Guelph public meetings in 2023

Information Items

This is the weekly information package for Guelph City Council, distributed electronically. No information reports are listed for this meeting. The package includes intergovernmental letters and correspondence from other municipalities, plus minutes from the Accessibility Advisory Committee.

• Letter congratulating the new Chief of the Mississaugas of the Credit First Nation
• Letter from Minister Paul Calandra on Housing Affordability Task Force recommendations
• Crime Stoppers Wellington-Guelph Winter 2023/2024 newsletter
• Resolutions from other municipalities on insurance costs, community safety, homelessness, cemeteries, and short-term rentals
• Accessibility Advisory Committee minutes from November 14, 2023

Information Items

This is a weekly information package for Guelph City Council, distributed electronically. It includes Q3 2023 budget monitoring and municipal data reports, a report on closing the Smart Cities Office, and correspondence from other municipalities. Council members may request any item be moved to a future Committee of the Whole meeting for discussion.

• Q3 2023 Budget Monitoring Report (2023-494) with capital spending and budget adjustments attachments
• City of Guelph Municipal Data Reporting Q3 2023 (2023-452) including planning data report
• Closing of Smart Cities Office at City of Guelph (2023-489)
• Committee of Adjustment resignation from Richard Pyke
• Waste Resource Innovation Centre Public Liaison Committee resignation from Tara Bauer

Committee of Adjustment

The Guelph Committee of Adjustment will hold a public hearing on December 14, 2023, to consider eight applications for minor variances under the Planning Act. The applications seek relief from zoning by-laws for residential additions, balconies, a convenience store and car wash, and additional residential dwelling units. The committee will also approve minutes from its November 9 meeting and receive updates on upcoming elections and a member vacancy.

• A-80/23: 1-3 Quebec Street – variance for reduced side and rear yard setbacks for a second-floor balcony
• A-81/23: 145 Speedvale Avenue West – variance for reduced building height for a proposed convenience store and car wash
• A-82/23: 101 Beverley Street – variances for reduced exterior side yard setback and commercial entertainment use
• A-83/23: 108 Ferguson Street – variance for reduced side yard setback for a residential addition and additional dwelling unit
• A-88/23: 16 Glenholm Drive – variance to permit an additional residential dwelling unit

CAO Recruitment, Selection and Performance Sub-committee

This is a brief sub-committee meeting focused on the Chief Administrative Officer's recruitment, selection, and performance. The main business is a motion to move into a closed meeting to set the CAO's 2024 performance objectives, citing personal matters and labour relations. The open portion will confirm minutes from November 6 and 28, 2023, and then adjourn.

• Motion to close meeting under Municipal Act Section 239(2)(b) and (d) for CAO performance objectives setting for 2024
• Confirmation of open minutes from November 6 and 28, 2023 meetings

City Council

Guelph City Council meets December 12, 2023, starting with a closed session to evaluate the Chief Administrative Officer's 2023 performance. The open meeting at 5:00 p.m. includes recognitions and a discussion of the Service Simplified customer service strategy report.

• Closed meeting for CAO sub-committee performance evaluation for 2023
• Discussion of Implementing Service Simplified Guelph's Customer Service Strategy (2023-476)
• Recognition of Order of Ontario recipient Marva Wisdom
• Recognition of BeaverworX team, 2023 First Robotics World Championship winners

Council Planning

Guelph City Council's Planning meeting on December 12, 2023, will consider three zoning by-law amendments that would permit new housing developments: 136 townhouse units at 331 Clair Road East, two 15-storey towers with 353 units at 55 Baker St. and 152/160 Wyndham St. N., and semi-detached dwellings at 27-35 Janefield Avenue. The meeting also includes a consent item on the State of Housing in Guelph report. All items are up for decision, with the Janefield item including a statutory public meeting.

• Zoning amendment for 136 townhouse units at 331 Clair Road East (File OZS23-007)
• Zoning amendment for two 15-storey towers with 353 units at 55 Baker St. and 152/160 Wyndham St. N. (File OZS23-008)
• Zoning amendment for semi-detached dwellings at 27-35 Janefield Avenue (File OZS23-010) with public meeting
• State of Housing in Guelph - Housing Affordability Strategy Update (Report 2023-471)
• Agreement for payment-in-lieu of parking at 55 Baker St. and 152/160 Wyndham St. N.

Information Items

This is the weekly information package for Guelph City Council, distributed electronically for the public and council members. It includes a corporate update on equity, diversity, inclusion and antiracism, plus several letters to provincial and federal leaders on fiscal framework, official plan changes, and affordable housing. Council members may request any item be placed on a future Committee of the Whole agenda for discussion.

• Corporate Update on Equity, Diversity and Inclusion and Antiracism (2023-419)
• Letter to PM Trudeau and Premier Ford on New Fiscal Framework for Municipalities
• Letter to Minister Calandra on Official Plan changes
• Letter to Minister Calandra on Provincial Affordable and Supportive Housing Strategy
• Response to ERO 019-7636 on proposed regulatory amendments for excess soil reuse

Committee of Management for the Elliott

The Committee of Management for the Elliott is meeting to confirm minutes from September and receive the Q3 2023 quarterly report on operations at The Elliott Long-Term Care Residence. The agenda is largely procedural, with no major decisions or public hearings listed.

• Confirm minutes of September 6, 2023 meeting
• Receive The Elliott Long-Term Care Residence Quarterly Report 2023-Q3

Committee of the Whole

The Committee of the Whole is meeting to review the 2023 External Audit Plan. The only substantive item is a presentation by KPMG LLP regarding their audit planning report. The committee is expected to receive this plan for information, with no other major decisions or public hearings scheduled.

• 2023 External Audit Plan (Item 2023-448) to be received for information
• Presentation by Matt Betik of KPMG LLP on the audit planning report

Special Council Meeting

This special council meeting focuses on Official Plan Amendment 80, specifically the Minister's reversal of provincial modifications. Staff will present on the matter, and council will discuss the item, with a recommendation to be added on the revised agenda. The meeting also includes standard procedural items like call to order, disclosure of interests, and adjournment.

• Official Plan Amendment 80 – Minister's Reversal of Provincial Modifications
• Presentation by Krista Walkey, General Manager, Planning and Building Services, and Melissa Aldunate, Manager, Policy Planning Urban Design
• Recommendation to be added on the revised agenda
• Meeting held at Council Chambers, Guelph City Hall, 1 Carden Street

Information Items

This is the weekly information package for Guelph City Council, distributed electronically. It includes a real estate assets report, resolutions from other municipalities on provincial legislation and grant funding, and minutes from the Guelph Economic Development Advisory Committee. No decisions are being made at this meeting; council members may request items be placed on a future Committee of the Whole agenda for discussion.

• Real Estate Assets Report - 2023-461
• Town of Bracebridge resolution on amendments to the Legislation Act
• Township of Brock resolution on amendments to the Legislation Act
• Municipality of Tweed resolution on one-third funding grant programs
• Guelph Economic Development Advisory Committee minutes from October 31, 2023

Special Council Meeting - Budget

This special council meeting is dedicated to debating and potentially amending Guelph's proposed 2024-2027 multi-year budget. The budget includes operating and capital expenditures for each year, with property tax levy increases ranging from 10.32% in 2024 to 6.67% in 2027. Council will also consider a companion report with recommendations on fees, reserves, and budget processes, and vote on shortening the amendment period.

• 2024 operating budget: $556,280,013 gross, tax levy $329,828,159 (10.32% over 2023)
• 2024 capital budget: $208,666,722
• 2027 operating budget: $688,808,424, tax levy $431,233,766 (6.67% over 2026)
• 2028-2033 capital forecast: $1,918,985,045
• Reserve fund renames: Contaminated Sites to Brownfield Renewal, City Building to Service Enhancement, Industrial Land to Strategic Property

CAO Recruitment, Selection and Performance Sub-committee

This is a meeting of the CAO Recruitment, Selection and Performance Sub-committee. The main item is a recommendation to move into a closed meeting to discuss the CAO's annual performance evaluation and objective setting process, citing personal matters and labour relations. The agenda is otherwise procedural, with items for call to order, disclosures, and adjournment.

• Recommendation to hold closed meeting under Municipal Act Section 239(2)(b) and (d)
• Discussion of CAO Annual Performance Evaluation and Objective Setting Process
• Meeting held in Council Chambers at Guelph City Hall, 1 Carden Street

City Council

Guelph City Council will consider several items, including a motion to declare intimate partner violence an epidemic and direct staff to draft a bylaw restricting encampments downtown. Council will also vote on updates to the Mayor and Council expense policy and a new governance framework for advisory committees. The meeting opens with a closed session for appointments and minutes.

• Motion to declare intimate partner violence an epidemic and urge provincial/federal action
• Direction to draft a bylaw prohibiting unauthorized structures in downtown secondary plan area
• Approval of updated Mayor and Council Expense and Education Policy
• Approval of Advisory Committees of Council Governance Framework
• Recognition awards for barrier-free access contributions

Information Items

This is a procedural Information Items meeting where City Council receives reports for awareness rather than making decisions. The agenda contains no information reports, only intergovernmental correspondence and committee minutes. Council members may request that specific items be moved to a Committee of the Whole meeting for discussion.

• Consultation Alert ERO 019-7636 regarding proposed regulatory amendments for excess soil reuse
• Resolutions from Town of Parry Sound and Town of Perry on Amendments to Legislation Act, 2006
• Resolution from Town of Aylmer on Amendments to the Residential Tenancies Act
• Resolution from Township of Coleman on Conservation Officer Reclassification
• Resolution from County of Prince Edward on Guaranteed Livable Income and MECP permit-by-rule expansion

Council Planning

Guelph City Council's Planning meeting will start with a closed session to discuss litigation regarding the Clair Maltby Secondary Plan, then move to an open meeting. The main public business is two statutory public hearings for proposed zoning and official plan amendments to allow new residential development at 151 Bristol Street and 14 Stevenson Street North. Council will also consider consent agenda items to designate two properties as heritage sites.

• Closed meeting to discuss Clair Maltby Secondary Plan Ontario Land Tribunal update (litigation/legal advice)
• Public hearing: Zoning bylaw amendment for two semi-detached buildings and accessory units at 151 Bristol Street (File OZS23-012)
• Public hearing: Official Plan and Zoning bylaw amendments for a 10-unit multi-residential building at 14 Stevenson Street North (File OZS23-011)
• Notice of intention to designate 331 Clair Road East under the Ontario Heritage Act
• Notice of intention to designate 49 Metcalfe Street under the Ontario Heritage Act

Information Items

This is the weekly information package for Guelph City Council, distributed electronically. It contains no information reports for decision or discussion; instead, it lists consultation alerts, correspondence from other municipalities, and minutes from advisory committees. Council members may request any item be placed on a future Committee of the Whole meeting for discussion.

• Consultation Alert ERO 019-7636: proposed provincial regulatory amendments to encourage greater reuse of excess soil
• Town of Orangeville resolution declaring gender-based and intimate partner violence an epidemic
• Municipality of Shuniah resolution regarding unnecessary noise from engine brakes
• Municipality of Temagami resolution supporting Bill 21, Fixing Long-Term Care Amendment Act
• Resignations from five advisory committees: Planning Advisory, Heritage Guelph, Tourism Advisory, Public Art Advisory, and Guelph Economic Development Advisory

Transportation Advisory Committee

The Transit Advisory Committee is meeting to hear updates on the Connect-to-GO program, the transit budget, and a general transit update including electric buses. Members will also review results of the Route 5 Goodwin Review and Planning Programme, and discuss rider feedback items submitted by a member.

• Route 5 Goodwin Review and Planning Programme results report
• Verbal budget update from Manager of Transit Business Service
• Verbal Connect-to-GO Program signage and communication update
• General transit update including electric buses
• Welcome of new member Samar Tariq, VP External Affairs, CSA, University of Guelph

Special Council Meeting - Budget

This is a special City Council meeting dedicated to receiving public delegations on the proposed 2024-2027 multi-year budget. Four individuals are scheduled to speak, and one written correspondence will be considered. No decisions are listed on the agenda; the meeting focuses on hearing public input.

• Public delegations on 2024-2027 multi-year budget
• Delegation by Julia Grady, Executive Director, 10C
• Delegation by Stephanie Clarke and John Denis, Guelph Tool Library
• Delegation by Maureen McCafferty
• Correspondence from Barb Minett

Property Standards Committee

This is the agenda for the Guelph Property Standards Committee meeting on November 14, 2023. The agenda contains only procedural boilerplate and embedded content placeholders, with no specific items, reports, or decisions listed. No substantive business is identifiable from the provided text.

Planning, Environment and Water Advisory Committee

The Planning Advisory Committee will receive staff presentations on the State of Housing in Guelph (a housing affordability strategy update) and the Clythe Creek Subwatershed Study Phase 1 characterization. Members' comments will be forwarded to staff and Council for consideration. The meeting also includes approval of the May 10, 2023 minutes and routine procedural items.

• Receive presentation on State of Housing in Guelph Summary - Housing Affordability Strategy Update
• Receive presentation on Clythe Creek Subwatershed Study Update: Phase 1 Characterization
• Approve minutes from May 10, 2023 meeting
• Indigenous Territorial Acknowledgement and disclosure of pecuniary interests

Information Items

This is the weekly information package for Guelph City Council, distributed for review rather than discussion. It includes an Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA) compliance audit, several City responses to provincial regulatory proposals (stormwater, water takings, affordable housing definitions, excess soil), and correspondence from other municipalities. Council members may request any item be placed on a future Committee of the Whole agenda for discussion.

• AODA Compliance Audit, 2023-416
• Letter to FedDev Ontario re: Boundless Accelerator application for Southern Ontario Environmental Impact Fund
• Responses to ERO 019-6928 and 019-6853 on stormwater and water taking permissions
• Response to ERO 019-7669 on 'Affordable Residential Unit' definition for development charge discounts
• Consultation alert on proposed regulatory amendments for excess soil reuse (ERO 019-7636)

Public Art Advisory Committee

This is the agenda for the Guelph Public Art Advisory Committee meeting on November 9, 2023. The agenda contains only boilerplate interface text and no listed agenda items, decisions, or discussion topics. The meeting appears to be procedural with no substantive business detailed.

Committee of Adjustment

The Guelph Committee of Adjustment will hold a public hearing on November 9, 2023, to consider 10 applications under sections 45 and 53 of the Planning Act. These include requests for minor variances (e.g., fence height, setbacks, driveway width) and consents (e.g., lot creation, easements, leases). The public can comment in person, by phone, or online.

• A-74/23: Variance for increased rear yard fence height at 385B Starwood Drive
• B-19/23: Consent to create easement for access and parking at 225 Paisley Street
• B-20/23: Consent to create new residential lot at 25 Alice Street
• B-21/23: Consent to create long-term leases at 601 Scottsdale Drive (University of Guelph)
• A-79/23: Variance for increased height of detached garage with second-floor dwelling unit at 37 Manor Park Crescent

Special Council Meeting

This special council meeting has one decision item: a proposed zoning by-law amendment for 855 and 927 Victoria Road South. The amendment would allow 486 residential units (183 townhouses and two 10-storey apartment buildings with 303 units) on land currently zoned agricultural and medium/high-density residential. Council will vote on the recommendation to approve the zoning change and determine that no further public notice is required.

• Zoning by-law amendment for 855 and 927 Victoria Road South
• 486 residential units: 183 townhouses and 303 apartment units in two 10-storey buildings
• Change from Agricultural (A) zone to Specialized Residential Cluster Townhouse (R.3A-?) and Specialized High Density Apartment (R.4B-?) zones
• Change from RM.6(H12) and RH.7(H12) to site-specific RM.6-? and RH.7-? zones
• Council to decide if no further public notice is needed under Section 34(17) of the Planning Act

Waste Resource Innovation Centre Public Liaison Committee

The Waste Resource Innovation Centre Public Liaison Advisory Committee is meeting remotely to discuss an operations update and an odour complaint update, both presented by the Environmental Management System Specialist. The committee will also consider approving the minutes from its August 1, 2023 meeting. The agenda is otherwise routine, with announcements and scheduling of the next meeting for January 2024.

• Operations update presentation
• Odour complaint update presentation
• Approval of August 1, 2023 meeting minutes
• Next meeting scheduled for January 2024

CAO Recruitment, Selection and Performance Sub-committee

The CAO Recruitment, Selection and Performance Sub-committee is meeting to move into a closed session to discuss personal matters about an identifiable individual (including municipal employees) and labour relations or employee negotiations, specifically the 2023 second mid-year check-in for the Chief Administrative Officer. The committee will also confirm minutes from its May 31, 2023 meeting. The agenda is otherwise procedural, with no public decisions or discussions listed.

• Closed meeting under Municipal Act Section 239(2)(b) and (d) for personal matters and labour relations
• Item 2.4: CAO Recruitment, Selection and Performance Sub-committee 2023 Second Mid-Year Check In - 2023-432
• Confirmation of closed minutes from May 31, 2023
• Confirmation of open minutes from May 31, 2023

Committee of the Whole

The Committee of the Whole is meeting to discuss two main items: an update to the Mayor and Council Expense and Education Policy, and a proposed governance framework for redesigning advisory committees of Council. The expense policy update is on the consent agenda, while the advisory committee framework is a separate discussion item with a presentation. The committee will also recognize staff awards.

• Approval of updated Mayor and Council Expense and Education Policy, repealing the Policy on Councillor Attendance at Municipal Events
• Approval of Advisory Committees of Council Governance Framework (report 2023-413)
• Directing staff to apply the framework to existing advisory committees and report back in Q4 2024
• Pausing advisory committee recruitments and appointments until Q4 2024
• Staff recognitions including 2023 Municipal Finance Officers' Association Leadership Award

Information Items

This is the weekly information package for Guelph City Council, distributed electronically. It includes reports on Ontario Ombudsman complaints, the governance structure for the downtown advisory group, and a provincial development approval fund, plus letters on basic income and supportive housing. No decisions are being made at this meeting; items are for information only.

• Ombudsman complaints and investigations report (April 2022–March 2023)
• Governance structure for Strategic Advisory Group on Downtown Guelph
• Provincial Streamline Development Approval Fund update
• Letter to PM Trudeau and Premier Ford supporting National Guaranteed Livable Basic Income
• Letter of support for Kindle Communities permanent supportive housing in Guelph/Wellington

Economic Development and Tourism Advisory Committee

The provided document is a procedural template with empty fields for meeting details, agenda items, and votes. No specific decisions, discussions, or proposals are recorded in the text. The agenda appears to be a blank or unpopulated system export.

Information Items

This is the City of Guelph's weekly information package for October 27, 2023, containing no information reports for discussion. It includes letters to provincial officials on traffic noise enforcement cameras and restoring the historic Ontario Reformatory stone wall, plus alerts on provincial consultations about affordable housing definitions, construction-site water takings, and stormwater management. Also included are resolutions from other municipalities and an Ontario Energy Board notice about a natural gas rate increase application.

