Guelph public meetings in 2024

Information Items

The City Council’s Information Items meeting provides updates and consultation alerts to members. No formal decisions are taken; items are for information only. Council members may request any item to be moved to a Committee of the Whole for discussion.

• Federal Consultation on the Taxation of Vacant Lands (2024‑539)
• Emergency Management Modernization Act consultation (ERO 019‑9467)
• Municipal Accountability Act consultation (Bill 241, 2024‑538)
• Reducing Records of Site Condition to Support Brownfield Development (ERO 019‑9310)
• James Dick Construction Limited water permit and environmental compliance alerts (ERO 019‑9325, 019‑9378)

Information Items

This meeting consists of information items distributed for the public and City Council. No decisions are being made, though Council members may request that specific items be moved to a future Committee of the Whole meeting for discussion.

• Resolution in support of Ontario’s Big City Mayors’ SolvetheCrisis.ca campaign
• Resolution regarding the closure of Guelph’s Consumption and Treatment Services Site
• Federal consultation on the taxation of vacant lands
• Consultation on the Emergency Management Modernization Act, 2024 and Municipal Accountability Act, 2024
• Support resolutions from other municipalities regarding fees for gas utilities using municipal property

Accessibility Advisory Committee

The Accessibility Advisory Committee is meeting to provide recommendations on several city infrastructure and service projects. Discussions include street safety, park equipment updates, and transit mobility applications.

• Vision Zero Guelph - Action Plan for Safe Streets
• 2024 Play Equipment Lifecycle Project for Colonial Drive, Holland Crescent, and Highview Parks
• Transit Mobility Application form
• TaxiScrip Program
• Provincial Proposed Recommendations Customer Service Standards

The Accessibility Advisory Committee approved its consent agenda and recommended to City Council that its mandate continue, with involvement in reviewing documents and mandates from October 2024 motions. It also received the Vision Zero Action Plan, recommended increased accessibility for three park playground designs, and requested consultation on transit mobility and TaxiScrip programs.

• Approved agenda and October 17, 2024 minutes
• Approved consent agenda including provincial customer service standards and 2025 meeting dates
• Recommended to Council continuation of AAC mandate and involvement in document review (carried)
• Received Vision Zero Guelph Action Plan for Safe Streets (carried)
• Recommended increased accessibility for Colonial Drive, Holland Crescent, and Highview Parks playground designs (carried)
• Requested involvement in transit mobility and TaxiScrip program processes (carried)

CAO Recruitment, Selection and Performance Sub-committee

The CAO Recruitment, Selection and Performance Sub‑committee meeting is scheduled for December 17, 2024. The agenda provided contains no listed items, descriptions, or decisions. It consists only of headings and placeholders without substantive content. No proposals or discussions are specified for this meeting.

Information Items

This meeting consists of information items distributed for the public and City Council. No decisions are being made, though Council members may request that specific items be moved to a future Committee of the Whole meeting for discussion.

• City of Guelph Municipal Data Reporting, Q3 2024 (2024-496)
• Consultation Alert ERO 019-9310 regarding brownfield development records
• Consultation Alerts for James Dick Construction Limited regarding water permits and environmental compliance
• Township of Armour resolution supporting fees for gas utilities using municipal property
• Resignation of Greg Sayer from the Committee of Adjustment

Public Art Advisory Committee

The agenda for the Guelph Public Art Advisory Committee meeting on 2024-12-12 contains no listed items. It appears to be a procedural placeholder without substantive agenda entries. No decisions, discussions, or proposals are detailed in the provided document.

The Public Art Advisory Committee (PAAC) recommended that City Council create a new Arts and Culture Advisory Committee, merging PAAC with the Guelph Museums Advisory Committee. The recommendation was carried unanimously. The committee also adopted its November minutes and the December 12 agenda, and reviewed changes to the 2025 Artist-in-Residence call.

• Recommended creation of Arts and Culture Advisory Committee (carried)
• Adopted November 14, 2024 meeting minutes (carried)
• Adopted December 12, 2024 agenda (carried)
• Adjourned meeting at 6:07 p.m. (carried)

Committee of Adjustment

The Committee of Adjustment will hold a public hearing to consider several applications for zoning variances and land severances. The body is also recommending the creation of the Committee of Adjustment and Property Standards Committee to City Council.

• Consent to create seven new residential lots at 302 and 306 Edinburgh Road South
• Consent to create one new residential lot at 39 Armstrong Avenue
• Variances for a proposed triplex at 39 Hayes Avenue
• Variances for apartment renovations at 493 Victoria Road North
• Fee waiver request for 51, 53, and 55 Manitoba Street

The Committee of Adjustment approved a consent application for a long-term lease at 436 Clair Road West, approved minor variances for 85 Cork Street West, 1030 Gordon Street, and 41 Stuart Street, and refused a fee waiver request for 51, 53, and 55 Manitoba Street. Applications for 302 and 306 Edinburgh Road South were initially defeated but then deferred sine die. Several other applications were deferred, and a fee refund for 63 Arkell Road was approved.

• Approved consent B-50/24 for long-term lease at 436 Clair Road West (carried)
• Approved minor variance A-91/24 for shed setbacks at 85 Cork Street West (carried)
• Approved minor variance A-94/24 for medical clinic use at 1030 Gordon Street (carried)
• Approved minor variance A-104/24 for garage setback at 41 Stuart Street (carried)
• Defeated consent B-52/24 to B-58/24 for severance at 302 and 306 Edinburgh Road South (defeated)
• Defeated minor variances A-96/24 to A-103/24 for 302 and 306 Edinburgh Road South (defeated)
• Deferred sine die consent B-52/24 to B-58/24 and minor variances A-96/24 to A-103/24 for 302 and 306 Edinburgh Road South (carried)
• Refused fee waiver for 51, 53, and 55 Manitoba Street, then approved with validation certificate fee (carried)

Municipal Property and Building Commemorative Naming Committee

The Municipal Property and Building Commemorative Naming Committee will consider approving the September 4, 2024 meeting minutes. It will discuss updates to the Advisory Committees Governance Framework and recommend that the committee transition to an alternative form of community engagement. The meeting also includes standard procedural items such as the call to order and Indigenous territorial acknowledgment.

• Approve September 4, 2024 meeting minutes
• Review Advisory Committees Governance Framework updates
• Recommend transitioning the naming committee to an alternative community‑engagement model
• Indigenous Territorial Acknowledgment
• Call to Order and disclosure of pecuniary interests

The Municipal Property and Building Commemorative Naming Committee approved its September 4, 2024 minutes and voted to recommend that City Council transition the committee to an alternative form of community engagement. Staff also reported that the City has sent a letter to Indigenous groups about the Kortright East Subdivision Park, with a plan to reconvene if no response is received by early next year.

• Approved September 4, 2024 meeting minutes
• Recommended to City Council transitioning the committee to an alternative form of community engagement

City Council

The Guelph City Council will confirm minutes from recent meetings and consider the 2024 Third Quarter Budget Monitoring Report, including recommended funding adjustments. Council will discuss several motions: urging the Ontario government to keep the Guelph consumption and treatment site operating past March 2025, opposing the use of the Notwithstanding Clause to override Charter rights on encampment relocations, and supporting the Solve the Crisis campaign for provincial and federal action on homelessness, mental health, and addiction. The meeting also includes routine items such as by‑law review and mayoral announcements.

• Approve a $448,000 budget adjustment for PM0001 Paramedics Facility Renewal.
• Adopt funding adjustments detailed in Table 4 of the 2024 Third Quarter Budget Monitoring Report.
• Motion urging Ontario to continue funding the Guelph consumption and treatment site beyond March 2025.
• Motion opposing the use of the Notwithstanding Clause to override Charter rights on encampment relocations.
• Motion supporting the Solve the Crisis campaign and calling for provincial and federal action on homelessness, mental health, and addiction.

