Issue Timeline: relocation
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Snapshot
1 civic action(s) on relocation across 1 meeting(s) (2026-07-13).
- Meetings involved: 1
- 2026-07-13 — Combined Council Meeting - July 13 2026 (Minutes)
- Councillors involved: B. McGregor, McDonald
- Split votes: 0
- Budget-related actions: 1
- Needs review: 0
Timeline
2026-07-13 — Combined Council Meeting - July 13 2026 (Minutes)
ARTspace relocation and Chatham Cultural Centre plans (vote; carried (16-0))
- Mover: Councillor McDonald, Seconder: Councillor B. McGregor
- Summary: The three-clause ARTspace and Chatham Cultural Centre motion carried 16-0 after being set aside from consent.
- Related tags: community_services, reserve_funding
- Entities: Chatham Cultural Centre, ART Space, ARTspace, Strategic Development Reserve
MovedCouncillor McDonaldSecondedCouncillor B. McGregor"That
Consulting services be procured in order to undertake a conceptual review and develop cost estimate(s) for potential future renovations to the Chatham Cultural Centre, and that the project be funded by a transfer of $100,000 from the Strategic Development Reserve (#17266).
The relocation of ART Space be paused for up to an additional two years, and alternatives be developed in consultation with a newly developed community advisory group, including various options for updated management models.
A business case be prepared to align the ARTspace operating budget with current operational expenses/revenues, noting the potential for an additional request for one-time, tax-payer funds to cover expenses to address operational items at the rental location."
Yes (16)Mayor Canniff, Councillor Bondy, Councillor Ceccacci, Councillor Finn, Councillor Hall, Councillor Harrigan, Councillor McGrail, Councillor B. McGregor, Councillor C. McGregor, Councillor Thompson, Councillor Allin, Councillor Anderson, Councillor Doyle, Councillor Jubenville, Councillor Storey, and Councillor McDonaldAbsent (2)Councillor Crew, and Councillor WrightMotion Carried (16 to 0)
Source: Combined Council Meeting - July 13 2026 (Minutes) — Item 20(a)