• Letter to MTO Minister Prabmeet Sarkaria requesting legislation to permit traffic noise enforcement cameras
• Letter to Infrastructure Ontario and Ministers Kinga Surma and Neil Lumsden about restoring the historic Ontario Reformatory stone wall
• Consultation alert on provincial changes to the definition of affordable housing (ERO 019-7669)
• Consultation alerts on streamlining permissions for construction-site water takings (ERO 019-6853) and stormwater management (ERO 019-6928)
• Ontario Energy Board notice of application to increase natural gas distribution rates

Arts and Culture Advisory Committee

This agenda for the Guelph Arts and Culture Advisory Committee meeting on 2023-10-26 contains only procedural boilerplate and no substantive items. No decisions, discussions, or specific agenda topics are listed.

City Council

Guelph City Council is meeting to consider several policy updates and plans. Key items include approving the Parks and Recreation Master Plan, a new Emergency Management By-law, updates to the Community Grant and Public Art policies, and the Culture Plan 2030. Council will also discuss a motion to write letters supporting a National Guaranteed Livable Basic Income.

• Approve Parks and Recreation Master Plan (2023-320)
• New Emergency Management By-law replacing (2019)-20358
• Dissolve Community Grant Allocation Panel, delegate authority to Deputy CAO
• Update Public Art Policy and reserve fund sources
• Direct Mayor to write letters on Guaranteed Livable Basic Income

Information Items

This is the City Council's weekly information package, distributed electronically for public and council review. It includes reports on the Baker District operating budget, a by-law review schedule, and a wildlife crossing guideline, plus consultation alerts from the province and correspondence from other municipalities. No decisions are being made at this meeting; council members may request items be placed on a future Committee of the Whole agenda for discussion.

• Baker District Operating Budget Update (2023-425)
• By-law Review Schedule (2023-363) with attached review chart
• Wildlife Crossing Guideline (2023-361)
• Provincial consultation on changes to the definition of Affordable Housing (ERO 019-7669)
• Provincial consultations on streamlining water takings and stormwater management permits (ERO 019-6853, ERO 019-6928)

Transportation Advisory Committee

The Guelph Transit Advisory Committee is meeting to discuss transit operations, including a follow-up on air filters for buses, a general transit update covering electric buses, and rider feedback. The committee will also approve minutes from its September 21, 2023 meeting and hear announcements.

• Follow-up on air filters on transit buses from September 21, 2023 meeting
• Discussion of social media updates, detour postings, and potential AMA series
• General transit update including electric buses
• Approval of minutes from September 21, 2023 meeting
• Welcome of new member Samar Tariq, VP External Affairs, CSA, University of Guelph

Council Planning

Guelph City Council's Planning meeting on October 17, 2023, includes decisions on several development applications and heritage designations. The most significant item is a recommendation to approve an Official Plan and Zoning By-law amendment for a proposed 11-storey, 532-unit mixed-use apartment building with 90 square metres of commercial space at 716 Gordon Street. The meeting also includes statutory public meetings for a 136-unit stacked townhouse development at 331 Clair Road East and two 15-storey towers with 353 units at 55 Baker Street and 152/160 Wyndham Street North.

• 716 Gordon Street: Approve 11-storey, 532-unit mixed-use building with 90 sq m commercial space
• 331 Clair Road East: Public meeting for 136 stacked townhouse units
• 55 Baker St / 152-160 Wyndham St N: Public meeting for two 15-storey towers, 353 units
• 131 Ontario Street: Notice of intention to designate under Ontario Heritage Act
• 33-35 James Street West: Approve demolition of heritage-designated dwelling

Information Items

This is the weekly information package for Guelph City Council, distributed electronically. It includes reports on outstanding council resolutions, letters to provincial ministers on housing affordability and contaminated sites, consultation alerts on affordable housing definitions and streamlined environmental permissions, and correspondence from other municipalities. No decisions are made at this meeting; council members may request items for future discussion.

• Letter to Minister Paul Calandra responding to Housing Affordability Task Force recommendations
• Letter to Minister Andrea Khanjin on revitalizing municipally-owned contaminated sites
• Consultation alert on changes to the definition of Affordable Housing (ERO 019-7669)
• Consultation alerts on streamlining permissions for water takings, stormwater management, and waste management systems
• Resolutions from Bluewater, Burlington, and West Lincoln on childcare, short-term rentals, and smaller developers

Committee of Adjustment

The Guelph Committee of Adjustment is holding a public hearing on October 12, 2023, to consider eight applications under the Planning Act. These include variances for residential additions, a day care centre, a self-storage building, and a townhouse development, plus a consent application for an industrial lot. Two applications were previously deferred and are being reconsidered.

• A-73/22: 191 Kortright Road West – variances for two additional residential units and reduced parking (deferred from Dec 2022)
• B-9/23: 516 Imperial Road North – consent to create new industrial lot, with fee refund request (deferred from Jul 2023)
• A-68/23: 485 Silvercreek Parkway North – variance to permit day care centre use
• A-72/23 & A-73/23: 55 and 75 Cityview Drive North – multiple variances for townhouse development
• A-71/23: 595 Elmira Road North – variances for reduced parking and increased height for self-storage building

Public Art Advisory Committee

This agenda for the Guelph Public Art Advisory Committee meeting on October 12, 2023, contains only procedural boilerplate and no listed agenda items, reports, or decisions. The document appears to be a system-generated placeholder with no substantive content for residents to review.

Water Conservation and Efficiency Public Advisory Committee

This agenda for the Water Conservation and Efficiency Public Advisory Committee meeting on October 10, 2023, contains only procedural boilerplate and no listed agenda items, reports, or decisions. The document provides no details on what will be discussed or decided.

Heritage Advisory Committee

The Heritage Guelph Committee is meeting to approve minutes from September 11 and 18, 2023, and to receive a staff report on a heritage impact assessment for 331 Clair Road East. The agenda includes designation updates and chair announcements. No other substantive decisions are listed.

• Staff report on Heritage Impact Assessment for 331 Clair Road East (2023-394)
• Cultural Heritage Impact Assessment by MHBC (2023) attached
• Approval of minutes from September 11 and 18, 2023 meetings

Information Items

This is the City Council's weekly information package, distributed electronically for public and Council review. It includes four information reports (2022 Community Benefit Agreement update, 2024-2027 strategic plan KPIs, Guelph Transit Future Ready Action Plan 2023, and Q2 2023 budget monitoring), three provincial consultation alerts, and two resolutions from other municipalities. No decisions are being made at this meeting; Council members may request items be placed on a future Committee of the Whole agenda for discussion.

• 2022 Community Benefit Agreement Update (report 2023-403) with regular, large, and temporary CBA summaries
• 2024-2027 Future Guelph Strategic Plan KPIs (report 2023-326), including discontinued KPIs from 2019-2023 plan
• Guelph Transit Future Ready Action Plan 2023 (report 2023-257)
• Second Quarter 2023 Budget Monitoring Report (report 2023-405) with capital spending and budget adjustments
• Consultation alerts on provincial streamlining for water takings, stormwater management, and waste management systems

Accessibility Advisory Committee

The Accessibility Advisory Committee is meeting to hold a workshop on a municipal election recommendation, facilitated by the City Clerk's Office. The agenda also includes routine approval of the agenda and minutes from the August 15, 2023 meeting, plus staff announcements.

• Workshop on Municipal Election Recommendation
• Approval of August 15, 2023 meeting minutes
• Next meeting scheduled for October 17, 2023

Committee of the Whole

The Committee of the Whole is meeting to discuss and potentially approve several public services items, including a new Emergency Management By-law, updates to the Community Grant Policy, a Public Art Policy update, the Culture Plan 2030, and the Parks and Recreation Master Plan. The meeting also includes a closed session to discuss litigation related to the Clair-Maltby Second Plan Ontario Land Tribunal update.

• Repeal Emergency Management Response By-law (2019)-20358 and implement new Emergency Management Response By-law
• Dissolve Community Grant Allocation Panel, delegate grant authority to Deputy CAO of Public Services
• Approve Public Art Policy Update and amend Public Art Reserve Fund (#356) sources
• Approve Culture Plan 2030, refer implementation costs to 2024-2027 budget
• Approve Parks and Recreation Master Plan, refer funding to future budgets

Information Items

This is the City Council's weekly information package, distributed electronically for public and council awareness. It includes a litigation status report, consultation alerts from the province, a letter from Ontario's housing minister, and resolutions from other municipalities. No decisions are being made at this meeting; council members may request items be placed on a future Committee of the Whole agenda for discussion.

• Litigation Status Report as of September 26, 2023 (2023-396)
• Consultation Alert ERO 019-6928 on streamlining stormwater management permissions under EASR
• Consultation Alert ERO 019-6963 on streamlining waste management system permissions under EASR
• Letter from Minister Paul Calandra on ranking Housing Affordability Task Force recommendations
• Resolutions from Aurora, Hamilton, and Midland on strong mayor powers, basic income, and justice issues

Arts and Culture Advisory Committee

This agenda contains no substantive items — only boilerplate interface text from the eSCRIBE system. The meeting is scheduled for 2023-09-28, but no decisions, discussions, or reports are listed.

CAO Recruitment, Selection and Performance Sub-committee

This is the agenda for the Guelph CAO Recruitment, Selection and Performance Sub-committee meeting on September 26, 2023. The agenda contains only procedural boilerplate and no substantive items, decisions, or discussion topics are listed.

Economic Development and Tourism Advisory Committee

This agenda for the Economic Development and Tourism Advisory Committee contains only procedural boilerplate and no substantive items for decision or discussion. No specific projects, contracts, or policy matters are listed.

Information Items

This is the City Council's weekly information package for September 22, 2023. It includes reports on increasing transit pass access for high school students and seniors, a status update on management action plans, and an analysis of implementing a vacant home tax. Council members may request any item be placed on a future Committee of the Whole meeting for discussion.

• Increasing Access to Transit Passes for High School Students and Seniors (2023-372)
• Vacant Home Tax analysis (2023-376)
• Status of Outstanding Management Action Plans Q2 2023 (2023-382)
• City of Cambridge resolution declaring intimate partner violence an epidemic
• Crime Stoppers Guelph-Wellington Fall 2023 newsletter

Transportation Advisory Committee

The Guelph Transit Advisory Committee is meeting to receive updates on the Connect-to-GO co-fare program, fare strategy, the Future Ready Action Plan Year 2, and general transit including electric buses. Members will also discuss rider feedback on bus route scheduling and air circulation on buses. The agenda is primarily informational with staff presentations and no voting items beyond approving prior minutes.

• Connect-to-GO Co-fare Program update
• Fare Strategy Update
• Guelph Transit Future Ready Action Plan Year 2 Update
• Rider feedback on scheduling of Bus Routes 16 and 19 in relation to Route 99
• Rider feedback on air circulation and filters on Guelph Transit Buses

Waste Resource Innovation Centre Public Liaison Committee

The Waste Resource Innovation Centre Public Liaison Committee is meeting remotely to discuss operations and odour complaints updates. The committee will also approve minutes from its August 1, 2023 meeting. No votes on new policies or contracts are scheduled.

• Approval of minutes from August 1, 2023 meeting
• Operations update presented by Dan Turner
• Odour complaints update presented by Dan Turner
• Next meeting scheduled for January 2024

Council Orientation and Education Workshop

This is a Council Orientation and Education Workshop for the City of Guelph, ON, held on 2023-09-20. The agenda contains only procedural boilerplate and embedded media placeholders; no substantive items, reports, or decisions are listed for discussion.

Council Planning

Guelph City Council's Planning meeting on September 19, 2023, will consider two zoning by-law amendments and a sign variance. The council will vote on a proposed zoning change at 25 Alice Street to allow a semi-detached dwelling, and a zoning change at 585 Hanlon Creek Boulevard to permit a golf simulator recreation facility. A sign variance for an electronic message board at 176 Morris Street is also on the consent agenda.

• Zoning amendment at 25 Alice Street: from R.1B-10 to R.2-31 (semi-detached/duplex) to permit a semi-detached dwelling.
• Zoning amendment at 585 Hanlon Creek Blvd: from B.5-3/BP-3 to B.5-9/BP-9 to allow a golf simulator in units 36-37.
• Sign variance for 176 Morris Street: electronic message board located 22.4 metres from residential zoning, in a Park (P.5-5) zone.
• Public meeting and decision on 585 Hanlon Creek Blvd application (File OZS23-006).

Heritage Advisory Committee

Heritage Guelph is deciding whether to object to the demolition of a designated dwelling at 33-35 James Street West, with a recommended motion to not object. The committee will also hold the first workshop on the Downtown Guelph Heritage Conservation District Study and provide comments for staff and Council.

• 33-35 James Street West: intention to demolish a designated cultural heritage property; recommended motion is no objection
• Downtown Guelph Heritage Conservation District Study Workshop #1
• Delegations from Mike Atkinson and Ryan Pollard on the demolition item
• Next meeting scheduled for October 10, 2023

Information Items

This is the City of Guelph's weekly information package, distributed electronically for the public and Council. No information reports are listed, and no items are scheduled for discussion unless a Council member requests one be placed on a future Committee of the Whole agenda. The package includes two letters to provincial ministers, three resolutions from other municipalities, and minutes from two committees.

• Letter to Minister Paul Calandra (MMAH)
• Letter to Minister Prabmeet Singh Sarkaria (MTO)
• Town of Bracebridge resolution on MFIPPA reform
• Town of Grimsby resolution on Guaranteed Livable Income
• City of Hamilton resolution to abandon Greenbelt development

Committee of Adjustment

The Guelph Committee of Adjustment will hold a public hearing on September 14, 2023, to consider 12 applications under the Planning Act. These include requests for minor variances (e.g., reduced setbacks, increased height, fence height, parking reductions) and consents to create new residential lots. The meeting is hybrid, with public participation available in person or electronically.

• A-34/23 204 Alma Street North: variances for reduced side yard setback and increased height for an additional residential dwelling unit (deferred from June 8, 2023); fee refund request also considered
• B-13/23 to B-18/23 300 Water Street: consent to create six new residential lots and one easement for sanitary servicing, with one retained lot (revised notice issued Aug 30, 2023)
• A-63/23 535 Woolwich Street: permission to enlarge/extend legal non-conforming bakery use and variance to reduce parking
• A-62/23 236 Gordon Street: variance to reduce parking spaces for existing apartment building
• B-12/23 A-64/23 37 McCrae Boulevard: consent to create new residential lot and related variance for reduced rear yard setback

Property Standards Committee

This agenda contains only procedural boilerplate and no substantive items for discussion or decision. The meeting is scheduled but no specific business is listed.

Special Council Meeting

This special council meeting focuses on homelessness, substance use, and mental health services, with a review and gap analysis presented by Collective Results. Council will also hear a presentation on the County of Wellington's 2024-2025 housing services budget impacts, and discuss initiating a Housing Affordability Strategy. The meeting includes a closed session for personal matters and a potential property acquisition to support housing supply.

• Review and Gap Analysis of Homelessness, Substance Use and Mental Health Services (2023-343)
• 2024-2025 Preliminary Budget Impacts County of Wellington Housing Services Division
• Housing Affordability Strategy project initiation (2023-331)
• Closed meeting for potential property acquisition to support housing supply
• By-law (2023)-20829 to be adopted

Heritage Advisory Committee

Heritage Guelph is meeting to review and recommend heritage designations for five properties: 49 Metcalfe Street, 211 Silvercreek Parkway South, 2187 Gordon Street, 12 Eramosa Road, and 220 Gordon Street. The committee will vote on supporting heritage attributes and recommending City Council issue notices of intention to designate under the Ontario Heritage Act. It will also approve minutes from the August 14, 2023 meeting.

• 49 Metcalfe Street: support heritage attributes and recommend designation under Part IV, Section 29 of the Ontario Heritage Act
• 211 Silvercreek Parkway South (Sleeman House): support heritage attributes and recommend designation
• 2187 Gordon Street: provide comments on Cultural Heritage Evaluation Report and recommend designation
• 12 Eramosa Road: provide comments on Cultural Heritage Evaluation Report
• 220 Gordon Street: provide comments on Cultural Heritage Evaluation Report

The committee recommended that City Council designate 211 Silvercreek Parkway South and 2187 Gordon Street under the Ontario Heritage Act. It also recommended that Council request Infrastructure Ontario to repair the Ontario Reformatory stone wall. One designation item for 49 Metcalfe Street was deferred.

• Recommended City Council request Infrastructure Ontario to repair the Ontario Reformatory stone wall (Carried)
• Deferred heritage designation recommendation for 49 Metcalfe Street to October 10, 2023 (Carried)
• Recommended City Council give notice of intention to designate 211 Silvercreek Parkway South (Carried)
• Recommended City Council give notice of intention to designate 2187 Gordon Street (Carried)
• Approved providing member comments on 2187 Gordon Street report to staff and Council (Carried)
• Approved providing member comments on 12 Eramosa Road report to staff and Council (Carried)
• Approved providing member comments on 220 Gordon Street report to staff and Council (Carried)
• Approved minutes from August 14, 2023 meeting (Carried)

Information Items

This is the City Council's weekly information package, distributed electronically for public awareness. Council members may request any listed item be placed on a future Committee of the Whole agenda for discussion. The package includes three information reports and several resolutions from other municipal bodies.

• 2023 Driver Certification Program - Transit Audit Report (2023-355)
• Home For Good - Supportive Housing Campaign (2023-354)
• Water, Wastewater and Stormwater Rate Structure Review (2023-356)
• OBCM and MARCO resolutions on gender and intimate partner violence, municipal codes of conduct, and newcomer funding
• Township of Matachewan resolution on municipal codes of conduct

Committee of Management for the Elliott

The Committee of Management for the Elliott confirmed the minutes from the June 6, 2023 meeting. The committee also formally received the 2023-Q2 quarterly report on the operations of The Elliott Long-Term Care Residence.

• Confirmed June 6, 2023 meeting minutes (5-0)
• Received 2023-Q2 quarterly report on The Elliott Long-Term Care Residence operations (5-0)

Committee of the Whole

The Committee of the Whole is meeting to discuss and vote on several items, including the Downtown Parking Master Plan, which involves proposed zoning by-law amendments for residential parking in downtown zones. The committee will also consider updates to the City's governance documents following the extension of Strong Mayor Powers, a refreshed Territorial Acknowledgement, and the 2024-2027 meeting schedule. The meeting begins with a closed session to discuss the Downtown Riverfront Park Acquisition Plan.

• Downtown Parking Master Plan (2023-323) with proposed zoning by-law amendments for residential parking in downtown zones
• Updates Resulting from the Extension of Strong Mayor Powers (2023-340), including amendments to Procedure By-law and Code of Conduct
• Refreshed Territorial Acknowledgement (2023-59)
• 2024-2027 City Council and Committee Meeting Schedule (2023-49)
• Closed meeting to discuss Downtown Riverfront Park Acquisition Plan (2023-336)

Council approved the Downtown Parking Master Plan using a tax-supported financial model and adopted a refreshed territorial acknowledgment. Several governance updates related to Strong Mayor powers and the 2024-2027 meeting schedule were also approved.