Guelph City Council voted to urge the Ontario government to continue permitting and funding the Guelph consumption and treatment site beyond its proposed March 2025 termination date. Council also passed separate motions encouraging the province to maintain or expand HART hub funding and to not prohibit supervised consumption sites. An amendment to tie the site's operation to the HART hub becoming fully operational was defeated. Council also opposed the use of the Notwithstanding Clause regarding encampment relocations and supported the OBCM Solve the Crisis campaign.

• Approved 2024 Third Quarter Budget Monitoring Report funding adjustments and $448K for Paramedics Facility Renewal (10-0)
• Urged Ontario to continue operating and funding Guelph consumption and treatment site past March 2025 (9-2)
• Encouraged Ontario to maintain or expand HART hub funding (11-0)
• Encouraged Ontario to not prohibit supervised consumption sites (7-4)
• Forwarded resolution to Premier, Finance Minister, Health Minister, AMO and municipalities (11-0)
• Opposed use of Notwithstanding Clause for encampment relocations (8-3)
• Approved sending letter to AMO, OBCM and 12 municipalities on opposition (11-0)
• Supported OBCM Solve the Crisis campaign with amended task force clause (12-0)

Waste Resource Innovation Centre Public Liaison Committee

The Waste Resource Innovation Centre Public Liaison Committee will vote on approving the minutes from its October 17, 2024 meeting. The agenda includes an operations update presented by Dan Turner, Environmental Management System Specialist, and a session for member questions. The meeting is held remotely via Cisco Webex on December 10, 2024. No policy changes or contracts are on the agenda.

• Approval of minutes from the Oct 17, 2024 meeting
• Operations update presentation by Dan Turner
• Member questions to be answered
• Chair and staff announcements (written submissions requested)
• Next meeting to be scheduled in 2025

The Waste Resource Innovation Centre Public Liaison Committee met remotely and discussed operational updates, including a proposed 5-year rolling average for historical waste tonnage. Members raised resident concerns about microwave disposal and the clear bag policy, with the City committing to look into these issues. No formal votes or decisions were made; the meeting was informational and procedural.

• No formal decisions or votes taken
• Discussed using 5-year rolling average for waste tonnage
• City to look into allowing microwaves with other EEE waste at drop-off
• City to explore improving clear bag policy while maintaining sorting and safety goals
• City to consider distributing previous waste composition audit to members

CAO Recruitment, Selection and Performance Sub-committee

The Chief Administrative Officer Recruitment, Selection and Performance Sub‑committee will consider a recommendation to move the meeting to a closed session under the Municipal Act. It will also review the CAO 2025 performance objectives and confirm the minutes of the open meetings held on November 5 and November 26, 2024. The meeting concludes with a summary of the closed session and adjournment.

• Recommendation to hold a closed meeting per the Municipal Act
• Review of Chief Administrative Officer 2025 performance objectives
• Confirmation of open‑meeting minutes from Nov 5 2024
• Confirmation of open‑meeting minutes from Nov 26 2024

The sub-committee voted unanimously to enter a closed meeting to discuss personal matters and employee negotiations, including the Chief Administrative Officer's 2025 performance objectives. In the closed session, the committee received information and gave direction to the CAO and staff. The minutes from the November 5 and 26, 2024 open meetings were confirmed. No other substantive decisions were made in the open session.

• Moved into closed meeting to discuss CAO 2025 performance objectives (5-0)
• Confirmed minutes of November 5 and 26, 2024 open meetings (4-0)

Economic Development and Tourism Advisory Committee

The Economic Development and Tourism Advisory Committee is scheduled to meet on December 10, 2024. The agenda is currently procedural with no specific items listed for discussion.

• Meeting scheduled for December 10, 2024
• Procedural agenda with no listed items
• Committee: Economic Development and Tourism

The Guelph Economic Development Advisory Committee (GEDAC) met on September 10, 2024, and approved the minutes from the July 30, 2024 meeting. The committee received presentations on the Employment Services Survey, the Local Stocktake on Climate - ICI Summit 2024, and the Affordable Housing Community Improvement Program. No formal decisions were made on these items; they were discussion items only.

• Approved July 30, 2024 meeting minutes (moved by Dyer, seconded by Roberts)
• Adjourned meeting at 4:25 p.m. (moved by Mostyn, seconded by Thompson)

Council Planning

Council approved a zoning by-law amendment to permit up to four dwelling units on low-density residential lots. The body also adopted the 2024 Housing Affordability Strategy and an Official Plan amendment for new affordable housing targets.

• Approved zoning by-law amendment to permit up to four units on low-density residential lots
• Approved 2024 Housing Affordability Strategy and Official Plan Amendment No. 101
• Approved designation by-law for 106 Carden Street
• Directed staff to proceed with the Downtown Building Heights Study Official Plan update
• Received update regarding 201 Elmira Road S. and the Ontario Land Tribunal

Council approved a city-initiated Official Plan and Zoning By-law Amendment to permit up to four dwelling units on low-density residential lots, with an amendment requiring additional units to match the main dwelling's exterior side yard setback. Council also approved the 2024 Housing Affordability Strategy, including new affordable housing targets, and directed staff to proceed with a Downtown Building Heights Study. A zoning amendment for semi-detached dwellings at 8 Mitchell Street was approved, and the deconstruction of the Rutherford Conservatory at 37 Christie Lane was approved with conditions to salvage materials.

• Approved zoning by-law permitting up to 4 units on low-density residential lots (13-0)
• Approved Official Plan Amendment excluding multi-unit buildings with 4 units or less from net density calculation (13-0)
• Approved amendment requiring exterior side yard setback for additional dwelling units (8-5)
• Defeated amendment requiring 1 off-street parking space per dwelling unit (3-10)
• Approved 2024 Housing Affordability Strategy with new affordable housing targets (13-0)
• Approved amendment prioritizing protection of affordable housing (13-0)
• Directed staff to proceed with Downtown Building Heights Study (13-0)
• Approved zoning amendment for semi-detached dwellings at 8 Mitchell Street (13-0)

Information Items

This meeting is for the distribution of weekly information items to the public and City Council. No decisions are made during this session, though council members may request items be moved to a Committee of the Whole meeting for discussion.

• Town of Aurora Support Resolution regarding Critical Infrastructure
• Natural Heritage Advisory Committee minutes from April 30, 2024

Property Standards Committee

The agenda for the Guelph Property Standards Committee on 2024-12-05 contains no listed items or decisions. It appears to be a procedural placeholder without substantive agenda content.

Committee of Management for the Elliott

The Committee of Management for the Elliott will confirm the post‑meeting minutes from its September 4, 2024 session. It will also receive the 2024‑Q3 quarterly report for The Elliott Long‑Term Care Residence. The meeting includes routine announcements and procedural items before adjournment.

• Confirm post‑meeting minutes from the September 4, 2024 Committee session
• Receive The Elliott Long‑Term Care Residence Quarterly Report 2024‑Q3
• Chair and Elliott community staff announcements
• Standard procedural items (call to order, disclosure of pecuniary interest)
• Adjournment of the meeting

The Committee of Management for the Elliott confirmed the September 4, 2024 meeting minutes and received the 2024-Q3 quarterly report on The Elliott Long-Term Care Residence operations. Both items were approved unanimously (7-0). No other substantive decisions were made.

