002) submitted by Baker Planning Group on behalf of Lot 44 Developments Inc. for a property located at 145 Ontario Street and subject to the conditions of draft plan approval attached to the Planning Report, excluding condition 16, dated J
Regular Council, January 26, 2026 · Carried
THAT Dave Nuttall of DLN Group Inc. be heard.
Regular Council, January 26, 2026 · Carried
THAT Draft Plan of Subdivision application 31T21-002, as submitted by DLN Group Inc. (c/o Dave Nuttall) for the lands municipally known as 525 O’Loane Avenue, subject to the conditions of draft plan approval appended to this Staff Report as recommended by Robyn McIntyre, Consulting Planner on January 26, 2026, BE APPROVED for the following reasons: 1. The request satisfies the criteria outlined in
Regular Council, January 26, 2026 · Carried
THAT Application for Official Plan Amendment OPA2-25 submitted by Zelinka Priamo Ltd. (c/o Katelyn Crowley) on Regular Council Minutes 15 January 26, 2026 behalf of Countryside Developments (2014) Inc. (c/o Pete Hyde) on the lands known municipally known as 16 Kastner Street: BE APPROVED for the following reasons: 1. The request is consistent with the Provincial Planning Statement 2024 and conform
Regular Council, January 26, 2026 · Carried
THAT Council approve a one-year extension of Contract T-2023- 10 – Annual Asphalt, Concrete and Turf Repairs contract with 465929 Ontario Ltd. o/a Nicholson Concrete at ‘Year 3’ unit prices.
Regular Council, January 26, 2026 · Carried
THAT the entering into and execution of a Letter of Intent with the National Trust Company and the Bank of Nova Scotia for the potential purchase of the former Scotiabank building and property located at 10 – 52 Wright Boulevard, Stratford, be approved; AND THAT a by-law authorizing the entering into and execution of the Letter of Intent be adopted. Members of Council held a discussion regarding t
Regular Council, January 12, 2026 · Carried
In the record
307meetings recorded presentthe minutes record presence, not a rate
0conflicts of interest declareda member saying they should not vote on a matter
4,340votes in 2022Local Councillor
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