• Approved Downtown Parking Master Plan with tax-supported financial model Scenario #2 (12-1)
• Directed staff to develop a Payment-in-lieu of Parking program policy and related bylaw
• Approved refreshed Territorial Acknowledgement for the City of Guelph (13-0)
• Approved 2024-2027 City Council and Committee Meeting Schedule (12-0)
• Approved amended Procedure By-law and Code of Conduct for Council and Local Boards (12-0)
• Approved amended CAO Performance Evaluation and Recruitment terms of reference (12-0)
• Approved amended Recruitment, Appointment and Contract Administration Policy for Municipal Officers (12-0)
• Directed City Clerk to report on municipal lobbyist registry opportunities in Q1 2024 (12-0)

Information Items

This is the City Council's weekly information package, distributed electronically for public review. It includes a Q2 2023 municipal data report, a water meter replacement program audit, and a provincial consultation alert on flooding hazard mapping. No decisions are being made; council members may request items for future discussion.

• City of Guelph Municipal Data Reporting, Q2 2023 (2023-328) with planning data attachment
• Water Meter Replacement Program Audit Report (2023-338)
• Consultation Alert ERO 019-4706 on Flooding Hazards Data Survey and Mapping Specifications (2023-311)

Information Items

This is the City Council's weekly information package, distributed electronically for public and council review. It includes the 2023 interim investment performance report, a provincial consultation alert on flood hazard data mapping, and correspondence from MPP Mike Schreiner and two townships on municipal matters. No decisions are being made at this meeting; council members may request items be placed on a future Committee of the Whole agenda for discussion.

• 2023 Interim Investment Performance Report (2023-347) with attachments on portfolio maturity, security type, and policy limit exceptions
• Consultation Alert ERO 019-4706 on Flooding Hazards - Data Survey and Mapping Specifications (2023-311)
• Letter from MPP Mike Schreiner supporting council motion to amend the Municipal Oath of Office
• Township of Greater Madawaska resolution requesting support for municipal codes of conduct
• Township of Severn resolution on Climate Emergency Just Transition Transfer

Information Items

This is the City Council's weekly information package, distributed electronically for public awareness. It includes a summary of a housing workshop facilitation, a provincial consultation alert on flooding hazard mapping, and several resolutions from other Ontario municipalities on topics like municipal codes of conduct, violence against women, and homelessness. No decisions are being made at this meeting; items are for information only, though council members may request items be placed on a future Committee of the Whole agenda for discussion.

• Housing Workshop Facilitation Summary (2023-341) with councillor comments
• Consultation Alert ERO 019-4706 on Flooding Hazards Data Survey and Mapping Specifications
• Resolutions from Powassan and Stratford on municipal codes of conduct
• Amherstburg resolution on violence against women
• St. Charles resolution on homelessness in Ontario

Special Council Meeting

This special council meeting has one substantive item: a recommendation to award an additional $500,000 from the Affordable Housing Reserve to Kindle Communities for the supportive housing project at 10 Shelldale Crescent. Council will also adopt a by-law confirming the meeting's proceedings. The meeting is held remotely due to Council Chambers renovations.

• Additional $500,000 for Kindle Communities supportive housing at 10 Shelldale Crescent from Affordable Housing Reserve (#119)
• Agreements to be updated and executed with Kindle Communities to fund, outline, and monitor project criteria
• By-law (2023)-20822 to confirm proceedings of the August 16, 2023 council meeting

Council awarded additional funding for a supportive housing project at 10 Shelldale Crescent. The funds will be drawn from the Affordable Housing Reserve (#119). Council also passed By-law (2023)-20822.

• Approved $500,000 for Kindle Communities supportive housing at 10 Shelldale Crescent (13-0)
• Authorized updated agreements to fund and monitor the 10 Shelldale Crescent project (13-0)
• Passed By-law (2023)-20822 (13-0)

Accessibility Advisory Committee

The Accessibility Advisory Committee is meeting to discuss and provide feedback on several city projects, including accessible voting options for the 2026 municipal election, the final concept design for the Margaret Greene Splash Pad, protected cycling infrastructure on College Avenue, a draft trail curb cut standard, and designs for trails at the South End Community Centre and Riverside Park. The committee will also receive a site plan internal review report and hear staff announcements.

• 2026 Municipal Election: research findings and decision-making criteria for voting methods and accessible voting enhancements
• Margaret Greene Splash Pad final concept design
• College Avenue Protected Cycling Infrastructure 60% design
• Draft Design for Trail Curb Cut Standard
• Riverside Park Bandshell renovations and new trails

The Accessibility Advisory Committee approved the final concept design for the Margaret Greene Splash Pad and supported draft designs for trail curb cut standards. The committee also provided recommendations for the 2026 municipal election voting criteria and several infrastructure projects.

• Recommended adding a question about disenfranchisement to 2026 municipal election voting criteria (Carried)
• Supported final concept plan for Margaret Greene Splash Pad (Carried)
• Requested more information on College Avenue cycling infrastructure regarding weather maintenance and disability aids (Carried)
• Supported draft designs for Trail Curb Cut Standard and requested installation at Steffler Park and public-identified locations (Carried)
• Supported South End Community Centre multi-use trail design with a recommendation for accessible seating (Carried)
• Supported Riverside Park Bandshell renovations and new trail design, requesting the entire stage be made accessible (Carried)
• Received Site Plan Internal Review Report information (Carried)

Heritage Advisory Committee

The Heritage Guelph Committee is meeting remotely to approve minutes from July 10, 2023, and to hold a workshop on the Ontario Reformatory Heritage Conservation District Plan and Guideline Consultation 1. The workshop includes a presentation by Senior Heritage Planner Stephen Robinson. The agenda is otherwise routine, with staff announcements and adjournment.

• Approval of July 10, 2023 meeting minutes
• Workshop: Ontario Reformatory Heritage Conservation District Plan and Guideline Consultation 1
• Presentation by Stephen Robinson, Senior Heritage Planner
• Delegations allowed up to 5 minutes, registration by Aug 11, 2023

The committee approved the minutes from the July 10, 2023 meeting. Members provided feedback on the Ontario Reformatory Heritage Conservation District Plan and Guidelines, focusing on language and regulatory clarity. Staff announced a report for 2187 Gordon Street will be considered in September.

• Approved July 10, 2023 meeting minutes (Carried)

Information Items

This is the weekly information package for Guelph City Council, distributed electronically. It contains no information reports for decision or discussion, but includes a provincial consultation alert on flooding hazard mapping, correspondence from other municipalities about provincial planning changes, and minutes from the Committee of Adjustment.

• Consultation Alert ERO 019-4706 on flooding hazards data survey and mapping specifications
• City of Hamilton resolution on provincial amendments to the Greenbelt Plan
• Village of Merrickville-Wolford resolution on proposed Provincial Planning Statement
• Committee of Adjustment minutes from July 13, 2023

Committee of Adjustment

The Guelph Committee of Adjustment will hold a remote public hearing on August 10, 2023, to consider nine applications under the Planning Act. These include requests for minor variances to zoning bylaws and one consent to create a new residential lot. The public can participate electronically or by phone, and written comments are accepted.

• A-47/23: Variance to increase accessory gross floor area for pharmacy to medical clinic use at 561 York Road
• A-48/23: Variance for reduced rear yard setback for sunroom addition at 2 Amsterdam Crescent
• A-49/23: Variance to allow pilates studio as additional use in commercial building at 10 Samuel Drive
• B-11/23, A-50/23, A-51/23: Consent to create one new residential lot and related variances at 239 Kathleen Street
• A-54/23: Variance to permit temporary real estate sales office at 842 Woolwich Street

The Committee of Adjustment approved zoning variances for a pharmacy, a residential sunroom, and a pilates studio. It also granted consent for a land severance at 239 Kathleen Street subject to several engineering and environmental conditions.

• Approved variance for 561 York Road to allow a pharmacy to occupy up to 50% of gross floor area (Carried)
• Approved variance for 2 Amsterdam Crescent to permit a minimum rear yard of 5.65 metres for a sunroom (Carried)
• Approved variance for 10 Samuel Drive to permit a commercial school (pilates studio) (Carried)
• Approved severance of part of Lots 10 and 11 at 239 Kathleen Street subject to conditions (Carried)
• Approved minutes from the July 13, 2023 Regular Hearing (Carried)

Information Items

This is the weekly information package for Guelph City Council, distributed electronically. It contains no information reports or correspondence for discussion, but includes a resolution from Council regarding Indigenous and Treaty Rights in the municipal oath of office, a provincial consultation alert on flood hazard mapping, and minutes from the Waste Resource Innovation Centre Public Liaison Committee. Council members may request any item be placed on a future Committee of the Whole meeting for discussion.

• Guelph City Council Resolution: Recognition of Indigenous and Treaty Rights in the Municipal Oath of Office (2023-332)
• Consultation Alert - ERO 019-4706 - Flooding Hazards - Data Survey and Mapping Specifications (2023-311)
• Waste Resource Innovation Centre Public Liaison Committee Minutes: January 19 and March 23, 2023

Waste Resource Innovation Centre Public Liaison Committee

The Waste Resource Innovation Centre Public Liaison Committee is meeting remotely to discuss an operations update and an overview of odour complaints. The committee will also consider approving minutes from its January and March 2023 meetings. This is a routine advisory meeting with no major decisions or public hearings on the agenda.

• Operations update presentation by Dan Turner, Environmental Management System Specialist
• Odour complaints overview presentation
• Approval of minutes from January 19 and March 23, 2023 meetings

The committee approved the minutes from January 19 and March 23, 2023. Staff provided updates on operations and the odour complaints process. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Approved minutes from January 19 and March 23, 2023 meetings

Information Items

This is the weekly information package for Guelph City Council, distributed electronically. It includes a status update on Tier One projects for the second quarter of 2023, plus consultation alerts and correspondence from other municipalities. No decisions are being made at this meeting; items are for information only, though council members may request discussion at a future meeting.

• Tier One Project Portfolio Status Update, Q2 2023, covering projects like the South End Community Centre, Baker District Redevelopment, Downtown Infrastructure Renewal, Guelph Transit and Fleet Services Facility, and Guelph Central Station
• Consultation alert on the provincial review of the Provincial Policy Statement and A Place To Grow (ERO 019-6813)
• Consultation alert on flooding hazards data survey and mapping specifications (ERO 019-4706)
• Correspondence from Fort Erie on Airbnb/VRBO controls, Toronto on the proposed Provincial Planning Statement, Woodstock on homelessness/opioid crisis and safe workplaces, and Ottawa on donating a decommissioned ambulance

Tourism Advisory Committee

This agenda contains only boilerplate and no substantive items. The committee is not deciding or discussing any specific proposals, contracts, or policy changes at this meeting.

The committee approved the minutes from April 27, 2023. Members received staff updates regarding the Seasonal Patio Program, visitor demographics, and the Cultural Plan. Planning is underway for tourism organization round tables in October and November.

• Approved April 27, 2023 Meeting Minutes

City Council

Guelph City Council is meeting to consider several items, including approving the Future Guelph Strategic Plan 2024-2027, a by-law to permit personal e-scooters, and a permanent seasonal patio program. Council will also discuss a motion to ask the province to remove home addresses from public election forms. The agenda includes consent items and a by-law review update.

• Approve Future Guelph Strategic Plan 2024-2027
• E-scooter by-law effective August 1, 2023
• Permanent Seasonal Patio Program pending budget approval
• Motion to amend Municipal Elections Act to protect candidate/donor privacy
• By-law review update with reports due October 2023

City Council approved a by-law permitting personal use e-scooters and established a permanent seasonal patio program with a $10 per square meter monthly fee. Council also approved the Future Guelph Strategic Plan 2024-2027 and set paramedic response time performance plans for 2024.

• Approved personal use e-scooters effective July 25, 2023 (12-0)
• Approved Permanent Seasonal Patio Program with $10/sq meter monthly on-street fee (12-0)
• Approved Future Guelph: Strategic Plan 2024-2027 (13-0)
• Set 2024 Paramedic Services Response Time Performance Plan (13-0)
• Directed staff to report on by-law review workplan by October 2023 (12-0)
• Directed staff to report on fireworks by-law review by October 2023 (12-0)
• Directed Mayor and staff to advocate for provincial noise vehicle camera legislation (11-1)
• Denied request for staff report on outdoor recreational fire by-law review (3-9)

Information Items

This is the City Council's weekly information package, distributed electronically for public and council review. No information reports or board/committee items are listed. The package includes consultation alerts on provincial planning policy and flood hazard mapping, plus resolutions from other municipalities on affordable housing and water protection. Council members may request any item be placed on a future Committee of the Whole agenda for discussion.

• Consultation Alert ERO 019-6813: Review of Provincial Policy Statement and A Place to Grow
• Consultation Alert ERO 019-4706: Flooding Hazards – Data Survey and Mapping Specifications
• FONOM Support Resolution re: Affordable Housing
• Town of Parry Sound Resolution re: Call for Housing and Protection of Water Resources

Special Council Meeting

This is a special City Council meeting with a single substantive item: receiving the 2023 Development Charge Background Study Update for information. The study, presented by Gary Scandlan of Watson and Associates, outlines development charges and includes a draft background study and a 10-year gross expenditure and revenue summary. No decisions are being made; the recommendation is only to receive the report.

• 2023 Development Charge Background Study Update (report 2023-305) received for information
• Presentation by Gary Scandlan, Managing Partner, Watson and Associates
• Draft Development Charges Background Study attached
• Gross Expenditure and Sources of Revenue Summary for costs over 10 years attached

Council received the 2023 Development Charge Background Study Update for information. Additionally, the council passed By-law number (2023) - 20817.

• Received 2023 Development Charge Background Study Update report (12-0)
• Passed By-law number (2023) - 20817 (12-0)

Council Orientation and Education Workshop

Council participated in a Development Charges 101 Workshop. Staff and a consultant provided information on what development charges are and how they are calculated. No substantive motions were decided.

• Adjourned the meeting (Carried)

Municipal Election Compliance Audit Committee

The Municipal Election Compliance Audit Committee heard an application from Amanda Turner regarding Thai Mac's 2022 election financial statement. After deliberations in a closed session, the Committee determined there were no reasonable grounds to request an audit.

• Appointed Robert Williams as Chair (Carried)
• Appointed Carl Zehr as Vice Chair (Carried)
• Confirmed minutes of May 15, 2019 meeting (Carried)
• Approved motion to move into closed meeting (Carried)
• Rejected request for compliance audit review of Thai Mac's 2022 election financial statement (Carried)

Information Items

This is the weekly information package for Guelph City Council, distributed electronically. It contains no information reports for decision; instead, it lists provincial consultation alerts, correspondence from other municipalities, and minutes from local committees. Council members may request any item be placed on a future Committee of the Whole agenda for discussion.

• Response to ERO 019-6767: Proposed changes to the Aggregate Resources Act
• Consultation Alert ERO 019-6813: Review of the Provincial Policy Statement and A Place To Grow
• Consultation Alert ERO 019-4706: Flooding Hazards - Data Survey and Mapping Specifications
• Municipality of Grey Highlands resolutions on school bus arms and support for Bill 5
• Committee of Adjustment minutes (June 8 and 22, 2023) and Heritage Guelph minutes (June 12, 2023)

Committee of Adjustment

The Guelph Committee of Adjustment is holding a public hearing for applications under sections 45 and 53 of the Planning Act. The committee will consider 11 items, including consents to create new lots and variances for building setbacks, heights, and uses. Two items were previously deferred and are being reconsidered.

• Consent to create two new residential lots at 105 Victoria Road North (deferred from Oct 2022)
• Variance for increased ground floor area and height of accessory building at 12 Terry Boulevard (deferred from Apr 2023)
• Variance for reduced side yard setback for garage conversion at 3 King Street
• Permission for duplex use at 83 Bagot Street
• Consent to create new industrial lot at 516 Imperial Road North

The Committee approved two consent applications for the severance of land at 105 Victoria Road North, subject to various conditions including tree preservation and servicing plans. One application for 516 Imperial Road North was deferred at the request of staff.

• Approved severance of land at 105 Victoria Road North (File B-26/22) with 18 conditions
• Approved severance of land at 105 Victoria Road North (File B-27/22) with 5 conditions
• Deferred consent application B-9/23 for 516 Imperial Road North sine die
• Approved minutes from June 8 and June 22, 2023 hearings

Council Planning

Guelph City Council's Planning meeting includes public meetings for two zoning applications: a semi-detached dwelling at 25 Alice Street and an 11-storey post-secondary residence with 532 units at 716 Gordon Street. Council will also consider a demolition approval for a garage at 12 Forbes Avenue and a delegation of authority update for minor zoning by-law amendments. The meeting is for discussion and public input; no final decisions are listed.

• Public meeting for 11-storey, 532-unit (1,149-bedroom) post-secondary residence at 716 Gordon Street (File OZS23-003)
• Public meeting for semi-detached dwelling zoning amendment at 25 Alice Street (File OZS23-004)
• Proposed demolition of detached garage at 12 Forbes Avenue (2023-264)
• Delegation of Authority update for minor zoning by-law amendments (2023-294)

Council approved City-initiated Official Plan Amendment No. 91 and a new Delegation of Authority Amending By-law. The meeting also included the approval of a garage demolition and the receipt of reports for two development applications.

• Approved demolition of detached garage at 12 Forbes Avenue (12-0)
• Received report for proposed semi-detached dwelling at 25 Alice Street (13-0)
• Received report for proposed 11-storey student residence at 716 Gordon Street (12-0)
• Approved City-initiated Official Plan Amendment No. 91 (13-0)
• Approved Draft Delegation of Authority Amending By-law to amend By-law (2023)-20794 (13-0)
• Passed By-laws (2023)-20806, (2023)-20810, (2023)-20812, and (2023)-20813 (13-0)

Council Orientation and Education Workshop

This is a Council Orientation and Education Workshop meeting, not a regular decision-making session. The main item is a Housing Impacts Workshop, with related information to be posted online. No votes or decisions are scheduled.

• Housing Impacts Workshop

City Council participated in an orientation and education workshop regarding the housing continuum, supply, and strategic real estate options. No substantive decisions or policy changes were recorded; the session consisted of staff presentations and a facilitated discussion.

• Adjourned meeting (11-0)

Heritage Advisory Committee

The Heritage Guelph Committee is meeting to discuss heritage designation and evaluation reports for three properties. They will consider a recommendation to support heritage attributes for 131 Ontario Street and recommend City Council designate it under the Ontario Heritage Act. They will also review cultural heritage evaluation reports for 49 Metcalfe Street and 211 Silvercreek Parkway (the Sleeman House) and provide comments to staff and Council.

• 131 Ontario Street: recommendation to support heritage attributes and recommend Council designate the property under Part IV, Section 29 of the Ontario Heritage Act
• 49 Metcalfe Street: Cultural Heritage Evaluation Report to be reviewed for comments
• 211 Silvercreek Parkway South (Sleeman House): Cultural Heritage Evaluation Report to be reviewed for comments
• Approval of minutes from June 12, 2023 meeting

The committee recommended that City Council designate 131 Ontario Street under the Ontario Heritage Act. Members also provided feedback on cultural heritage evaluation reports for 49 Metcalfe Street and 211 Silvercreek Parkway to be sent to staff and Council.