• Confirmed September 4, 2024 meeting minutes (7-0)
• Received 2024-Q3 quarterly report on The Elliott Long-Term Care Residence (7-0)

Committee of the Whole

The Committee of the Whole will consider the 2024 External Audit Plan presented by KPMG LLP for information. It will also review the 2024 Third Quarter Budget Monitoring Report and approve the funding adjustments detailed in Table 4, including a $448 thousand budget adjustment for the PM0001 Paramedics Facility Renewal. Additional service area announcements and governance items will be discussed.

• 2024 External Audit Plan (KPMG LLP) – recommendation to receive for information
• 2024 Third Quarter Budget Monitoring Report – approval of funding adjustments
• Budget adjustment of $448 thousand for PM0001 Paramedics Facility Renewal
• Service Area – Audit (Chair: Councillor Goller) and Governance announcements

The Committee of the Whole received KPMG's 2024 External Audit Plan for information and approved the 2024 Third Quarter Budget Monitoring Report, including funding adjustments and a $448,000 budget adjustment for the Paramedics Facility Renewal project. Both motions were carried unanimously (12-0). No other substantive decisions were made.

• Received KPMG's 2024 External Audit Plan for information (12-0)
• Approved funding adjustments in Table 4 of the Q3 Budget Monitoring Report (12-0)
• Approved $448,000 budget adjustment for PM0001 Paramedics Facility Renewal (12-0)

Natural Heritage Advisory Committee

The Natural Heritage Advisory Committee will hear a presentation on Guelph’s One Water Plan and consider the committee’s feedback. It will also review an update on the Advisory Committees of Council framework and recommend the creation of a Planning, Environment and Water Advisory Committee to City Council. Standard procedural items such as approval of minutes and announcements are also on the agenda.

• Presentation of Guelph’s One Water Plan; motion to receive the presentation and consider feedback
• Advisory Committees of Council framework update; motion to recommend creating a Planning, Environment and Water Advisory Committee

The Natural Heritage Advisory Committee approved its April 30, 2024 minutes and received a presentation on "The Blueprint: Guelph's One Water Plan," agreeing to forward four pieces of member feedback to staff. The committee also voted to recommend that City Council create a Planning, Environment and Water Advisory Committee. All motions carried; the meeting adjourned at 8:13 p.m. No vote tallies were recorded.

• Approved April 30, 2024 meeting minutes (carried)
• Received Guelph One Water Plan presentation and forwarded four member feedback points to staff (carried)
• Recommended to City Council creation of a Planning, Environment and Water Advisory Committee (carried)
• Adjourned meeting at 8:13 p.m. (carried)

Heritage Advisory Committee

The committee will vote on the application to demolish 56‑58 Glasgow Street East and to remove it from the Municipal Register of Cultural Heritage Properties. Other agenda items include a deconstruction and salvage request for 37 Christie Lane, an amended heritage impact assessment for the Powerhouse complex at 785 York Road, and motions to approve the 2025 meeting schedule and Part IV designation strategy.

• Application to demolish 56‑58 Glasgow Street East and remove it from the Municipal Register of Cultural Heritage Properties
• Application to deconstruct and salvage a cultural heritage resource at 37 Christie Lane
• Amended Heritage Impact Assessment for the Powerhouse, Chimney, Service Tunnel and Cannery Storage at 785 York Road
• Motion to approve the proposed 2025 Heritage Guelph meeting schedule
• Motion to adopt the 2025 Part IV Designation strategy

The Heritage Guelph Committee advised City Council to designate 37 Christie Lane and 99 Maltby Road West as heritage properties. The committee also recommended removing 56-58 Glasgow Street South from the Municipal Register of Cultural Heritage Properties, concluding it does not meet designation criteria.

• Approved November 4 meeting minutes (Carried)
• Advised removing 56-58 Glasgow Street South from Municipal Register (Carried)
• Extended meeting time to 3:00 p.m. (Carried)
• Scheduled next meeting for January 13, 2025 (Carried)
• Recommended designation of 37 Christie Lane (Carried)
• Appointed Member Krucker to delegate on 37 Christie Lane at Council (Carried)
• Recommended designation of 99 Maltby Road West (Carried)
• Extended meeting time to 3:10 p.m. (Carried)

Information Items

The council meeting is an Information Items session where members receive weekly informational reports. Items include intergovernmental consultation alerts on brownfield development and water permits, correspondence from other municipalities, and minutes from the Guelph Museums Advisory Committee. No decisions or votes are scheduled for these items.

• Consultation Alert – ERO 019-9310 – Reducing Records of Site Condition to Support Brownfield Development (2024‑519)
• Consultation Alert – ERO 019-9325 – James Dick Construction Limited Permit to Take Water (2024‑510)
• Consultation Alert – ERO 019-9378 – James Dick Construction Limited Environmental Compliance Approval (2024‑511)
• Letter to Premier Ford, Minister Calandra and Minister Lecce – Use of Municipal Property by Natural Gas Distributors
• Guelph Museums Advisory Committee Minutes – October 24, 2024

Arts and Culture Advisory Committee

The agenda for the Guelph Arts and Culture Advisory Committee meeting on 2024-11-28 contains no listed items. No decisions, proposals, or discussions are detailed in the provided document. The meeting appears to be procedural with no substantive agenda content.

The Guelph Museums Advisory Committee adopted the October 24, 2024 minutes and the November 28, 2024 agenda. They reviewed the draft 2025 exhibition and programming plan, recommending the museum continue reflective Canada Day programming and offer outreach at community events if the Civic Museum closes for construction. No formal decisions were made on the plan itself.

• Adopted October 24, 2024 meeting minutes (moved by Katie Saunders, seconded by Madeleine Krucker)
• Adopted November 28, 2024 meeting agenda (moved by William Hamilton, seconded by Katie Saunders)
• Adjourned meeting at 7:00 PM (moved by Madeleine Krucker)

Special Council Meeting - Budget

City Council is meeting to confirm the 2025 operating and capital budgets, including user rates and fees. The session includes a review of a 10-year capital forecast and a proposal for a free transit pilot for high school students.

• 2025 net levy requirement increase of $10,426,644 (3.21% over 2024)
• 2025 gross capital expenditure amount of $197,601,863
• 2026-2034 Capital forecast totaling $2,128,756,900
• Guelph General Hospital levy of $750,000
• Proposed one-year pilot project for free transit for high school students after 4pm and on weekends/holidays

At a special meeting on November 27, 2024, Guelph City Council made several amendments to the 2025 budget update. Council approved a $1,150,000 increase to the 2025 operating budget for climate change initiatives and the 100RE reserve fund (9-4), and a $750,000 transfer from the Tax Rate Operating Contingency reserve to fund the 2025 installment to Guelph General Hospital (12-1). Council also approved a $167,400 increase to the base budget for Community Grants (10-3) and allocated up to $100,000 from the Tax Operating Contingency reserve to expand sponsorship and corporate partnerships (11-2). A motion to increase the Public Art Reserve by $100,000 was defeated (5-8).

• Approved $750,000 transfer from Tax Rate Operating Contingency reserve to fund 2025 installment to Guelph General Hospital (12-1)
• Approved $100,000 increase to 2025 operating budget for capital financing transfer to growth reserve and moved Beaumont Park design from 2028 to 2025 (13-0)
• Approved request to Mayor to consider $815,000 increase to 2026 operating budget for growth reserve and advance Beaumont Park from 2029 to 2026 (13-0)
• Approved $56,700 increase to 2025 operating budget to advance Board and Committee Coordinator position from 2026 (12-1)
• Approved request to Mayor to consider $50,000 increase to 2026 operating budget for Advisory Committees Reimbursement and Training (13-0)
• Approved request to Mayor to consider $400,000 increase to 2026 operating budget for Affordable Housing Reserve (13-0)
• Approved $1,150,000 increase to 2025 operating budget for climate change initiatives and 100RE reserve fund (9-4)
• Approved $167,400 increase to 2025 operating budget for Community Grants to total $500,000 (10-3)

City Council

City Council is considering a franchise agreement with Enbridge Gas Inc. and proposing changes to provincial regulations to allow municipalities to charge for-profit gas utilities for using public property. The meeting also includes a closed session to discuss labor relations and board appointments.