• Approved minutes from June 12, 2023 meeting (Carried)
• Recommended City Council give notice of intention to designate 131 Ontario Street (Carried)
• Approved providing member comments on 49 Metcalfe Street Cultural Heritage Evaluation Report to staff and Council (Carried)
• Approved providing member comments on 211 Silvercreek Parkway Cultural Heritage Evaluation Report to staff and Council (Carried)

Information Items

This is the weekly information package for Guelph City Council, distributed electronically. It includes reports on body-worn cameras and a by-law enforcement contract with Wellington North, plus alerts on provincial consultations and correspondence from other municipalities. No decisions are being made; council members may request items for future discussion.

• Body Worn Cameras report (2023-206)
• Wellington North contract for by-law enforcement (2023-214)
• Consultation on Aggregate Resources Act changes (ERO 019-6767)
• Consultation on Provincial Policy Statement and A Place To Grow (ERO 019-6813)
• Resolutions from Halton Hills, Chatham-Kent, Caledon, Whitewater Region

Special Council Meeting

This is a special council meeting with the primary purpose of moving into a closed session to discuss litigation and solicitor-client privileged matters, specifically an update on the Ontario Land Tribunal case regarding 12 Poole Street. The meeting is scheduled for only 30 minutes and includes a brief open portion for a summary of the closed session before adjournment.

• Closed meeting authorized under Municipal Act for litigation and solicitor-client privilege
• Discussion of 12 Poole Street – Ontario Land Tribunal Update
• Meeting held at Guelph City Hall, 1 Carden Street

Council held a closed session to discuss litigation and solicitor-client privileged advice regarding 12 Poole Street. Following the session, Mayor Guthrie reported that Council received information and provided staff direction on the matter.

• Approved motion to move into closed meeting (11-0)

Committee of the Whole

The Committee of the Whole is meeting to discuss and recommend action on several items, including the approval of the Future Guelph Strategic Plan 2024-2027, a permanent seasonal patio program, and a by-law to permit personal e-scooters. The committee will also receive updates on paramedic service performance and a by-law review. These recommendations will go to full Council for final decisions.

• Future Guelph Strategic Plan 2024-2027 approval, with costs referred to 2024-2027 budget planning
• Permanent Seasonal Patio Program approval, pending 2024-2027 budget approval
• E-scooter by-law to permit personal e-scooters effective August 1, 2023
• Paramedic Service Response Time Performance 2022 and Performance Plan 2024
• By-law Review Update

Council approved the Future Guelph Strategic Plan 2024-2027 and a permanent seasonal patio program. They also set the 2024 paramedic response time performance plan and directed staff to report back on several by-law reviews.

• Approved Future Guelph: Strategic Plan 2024-2027 (12-0)
• Approved Permanent Seasonal Patio Program pending budget approval (11-0)
• Set 2024 Paramedic Services Response Time Performance Plan (11-0)
• Directed staff to report by October 2023 on removing by-law reviews to free resources (9-0)
• Directed staff to report by October 2023 on updating noise by-law and vehicle noise cameras (10-0)
• Directed staff to report by October 2023 on reviewing outdoor recreational fire burning by-law (9-1)
• Directed staff to report by October 2023 on engagement process for fireworks use and sale (10-0)

Information Items

This is the City of Guelph's weekly information package for June 30, 2023. Council is not voting on these items; members may request any item be placed on a future Committee of the Whole meeting for discussion. The package includes reports on equity and anti-racism, 2022 building permit finances, service simplification, Q1 2023 planning data, and service rationalization, plus correspondence from other municipalities and a petition about traffic on Glasgow Street North.

• Corporate Update on Equity, Inclusion and Anti Racism (2023-31)
• 2022 Building Permit Revenue, Expenditures and Building Services OBC Stabilization Reserve Fund (2023-211)
• City of Guelph Municipal Planning Data Reporting, Q1 2023 (2023-277)
• Petition for Review of Traffic Volume and Speed on Glasgow Street North
• Resolutions from other municipalities on Highway Traffic Act amendments, renovictions (Bill 97), codes of conduct, short-term rentals, and home-based childcare

Economic Development and Tourism Advisory Committee

This agenda for the Guelph Economic Development and Tourism Advisory Committee meeting on June 27, 2023, contains only procedural boilerplate and no listed agenda items, decisions, or discussion topics. The document is essentially empty of substantive content.

The committee approved the May 30, 2023, meeting minutes. Members provided feedback on the Future Guelph 2024-2027 Strategic Plan and the Downtown Parking Master Plan Update.

• Approved May 30, 2023, meeting minutes (carried)

City Council

Guelph City Council is meeting to consider a consent agenda with several administrative items, including endorsing the Water Services' Operational Plan, approving amendments to governance policies and by-laws, and adopting a new Community Engagement Framework. The meeting also includes confirming minutes from previous meetings and receiving reports on strategic plan progress and smart cities initiatives.

• Endorse Water Services' Operational Plan as required by Ontario's Municipal Drinking Water Licensing Program
• Approve 2023 Governance Review, including amended Procedure By-law and Delegation of Authority By-law
• Approve revised Community Engagement Policy and draft Community Engagement Charter
• Authorize Mayor to sign Ontario Health Multi-Sectoral Accountability Agreement compliance declaration
• Receive 2022 Guelph. Future Ready Progress Report and request annual performance updates from local boards

City Council approved an amended Procedure By-law, Closed Meeting Protocol, and Delegation of Authority By-law as part of a 2023 Governance Review. The council also adopted a new Community Engagement Policy and Charter. Several administrative reports and a resolution regarding the municipal declaration of office were approved.

• Approved amended Procedure By-law and Closed Meeting Protocol (13-0)
• Approved revised Community Engagement Policy and draft Community Engagement Charter (12-0)
• Amended Procedure By-law to maintain 10-minute delegation times for Planning Act meetings (9-3)
• Amended Procedure By-law to add O Canada, silent reflection, and First Nations acknowledgement to all meetings (12-0)
• Amended Delegation of Authority By-law to return a specific limitation to five years (8-5)
• Endorsed Water Services’ Operational Plan (12-0)
• Authorized Mayor to sign Ontario Health Multi-Sectoral Accountability Agreement declaration (12-0)
• Passed By-laws (2023)-20791, (2023)-20805, (2023)-20807, (2023)-20808 and (2023)-20809 (13-0)

Information Items

This is the City Council's weekly information package, distributed for public and council awareness. It includes reports, intergovernmental notices, correspondence, committee minutes, and petitions. No decisions are being made at this meeting; council members may request items be placed on a future Committee of the Whole agenda for discussion.

• Status of Outstanding Management Action Plans First Quarter 2023 (2023-255)
• Consultation Alert on proposed changes to Aggregate Resources Act (ERO 019-6767)
• Petition for review of traffic volume and speed on Glasgow Street North
• Resolutions from other municipalities on codes of conduct and tax sale surplus
• Accessibility Advisory Committee minutes from April 18, 2023

Arts and Culture Advisory Committee

This agenda contains no substantive items — only boilerplate interface text from the eSCRIBE system. The meeting is scheduled for June 22, 2023, but no decisions, discussions, or specific agenda items are listed.

The committee reviewed the Collection Policy and requested more involvement in the artifact collection process. Amendments to the policy will be redistributed for a future vote. The 2024 to 2027 Strategic Operating Plan preparation was moved to the next meeting.

• Approved April 27, 2023, Meeting Minutes (Carried)
• Approved May 25, 2023, Agenda (Carried)
• Tabled 2024 to 2027 Strategic Operating Plan Preparation

Committee of Adjustment

The Committee of Adjustment approved an application to permit a university residence at 785 Gordon Street. The approval is limited to the existing two-storey building for a maximum of three years starting August 1, 2023.

• Approved university residence use at 785 Gordon Street (Carried)

Accessibility Advisory Committee

The Accessibility Advisory Committee meets to discuss and provide input on several city projects, including the Downtown Guelph Parking Master Plan, Guelph Transit's RideCo partnership and bus stop design, the draft Multi-Year Accessibility Plan, the Complete Streets Design Guide, and the draft Parks and Recreation Master Plan. The committee will also consider a recommendation on the Vehicle for Hire Program and receive a site plan review report. The meeting is largely for engagement and discussion, with only the Vehicle for Hire item marked for recommendation.

• Downtown Guelph Parking Master Plan engagement
• Guelph Transit RideCo partnership, standing order list, bus stop with shelter design
• Draft Multi-Year Accessibility Plan
• Complete Streets Design Guide (CSDG) project
• Vehicle for Hire Program recommendation

The Accessibility Advisory Committee approved recommendations for downtown parking, transit standing orders, and the Multi-Year Accessibility Plan. The committee also supported the Complete Streets Design Guide and proposed funding changes for the Vehicle for Hire Program.

• Recommended 5 priorities for Downtown Guelph Parking Master Plan (Carried)
• Approved maintaining Guelph Transit standing order list with medical and mental health priority (Carried)
• Recommended draft Multi-Year Accessibility Plan with addition of intersectionality to guiding principles (Carried)
• Supported draft Complete Streets Design Guide with added prioritization for disabled people using cars (Carried)
• Recommended Vehicle for Hire Program funds allow mobility participants to purchase an extra TaxiSCRIP booklet for $20.00/month (Carried)
• Approved receiving Draft Parks and Recreation Master Plan during public review period (Carried)
• Approved April 18, 2023 meeting minutes (Carried)

Information Items

This is the City Council's weekly information package, distributed for public awareness. No information reports were submitted. Council members may request any item be placed on the next Committee of the Whole meeting for discussion.

• Consultation alert on proposed amendments to blue box regulation to expand producer deductions (ERO 019-6962)
• Consultation alert on proposed changes to the Aggregate Resources Act and Ontario Regulation 244/97
• Resolution from Town of Parry Sound calling for additional resources to combat opioid, mental health, and homelessness issues
• Heritage Guelph Committee minutes from April 11, 2023

Transportation Advisory Committee

The Transit Advisory Committee is meeting to hear information reports on fare capping and a mobility services expansion plan, plus a general transit update including electric buses. The committee will also approve prior minutes and acknowledge a member's resignation.

• Information report on fare capping
• Information report on Mobility Services Expansion Plan
• General transit update including electric buses
• Member Rehman's resignation from TAC
• Suggestion for practice bike racks

The Transit Advisory Committee approved several reports regarding fare strategy and mobility services. The committee also endorsed recommendations for bike rack training and demonstration stations.

• Approved minutes from May 18, 2023
• Endorsed Fare Strategy Implementation report regarding fare capping
• Endorsed Mobility Services Expansion Plan with recommendations on cancellation limits and user data
• Endorsed recommendations to include bike rack procedures in Travel Training and consider demonstration racks at Guelph Central Station and University Centre
• Endorsed general transit and electric bus updates

Waste Resource Innovation Centre Public Liaison Committee

The Waste Resource Innovation Centre Public Liaison Advisory Committee is meeting remotely to discuss operations and an overview of odour complaints. The committee will also consider approving minutes from its January and March 2023 meetings. This is a routine advisory meeting with no major decisions or public hearings on the agenda.

• Operations update presented by David Gordon, Project Manager, Solid Waste Resources
• Odour complaints overview presented by Cameron Walsh, Division Manager, Solid Waste Resources
• Approval of minutes from January 19, 2023 and March 23, 2023 meetings

City Council as Shareholder of GJR

City Council, acting as sole shareholder of Guelph Junction Railway Limited, will confirm prior minutes, receive the 2022 audited financial statements for information, and consider approving the railway's 2022 annual report. The meeting is short and focused on these routine oversight items.

• Confirm minutes from June 27, 2022 meeting
• Receive 2022 GJR audited financial statements (item 2023-217)
• Approve GJR 2022 annual report (item 2023-205)
• Presentation by Scott Stewart, GJR Director and CEO
• Acknowledgement letter from Puslinch Council included

City Council, acting as the sole shareholder of Guelph Junction Railway Limited, approved the company's 2022 Annual Report. Council also received the audited financial statements for the year ending December 31, 2022, for information.

• Confirmed minutes of June 27, 2022 meeting (12-0)
• Approved Guelph Junction Railway 2022 Annual Report (12-0)
• Received 2022 Guelph Junction Railway Audited Financial Statements for information (12-0)

Special Council Meeting

This special council meeting is dedicated to a single substantive item: approving the City of Guelph's 2022 audited consolidated financial statements and the external audit findings report. The meeting includes a staff presentation and a recommendation to approve the documents. No other business is on the agenda.

• Approval of 2022 Consolidated Financial Statements and External Audit Findings Report (2023-225)
• Includes audited statements for The Elliott Community, Downtown Guelph Business Association, and Wellington-Dufferin-Guelph Public Health
• Presentation by Shanna O'Dwyer (Manager, Financial Reporting) and Matt Betik (Partner, KPMG)

City Council reviewed the 2022 Audited Consolidated Financial Statements and the External Audit Findings Report presented by staff and KPMG. The council voted unanimously to approve the documents.

• Approved 2022 Consolidated Financial Statements and External Audit Findings Report (13-0)

City Council as Shareholder of GMHI

City Council, acting as sole shareholder of Guelph Municipal Holdings Inc. (GMHI), will receive and approve the 2022 annual report and audited financial statements. The meeting includes confirmation of prior minutes and a presentation from GMHI's CEO. No other substantive decisions are on the agenda.

• Approve 2022 GMHI Annual Report
• Receive 2022 GMHI Audited Financial Statements
• Confirm March 28, 2023 meeting minutes

City Council, acting as the sole shareholder of Guelph Municipal Holdings Inc. (GMHI), approved the company's 2022 Annual Report. Council also received the audited financial statements for the year ending December 31, 2022, for information.

• Confirmed minutes of March 28, 2023 meeting (13-0)
• Received 2022 GMHI Audited Financial Statements for information (13-0)
• Approved 2022 GMHI Annual Report (13-0)

Council Planning

City Council is scheduled to vote on four planning items, including two major residential developments and two heritage designations. The most significant decisions involve rezoning properties on Victoria Road North and Gordon Street to permit new housing construction. Additionally, the council will consider removing a barn from the heritage register and designating the Albion Hotel as a heritage property.

• Approve zoning amendment for 103-105 Victoria Road North to build 32 stacked and 23 cluster townhouses plus 3 single detached homes
• Approve Official Plan Amendment 89 and zoning change for 1373-1389 Gordon Street to build a 4-7 storey mixed-use building with 99 apartments and 850 sqm of commercial space
• Remove 20 Cityview Drive North from the Municipal Register of Cultural Heritage Properties and approve demolition of the barn building
• Authorize publication of notice to designate 49 Norfolk Street (Albion Hotel) under the Ontario Heritage Act

Council approved several zoning and heritage amendments, including a mixed-use development on Gordon Street and a townhouse project on Victoria Road North. The city also authorized a heritage designation notice for 49 Norfolk Street and approved the demolition of a barn at 20 Cityview Drive North.

• Approved 4-7 storey mixed-use building with 99 units and 850sqm commercial space at 1373-1389 Gordon Street (12-0)
• Approved zoning amendment for 32 stacked townhouses, 23 cluster townhouses, and 3 single detached dwellings at 103-105 Victoria Road North (13-0)
• Approved removal of 20 Cityview Drive North from Municipal Register of Cultural Heritage Properties and demolition of its barn (13-0)
• Authorized notice of intention to designate 49 Norfolk Street under the Ontario Heritage Act (13-0)
• Passed By-laws (2023)-20798 to (2023)-20802 (12-0)
• Approved closed meeting to discuss Memorandum of Agreement with Guelph Professional Firefighters Union Local 467 (12-0)

Heritage Advisory Committee

Heritage Guelph is meeting to discuss and vote on several heritage matters, including a proposed demolition at 12 Forbes Avenue, a new consultation process for heritage designations, and cultural heritage evaluations for 331 Clair Road East and 131 Ontario Street. The committee will provide recommendations to City Council on these items.

• 12 Forbes Avenue: proposed demolition of a non-heritage accessory structure under Part V of the Ontario Heritage Act
• Heritage Designation Consultation Process (2023-219) for Part IV, Section 29 designations
• 331 Clair Road East: Cultural Heritage Evaluation Report (2023-226)
• 131 Ontario Street: Cultural Heritage Evaluation Report (2023-227)

The committee provided advice to City Council supporting the demolition of an accessory structure at 12 Forbes Avenue. Members also approved a new consultation process for property designations and submitted comments on two cultural heritage evaluation reports.

• Recommended demolition of non-heritage accessory structure at 12 Forbes Avenue (Carried)
• Supported proposed Heritage Designation Consultation Process for Part IV, Section 29 properties (Carried)
• Approved providing member comments on 331 Clair Road East Cultural Heritage Evaluation Report to staff and Council (Carried)
• Approved providing member comments on 131 Ontario Street Cultural Heritage Evaluation Report to staff and Council (Carried)
• Approved minutes from April 11, 2023 meeting (Carried)

Information Items

This is a weekly information package for Guelph City Council and the public, distributed electronically. Council members may request any item be placed on a future Committee of the Whole meeting for discussion. The agenda contains information reports on environmental sustainability, by-law review, and a business park land purchase, plus a provincial consultation alert and committee minutes.

• 2022 Environmental Sustainability Update (2023-239) with attached report
• By-law Review Update (2023-256) with schedule attachment
• Hanlon Creek Business Park Phase 3 Agreement of Purchase and Sale Execution (2023-222) with property map
• Consultation Alert ERO 019-6767 on proposed changes to the Aggregate Resources Act, Ontario Regulation 244/97
• Committee of Adjustment Minutes from May 11, 2023

Public Art Advisory Committee

The committee selected three individuals to serve as the 2023 Artists in Residence. The decision followed a closed session to review and score Stage 2 submissions.

• Selected Jude Akrey, James Gordon, and Miki Tamblyn as 2023 Artists in Residence (Carried)
• Approved April 13, 2023, meeting minutes (Carried)
• Approved May 11, 2023, meeting agenda (Carried)

Committee of Adjustment

The Guelph Committee of Adjustment will hold a public hearing on June 8, 2023, to consider 11 applications under the Planning Act. These include requests for minor variances to zoning bylaws and one consent to create new residential lots. The meeting is hybrid, allowing in-person or electronic participation, and public comments are invited.

• A-69/22: Variance for partially visible off-street loading space at 111 Watson Road South (deferred from Nov 10, 2022)
• A-10/23: Permission to change legal non-conforming use to medical office/clinic at 265 Edinburgh Road South (deferred from Mar 9, 2023)
• A-32/23: Variances for licensed establishment with outdoor patio at 60 Ontario Street
• A-36/23: Multiple variances for cold storage/manufacturing facility at 384 Crawley Road
• B-8/23: Consent to create one new residential lot at 51 Hazelwood Drive

The Committee approved a variance for off-street loading at 111 Watson Road South and a permanent agriculture use at 80 Regal Road. It also permitted a change of use to medical and office spaces at 265 Edinburgh Road South. One application for 5 Nicholas Way was deferred sine die.

• Approved variance for partially visible off-street loading at 111 Watson Road South (Carried)
• Approved change of use to medical office, medical clinic, office, and rental outlet at 265 Edinburgh Road South (Carried)
• Approved variance for permanent agriculture, vegetation based use at 80 Regal Road (Carried)
• Deferred minor variance application A-37/23 for 5 Nicholas Way sine die (Carried)
• Approved May 11, 2023 meeting minutes (Carried)

Committee of the Whole

Council approved a comprehensive governance review including updates to the Procedural By-law, Closed Meeting Protocol, and CAO recruitment and evaluation terms. The city also endorsed the Water Services’ Operational Plan and authorized a health compliance declaration.

• Endorsed Water Services’ Operational Plan (13-0)
• Authorized Mayor to sign Ontario Health Multi-Sectoral Accountability Agreement declaration (13-0)
• Received Guelph. Future Ready Progress Report and requested annual updates from local boards starting June 2024 (13-0)
• Received County of Wellington Social Services report for information (12-0)
• Approved amended Procedural By-law, Closed Meeting Protocol, and CAO recruitment/evaluation terms (12-0)
• Approved amended policies for Municipal Officers recruitment and departures (12-0)
• Directed City Clerk and Mayor to review Strategic Advisory Group on Downtown Guelph governance (12-0)
• Amended Delegation of Authority By-law (12-0)

Committee of Management for the Elliott

The Committee of Management for the Elliott is meeting to confirm the minutes from its March 7, 2023 meeting and to receive two reports: the 2023-Q1 quarterly report on operations of The Elliott Long-Term Care Residence, and a project update on the Long-Term Care Bed Expansion. The agenda also includes announcements from the Chair and Elliott Community staff, followed by adjournment.

• Confirmation of March 7, 2023 meeting minutes
• Receive 2023-Q1 quarterly report on The Elliott Long-Term Care Residence operations
• Receive Long-Term Care Bed Expansion Project Update Report
• Chair and Elliott Community staff announcements

The Committee confirmed the minutes from the March 7, 2023 meeting. Members also received the 2023-Q1 quarterly operations report for The Elliott Long-Term Care Residence and an update report on the long-term care bed expansion project.

• Confirmed March 7, 2023 meeting minutes (7-0)
• Received 2023-Q1 quarterly report on The Elliott Long-Term Care Residence operations (7-0)
• Received Long-Term Care Bed Expansion Project Update Report (7-0)

Council Orientation and Education Workshop

This is a joint orientation and education workshop of Guelph City Council and Wellington County Council, held to discuss Guelph Wellington Paramedic Services. The main agenda item is a presentation on the service, including a City of Guelph letter to the Ministry of Health regarding offload delay. No decisions are scheduled; the meeting is for discussion and education.

• Joint City and County Council workshop on Guelph Wellington Paramedic Services
• Presentation by Colleen Clack-Bush, Deputy CAO Public Services, and Stephen Dewar, Paramedic Chief
• City of Guelph letter to MOH regarding offload delay
• Guelph Wellington Paramedic Services presentation

Guelph City Council and Wellington County Council held a joint orientation and education workshop. Staff and leadership provided information on Guelph-Wellington Paramedic Services, the Community Paramedicine Program, and offload delays at Guelph General Hospital. No substantive decisions were made.

• Adjourned meeting (Carried)

CAO Recruitment, Selection and Performance Sub-committee

The committee held a closed session to receive information regarding the CAO 2023 mid-year check-in. In the open session, the committee confirmed the minutes from the January 17, 2023, meeting.

• Approved move to closed meeting (5-0)
• Confirmed open minutes from January 17, 2023 meeting

City Council

Guelph City Council will decide how to allocate the 2022 operating surplus of $13,698,567 across reserves and funds, including transfers for police, transit, and infrastructure. Council will also consider directing staff to draft an e-scooter bylaw amendment for a July 2023 meeting, and will make public appointments to the Guelph Police Services Board. The meeting includes a closed session for personal matters and confirmation of previous minutes.

• Allocate $13,698,567 2022 operating surplus to reserves, including $4,569,092 to Infrastructure Renewal Reserve Fund and $1,370,000 to Growth Reserve Fund
• Approve $375,000 for RD0449 Wildlife Crossing on Maltby Road between Gordon Street and Victoria Road South
• Direct staff to report on e-scooter bylaw amendment to Traffic Bylaw for July 5, 2023 Committee of the Whole
• Appoint members to Guelph Police Services Board for term ending November 15, 2026
• Pass By-laws (2023)-20792 and (2023)-20803

City Council allocated a 2022 operating surplus of $13,698,567 across various reserve funds. Council also directed staff to draft a bylaw permitting personal use e-scooters and approved funding for a wildlife crossing and heritage initiatives.

• Allocated 2022 operating surplus of $13,698,567 to city reserves and funds (12-0)
• Appointed Ajay Sharma to the Guelph Police Services Board (12-0)
• Directed staff to bring a report and draft bylaw to permit personal use e-scooters by July 5, 2023 (12-0)
• Approved $375,000 for wildlife crossing and fencing on Maltby Road (12-0)
• Approved $500,000 for Heritage Initiatives and Ward West Cultural Heritage Study (12-0)
• Approved $260,000 from Police Operating Contingency Reserve for Downtown Initiative (12-0)
• Passed By-laws (2023)-20797 and (2023)-20803 (12-0)
• Confirmed open meeting minutes from April 2023 (12-0)

Economic Development and Tourism Advisory Committee

This agenda for the Economic Development and Tourism Advisory Committee meeting on May 30, 2023, contains only procedural boilerplate and no substantive agenda items. The document provides no details on decisions, discussions, or specific topics to be addressed.

The committee approved the minutes from the March 28, 2023, meeting. Members received staffing updates regarding the General Manager and Economic Development Officer positions and viewed a presentation on the Comprehensive Zoning Bylaw.

• Approved March 28, 2023, meeting minutes (carried)

Arts and Culture Advisory Committee

This is the agenda for the Guelph Arts and Culture Advisory Committee meeting on May 25, 2023. The agenda contains only procedural boilerplate and embedded content placeholders, with no listed agenda items, reports, or decisions to be discussed.

The committee reviewed the Culture Plan 2030 outline document and provided feedback. The Collection Policy Review was tabled until the next meeting.

• Approved March 23, 2023, Meeting Minutes (Carried)
• Approved April 27, 2023, Agenda (Carried)
• Tabled Collection Policy Review

Information Items

This is a weekly information package for Guelph City Council and the public, distributed electronically. It includes the First Quarter 2023 Budget Monitoring Report, a consultation alert on provincial policy adaptations, and a resolution from another county regarding Bill 97. No items are scheduled for discussion unless a council member requests one be placed on a future Committee of the Whole agenda.

• First Quarter 2023 Budget Monitoring Report (2023-192) with capital spending and budget adjustment attachments
• Consultation alert on proposed policies adapted from A Place to Grow and Provincial Policy Statement (2023-148)
• United Counties of Stormont, Dundas and Glengarry resolution regarding Bill 97

Transportation Advisory Committee

The Transit Advisory Committee is meeting to discuss several transit topics, including fare strategy implementation, an accessibility survey and mobility service, Guelph Central Station platform and signs, rider feedback, and updates on general transit and electric buses. The agenda includes presentations from transit staff and committee members.

• Fare strategy implementation update
• Accessibility survey and mobility service discussion
• Guelph Central Station platform and signs
• Mobility service scheduling challenges for community members
• Electric bus update

The committee received updates on fare strategy, accessibility surveys, and general transit operations. Members recommended specific improvements to the prominence and design of platform signage at Guelph Central Station. A discussion on practice bike racks was deferred to the June 15 meeting.

• Approved minutes from April 20, 2023
• Received verbal update on Fare Strategy Implementation
• Received update on Accessibility Survey and Mobility Service; recommended inviting Rideco representatives to a future meeting
• Recommended making route numbers more prominent, using letters instead of numbers, simplifying design, and comparing signage to other cities for Guelph Central Station
• Received verbal General Transit Update
• Deferred practice bike racks item to June 15, 2023

Council Orientation and Education Workshop

This is a Council Orientation and Education Workshop, not a decision-making meeting. Council will receive two presentations: one on communications and community engagement from the Strategic Communications and Community Engagement department, and one on community investment from the Culture and Recreation department. No votes or decisions are scheduled; the agenda consists only of these informational items and adjournment.

• Presentation on communications and community engagement by Lisa Duarte, Glen Lombard, and Laura Mousseau
• Presentation on community investment by Danna Evans and Alex Goss
• Meeting held at Guelph City Hall, 1 Carden Street, live streamed and available by phone

Council participated in an orientation and education workshop featuring presentations on communications, community engagement, and community investment. No substantive policy decisions or legislative actions were taken during the meeting.

• Adjourned meeting (11-0)

Committee of Adjustment

The Guelph Committee of Adjustment will hold a public hearing for four applications under the Planning Act: three minor variances for residential additions at 107 Ontario Street, 70 Lyon Avenue, and 77 Metcalfe Street, and a consent application for a sanitary servicing easement at 64 and 68 Queen Street. The committee will also receive a presentation on the Comprehensive Zoning By-law and Official Plan Amendment 80 update, and hear announcements about a member vacancy and an Ontario Land Tribunal appeal regarding 201 Elmira Road South.

• A-28/23: Variances for reduced side yard setback for second storey addition and reduced setbacks for sheds, greenhouse, and deck at 107 Ontario Street
• A-29/23: Variances for reduced front yard setback and increased exterior stairs projection at 70 Lyon Avenue
• A-30/23: Variance for reduced side yard setback for garage addition at 77 Metcalfe Street
• B-6/23 and B-7/23: Consent to create sanitary servicing easement at 64 and 68 Queen Street
• Presentation on Comprehensive Zoning By-law and Official Plan Amendment 80 update

The Committee approved zoning variances for residential additions and setbacks at 107 Ontario Street, 70 Lyon Avenue, and 77 Metcalfe Street. It also approved a sanitary servicing easement for 68 Queen Street and elected Greg Sayer as 2023 Vice Chair.

• Elected Greg Sayer as 2023 Vice Chair (Carried)
• Approved zoning variances for second storey addition, sheds, greenhouse, and deck at 107 Ontario Street (Carried)
• Approved front yard setback and stair projection variances for second storey addition at 70 Lyon Avenue (Carried)
• Approved left side yard setback variance for garage addition at 77 Metcalfe Street (Carried)
• Approved creation of a 3-metre wide sanitary servicing easement at 68 Queen Street (Carried)
• Approved minutes from April 13, 2023 Regular Hearing (Carried)

Public Art Advisory Committee

The committee adopted the minutes from the March 16, 2023, meeting and approved the April 13, 2023, agenda. Members discussed the Culture Plan 2030 development and received updates on the 2023 Artist in Residence program and a sculpture installation at Goldie Mill Park.

• Adopted March 16, 2023, meeting minutes (Carried)
• Approved April 13, 2023, meeting agenda (Carried)

Planning, Environment and Water Advisory Committee

The Planning Advisory Committee will receive staff presentations on two items: a review of key changes to the Provincial Policy Statement and Growth Plan, and an update to the 2017 Affordable Housing Strategy. The committee will provide comments to staff and Council for consideration. The meeting also includes approval of the March 1, 2023 minutes.

• Review of key changes to the Provincial Policy Statement and Growth Plan
• Update to the 2017 Affordable Housing Strategy - project initiation
• Approval of minutes from March 1, 2023 meeting

The committee reviewed presentations on the Proposed Planning Statement and the 2017 Affordable Housing Strategy update. Members provided specific feedback on both items, which were formally received and forwarded to staff and Council for consideration.

• Approved minutes from March 1, 2023 meeting (Carried)
• Received staff presentation on Proposed Planning Statement and forwarded member comments to staff and Council (Carried)
• Received staff presentation on 2017 Affordable Housing Strategy update and forwarded member comments to staff and Council (Carried)

Council Planning

Guelph City Council's Planning meeting on May 9, 2023, includes a closed session for bargaining updates, followed by an open session. Council will consider a building by-law amendment, a heritage designation for 47 Alice Street, and receive the Minister's decision on Official Plan Amendment 80. A proposed Official Plan and Zoning By-law Amendment for 58 Wellington Street East has been withdrawn.

• Building By-law Amendment (2023-134) to amend Building By-law (2015)-19985
• Notice of Intention to Designate 47 Alice Street under the Ontario Heritage Act
• Official Plan Amendment 80 – Minister's Decision to approve with modifications
• Withdrawal of application for 58 Wellington Street East Official Plan and Zoning By-law Amendment
• Closed meeting for bargaining mandate updates with firefighter and paramedic unions

Council received the Minister's decision regarding Official Plan Amendment 80 and directed staff to report on financial and human resource impacts. The city will also pursue resources for the Cultural Heritage Action Plan and a future Downtown Park. The Mayor was directed to send a response letter to the Minister of Municipal Affairs and Housing.

• Approved Building By-law updates (13-0)
• Authorized notice of intention to designate 47 Alice Street under Ontario Heritage Act (13-0)
• Received report 2023-175 regarding Minister's decision on OPA 80 (13-0)
• Directed staff to report on financial/human resource impacts of OPA 80 and Bill 23 (12-1)
• Approved budget resources for Cultural Heritage Action Plan recommendations (8-5)
• Approved public consultation for future View Corridors to protect municipal landmarks (9-4)
• Referred a plan for a future Downtown Park to the 2024-2027 multi-year budget (9-4)
• Directed Mayor to send response letter to Minister of Municipal Affairs and Housing (12-1)

Heritage Advisory Committee

This agenda for the Guelph Heritage Advisory Committee meeting on May 8, 2023, contains no substantive items. The text is entirely procedural boilerplate from the eSCRIBE software interface, with no listed decisions, discussions, or reports.

Information Items

This is the weekly Information Items publication for Guelph City Council, distributed electronically for information only. Council members may request any item be placed on a future Committee of the Whole meeting for discussion. The agenda includes reports on the 2022 Guelph Wellington Local Immigration Partnership and the 2022 Growth Management and Affordable Housing Monitoring Report, as well as several provincial consultation alerts and correspondence.

• 2022 Guelph Wellington Local Immigration Partnership Update (2023-171)
• Guelph Growth Management and Affordable Housing Monitoring Report 2022 (2023-138)
• Consultation alerts on Bill 97 (Helping Homebuyers, Protecting Tenants Act) and proposed policies from A Place to Grow and Provincial Policy Statement
• Letter from Enbridge Gas Inc. regarding third-party locate charge
• Resolutions from Town of Orangeville and Town of Whitchurch-Stouffville on Bill 5 (Stopping Harassment and Abuse by Local Leaders Act)

Committee of the Whole

The Committee of the Whole is reviewing 2022 year-end budget reports and will decide how to allocate a $13,698,567 operating surplus across reserves and funds, including police, infrastructure, and utility reserves. They will also consider a motion directing staff to draft an e-scooter bylaw for a July meeting, with no standard public consultation due to the provincial pilot timeline.

• Allocate $13,698,567 operating surplus to reserves and funds, including $4,569,092 to Infrastructure Renewal Reserve
• Approve $375,000 for wildlife crossing on Maltby Road between Gordon Street and Victoria Road South
• Direct staff to draft e-scooter bylaw for July 5, 2023 meeting, skipping normal public consultation
• Request Guelph Police input on e-scooter enforcement and crash data reporting
• Receive 2022 Long-term Financial Statement on reserves and debt for information

The Committee approved the allocation of the 2022 operating surplus across various city reserves and funds. Council also approved funding for a wildlife crossing on Maltby Road and directed staff to draft a bylaw for personal use e-scooters.

• Allocated 2022 operating surplus of $13,698,567 to city reserves and funds (12-0)
• Approved 2022 Year-end Capital Budget Monitoring funding adjustments (12-0)
• Approved $375,000 for RD0449 Wildlife Crossing on Maltby Road (12-0)
• Received 2022 Long-term Financial Statement: Reserves and Debt for information (12-0)
• Directed staff to bring a draft bylaw to permit personal use e-scooters by July 5, 2023 (12-0)
• Decided not to undertake normal public pre-consultation for e-scooter regulation (12-0)
• Requested Guelph Police Services provide input on e-scooter enforcement and education (12-0)

Information Items

This is the City Council's weekly information package, distributed for public awareness. It includes updates on major capital projects, advisory committee reports, and correspondence from provincial officials and other municipalities. No decisions are being made at this meeting; items may be referred to a future Committee of the Whole if requested.

• Tier One Project Portfolio Status Update, Q1 2023 (2023-140) with attachments on South End Community Centre, Baker District, Downtown Infrastructure, and Transit Facility
• 2022 Museum Advisory Committee Update (2023-155)
• 2022 Public Art Advisory Committee Update (2023-156)
• Letter from Minister Steve Clark re: Guelph's Municipal Housing Pledge
• Consultation alerts on Bill 97 (Helping Homebuyers, Protecting Tenants Act) and proposed EA changes

Tourism Advisory Committee

This is the agenda for the Guelph Tourism Advisory Committee meeting on April 27, 2023. The agenda contains only procedural boilerplate and no listed agenda items, decisions, or discussion topics.

The committee approved the meeting minutes from July 2022 and January 2023. Members received updates on staffing, brand strategy, sports tourism, and the seasonal patio program. No policy changes were decided during the session.

• Approved July 2022 and January 2023 Meeting Minutes (carried)
• Deferred selection of July and October meeting dates to outside consultation (carried)

Arts and Culture Advisory Committee

This agenda for the Guelph Arts and Culture Advisory Committee meeting on April 27, 2023, contains only procedural boilerplate and embedded media placeholders. No decisions, discussions, or specific agenda items are listed in the provided text.

The committee approved the minutes from February 23, 2023, and the agenda for March 23, 2023. Members discussed revenue development approaches and toured the 'Who What Wear' exhibition. No substantive policy or funding decisions were made.

• Approved February 23, 2023, meeting minutes (Carried)
• Approved March 23, 2023, agenda (Carried)

Council Orientation and Education Workshop

This is an orientation and education workshop, not a decision-making meeting. Council will receive two staff presentations: one on transportation topics including the Transportation Master Plan, Vision Zero, and Transportation Engineering Modernization; the other on the Guelph Transit On Your Way Roadmap. No votes or formal decisions are scheduled.

• Transportation 101 presentation on Transportation Master Plan, Vision Zero, and Transportation Engineering Modernization (2023-135)
• Guelph Transit On Your Way Roadmap presentation (2023-146)
• Presenters include Jayne Holmes, Terry Gayman, Jennifer Juste, Dr. Liraz Fridman, and Steve Anderson
• Transit presenters include Colleen Clack-Bush, Robin Gerus, Courtney McDonald, and Laura Catalano-Bragues
• Meeting held at Guelph City Hall, 1 Carden Street, and live streamed

City Council attended an orientation and education workshop featuring presentations on the Transportation Master Plan, Vision Zero, and the Guelph Transit On Your Way Roadmap. No substantive motions were decided or voted upon during the session.

• Adjourned meeting (11-0)

Council Orientation and Education Workshop

This is a Council Orientation and Education Workshop meeting, not a decision-making session. The sole substantive item is a workshop (the third in a series) on refreshing the City's Strategic Plan, where Council will review a draft of the refreshed plan and discuss next steps. No votes or decisions are scheduled.

• Strategic Plan Refresh workshop with City Council #3 (item 2023-139)
• Review of draft refreshed Strategic Plan
• Presenters include CAO Scott Stewart and StrategyCorp consultants

City Council participated in a workshop regarding the draft Guelph Future Focused Strategic Plan. Staff and consultants presented on strategic planning, performance processes, and the multi-year budget.