• Municipal Franchise Agreement with Enbridge Gas Inc. (Report 2024-416)
• Proposed support for Bill 219, "No Free Ride for Fossil Fuels Act, 2024"
• Bargaining Mandate Report for CUPE Local 241 and 973 (closed session)
• Public appointments for The Elliott Community Board of Trustees (closed session)
• Confirmation of meeting minutes from October 1, 8, 29, and 30, 2024

City Council updated the Code of Conduct regarding third-party gifts and benefits. Council also requested provincial changes to allow charging gas utilities for public property use and supported Bill 219.

• Amended Code of Conduct to allow third-party event benefits for municipal audiences, requiring disclosure if over $300 (13-0)
• Requested Province of Ontario amend Regulation 584/06 to allow municipalities to charge for-profit gas utilities for public property use (11-2)
• Directed staff to negotiate a gas franchise agreement ensuring the City is not liable for infrastructure relocations (10-3)
• Supported in principle Bill 219, 'No Free Ride for Fossil Fuels Act, 2024' (11-2)
• Appointed Joanne Hohenadel and Lisa Woolley to The Elliott Community Board of Trustees (13-0)
• Approved by-laws (2024)-21005, (2024)-21012, and (2024)-21017 (13-0)
• Denied amendment requiring prior Council approval for benefits over $300 (4-9)

Council Planning

Guelph City Council Planning will receive a draft plan and guidelines for the Ontario Reformatory Heritage Conservation District. The meeting is a continuation from November 13, 2024, and includes a motion to receive the report.

• Revised deadline for written correspondence on Ontario Reformatory Heritage Conservation District
• Council Planning meeting continuation from November 13, 2024
• Motion to receive Report 2024-487 regarding Ontario Reformatory Heritage Conservation District
• Public meeting to hear applications under The Planning Act
• Mayor's Announcements

City Council voted to support in principle the Urban Park Guelph initiative and the premise of House of Commons petition E-4593. Additionally, Council formally received a report regarding the draft Ontario Reformatory Heritage Conservation District Plan and Guidelines.

• Supported in principle Urban Park Guelph and petition E-4593 (11-1)
• Received report 2024-487 on Ontario Reformatory Heritage Plan (13-0)
• Adjourned meeting (13-0)

CAO Recruitment, Selection and Performance Sub-committee

The CAO Recruitment, Selection and Performance Sub-committee is meeting to discuss the 2025 performance objectives for the Chief Administrative Officer. This item is scheduled to be considered in a closed meeting session.

• Chief Administrative Officer 2025 Performance Objectives Review

The CAO Recruitment, Selection and Performance Sub-committee met and unanimously moved into a closed session to review the Chief Administrative Officer's 2025 performance objectives. After the closed session, the committee reported that it received information but gave no staff direction. No substantive decisions were made in the open meeting.

• Moved into closed session to discuss CAO performance objectives (5-0)
• Received information on CAO 2025 performance objectives; no staff direction given
• Adjourned meeting (5-0)

Information Items

The City Council will receive a series of information items, including projected land ambulance reports, an update to the Optimal Resource Deployment of Paramedic Services study, several intergovernmental consultation alerts, and resolutions from other municipalities. Members may request any of these items be moved to a future Committee of the Whole meeting for discussion. No formal decisions are scheduled for this agenda.

• Agenda Forecast – Projected Land Ambulance Reports (2024-467)
• Update to the Optimal Resource Deployment of Paramedic Services Study (2024-468)
• Consultation Alert – James Dick Construction Limited Permit to Take Water (ERO 019-9325)
• Response to ERO 019-9196 – Enabling Greater Reuse of Excess Soil
• Response to ERO 019-9266 – Bill 212 framework for bike lanes requiring lane removal

Transportation Advisory Committee

The Transit Advisory Committee will approve the minutes from its October 17, 2024 meeting. It will discuss an update to the Advisory Committees of Council framework and recommend the creation of a Transportation and Mobility Advisory Committee. Additional items include a bike rack display update at Guelph Central Station, feedback on the Connect-to-Go program, and a general transit update that covers electric buses.

• Recommend to City Council the creation of the Transportation and Mobility Advisory Committee (item 2.1)
• Update on bike rack display at Guelph Central Station (item 2.2)
• Presentation of data on usage of the Connect-to-Go program (item 2.3.1)
• General transit update, including information on electric buses (item 2.4)
• Approval of minutes from the October 17, 2024 Transit Advisory Committee meeting

Special Council Meeting - Budget

City Council is holding a special meeting to receive delegations and correspondence regarding the 2025 Budget Update. The session is dedicated to public input before the budget is finalized.

• 2025 Budget Update delegations including representatives from Guelph Tool Library, Guelph Girls Hockey Association, Guelph Community Health Centre, and Guelph Climate Action Network (GCAN)

This special council meeting was held solely to receive public delegations on the 2025 budget. No formal decisions were made; the only action was to adjourn the meeting. The meeting included a point of order about delegation relevance and a point of privilege regarding comments on immigration.

• Adjourned the meeting (13-0)

Special Council Meeting

The Special Council will vote on moving the meeting to a closed session and discuss a Memorandum of Agreement with the Amalgamated Transit Union Local 1189. It will also consider three by-laws: two that amend the Official Plan and Zoning By-law for the property at 601 Scottsdale Drive, and one that confirms the proceedings of the November 13 council meeting.

• Authority to move the meeting to a closed session
• Memorandum of Agreement with Amalgamated Transit Union Local 1189 (2024-500)
• By-law 2024‑21008 – Official Plan amendment for 601 Scottsdale Drive (Block K, RP 649, OZS24‑007)
• By-law 2024‑21009 – Zoning By-law amendment for 601 Scottsdale Drive (Block K, RP 649, OZS24‑007)
• By-law 2024‑21013 – Confirmation of November 13 council proceedings

City Council approved by-laws (2024)-21008, (2024)-21009, and (2024)-21013. During a closed session, Council provided staff direction regarding a Memorandum of Agreement with the Amalgamated Transit Union Local 1189.

• Approved by-laws (2024)-21008 and (2024)-21009 (11-0)
• Approved by-law (2024)-21013 (12-0)
• Provided staff direction on Memorandum of Agreement with Amalgamated Transit Union Local 1189

Information Items

This meeting consists of information items distributed for public and council review. No decisions were made, though council members may request that any item be moved to a future Committee of the Whole meeting for discussion.

• Consultation Alert ERO 019-9196 regarding reuse of excess soil
• Consultation Alert ERO 019-9266 regarding Bill 212 (Reducing Gridlock, Saving You Time Act, 2024)
• Response to ERO 019-8728 regarding approvals for transit project water and sewage works
• Resignation of Morgan Boyco from the Planning Advisory Committee
• Minutes from the Committee of Adjustment (Sept 26 and Oct 10) and Public Art Advisory Committee (Nov 5)

Committee of Adjustment

The Committee of Adjustment will hold a public hearing on applications under sections 45 and 53 of the Planning Act. Ten applications request consents to create new residential lots, variances for setbacks, height, parking, density, and other site‑plan changes at various Guelph addresses. The committee will consider each request after public comment before making decisions.