• Discussed strategic pillars of the draft Guelph Future Focused Strategic Plan

City Council

Guelph City Council is meeting to consider several consent agenda items, including approving the Water and Wastewater Servicing Master Plan and Stormwater Management Master Plan, making the Kids Ride Free transit program permanent, and approving a revised Delegation of Authority By-law. Council will also discuss appointments to advisory committees and consider supporting Bill 5, the Stopping Harassment and Abuse by Local Leaders Act. The meeting begins with a closed session for personal matters and appointments.

• Approve revised Delegation of Authority By-law, repealing By-laws (2013)-19529 and (2013)-19635
• Approve Water and Wastewater Servicing Master Plan and file Environmental Assessment Notice of Completion
• Approve Stormwater Management Master Plan and file Environmental Assessment Notice of Completion
• Make Kids Ride Free program permanent and approve Fare Capping Loyalty program for 2024-2027 budget
• Support Bill 5, Stopping Harassment and Abuse by Local Leaders Act, and AMO recommendations

City Council approved a permanent transit program for children 12 and under and established a Fare Capping Loyalty program. Council also approved master plans for water, wastewater, and stormwater management. Several appointments to advisory committees and local boards were confirmed.

• Made Kids Ride Free program (children 12 and under) permanent (12-0)
• Approved Fare Capping Loyalty program with monthly ride caps for 2023-2026 (12-0)
• Approved Water and Wastewater Servicing Master Plan (12-0)
• Approved Stormwater Management Master Plan (12-0)
• Approved 2022 Water Services Annual Report and Summary Report (12-0)
• Approved revised Delegation of Authority By-law (12-0)
• Appointed members to Committee of Adjustment, Planning Advisory Committee, and other boards (12-0)
• Paused Advisory Committees of Council recruitments until Q4 2023 (12-0)

Information Items

This is the April 21, 2023, information package for Guelph City Council, distributed electronically for public and council review. It includes the 2022 Year-end Investment Performance Report, several provincial consultation alerts (including on Bill 97 and environmental assessment changes), and resolutions from other municipalities. No decisions are made at this meeting; council members may request items be placed on a future Committee of the Whole agenda for discussion.

• 2022 Year-end Investment Performance Report (2023-130) with attachments on portfolio by maturity, security type, and policy limit exceptions
• Consultation Alert on Helping Homebuyers, Protecting Tenants Act (Bill 97), Schedules 2, 4, and 6 (2023-147)
• Consultation Alert on evaluating Municipal Class EA requirements for infrastructure projects (2023-137)
• Consultation Alert on moving to a project list approach under the Environmental Assessment Act (2023-136)
• Resolutions from City of Stratford on long-term care funding and Northumberland County on AMO's housing and homelessness call to action

Transportation Advisory Committee

The committee adopted the March 16, 2023, minutes and received updates on a proposed fare strategy and the Route 19 expansion. No formal votes were taken on the fare changes or route extensions, though members expressed support for fare capping and the proposed route. Service schedule changes for Routes 10, 12, and 13 are set to begin May 7, 2023.

• Approved minutes from March 16, 2023
• Proposed cash fare increase from $3 to $3.25 (discussed)
• Proposed adult monthly pass increase from $80 to $95.20 (discussed)
• Proposed transition to a pay-as-you-go Fare Capping Loyalty program (discussed)
• Proposed making Kids Ride Free program (ages 12 and under) permanent (discussed)
• Proposed Route 19 extension based on accessibility and equity (discussed)
• Scheduled weekday midday service increases for Routes 10, 12, and 13 starting May 7, 2023

Accessibility Advisory Committee

The Accessibility Advisory Committee will discuss several items, including engagement on accessible voting methods for the 2026 municipal election, a playground rubber surface strategy, Guelph's Seasonal Patio Program, and the Community Engagement Framework. They will also receive information on a traffic calming policy and a site plan internal review. The meeting includes routine approval of the agenda and previous minutes.

• Discussion on AAC engagement for accessible voting service enhancements for the 2026 Municipal Election
• Engagement on playground rubber surface strategy in the Parks and Recreation Master Plan
• Engagement on Guelph's Seasonal Patio Program
• Discussion on Promise and Design Principles of the Community Engagement Framework
• Information on Traffic Calming Policy Memo and Site Plan Internal Review (deferred from February)

The Accessibility Advisory Committee approved a strategy for the geographic distribution of rubber surface playgrounds and supported the proposed community engagement promise and design principles.

• Approved rubber surface playground distribution within 2.5 km of residential areas (Carried)
• Supported implementation of two new rubber surface playgrounds in central and north-west areas (Carried)
• Supported community engagement promise and design principles as proposed (Carried)
• Approved April 18, 2023 Meeting Agenda (Carried)
• Approved February 21, 2023 Meeting Minutes as amended (Carried)

Council Planning

Council approved the City-initiated Comprehensive Zoning Bylaw (2023)-20790 and Official Plan Amendment No. 88. Several amendments regarding garage widths, parking spaces, and driveway widths were adopted. A Sustainable Development Checklist for the Site Plan Approval process was also approved.

• Approved Comprehensive Zoning Bylaw (2023)-20790 and Official Plan Amendment No. 88 (13-0)
• Approved Sustainable Development Checklist for Site Plan Approval process (13-0)
• Authorized notice of intention to designate 65 Delhi Street under Ontario Heritage Act (13-0)
• Approved two 7.8 square metre fascia signs for 245 Hanlon Creek Boulevard (13-0)
• Approved amendment to Zone RL.2 attached garage maximum width (13-0)
• Approved amendment to parking requirements for first 20 dwelling units (10-3)
• Approved amendments to Table 5.10 regarding maximum residential driveway width (11-2)
• Approved amendment to Zone RL.2 maximum residential driveway width (12-1)

Information Items

City Council is receiving information on the provincial Minister's decision regarding Official Plan Amendment 80, which modifies building heights in the Downtown and Guelph Innovation District Secondary Plans. The agenda also includes four consultation alerts from the provincial government concerning housing, environmental assessments, and planning policies. Additionally, Council is receiving minutes from the Natural Heritage Advisory Committee, Committee of Adjustment, and Heritage Guelph Committee.

• Official Plan Amendment 80 - Minister's Decision (2023-145)
• Consultation Alert: Helping Homebuyers, Protecting Tenants Act - Schedules 2, 4, and 6 of Bill 97 (2023-147)
• Consultation Alert: Evaluating Municipal Class EA Requirements for Infrastructure Projects (2023-137)
• Consultation Alert: Moving to a Project List Approach Under the Environmental Assessment Act (2023-136)
• Consultation Alert: Review of proposed policies adapted from A Place to Grow and Provincial Policy Statement (2023-148)

Public Art Advisory Committee

The committee identified and invited seven candidates to advance to Stage 2 of the Artist in Residence 2023 competition. The selection followed a closed session for the review and scoring of Stage 1 submissions.

• Approved adoption of January 12, 2023 meeting minutes
• Approved March 16, 2023 meeting agenda
• Authorized move into Closed Session to review Artist in Residence 2023 Stage 1 submissions
• Shortlisted Judy Noonan and Cheryl Turner, Jude Akrey, Miki Tamblyn, Paulus Linnaeus, James Gordon, Amina Moon, and Megan Arnold for Artist in Residence 2023 Stage 2

Committee of Adjustment

The Committee approved minor variance applications for properties on Dublin Street South and Foster Avenue. A request for variances at 201 Elmira Road South was refused, and an application for 12 Terry Boulevard was deferred sine die.

• Approved variances for 21 Dublin Street South regarding setbacks, driveway location, and porch placement (Carried)
• Approved side yard setback variance for 77 Foster Avenue (Carried)
• Refused angular plane and finished grade variances for 201 Elmira Road South (Carried)
• Deferred minor variance application A-18/23 for 12 Terry Boulevard sine die (Carried)
• Approved minutes from the March 9, 2023 Regular Hearing (Carried)

Natural Heritage Advisory Committee

The Natural Heritage Advisory Committee is meeting to approve prior minutes, receive orientation, elect a chair and vice-chair, and hear a workshop on Guelph's Private Tree Protection By-law update. The committee will provide comments on the by-law update to staff and Council for consideration.

• Workshop on Guelph's Private Tree Protection By-law update
• Election of Chair and Vice-Chair
• Approval of minutes from September 22, 2022 meeting
• Committee policies and procedures presentation
• Member orientation presentation

The committee appointed a new Chair and Vice-Chair. Members reviewed a presentation on updating the Private Tree Protection By-law and forwarded several recommendations to staff and Council regarding tree retention and replacement costs.

• Approved minutes from September 22, 2022 meeting
• Appointed Mike Puddister as Chair
• Appointed Justine Richardson as Vice-Chair
• Approved forwarding workshop comments on the Private Tree Protection By-law Update to staff and Council

Heritage Advisory Committee

The Heritage Guelph Committee is meeting to review several heritage matters, including proposed designations for 49 Norfolk Street (The Albion Hotel) and 47 Alice Street, a request to remove 20 Cityview Drive North from the municipal heritage register, and a conservation plan for 65 Delhi Street. The committee will also hear a presentation on the private tree bylaw review and receive a cultural heritage impact assessment for 785 York Road. These are advisory recommendations to City Council.

• Recommendation to designate 49 Norfolk Street (The Albion Hotel) under the Ontario Heritage Act
• Recommendation to designate 47 Alice Street under the Ontario Heritage Act
• No objection to removing 20 Cityview Drive North from the Municipal Register of Cultural Heritage Properties
• Comments on the Conservation Plan for 65 Delhi Street for site plan approval
• Presentation on the Guelph Private Tree Bylaw Review

The committee recommended that City Council give notice of intention to designate two properties under the Ontario Heritage Act. It also recommended the removal of 20 Cityview Drive North from the Municipal Register of Cultural Heritage Properties.

• Approved minutes from March 13, 2023 meeting (Carried)
• Recommended City Council give notice of intention to designate 49 Norfolk Street (Carried)
• Recommended City Council give notice of intention to designate 47 Alice Street (Carried)
• Advised City Council of no objection to removing 20 Cityview Drive North from the Municipal Register of Cultural Heritage Properties (Carried)
• Approved providing comments on the 65 Delhi Street Conservation Plan to the General Manager of Planning and Building Services and the applicant (Carried)
• Approved extending meeting adjournment time beyond 2 p.m. (Carried)

Information Items

This is the weekly information package for Guelph City Council, distributed for public awareness. No information reports or board/committee items are listed. Council members may request any item be moved to a future Committee of the Whole meeting for discussion.

• Consultation alert on evaluating municipal class EA requirements for infrastructure projects
• Consultation alert on moving to a project list approach under the Environmental Assessment Act
• City of Owen Sound resolution on reducing municipal insurance costs
• Township of South Glengarry resolution on review of rural education funding
• Township of Mulmur resolution on Stopping Harassment and Abuse by Local Leaders Act, 2022

Committee of the Whole

The Committee of the Whole is meeting to discuss and recommend action on several items, including a transit fare strategy, water and wastewater master plans, and a delegation of authority by-law update. The committee will also receive the 2022 Water Services Annual Report. Recommendations from this meeting will go to full Council for final decision.

• Transit Fare Strategy: make Kids Ride Free (12 and under) permanent and approve Fare Capping Loyalty program, with budget impacts in 2024-2027 multi-year budget
• Water and Wastewater Servicing Master Plan approval and filing of Municipal Class Environmental Assessment Notice of Completion
• Stormwater Management Master Plan approval and filing of Municipal Class Environmental Assessment Notice of Completion
• Delegation of Authority By-law update, repealing By-laws (2013)-19529 and (2013)-19635
• 2022 Water Services Annual Report and Summary Report approval

The Committee approved the Water and Wastewater Servicing Master Plan and the Stormwater Management Master Plan. Council also made the Kids Ride Free transit program permanent and approved a Fare Capping Loyalty program. A revised Delegation of Authority By-law was adopted.

• Approved revised Delegation of Authority By-law and repealed By-laws (2013)-19529 and (2013)-19635 (12-0)
• Approved Water and Wastewater Servicing Master Plan (12-0)
• Approved 2022 Water Services Annual Report and Summary Report (13-0)
• Approved Stormwater Management Master Plan (13-0)
• Made Kids Ride Free program for children 12 and under permanent (13-0)
• Approved Transit Fare Capping Loyalty program (13-0)
• Delegated authority to staff for remaining Transit Fare Strategy initiatives (13-0)
• Directed staff to report on transit pass accessibility for seniors and high school students (13-0)

Council Orientation and Education Workshop

This is a Council Orientation and Education Workshop, not a decision-making meeting. The sole substantive item is a presentation and discussion of the Downtown Parking Master Plan update (item 2023-76), covering existing conditions, future projections, and next steps. No votes or decisions are scheduled.

• Downtown Parking Master Plan Council Workshop (2023-76)
• Presentation by Jayne Holmes, Terry Gayman, Ralph Bond, and Sue Cummings
• Discussion of macro-level factors, parking ecosystem, and future projections
• Meeting held at Guelph City Hall, 1 Carden Street

City Council participated in an orientation and education workshop regarding the Downtown Parking Master Plan. The session included presentations from city staff and consultants and a facilitated discussion. No formal decisions were made during the workshop.

City Council as Shareholder of GMHI

This is a short meeting of Guelph City Council acting as shareholder of Guelph Municipal Holdings Inc. (GMHI). The council will move into a closed session to discuss appointing a Guelph representative to the Alectra Board of Directors, then return to open session to confirm minutes and direct GMHI staff to communicate KPMG LLP as the preferred auditor for Alectra Inc.

• Appointment of Guelph representative to Alectra Board of Directors (closed session)
• Direct GMHI staff to communicate KPMG LLP as preferred auditor for Alectra Inc.
• Confirmation of open and closed minutes from June 27, 2022 GMHI meeting

City Council, acting as shareholder of Guelph Municipal Holdings Inc., nominated a representative for the Alectra Inc. Board and selected a preferred auditor. The council also confirmed minutes from a previous meeting.

• Nominated Jane Armstrong for reappointment to the Alectra Inc. Board of Directors for a three year term starting April 28, 2023 (11-0)
• Selected KPMG LLP as the preferred auditor for Alectra Inc. (11-0)
• Confirmed open meeting minutes from June 27, 2022 (11-0)

Community Grant Allocation Panel

The provided text consists entirely of software interface elements, such as video player controls and empty data tables, with no actual meeting agenda items, decisions, or discussions included. Therefore, it is not possible to determine what the Community Grant Allocation Panel decided or discussed on March 28, 2023.

Economic Development and Tourism Advisory Committee

This agenda for the Guelph Economic Development and Tourism Advisory Committee meeting on March 28, 2023, contains only procedural boilerplate. No specific agenda items, decisions, or discussion topics are listed in the provided text.

The committee approved the minutes from the February 28 meeting. Manager of Economic Development Christine Chapman presented a Community Improvement Plan PowerPoint and collected feedback from the committee.

• Approved February 28 Meeting Minutes (carried)

City Council

Guelph City Council is meeting to consider a consent report with several items, most notably approving the construction of the South End Community Centre at a cost of $115.5 million, with an additional $35.5 million budget. Council will also vote on the 2023 property tax policy, a revenue budgeting policy, a tree planting strategy, and a new business licensing schedule for short-term rentals. The agenda includes confirmation of previous meeting minutes and standard procedural items.

• South End Community Centre construction approved at $115.5M, with $35.5M additional budget funded from development charges and debt
• 2023 property tax ratios and rates to be approved
• New business licensing schedule for short-term rental accommodations to be created
• One Canopy Tree Planting Strategy to be approved with future funding
• Revenue Budgeting Policy to be approved

City Council approved the construction of the South End Community Centre and adopted the 2023 property tax policy. Council also directed staff to create a new licensing schedule for short-term rental accommodations. Several other administrative policies and a tree planting strategy were approved.

• Approved South End Community Centre construction at a cost of $115.5 million (11-0)
• Approved additional $35.5 million budget for South End Community Centre (11-0)
• Approved 2023 property tax ratios and tax rates (11-0)
• Directed staff to create a new licensing schedule for short-term rental accommodations (11-0)
• Approved One Canopy Tree Planting Strategy (11-0)
• Approved Revenue Budgeting Policy (11-0)
• Approved Transit Advisory Committee Terms of Reference (11-0)
• Approved Internal Audit Work Plan 2023–2025 (11-0)

Community Grant Allocation Panel

The panel discussed all grant applications and determined preliminary allocation amounts. The minutes from the previous meeting were approved.

• Approved previous meeting minutes
• Determined preliminary allocation amounts for all grant applications

Waste Resource Innovation Centre Public Liaison Committee

The Waste Resource Innovation Centre Public Liaison Advisory Committee is meeting remotely to discuss an operations update, the leaf, yard waste and brush program, and the Solid Waste Management Master Plan. The committee will also approve minutes from its January 2023 meeting. No votes or decisions are listed on the agenda.

• Approval of January 19, 2023 meeting minutes
• Operations update presented by Dan Turner
• Leaf, yard waste and brush program overview
• Solid Waste Management Master Plan overview by Heather Connell

The committee met remotely to discuss operations, the Leaf, Yard Waste and Brush Program, and the Solid Waste Management Master Plan. No formal decisions were made or minutes approved because a quorum was not present.

• Approval of previous minutes deferred due to lack of quorum

Arts and Culture Advisory Committee

This agenda contains only boilerplate interface text from the eSCRIBE system with no listed agenda items, reports, or decisions. The meeting appears to be scheduled for March 23, 2023, but no substantive business is documented in the provided text.

• No agenda items listed
• No reports or attachments referenced
• No decisions or discussions specified

The committee approved the minutes from January 26, 2023, and the agenda for February 23, 2023. Members discussed the 2022 Annual Review of Strategic Operating and potential revenue development approaches. No other substantive policy decisions were recorded.

• Adopted January 26, 2023, meeting minutes (Carried)
• Adopted February 23, 2023, agenda (Carried)

Council Orientation and Education Workshop

This is a Council Orientation and Education Workshop, not a decision-making meeting. The sole substantive item is a workshop presentation on Economic Development and Tourism, covering how these areas connect to the Strategic Plan, work with other levels of government, and function in a mid-sized city. No votes or decisions are scheduled.

• Workshop: Economic Development and Tourism Unpacked (2023-77)
• Presenters include Deputy CAO Jayne Holmes and General Manager John Regan
• Topics: Strategic Plan connection, intergovernmental relations, mid-sized city context

Council participated in an orientation and education workshop regarding economic development and tourism. Staff provided information on government influence, employment areas, and downtown business and visitor attraction. No substantive decisions were made.

Council Planning

Guelph City Council's Planning meeting on March 21, 2023, will decide on a zoning by-law amendment for a mixed-use retirement community at 1408 Gordon Street and 33-41 Arkell Road, and will discuss a heritage conservation district study for the Ontario Reformatory. The consent agenda includes the zoning decision, while the heritage study is an item for discussion with a staff presentation.

• Zoning by-law amendment for 1408 Gordon Street and 33-41 Arkell Road to permit a mixed-use retirement community (File OZS21-003)
• Ontario Reformatory Heritage Conservation District Study – Phase One Report (2023-75)
• Recommendation to approve the heritage district study and direct staff to prepare a conservation district plan

Council approved a zoning by-law amendment to allow a mixed-use retirement community at 1408 Gordon Street and 33-41 Arkell Road. Members also approved the Ontario Reformatory Heritage Conservation District Study and directed staff to create a conservation district plan.

• Approved zoning amendment for mixed-use retirement community at 1408 Gordon Street and 33-41 Arkell Road (13-0)
• Approved Ontario Reformatory Heritage Conservation District Study Report (13-0)
• Directed staff to prepare a heritage conservation district plan for the Ontario Reformatory District area (13-0)
• Directed staff to continue discussions with Infrastructure Ontario regarding Trestle Bridge conservation (13-0)
• Passed By-laws (2023)-20779, (2023)-20783, and (2023)-20784 (13-0)

Community Grant Allocation Panel

This is the agenda for the Guelph Community Grant Allocation Panel meeting on March 20, 2023. The agenda contains only procedural boilerplate and no substantive items for decision or discussion.

The panel approved the open minutes from the previous meeting. Members discussed several grant applications, but no decisions on funding were recorded.

• Approved open minutes

Information Items

This is the weekly information package for Guelph City Council, distributed electronically. No information reports or intergovernmental items are listed. Council members may request any item be placed on a future Committee of the Whole agenda for discussion.

• Municipality of North Perth resolution on school bus stop arm cameras
• Town of Petrolia resolution on future accuracy of the permanent register of electors
• Town of Petrolia resolution calling on provincial government to end homelessness in Ontario
• Heritage Guelph minutes from February 13, 2023

Public Art Advisory Committee

This is the agenda for the Guelph Public Art Advisory Committee meeting on March 16, 2023. The agenda contains only procedural boilerplate and no specific items, decisions, or discussions are listed.

The committee approved the adoption of previous minutes and the current agenda. Members requested specific changes to the 2023 Artists-In-Residence program, including expanding artist eligibility and updating program objectives.

• Adopted October 20, 2022 meeting minutes (Carried)
• Adopted January 12, 2023 meeting agenda (Carried)
• Requested expansion of Artists-In-Residence eligibility to all artists
• Requested change of program objective from 'civic pride' to 'community pride'
• Requested program terms specify openness to all artistic disciplines
• Requested up to nine artists be shortlisted for the proposal stage

Transportation Advisory Committee

The Guelph Transit Advisory Committee is meeting to discuss and receive updates on several transit topics, including operator training for fare enforcement and cyclist safety, rider feedback on safety at Guelph Central Station after dark, a fare strategy update, and changes to the May 2023 sign-up. Staff will also present on the Future Ready Action Plan, naming conventions for headsigns and routes, and an electric bus update. The committee will also consider approving the minutes from its January 19, 2023 meeting.

• Operator training on dealing with passengers not paying fares and difficult passengers
• Operator training on sharing the road with cyclists and bike lanes
• Safety at Guelph Central Station after dark for operators and passengers
• Fare strategy update
• Changes to the May 2023 sign-up

The committee approved the minutes from January 19, 2023. The remainder of the meeting consisted of staff updates regarding operator training, fare strategy, and electric bus deliveries.

• Approved minutes from January 19, 2023 (Carried)

Community Grant Allocation Panel

This agenda for the Guelph Community Grant Allocation Panel meeting on 2023-03-13 contains only boilerplate interface text and no substantive agenda items. There are no listed decisions, discussions, or attachments to report.

The panel met remotely to conduct procedural business. The only substantive action recorded was the approval of the open minutes.

• Approved open minutes

Heritage Advisory Committee

Heritage Guelph is meeting to consider recommending that City Council designate two properties under the Ontario Heritage Act: 65 Delhi Street and 49 Norfolk Street (The Albion Hotel). The committee will also nominate a member to the Naming Committee and discuss designation priorities and a draft 2023 workplan, a motion deferred from February. The meeting is hybrid, with public delegations limited to five minutes and registration required by March 10.

• Intention to designate 65 Delhi Street under Part IV, Section 29 of the Ontario Heritage Act
• Intention to designate 49 Norfolk Street (The Albion Hotel) under the Ontario Heritage Act
• Nomination of a Heritage Guelph member to serve on the Naming Committee
• Discussion of designation priorities and draft 2023 workplan (deferred from Feb 13)
• Approval of minutes from February 13, 2023 meeting

The committee approved a list of 10 priority properties for designation research and recommended that City Council designate 65 Delhi Street. The intention to designate 49 Norfolk Street was deferred to a future meeting. Cameron McCarthy-Tilley was appointed as the committee representative to the Municipal Property and Building Commemorative Naming Committee.

• Appointed Cameron McCarthy-Tilley to the Municipal Property and Building Commemorative Naming Committee (Carried)
• Approved 10 priority properties for designation research (Carried)
• Recommended City Council give notice of intention to designate 65 Delhi Street (Carried)
• Deferred intention to designate 49 Norfolk Street to April 11, 2023 (Carried)
• Approved February 13, 2023 meeting minutes (Carried)

Information Items

This is the City Council's weekly information package, distributed electronically for public and council review. It includes a terms of reference for an environmental assessment of the Edinburgh Road rail crossing, a response to provincial reporting on planning matters, and several resolutions from other municipalities. Council members may request any item be placed on a future Committee of the Whole agenda for discussion.

• Terms of Reference for Edinburgh Road Rail Crossing Environmental Assessment (2023-103)
• City response to provincial Municipal Reporting on Planning Matters (2023-108)
• Township of Howick resolution on Ontario school board elections
• Chatham-Kent resolutions on municipal insurance costs and Bill 5 (Stopping Harassment and Abuse by Local Leaders Act)
• Carleton Place resolution declaring intimate partner violence an epidemic

Committee of Adjustment

The Committee of Adjustment approved land severances and zoning variances for properties on Southgate Drive, Forest Street, Division Street, and Renfield Street. Two applications for Edinburgh Road South and Dublin Street South were deferred sine die. The committee also approved the amended minutes from February 9, 2023.

• Approved minor variance for 100 Division Street regarding front and side yard setbacks (Carried)
• Approved land severance for 900 Southgate Drive (Carried)
• Approved minor variance for 79 Renfield Street for a detached garage (Carried)
• Approved land severances B-3/23 and B-4/23 for 26 Forest Street (Carried)
• Approved minor variances A-14/23, A-15/23, and A-16/23 for 26 Forest Street lot frontage (Carried)
• Deferred minor variance A-10/23 for 265 Edinburgh Road South sine die (Carried)
• Deferred minor variance A-12/23 for 21 Dublin Street South sine die (Carried)
• Approved amended minutes from February 9, 2023 (Carried)

Committee of Management for the Elliott

The Committee of Management for the Elliott is meeting to confirm the minutes from its September 27, 2022 meeting and to receive the 2022-Q4 quarterly report on operations of The Elliott Long-Term Care Residence. The agenda is largely procedural, with no new decisions or proposals beyond these routine items.

• Confirmation of minutes from September 27, 2022 meeting
• Receive 2022-Q4 quarterly report on The Elliott Long-Term Care Residence operations

The Committee confirmed the minutes from the September 27, 2022 meeting and received the 2022-Q4 quarterly report on the operations of The Elliott Long-Term Care Residence. Staff announced that the residence is now out of outbreak in long term care.

• Confirmed September 27, 2022 meeting minutes (7-0)
• Received 2022-Q4 quarterly report on The Elliott Long-Term Care Residence operations (7-0)

Committee of the Whole

The Committee of the Whole will discuss and potentially approve several items, including the construction of the South End Community Centre at a cost of $115.5 million, a new business licensing schedule for short-term rentals, and the 2023 property tax policy. The meeting also includes a closed session for a corporate cyber security briefing and recognition of staff achievements.

• Approve $115.5M construction of South End Community Centre, with $35.5M additional budget funded from reserves and debt
• Direct staff to create a licensing schedule for short-term rental accommodations under the Business Licensing By-law
• Approve 2023 property tax ratios and rates
• Approve One Canopy Tree Planting Strategy
• Approve Revenue Budgeting Policy and Internal Audit Work Plan 2023-2025

The Committee of the Whole approved the construction of the South End Community Centre and established 2023 property tax rates. Council also approved a new tree planting strategy and directed staff to create a licensing schedule for short-term rentals.

• Approved South End Community Centre construction at a cost of $115.5M (12-0)
• Approved additional $35.5M budget for South End Community Centre (12-0)
• Approved 2023 property tax ratios and tax rates (12-0)
• Approved Revenue Budgeting Policy (12-0)
• Approved One Canopy Tree Planting Strategy (11-0)
• Directed staff to create a licensing schedule for short-term rental accommodations (11-1)
• Approved Transit Advisory Committee Terms of Reference (11-0)
• Approved Internal Audit Work Plan 2023–2025 (12-0)

Community Grant Allocation Panel

This is the agenda for the Guelph Community Grant Allocation Panel meeting on March 6, 2023. The agenda contains only procedural boilerplate and no substantive items, decisions, or discussions are listed.

The panel approved the open minutes from the previous meeting. Members reviewed grant applications from ten different organizations, though no funding decisions were recorded in the minutes.

• Approved open minutes

Information Items

This is the weekly information package for Guelph City Council, distributed for public awareness. Council members may request items be moved to a future Committee of the Whole meeting for discussion. The package includes reports on the Urban Forest Management Plan implementation and the 2022 Public Sector Salary Disclosure, as well as correspondence from other municipalities and a petition about traffic on Woodlawn Road East.

• Urban Forest Management Plan 2022 Implementation Update
• Public Sector Salary Disclosure for 2022 taxation year
• Petition for changes to East/West traffic flow on Woodlawn Road East
• Correspondence from other municipalities on topics like women in politics, heritage register, cannabis act review, homelessness, and pupil accommodation
• Planning Advisory Committee minutes from October 20, 2022

Planning, Environment and Water Advisory Committee

The Planning Advisory Committee is meeting remotely to approve prior minutes, elect a chair and vice-chair, receive an orientation on planning, and hear a presentation on the Comprehensive Zoning Bylaw Review. The agenda is largely procedural, with no specific decisions or public hearings listed.

• Approval of minutes from October 20, 2022 and November 30, 2022
• Election of Chair and Vice-Chair
• Introduction to Planning orientation presentation by Melissa Aldunate
• Comprehensive Zoning Bylaw Review presentation by Abby Watts

The committee appointed a Chair and Vice-Chair and approved the minutes from two previous meetings. Members provided feedback on the Comprehensive Zoning Bylaw Review regarding parking rates, walkways, and driveway widths to be sent to staff and Council.

• Approved minutes from October 20, 2022 and November 30, 2022 meetings
• Appointed Member P. Hanusiak as Chair
• Appointed Member D. Shock as Vice-Chair
• Approved forwarding committee comments on the Comprehensive Zoning By-law Review to staff and Council

City Council

Guelph City Council is meeting to decide on several items, including a housing pledge to facilitate 18,000 new units by 2031, a contract renewal for organic waste processing, and updates on the Guelph Greener Homes Program. The agenda also includes a closed session for labour negotiations and a report on long-term care redevelopment.

• Approve City of Guelph Housing Pledge for 18,000 units by 2031
• Renew Organic Waste Processing Agreement with Region of Waterloo for 5 years (2023-2028)
• Approve Guelph Greener Homes Program bylaw and delegated authority for agreements
• Proceed with design of new Guelph Transit and Fleet Services facility at Watson Parkway South and Stone Road East
• Receive 2022 Annual Report of the Integrity Commissioner

Economic Development and Tourism Advisory Committee

This agenda contains only procedural boilerplate and embedded content placeholders. No substantive items, reports, or decisions are listed for this meeting.

The committee approved the minutes from the January 30, 2023 meeting. Members reviewed a Labour Force Survey and provided feedback on a Construction Communications presentation.

• Approved January 30, 2023 Meeting Minutes (carried)

Community Grant Allocation Panel

This agenda for the Guelph Community Grant Allocation Panel meeting on 2023-02-27 contains only procedural boilerplate and no listed agenda items, decisions, or discussion topics. The document appears to be a system-generated placeholder with no substantive content.

The panel reviewed grant applications from 11 organizations. No funding amounts or final approval decisions were recorded in the minutes.

• Approved previous meeting minutes

Arts and Culture Advisory Committee

This is the agenda for the Arts and Culture Advisory Committee meeting on February 23, 2023. The agenda contains only procedural boilerplate and no substantive items for discussion or decision.

The committee approved the 2023 Operating Plan and appointed its executive leadership for the year. Members agreed to commemorate the coronation of King Charles with programming focused on colonial history. Admission fee changes were deferred to the 2024-27 Strategic Plan.

• Appointed Jayne Osborn as Committee Chair and Robert Hohenadel as Vice Chair (Carried)
• Endorsed the 2023 Operating Plan (Carried)
• Approved minutes of the October 27, 2022 meeting (Carried)
• Adopted the January 26, 2023 Agenda (Carried)

Council Orientation and Education Workshop

This is a council orientation and education workshop, not a decision-making meeting. Council will review and discuss draft strategic pillars and objectives for the 2023-33 strategic plan refresh, with presentations from staff and consultants. No votes or formal decisions are scheduled.

• Strategic Plan Refresh workshop #2 for 2023-33
• Review of draft strategic pillars and objectives
• Presentations by StrategyCorp Inc. consultants
• Remote meeting live streamed on guelph.ca/live

City Council participated in a round table discussion regarding strategic pillars as part of the Strategic Plan Refresh. No formal votes or policy decisions were recorded during the workshop.

• Conducted round table discussion on strategic pillars with StrategyCorp Inc.

Special Council Meeting

Council met in a closed session to discuss solicitor-client privileged advice concerning CN Rail operations in the City of Guelph. Mayor Guthrie provided a summary of the direction given to staff following the closed session.

• Approved motion to move into closed meeting regarding solicitor-client privilege (9-0)

Accessibility Advisory Committee

The Accessibility Advisory Committee is meeting to discuss and provide input on several city projects, including a new splash pad at Margaret Greene Park, the Downtown Parking Master Plan, a protected cycling network study for College Avenue, and a comprehensive zoning bylaw update. The committee will also receive information on legislated minute-taking standards, a new cycling and pedestrian bridge from Emma Street to Earl Street, and site plan review impacts from new legislation.

• Margaret Greene Park new splash pad engagement
• Downtown Guelph Parking Master Plan early engagement
• Protected Cycling Network Study: College Avenue Corridor
• Comprehensive Zoning Bylaw Update for recommendation
• Emma Street to Earl Street cycling and pedestrian bridge introduction

The committee approved the meeting agenda and previous minutes. Members received presentations on several city infrastructure projects, including a new splash pad and cycling networks. The meeting adjourned early after losing quorum.

• Approved February 21, 2023 meeting agenda
• Approved October 18, 2022 meeting minutes
• Approved December 20, 2023 meeting minutes
• Approved January 17, 2023 meeting minutes
• Received presentation on Emma Street to Earl Street cycling and pedestrian bridge

Transportation Advisory Committee

This agenda for the Guelph Transportation Advisory Committee meeting on February 16, 2023, contains only procedural boilerplate and no listed agenda items, decisions, or discussion topics. The document appears to be a system-generated template with no substantive content.

The Transit Advisory Committee appointed its 2023 Chair and Vice Chair and approved the 2023 meeting schedule. The committee also approved updated Terms of Reference regarding member appointments, which will proceed to City Council for approval on March 07, 2023.

• Approved minutes from November 17, 2022
• Appointed Susan Carey as 2023 Chair and Wm. Frank Holden as 2023 Vice Chair
• Approved 2023 Meeting Dates
• Approved updated Terms of Reference

Council Orientation and Education Workshop

This is a Council Orientation and Education Workshop, not a regular business meeting. The agenda consists solely of a training session on the Code of Conduct and the Municipal Conflict of Interest Act, led by the City Clerk and the Integrity Commissioner. No decisions or public hearings are scheduled.

• Training on Code of Conduct and Municipal Accountability
• Training on Municipal Conflict of Interest Act
• Presenters: Stephen O'Brien, City Clerk; John Mascarin, Integrity Commissioner

City Council met for a workshop focused on training. The session included a presentation on the Code of Conduct and the Municipal Conflict of Interest Act.

Council Planning

Council approved zoning amendments for a gas bar redevelopment and a 21-unit apartment building on Speedvale Avenue. A report for a proposed 23-storey mixed-use building at 58 Wellington Street East was received following a public meeting.

• Approved Zoning By-law Amendment for 145 Speedvale Ave West to permit gas bar redevelopment and automatic car wash (12-0)
• Approved Official Plan Amendment and Zoning By-law Amendment for 205-213 Speedvale Ave East for a 21-unit apartment and 3-unit conversion (12-0)
• Received report 2023-30 for a proposed 23-storey mixed-use building at 58 Wellington St E (12-0)
• Passed By-laws (2023)-20763 and (2023)-20774 through (2023)-20777 (12-0)
• Passed By-laws (2023)-20772 and (2023)-20773 (10-2)
• Application for sign bylaw variances at 43 Woodlawn Road West withdrawn

Heritage Advisory Committee

Heritage Guelph Committee is meeting remotely to consider a proposed motion supporting the recommended boundary for the Ontario Reformatory Heritage Conservation District, and to review and support a list of priority properties for heritage designation research. The committee will also approve minutes from the January 23, 2023 meeting.

• Motion to support recommended boundary for Ontario Reformatory Heritage Conservation District
• Discussion and proposed motion on February 2023 priority properties for designation research
• Approval of minutes from January 23, 2023 meeting
• Delegations allowed up to 5 minutes, must register by Feb 10, 2023

The committee approved the recommended boundary for the Ontario Reformatory Heritage Conservation District. Consideration of designation priorities and the draft 2023 workplan was deferred to the March 13, 2023 meeting.

• Approved minutes from January 23, 2023 meeting
• Supported recommended boundary for Ontario Reformatory Heritage Conservation District
• Deferred consideration of designation priorities to March 13, 2023

Community Grant Allocation Panel

The panel reviewed grant applications from 11 local organizations. No funding decisions or vote tallies for specific grants were recorded in the minutes.

• Approved previous open minutes

Committee of Adjustment

The Guelph Committee of Adjustment will hold a public hearing on five applications for minor variances under the Planning Act, including a deferred application for reduced parking at 29-31 Paisley Street. The committee will also hear requests for variances related to residential units, setbacks, and building coverage at properties on Fife Road, Speedvale Avenue East, Eramosa Road, and Powell Street East. A staff announcement will address the impact of Bill 23, the More Homes Built Faster Act, 2022, on the committee.

• A-1/23 29-31 Paisley Street: variance for reduced parking and conversion of commercial to residential unit (deferred from Jan 12 hearing)
• A-6/23 50-60 Fife Road: variances for multiple attached dwellings, increased units, reduced amenity area and parking
• A-7/23 444 Speedvale Avenue East: variance for reduced side yard setback for additional residential dwelling unit
• A-8/23 179 Eramosa Road: variances for accessory residential dwelling unit in separate building
• A-9/23 30 Powell Street East: variances for front addition, including sight line triangle and setbacks

The Committee of Adjustment approved several variance requests for residential parking, density, and setbacks. One application for a side yard setback at 444 Speedvale Avenue East was approved with specific conditions after an initial tie vote.