• B46/24 – Consent to create a new residential lot (and retain an existing lot) at 47 and 87 Hyland Road.
• A‑72/24 – Variances to locate, increase height and reduce setback for a canopy structure over a fuel pump island at 546 Woolwich Street.
• B‑47/24, A‑79/24, A‑80/24 – Consent to create a new residential lot and retain another, plus variances for lot area, frontage, setbacks, garage and driveway at 137 Emma Street.
• A‑89/24 – Variances for parking spaces, location, setbacks, and angular plane for a multiple attached dwelling at 5 Nicholas Way.
• B‑48/24, A‑81/24, A‑82/24 – Consent to create a new residential lot and retain another, plus variances for garage width, driveway width and required parking at 33‑35 James Street West.

The Committee of Adjustment approved several minor variance and consent applications, including a home occupation for bicycle repair at 63 Arkell Road, a canopy over a fuel pump at 546 Woolwich Street, and multiple severances and variances for properties on Emma Street and James Street West. One variance for a rear balcony at 76 Water Street was refused. Three applications were deferred sine die to allow applicants to revise their proposals.

• Approved variances for home occupation (bicycle repair/sales) at 63 Arkell Rd (carried)
• Approved variances for canopy over fuel pump at 546 Woolwich St (carried)
• Approved consent B-47/24 and variances A-79/24, A-80/24 for 137 Emma St (carried)
• Approved consent B-48/24 and variances A-81/24, A-82/24 for 33-35 James St W (carried)
• Approved consent B-49/24 and variances A-84/24, A-85/24 for 112 Emma St (carried)
• Approved variances for 6-unit supportive housing at 107-109 Waterloo Ave (carried)
• Refused variance for rear balcony at 76 Water St (carried)
• Deferred sine die applications B-46/24, A-89/24, A-87/24 (carried)

Public Art Advisory Committee

The agenda for the Guelph Public Art Advisory Committee meeting on 2024-11-14 contains no listed items or decisions. It appears to be a procedural placeholder without substantive agenda content.

The Public Art Advisory Committee met on November 14, 2024, and adopted the previous meeting minutes and the current agenda. Members heard a presentation from Andrew Miller on Downtown Reconstruction and Public Art, and discussed the 2025 Artist-in-Residence call and the revised Police HQ Public Art Project draft. No substantive decisions were made on these items; the meeting adjourned at 6:13 p.m.

• Adopted November 5, 2024 meeting minutes (motion 2024/26, carried)
• Adopted November 14, 2024 agenda (motion 2024/27, carried)
• Adjourned meeting at 6:13 p.m. (motion 2024/28, carried)

Council Planning

Council will consider several consent agenda items, including updates to the Development Charges By-law and Development Charge Interest Policy, and notices of intention to designate heritage properties at 22 James Street East and 19 Fountain Street West. A public meeting will hear the Affordable Housing Community Improvement Plan and the draft Ontario Reformatory Heritage Conservation District plan. The council will decide on the Official Plan and Zoning By-law amendments for 601 Scottsdale Drive, allowing two 7‑storey residential buildings with 489 suites. By‑laws 21008‑21010 will also be adopted.

• Development Charges By‑law Update for Bill 185 (2024‑410)
• Development Charge Interest Policy Update (2024‑452)
• Notice of Intention to Designate 22 James Street East (2024‑434)
• Notice of Intention to Designate 19 Fountain Street West (2024‑432)
• Decision on 601 Scottsdale Drive Official Plan and Zoning By‑law amendments (OZS24‑007, 2024‑460)

Guelph City Council approved Official Plan and Zoning By-law amendments for 601 Scottsdale Drive to permit two 7-storey residential buildings with 489 suites, carried 10-0. Council also authorized notice of intention to designate 22 James Street East, 19 Fountain Street West, and 37 Christie Lane under the Ontario Heritage Act, with the 37 Christie Lane designation amended to limit heritage attributes to salvageable steel elements of the conservatory structure (7-5). Council received the Affordable Housing Community Improvement Plan public meeting report and directed staff to consider the feasibility of a tax increment financing deferral and a no-interest deferral of municipal application and permit fees for non-profit affordable housing developers. The Ontario Reformatory Heritage Conservation District draft plan and guidelines report was received, and council voted to suspend the procedural by-law to continue past midnight before recessing.

• Approved Official Plan and Zoning By-law amendments for 601 Scottsdale Drive for two 7-storey buildings with 489 residential suites (10-0)
• Authorized notice of intention to designate 37 Christie Lane under the Ontario Heritage Act, amended to limit heritage attributes to salvageable steel elements of the conservatory structure (7-5)
• Authorized notice of intention to designate 22 James Street East under the Ontario Heritage Act (12-0)
• Authorized notice of intention to designate 19 Fountain Street West under the Ontario Heritage Act (12-0)
• Approved Development Charges By-law amendments and updated capital projects for Bill 185 (12-0)
• Approved updated Development Charge Interest Policy (12-0)
• Received Affordable Housing Community Improvement Plan public meeting report (11-0)
• Directed staff to consider feasibility of TIF property tax deferral and no-interest deferral of municipal application and permit fees for non-profit affordable housing developers (11-0)

Economic Development and Tourism Advisory Committee

The provided agenda contains only procedural software placeholders and boilerplate text. No specific decisions, proposals, or discussion items are listed.

Information Items

This meeting consists of information items distributed for the public and City Council. No decisions are made during this session, though Council members may request that specific items be moved to a Committee of the Whole meeting for discussion.

• 2024 Patio Season Update (2024-485)
• Consultation alerts on water/sewage approvals, excess soil reuse, and Bill 212
• Correspondence regarding the Housing Accelerator Fund
• Petition regarding Bailey Park and the Public Space Use By-law
• Resolutions from Parry Sound, Puslinch, Midland, and Cambridge

Water Conservation and Efficiency Public Advisory Committee

The agenda for the Water Conservation and Efficiency Public Advisory Committee meeting on 2024-11-07 contains no listed items or decisions. It appears to be a placeholder without substantive agenda content.

The Water Conservation and Efficiency Public Advisory Committee met virtually and approved the minutes from its October 10, 2023 meeting. Staff provided updates on the redesign of advisory committees (Phase 2) and the Integrated Water Management Strategy, but no substantive decisions were made beyond the minutes approval.

• Approved October 10, 2023 meeting minutes (carried)

Public Art Advisory Committee

The agenda for the Guelph Public Art Advisory Committee meeting on November 5, 2024 contains no listed items. The document appears to be a placeholder with no decisions or discussions recorded.

The Public Art Advisory Committee met on November 14, 2024, and adopted the previous meeting's minutes and the current agenda. Members heard a presentation from Andrew Miller on downtown reconstruction and public art, and discussed the 2025 Artist-in-Residence call and the Police HQ Public Art Project draft. No substantive decisions were made beyond routine approvals.

• Adopted minutes of November 5, 2024 (motion 2024/26, carried)
• Adopted November 14, 2024 agenda (motion 2024/27, carried)
• Adjourned at 6:13 p.m. (motion 2024/28, carried)

Committee of the Whole

The Committee of the Whole will first hold a closed session to consider a municipal franchise agreement with Enbridge Gas Inc., including approval of the agreement form, a draft by‑law, and a request for an Ontario Energy Board order that voter assent is not required. In the open session, the council will receive a Blue Box Transition Status Update report and recognize staff for professional designations and awards. No other decisions are listed on the agenda.

• Closed session recommendation to consider Municipal Franchise Agreement with Enbridge Gas Inc. (2024‑416) and draft by‑law, and to request an OEB order exempting voter assent
• Open session item to receive the Blue Box Transition Status Update report (2024‑449)
• Authority to move the meeting into a closed session under the Municipal Act
• Staff recognitions for awards and professional designations (e.g., Global Covenant of Mayors, Energy Management Insight Award, RPP, CET)
• Service Area – Infrastructure, Development and Environment chaired by Councillor O'Rourke

Council defeated a motion to approve the Enbridge Gas franchise agreement and by-law (3-10), then passed an amended motion (11-2) directing staff to negotiate a new agreement that would allow the city to charge fees for gas utility use of public property if provincial regulations change, and to support Bill 219 in principle. The Blue Box Transition Status Update was received for information.

• Defeated motion to approve Enbridge franchise agreement and by-law (3-10)
• Approved motion to request province amend Regulation 584/06 to allow fees for gas utility use of public property (11-2)
• Directed staff to negotiate franchise agreement with conditions on fees and infrastructure costs (11-2)
• Supported Bill 219 'No Free Ride for Fossil Fuels Act' in principle (11-2)
• Received Blue Box Transition Status Update for information (13-0)

CAO Recruitment, Selection and Performance Sub-committee

The Chief Administrative Officer Recruitment, Selection and Performance Sub-committee will meet to conduct a mid-year performance check-in. This portion of the meeting is scheduled to be closed to the public pursuant to the Municipal Act.

• Chief Administrative Officer Performance Review Mid-year Check In, 2024-482
• Confirmation of open minutes from the August 13, 2024 meeting

The CAO Recruitment, Selection and Performance Sub-committee met and voted unanimously to enter a closed session to discuss the Chief Administrative Officer's mid-year performance review. The committee received information during the closed meeting and gave no staff direction. The open minutes from August 13, 2024 were confirmed, and the meeting adjourned.

• Moved to closed meeting for CAO performance review (5-0)
• Confirmed open minutes from August 13, 2024 (5-0)
• Adjourned meeting at 1:03 p.m.

Heritage Advisory Committee

The Heritage Advisory Committee will approve minutes from its October meetings and discuss a draft plan for the Ontario Reformatory Heritage Conservation District. It will recommend continuing the Heritage Guelph mandate and appoint a delegate for the November 13 council planning meeting. The committee will also recommend that City Council give notice of intention to designate 99 Maltby Road West and 328‑332 Woolwich Street under the Ontario Heritage Act.

• Approve minutes from the October 7 and October 15 Heritage Guelph meetings
• Release draft plan and guidelines for the Ontario Reformatory Heritage Conservation District
• Recommend continuation of the Heritage Guelph mandate as the Heritage Advisory Committee
• Recommend City Council designate 99 Maltby Road West under Part IV of the Ontario Heritage Act
• Recommend City Council designate 328‑332 Woolwich Street under Part IV of the Ontario Heritage Act

Heritage Guelph recommended that City Council designate 328-332 Woolwich Street under the Ontario Heritage Act, adding location as a heritage attribute. The committee also approved its mandate continuation as the Heritage Advisory Committee, with a recommendation that the final terms of reference be reviewed by the committee before Council approval. A deferral was noted for 99 Maltby, and no comments were provided on cultural heritage evaluations for 136 Glasgow St and 59 Green St.

• Recommended designation of 328-332 Woolwich St under Ontario Heritage Act (carried)
• Added location as a heritage attribute for 328-332 Woolwich St (carried)
• Recommended continuation of Heritage Guelph mandate as Heritage Advisory Committee (carried)
• Recommended that final terms of reference be reviewed by Heritage Guelph before Council approval (carried)
• Recognized environmental pillar as part of Heritage Guelph's mandate (carried)
• Appointed Member Cameletti to delegate at Nov 13 Council Planning meeting on 37 Christie Lane (carried)
• Approved minutes from Oct 7 and Oct 15, 2024 meetings (carried)
• Deferred 99 Maltby heritage attributes and designation recommendation (noted)

Information Items

The council will review a series of information items, including a communication from the Upper Grand District School Board Chair, a Lean Yellow Belt Wave 2 improvements report, and three provincial consultation alerts on water and sewage approvals, excess soil reuse, and Bill 212. The Tourism Advisory Committee minutes from July 24, 2024 will also be presented. No decisions or votes are scheduled for these items.

• Communication to Council from Chair of Upper Grand District School Board
• Lean Yellow Belt (Wave 2) Improvements and Impact Summary Report – 2024‑480
• Consultation Alert – ERO 019‑8728: Streamlining water and sewage works approvals for transit authorities – 2024‑442
• Consultation Alert – ERO 019‑9196: Enabling Greater Reuse of Excess Soil – 2024‑483
• Consultation Alert – ERO 019‑9266: Bill 212 – Reducing Gridlock, Saving You Time Act – 2024‑484

Special Council Meeting - Budget

The Special City Council will review the 2025 Draft Budget Update, including re‑adopting 2025‑2027 rates, fees and charges. It will consider amendments to the Development Applications Fee By‑law and several reserve‑fund transfers and creations. Council will also acknowledge reserve shortfalls and debt concerns and direct staff to analyze long‑term capital sustainability and water‑wastewater needs.

• Re‑adopt 2025‑2027 rates, fees and charges subject to future amendments
• Amend the Development Applications Fee By‑law as outlined in Attachment‑1
• One‑time transfer from Library Capital reserve fund (#157) to Infrastructure Renewal reserve fund (#150)
• Create Housing Accelerator Fund reserve (#304) and Building Faster Fund reserve (#306) under the General Reserve and Reserve Fund Policy
• Direct staff to conduct a sustainability analysis of tax‑supported capital funding and assess long‑term water and wastewater capital needs

Council heard presentations on the Mayor's Draft 2025 Budget, including strategic plan, service areas, and capital budget updates. No formal decisions or votes were taken on the budget. Council moved into closed session for labour relations, then adjourned.

• Received Mayor's Draft 2025 Budget Update (information only)
• Moved into closed meeting for labour relations (carried)
• Adjourned meeting (12-0)

Planning, Environment and Water Advisory Committee

The provided agenda contains only procedural software boilerplate and no specific discussion or decision items.

Tourism Advisory Committee

The agenda for the Guelph Tourism Advisory Committee meeting on 2024-10-30 contains no listed items. It only includes placeholders such as a video link and generic headings. No decisions, proposals, or discussions are documented.

The Tourism Advisory Committee approved the minutes from the October 2023 meeting and the agenda for the April 24, 2024, meeting. The committee also received updates on the Outdoor Sport Field Strategy, the Municipal Accommodation Tax Administration Policy, and new destination marketing initiatives.

• Approved October 2023 meeting minutes
• Approved April 24, 2024, meeting agenda

City Council

The City Council will discuss a proposal to create a new permit‑based fireworks by‑law that would replace and repeal the Fireworks By‑law (1993)-14362. It will also receive staff direction to develop optional guidelines for residential security cameras and to adopt four new by‑laws (2024‑20994, 2024‑21001, 2024‑21004, 2024‑21006) subject to the Municipal Act. Council appointments for Committee of the Whole chairs and vice‑chairs for terms ending 15 Nov 2026 will be confirmed, and the minutes of recent open meetings will be approved.