• Approved parking variance for 29-31 Paisley Street to permit 2 spaces for 5 units
• Approved variances for 50-60 Fife Road to permit 84 dwelling units and reduced parking/amenity space
• Approved side yard setback variance for 444 Speedvale Avenue East with window and setback conditions
• Approved multiple setbacks and yard occupancy variances for 179 Eramosa Road
• Approved front yard and sight line triangle variances for 30 Powell Street East
• Approved January 12, 2023 meeting minutes
• Received report on impacts of Bill 23, More Homes Built Faster Act, 2022

Water Conservation and Efficiency Public Advisory Committee

This agenda for the Guelph Water Conservation and Efficiency Public Advisory Committee meeting on February 9, 2023, contains only procedural boilerplate and embedded content placeholders. No decisions, proposals, or discussion items are listed in the provided text.

The committee elected its leadership and reviewed the 2016 Water Conservation and Efficiency Strategy and the Integrated Water Management Strategy update. Minutes from August 17, 2022, were not approved due to a loss of quorum.

• Elected Taylor Dorland as committee chair (4-0)
• Elected Emma Bliss as vice-chair (4-0)
• August 17, 2022 meeting minutes not approved (lost quorum)

Council Orientation and Education Workshop

This is a Council Orientation and Education Workshop meeting, not a decision-making session. The sole substantive item is a presentation by Colleen Clack-Bush, Deputy Chief Administrative Officer of Public Services, on long-term care services and the role of the municipality. No votes or decisions are scheduled.

• Presentation on Long-Term Care Services and the Role of the Municipality by Colleen Clack-Bush, Deputy CAO, Public Services

City Council participated in an orientation and education workshop regarding long-term care services and the municipality's role. Staff provided information on provincial legislation, the governance of The Elliott Community, and related financial impacts. No substantive motions were decided.

Special Council Meeting

This is a special City Council meeting with the primary purpose of moving into a closed session. The closed session will discuss an update on the 2019 York Trunk By-Pass Project sewage spill, under legal and solicitor-client privilege exemptions. The meeting is expected to be brief, from 1:30 to 2:00 PM, and will include a summary of the closed meeting when it returns to open session.

• Closed meeting to discuss 2019 York Trunk By-Pass Project sewage spill update
• Closed session authorized under Municipal Act Section 239(2)(e) and (f) for litigation and solicitor-client privilege
• Meeting held at Guelph City Hall, 1 Carden Street

Council held a closed meeting to discuss an update on the 2019 York Trunk Phase 2B Sewer By-Pass Spill. Mayor Guthrie stated that direction was given to staff and further information will be provided publicly in the future.

• Approved motion to move into closed session (10-0)

Committee of the Whole

The Committee of the Whole is meeting to discuss several items, including a proposed new Guelph Transit and Fleet Services facility, renewal of the organics processing agreement with Waterloo Region, and updates to the Guelph Greener Homes Program. The agenda also includes staff recognitions, a Smart Cities update, and the CAO's 2023 performance objectives.

• Renewal of Organic Waste Processing Agreement with Region of Waterloo for five years (Oct 14, 2023 – Oct 13, 2028), suspending annual price index adjustment
• Design of new Guelph Transit and Fleet Services facility at northwest corner of Watson Parkway South and Stone Road East
• Revised Operations Facilities Long-Term Plan using existing municipal sites (45 Municipal St, 50 Municipal St, 170 Watson Rd S, 69 Marilyn Dr, 186 Eastview Rd)
• Delegated authority for staff to enter into agreements under Guelph Greener Homes Program
• Smart Cities update on Our Food Future and Circular Opportunity Innovation Launchpad

Council renewed an organics waste processing agreement with the Region of Waterloo and directed staff to design a new Guelph Transit and Fleet Services facility. Additionally, the city authorized delegated authority for the Guelph Greener Homes Program and received a Smart Cities update.

• Approved 5-year renewal of Organic Waste Processing Agreement with Region of Waterloo (13-0)
• Approved suspension of annual price index adjustment for organics processing contract (13-0)
• Approved continued design of new Guelph Transit and Fleet Services facility at Watson Parkway South and Stone Road East (12-0)
• Approved development of revised Operations Facilities Long-Term Plan using five existing municipal sites (12-0)
• Authorized Deputy CAO to execute agreements for Guelph Greener Homes Program (11-0)
• Authorized City Clerk and Direct Report Manager to execute property owner agreements for Guelph Greener Homes Program (11-0)
• Received report on Smart Cities Update – Our Food Future and Circular Opportunity Innovation Launchpad (13-0)

Community Grant Allocation Panel

This is the agenda for the Guelph Community Grant Allocation Panel meeting on February 6, 2023. The agenda contains only procedural boilerplate with no listed items, decisions, or discussions. No specific grant applications, amounts, or actions are detailed.

The panel approved the previous meeting's open minutes. Members discussed grant applications from nine different organizations, though no funding decisions were recorded in the minutes.

• Approved open minutes

Economic Development and Tourism Advisory Committee

This agenda for the Economic Development and Tourism Advisory Committee contains only procedural boilerplate with no listed agenda items, reports, or decisions. The meeting appears to be scheduled but no substantive business is documented.

The committee elected its leadership for the 2023 term and approved the minutes from November 29, 2022. Members reviewed the 2023 Economic Development Workplan and received presentations on downtown infrastructure and PahK Solutions.

• Approved November 29, 2022 Meeting Minutes (carried)
• Elected Kristel Manes as Chair for the 2023 term (carried)
• Elected Graham Dyer as Vice Chair for the 2023 term (carried)

Community Grant Allocation Panel

This agenda contains only procedural boilerplate and no substantive items. The meeting is scheduled for January 30, 2023, but no decisions or discussions are listed.

The Community Grant Allocation Panel appointed its leadership for the year. The panel discussed grant applications from nine different organizations, though no funding decisions were recorded.

• Acclaimed Kuusta Laird as Panel Chair for 2023
• Acclaimed Jillian Cockburn as Panel Vice-Chair for 2023

Arts and Culture Advisory Committee

This agenda contains no substantive items — only boilerplate interface text from the eSCRIBE system. The meeting is scheduled for January 26, 2023, but no decisions, discussions, or agenda items are listed.

The committee approved the 2023 Operating Plan and appointed its executive leadership for the year. Members agreed that the coronation of King Charles be commemorated with programming focused on education and colonial history. Admission fee changes were deferred to the 2024-27 Strategic Plan.

• Approved minutes of October 27, 2022 meeting
• Adopted January 26, 2023 agenda
• Appointed Jayne Osborn as Committee Chair and Robert Hohenadel as Vice Chair for 2023
• Endorsed 2023 Operating Plan

Tourism Advisory Committee

The committee elected Stacey Washington as Chair and Susan Ratcliffe as Vice Chair for the 2023 term. Members received presentations on the Economic Development and Tourism Strategy (2022-2026) and the Municipal Accommodation Tax.

• Elected Stacey Washington as Chair for the 2023 term (Carried)
• Elected Susan Ratcliffe as Vice Chair for the 2023 term (Carried)

Special Council Meeting - Budget

This special council meeting focuses on confirming the 2023 city budget, including a proposed property tax levy increase of 4.96% over 2022. Council will also consider amendments to the capital budget and approve budget-related accounting reconciliations. The meeting begins with a closed session to discuss non-union employee compensation.

• 2023 operating budget of $508,599,380 with tax levy of $297,280,030 (4.96% increase)
• Capital budget reduced by $38,751,650 to $123,155,500
• $750,000 Guelph General Hospital levy for third of six years
• Downtown Guelph Business Association 2023 budget of $719,512 with $679,800 levy
• Closed meeting to discuss non-union employee compensation increase

City Council readopted the 2023 operating budget with a gross expenditure of $509,152,141. The final plan includes a property tax levy increase of 4.46% over 2022. Council also approved a reduced 2023 capital expenditure budget of $123,155,500.

• Approved 2023 operating budget with 4.46% property tax increase (11-2)
• Approved $1.097M non-union compensation adjustment for 2023 (13-0)
• Approved $500,000 transfer from Tax Rate Operating Contingency Reserve to Affordable Housing Reserve (13-0)
• Approved extension of Kids Ride Free Pilot Program at max cost of $138,911 (13-0)
• Approved Affordable Bus Pass – Sliding Scale Pilot Program at $558,000 for 2023 (13-0)
• Approved $202,500 annual contribution to Welcoming Streets initiative (13-0)
• Approved $300,000 for Business Service Agencies Agreements (11-2)
• Approved $500,000 from Tax Rate Operating Contingency Reserve for Bill 23 impacts (9-4)

City Council

Guelph City Council is meeting to handle routine administrative matters, including confirming past minutes and making committee appointments. The most substantive item is a closed-session discussion to set the Chief Administrative Officer's 2023 performance objectives. Council will also consider endorsing Councillor Ken Yee Chew for the Federation of Canadian Municipalities Board of Directors.

• Closed meeting to set CAO 2023 performance objectives (under Municipal Act s. 239(2)(b),(d))
• Appoint Councillor Richardson as Vice-Chair of Audit, replacing Councillor Busuttil
• Appoint Councillor Busuttil as Governance vice-chair; Councillor Downer and Klassen as Elliott committee chair/vice-chair
• Endorse Councillor Ken Yee Chew for FCM Board of Directors (2023-2026), with city covering costs
• Confirm minutes from Nov 15, Dec 6, and Dec 13, 2022 meetings

City Council approved the 2023 performance objectives for the Chief Administrative Officer and endorsed Councillor Ken Yee Chew for election to the Federation of Canadian Municipalities Board of Directors. The council also filled several committee leadership roles and passed four by-laws.

• Approved 2023 Chief Administrative Officer performance objectives (12-0)
• Appointed Councillor Richardson as Vice-Chair of Audit (12-0)
• Appointed Councillor Busuttil as Committee of the Whole Governance vice-chair (12-0)
• Appointed Councillor Downer as Committee of Management for the Elliott chair (12-0)
• Appointed Councillor Klassen as Committee of Management for the Elliott vice-chair (12-0)
• Endorsed Councillor Ken Yee Chew for Federation of Canadian Municipalities Board of Directors (12-0)
• Approved City to assume all costs for Councillor Chew's attendance at Federation of Canadian Municipalities Board meetings (12-0)
• Passed By-laws (2023)-20765, (2023)-20766, (2023)-20768, and (2023)-20769 (12-0)

Council Orientation and Education Workshop

City Council participated in a workshop focused on the Strategic Plan Refresh. The session included presentations on the role of strategic planning and its connection to the budget, as well as a strategic objective setting exercise. No substantive policy decisions were made.

• Adjourned meeting at 8:18 p.m. (12-0)

Heritage Advisory Committee

The Heritage Guelph Committee is meeting remotely to approve minutes and the 2023 meeting schedule, and to discuss the Ontario Reformatory Heritage Conservation District study, including a recommended boundary. Members will also receive updates on Bill 23 implementation and Part IV designation reports. The agenda includes a workshop on the HCD study and motions to provide comments to staff and Council.

• Motion to approve minutes from December 12, 2022 meeting
• Motion to approve 2023 meeting dates
• Workshop #3 on Ontario Reformatory HCD Study – Phase 1 recommendations
• Motion to support recommended boundary for Ontario Reformatory Heritage Conservation District
• Update on Bill 23 implementation

The committee approved the 2023 meeting dates and the minutes from the December 12, 2023 meeting. Members also provided comments on the Ontario Reformatory HCD Study Phase 1 Recommendations to be sent to staff and Council.

• Approved minutes from December 12, 2023 meeting (Carried)
• Approved proposed 2023 meeting dates (Carried)
• Approved providing committee comments on Ontario Reformatory HCD Study Workshop #3 – Phase 1 Study Recommendations to staff and Council (Carried)

Waste Resource Innovation Centre Public Liaison Committee

The committee approved the minutes from September 15, 2022, and elected its leadership for a one-year term. Members discussed operational updates and the development of a work plan based on the Solid Waste Management Master Plan.

• Approved minutes from September 15, 2022 meeting
• Elected Danielle Marchant as Chair for one year
• Elected Larry Conrad as Vice-Chair for one year

Transportation Advisory Committee

The Transit Advisory Committee is meeting to approve minutes, nominate a chair and vice-chair, set 2023 meeting dates, and review its terms of reference. They will also hear a presentation on proposed 2023 service changes pending council approval, along with general transit and capital project updates.

• Approval of November 17, 2022 meeting minutes
• Nominations for 2023 chair and vice-chair
• Approval of 2023 meeting dates
• Review of draft terms of reference for 2023
• Presentation on 2023 proposed service changes pending council approval

The committee approved updated Terms of Reference to clarify member appointment wording, which will move to City Council for approval on March 07, 2023. The committee also appointed its 2023 leadership and approved the annual meeting schedule. Staff provided updates on electric bus deliveries and capital projects.

• Approved minutes from November 17, 2022 (Carried)
• Appointed Susan Carey as 2023 Chair and Wm. Frank Holden as 2023 Vice Chair (Carried)
• Approved 2023 Meeting Dates (Carried)
• Approved updated Terms of Reference (Carried)

CAO Recruitment, Selection and Performance Sub-committee

The sub-committee met to discuss the draft 2023 Chief Administrative Officer performance objectives in a closed session. The committee decided to refer the amended objectives to a future Council closed session for final deliberation and approval.

• Approved motion to move into closed meeting (5-0)
• Approved referral of 2023 CAO performance objectives to January 24, 2023 Council closed session (3-0)

Accessibility Advisory Committee

This agenda for the Guelph Accessibility Advisory Committee meeting on January 17, 2023, contains only procedural boilerplate and embedded content placeholders. No specific decisions, discussions, or agenda items are listed in the provided text.

The Accessibility Advisory Committee elected its 2023 leadership and received staff orientations. Members provided feedback on playground accessibility and the Post Municipal Election Accessibility Report.

• Appointed Lorelei Root as Chair of the Accessibility Advisory Committee for 2023 (Carried)
• Appointed Mike Dodd as Vice-Chair of the Accessibility Advisory Committee for 2023 (Carried)
• Approved the January 17, 2023 agenda (Carried)

Community Grant Allocation Panel

This agenda for the Guelph Community Grant Allocation Panel meeting on 2023-01-16 contains only boilerplate interface text and no actual agenda items, decisions, or discussion topics. The document provides no substantive content for residents to review.

Information Items

This is a routine information package for Guelph City Council. It contains no information reports or intergovernmental items, and the only substantive item is a resignation from the Committee of Adjustment and the minutes from that committee's December 8, 2022 meeting. Council members may request any item be moved to a future Committee of the Whole meeting for discussion.

• Committee of Adjustment: resignation from Cecelia Paine
• Committee of Adjustment minutes from December 8, 2022

Public Art Advisory Committee

This agenda contains no substantive items — only boilerplate interface text and embedded content placeholders. The meeting is scheduled for January 12, 2023, but no decisions, discussions, or specific agenda items are listed.

The committee adopted the minutes from April 13, 2022, and the agenda for the October 20, 2022, meeting. Members discussed the Artist-In-Residence program and received updates on Sudden Garden repairs. The Public Art Policy Review was tabled.

• Approved April 13, 2022 meeting minutes (Carried)
• Approved October 20, 2022 meeting agenda (Carried)
• Tabled Public Art Policy Review

Committee of Adjustment

The Guelph Committee of Adjustment is holding a public hearing for applications under sections 45 and 53 of the Planning Act. The agenda includes two consent applications to create new lots and five variance applications for residential and commercial properties. The public can comment in person, by phone, or electronically.

• Consent to create two new residential lots at 140 Mary Street (deferred from Sept 8, 2022)
• Consent to create one new industrial lot at 280 Speedvale Avenue West (Linamar Corporation)
• Variance for reduced parking at 29-31 Paisley Street (commercial to residential conversion)
• Variance for temporary agricultural use at 328 Victoria Road South
• Variance for reduced setbacks at 34 Dublin Street South, 81 Yorkshire Road North, and 148 Marksam Road

The Committee elected J. Smith as Chair and K. Meads as Vice Chair for 2023. Several minor variance and consent applications for residential and agricultural uses were approved, while two applications were deferred sine die.

• Elected J. Smith as 2023 Chair and K. Meads as 2023 Vice Chair
• Deferred consent application B-1/23 (280 Speedvale Avenue West) sine die
• Deferred minor variance application A-1/23 (29-31 Paisley Street) sine die
• Approved consent files B-16/22 and B-17/22 to create a severance at 140 Mary Street
• Approved temporary agriculture use variance for 328 Victoria Road South (max 3 years)
• Approved side yard and parking variances for 34 Dublin Street South
• Approved side yard, porch, and parking variances for 81 Yorkshire Road North
• Approved side yard setback variance for exterior stairs at 148 Marksam Road

Committee of the Whole

The Committee of the Whole is meeting to receive the 2022 External Audit Plan from KPMG and to make appointments to committee roles, including a vice-chair for Governance and chair/vice-chair for the Committee of Management for the Elliott. The agenda also includes staff recognitions and announcements. Most items are routine or procedural.

• 2022 External Audit Plan presented by KPMG LLP, received for information
• Appointment of vice-chair for Governance for term ending November 15, 2024
• Appointment of chair and vice-chair for Committee of Management for the Elliott
• Staff recognitions including PMP, C.Tech, P.Eng, and parking professional awards

The Committee of the Whole updated leadership roles for the Audit, Governance, and Elliott committees. The committee also received the 2022 External Audit Plan for information.

• Received KPMG LLP’s 2022 External Audit Plan (12-0)
• Appointed Councillor Richardson as Vice-Chair of Audit (12-0)
• Updated Committee of the Whole terms of Reference to include a Governance vice-chair (12-0)
• Appointed Councillor Busuttil as Governance vice-chair (12-0)
• Appointed Councillor Downer as Committee of Management for the Elliott chair (12-0)
• Appointed Councillor Klassen as Committee of Management for the Elliott vice-chair (12-0)

Council Orientation and Education Workshop

This is a Council Orientation and Education Workshop meeting, not a regular decision-making session. The agenda includes a discussion of Guelph's Strategic Plan, Future Ready 2019-2023, with additional materials to be provided on the revised agenda. No votes or formal decisions are scheduled.

• Discussion of Guelph's Strategic Plan, Future Ready 2019-2023
• Disclosure of pecuniary interests
• Meeting held at Guelph City Hall, 1 Carden Street

Council participated in an orientation and education workshop. Staff provided overviews of the Future Ready 2019-2023 Strategic Plan and the 2023 approved operating budget. No substantive decisions were made.

Information Items

This is the weekly information package for Guelph City Council, distributed electronically. It contains one information report on the utility billing transition and one piece of correspondence: a County of Brant resolution regarding Bill 23, the More Homes Built Faster Act. No items are scheduled for discussion unless a council member requests one be placed on a future Committee of the Whole agenda.

• Utility Billing Transition report (2023-14)
• County of Brant resolution on Bill 23, More Homes Built Faster Act