• Fireworks By‑law Review – staff directed to create a new permit‑based fireworks by‑law to replace and repeal Fireworks By‑law (1993)-14362.
• Residential Security Cameras By‑law Review – staff directed to create optional guidelines for proper use of residential security cameras.
• Adoption of By‑laws (2024)-20994, (2024)-21001, (2024)-21004 and (2024)-21006 subject to Section 284.11(4) of the Municipal Act.
• Council appointments for Committee of the Whole chairs and vice‑chairs (Audit Services, Corporate Services, Infrastructure, Development and Environment, Public Services, Governance, The Elliott) for terms ending 15 Nov 2026.
• Confirmation of open minutes for Council meetings held 10 Sep, 24 Sep and Committee of the Whole meetings held 4 Sep, 17 Sep 2024.

City Council approved several amendments to the fireworks by-law, including new permitted hours and safety requirements. Council also appointed chairs and vice-chairs for various committees for terms ending November 15, 2026.

• Approved changing fireworks permitted hours to 9 a.m. to 11:00 p.m. (10-3)
• Approved requiring point-of-sale employees to provide fireworks safety information (10-3)
• Approved adding minimum safe distances from residences and vulnerable occupancies to fireworks by-law (10-3)
• Approved restricting fireworks sales to seven days prior to Victoria Day, Canada Day, and Diwali (12-1)
• Denied proposal to create a new permit-based fireworks by-law (6-7)
• Appointed chairs and vice-chairs for Audit, Corporate Services, Public Services, and Infrastructure committees (13-0)
• Appointed Thomas Hunter to The Elliott Community Board of Trustees (12-0)
• Endorsed grant application for York Road Phase 4 Stage 1 project (13-0)

Information Items

At the October 25 meeting, the Council will review a series of information items. These include the September 2024 outstanding resolutions, an update on municipal service and financing agreements, and a report on the closure of the Guelph Consumption and Treatment Services site. Additional items are consultation alerts on water and sewage approvals, producer‑responsibility regulations, soil reuse, and the Bill 212 gridlock act, as well as notices and committee minutes. No items are slated for formal decision.

• Outstanding Resolutions of City Council – September 2024 (2024-413)
• Municipal Service and Financing Agreements Update (2024-476)
• Impact from Closure of Guelph Consumption and Treatment Services site (2024-407)
• Consultation Alert – ERO 019-8728 – Streamlining water and sewage works approvals for transit authorities (2024-442)
• Ontario Energy Board Notice: Enbridge Gas Inc. Notice of a Rate Hearing

Arts and Culture Advisory Committee

The provided agenda contains only procedural software placeholders and boilerplate text. There are no specific topics, decisions, or discussions listed for this meeting.

The Guelph Museums Advisory Committee adopted its September minutes and October agenda, and passed a motion recommending that City Council create a new Arts and Culture Advisory Committee. The committee also reviewed conceptual plans for Civic Museum renovations and received budget updates, but no other formal decisions were made.

• Adopted September 26, 2024 meeting minutes (carried)
• Adopted October 24, 2024 meeting agenda (carried)
• Recommended to City Council creation of an Arts and Culture Advisory Committee (carried)
• Adjourned meeting at 7:00 PM (carried)

Information Items

The City Council will receive a set of information items for public and council review. Items include intergovernmental consultation alerts on producer‑responsibility regulations, additional residential unit creation, and water‑sewage approvals for transit authorities. The agenda also contains resolutions from other municipalities and minutes from several advisory committees. No decisions are scheduled; the items are for informational purposes only.

• Consultation Alert ERO 019-8866 – Amendments to producer responsibility regulations under the RRCEA
• Consultation Alert ERO 019-9210 – Regulation to facilitate the creation of additional residential units
• Consultation Alert ERO 019-8728 – Streamlining water and sewage works approvals for transit authorities
• Response to ERO 019-9198 – Pay‑on‑Demand surety bonds to secure land‑use planning obligations
• Good Roads Resolution – Establishment of an Ontario Rural Road Safety Program

Accessibility Advisory Committee

The Accessibility Advisory Committee is meeting to provide recommendations on several city strategies and bylaws. Key discussions focus on housing affordability, public space usage, and transit fare card transitions.

• Additional Residential Dwelling Unit Incentive Program accessible design features
• Draft Housing Affordability Strategy 2024
• Public Space Use Bylaw engagement
• Affordable Housing Community Improvement Plan (CIP)
• Transition of CNIB and PAL card holders to OnYourWay Fare cards

The Accessibility Advisory Committee approved several requests, including expanding accessible spaces in the Public Space Use Bylaw, recommending an additional grant up to $20,000 per affordable unit, and requesting that the five-year check-in and transition to the OnYourWay fare card not be requirements. The committee also received the Housing Affordability Strategy and approved edits to its member handbook.

• Approved consent agenda including ADU incentive program accessible design features list and handbook edits
• Requested staff improve engagement communication and involve AAC in orientation document rework
• Requested city change meeting scheduling process to include AAC authority
• Requested council revisit AAC member appointment process for transparency and involvement
• Received Housing Affordability Strategy 2024 draft goals and actions
• Requested expansion of permissible spaces in Public Space Use Bylaw to include more accessible locations
• Recommended additional grant up to $20,000 per affordable unit in Affordable Housing CIP
• Requested that five-year check-in and OnYourWay fare card transition not be requirements

Transportation Advisory Committee

The Transit Advisory Committee will approve the minutes from its September 19, 2024 meeting. It will seek feedback on the potential transition of CNIB and PAL card holders to the OYW farecard. The committee will also receive a general transit update that includes information on electric buses.

• Approve minutes of the September 19, 2024 Transit Advisory Committee meeting
• Request feedback on transitioning CNIB and PAL card holders to the OYW farecard
• General transit update, including electric buses
• Chair and staff announcements (submissions due by noon on meeting day)
• Adjournment

The Transit Advisory Committee discussed a potential optional transition for CNIB and Pal card users to registered OYW farecards, as part of the Council-approved Fare Strategy. No formal decision was made; members were asked to provide further feedback. The committee also received and approved a verbal general transit update including electric buses.

• Approved minutes from September 19, 2024 (carried)
• Received and approved verbal General Transit Update Including Electric Buses (carried)
• Adjourned meeting at 6:01 pm (carried)

Waste Resource Innovation Centre Public Liaison Committee

The Waste Resource Innovation Centre Public Liaison Advisory Committee is discussing updates to the Advisory Committee Framework. The committee may recommend that City Council create a Planning, Environment and Water Advisory Committee and transition the statutory elements of the WRIC PLC to a different engagement form.

• Recommendation to City Council to create a Planning, Environment and Water Advisory Committee
• Recommendation to transition statutory elements of the WRIC PLC to an alternate form of engagement
• Q3 2024 Operations Update presentation by Dan Turner
• Approval of June 19, 2024 meeting minutes

The Waste Resource Innovation Centre Public Liaison Committee voted to recommend that City Council create a new Planning, Environment and Water Advisory Committee. The committee also voted to recommend transitioning the statutory elements of the current WRIC PLC to an alternate form of engagement. Staff presented updates on the proposed committee structure and WRIC operations, noting that existing committee seats would become vacant if the new committee is approved.

• Approved minutes from June 19, 2024 meeting
• Recommended creation of Planning, Environment and Water Advisory Committee
• Recommended transitioning statutory WRIC PLC elements to alternate engagement
• Adjourned meeting

Planning, Environment and Water Advisory Committee

The Planning Advisory Committee is reviewing presentations on housing affordability and permit systems. The body is also considering a recommendation to City Council to establish a Planning, Environment and Water Advisory Committee.

• Recommendation to create a Planning, Environment and Water Advisory Committee
• Presentation on the Affordable Housing Community Improvement Plan (CIP)
• Presentation on the Community Planning Permit System (CPPS) Pilot Project
• Verbal update on the Draft Housing Affordability Strategy

The Planning Advisory Committee received presentations on the Affordable Housing Community Improvement Plan (CIP), the Community Planning Permit System (CPPS) Pilot Project, and an update on the Draft Housing Affordability Strategy. It recommended to City Council the creation of a Planning, Environment and Water Advisory Committee. All motions carried. The committee also approved its June 20, 2024 minutes and adjourned at 8:41 p.m.

• Approved June 20, 2024 minutes (carried)
• Received Affordable Housing CIP presentation; feedback including concern about 2026 deadline to be considered by staff (carried)
• Received Community Planning Permit System Pilot Project presentation (carried)
• Recommended to City Council creation of Planning, Environment and Water Advisory Committee (carried)
• Adjourned at 8:41 p.m. (carried)

Heritage Advisory Committee

The Heritage Guelph Committee meeting on October 15, 2024 will feature a Ward West Heritage Conservation District Workshop #1. The workshop will be presented by Kristina Martens and Meredith Stewart of ASI. No formal agenda items or decisions are listed for this meeting; the next meeting is set for November 4, 2024.

• Ward West Heritage Conservation District Workshop #1 – presentation by Kristina Martens and Meredith Stewart (ASI)

The Heritage Guelph Committee met remotely and participated in Workshop #1 for the Ward West Heritage Conservation District, led by consultants from ASI. No substantive decisions were made; the meeting was procedural and adjourned after the workshop.

• Adjourned meeting at 1:17 p.m. (moved by Caldwell, seconded by Corman, carried)

Accessibility Advisory Committee

The agenda for the Guelph Accessibility Advisory Committee meeting on 2024-10-15 contains no listed items or descriptions. The document appears to be a placeholder with only structural headings and no substantive content. No decisions, proposals, or discussions are detailed in the provided agenda.

Information Items

The City Council’s Information Items meeting will present a series of intergovernmental consultation alerts and municipal correspondence for the members’ awareness. No information reports are listed, and no items are scheduled for formal discussion or decision. The alerts cover amendments to producer‑responsibility regulations, pay‑on‑demand surety bonds for land‑use planning, creation of additional residential units, streamlined water and sewage approvals for transit authorities, and media‑reported cycling‑lane legislation. Correspondence includes letters from the Town of Bradford West Gwillimbury on the Ontario Deposit Return Program, the Township of Springwater on a joint health resolution, the Town of Halton Hills on updates to the Municipal Elections Act, and the Township of Tillsonburg on continued funding for Southwest Community Transit.

• Consultation Alert – ERO 019-8866 – Amendments to producer responsibility regulations under the RRCEA
• Consultation Alert – ERO 019-9198 – Pay‑on‑Demand Surety Bonds to Secure Land‑Use Planning Obligations
• Consultation Alert – ERO 019-9210 – Regulation to facilitate the creation of Additional Residential Units
• Letter to Premier Ford, Minister Sarkaria and Minister Calandra – Media‑reported Cycling Lane Legislation
• Correspondence – Town of Bradford West Gwillimbury: Letter on Ontario Deposit Return Program

Public Art Advisory Committee

The agenda for the Guelph Public Art Advisory Committee meeting on 2024-10-10 contains no listed items or decisions. It appears to be a procedural placeholder without substantive agenda content.

The Public Art Advisory Committee enthusiastically supported a proposal for Transportation to apply for the Bloomberg prize to explore roads and public art for transportation safety. The committee also recommended relocating the Family Fountain during downtown reconstruction and received updates on the public art audit and maintenance plan.

• Supported Transportation's Bloomberg prize application for road murals (motion carried)
• Recommended relocating Family Fountain to off-site storage during construction
• Recommended committee consultation on fountain placement in St. George's Square
• Adopted meeting minutes from September 5, 2024 (motion carried)
• Adopted October 10, 2024 agenda (motion carried)
• Adjourned meeting at 6:30 p.m. (motion carried)

Committee of Adjustment

The Committee of Adjustment will hold a public hearing to consider several applications for variances under the Planning Act. These requests primarily involve setbacks for residential additions, porch construction, and the conversion of garages into dwelling units.

• 50-60 Fife Road: Request for reduced off-street parking, no EV parking, and reduced buffer strip width
• 424 Willow Road, 8 Grant Street, and 82 Eramosa Road: Requests for garage conversions to residential dwelling units
• 42 Acker Street: Request for reduced side yard setback for landing and exterior stairs
• 25 Aberdeen Street: Request for reduced front yard setback for a roofed front porch and stairs
• 90 Cityview Drive North: Request for increased fence height

The Committee of Adjustment approved six minor variance applications and refused one. The approved applications include parking and setback variances at 50-60 Fife Road, a porch setback at 42 Acker Street, front porch and stair setbacks at 25 Aberdeen Street, an accessory dwelling unit at 8 Grant Street, a side yard setback at 82 Eramosa Road, a rear yard setback at 84 Forbes Avenue, and a fence height variance at 90 Cityview Drive North. The refused application at 424 Willow Road sought a reduced side yard setback for an accessory dwelling unit. The committee also appointed Jordan McDonald as Deputy Secretary-Treasurer.

• Approved parking and EV space variances at 50-60 Fife Road (carried)
• Refused side yard setback variance at 424 Willow Road (carried)
• Approved porch setback variance at 42 Acker Street with condition (carried)
• Approved front porch and stair setbacks at 25 Aberdeen Street (carried)
• Approved accessory dwelling unit variances at 8 Grant Street with conditions (carried)
• Approved side yard setback variance at 82 Eramosa Road with condition (carried)
• Approved rear yard setback variance at 84 Forbes Avenue (carried)
• Approved fence height variance at 90 Cityview Drive North (carried)

Council Planning

The Council Planning meeting will consider removing 302 and 306 Edinburgh Road South from the Municipal Heritage Register after stone markers are installed. It will endorse grant applications for the Lyon Outdoor Pool Rehabilitation and the South End Community Centre enhancements. A public hearing will be held on a zoning by‑law amendment for 8 Mitchell Street that seeks to change the zone from Neighbourhood Institutional to Specialized Low‑Density Residential. The council will also receive the draft Housing Affordability Strategy and decide whether to declare 14 Edinburgh Road South surplus land and launch an RFP for at least 12 affordable housing units.

• Remove 302 and 306 Edinburgh Road South from the Municipal Heritage Register
• Endorse grant applications for Lyon Outdoor Pool Rehabilitation and South End Community Centre – Value Added Enhancements
• Public hearing on zoning amendment for 8 Mitchell Street (NI to RL.1-XX)
• Receive draft Housing Affordability Strategy report
• Declare 14 Edinburgh Road South surplus and initiate RFP for minimum 12 affordable housing units

Council declared 14 Edinburgh Road South surplus and directed staff to seek proposals for at least 12 affordable housing units, with 99-year affordability and right of first refusal for the city. It also endorsed grant applications for the Lyon Outdoor Pool Rehabilitation and South End Community Centre projects, and received the draft Housing Affordability Strategy.

• Declared 14 Edinburgh Rd S surplus and initiated RFP for 12+ affordable units (13-0)
• Required units remain affordable for 99 years with city right of first refusal (13-0)
• Required minimum 3 units accessible to wheelchair users (13-0)
• Endorsed grant application for Lyon Outdoor Pool Rehabilitation (13-0)
• Endorsed grant application for South End Community Centre enhancements (13-0)
• Removed 302 and 306 Edinburgh Rd S from heritage register (12-0)
• Received zoning application for 8 Mitchell St semi-detached dwellings (13-0)
• Received draft Housing Affordability Strategy (12-0)

Heritage Advisory Committee

The committee will approve the September 9 meeting minutes and review several heritage matters, including permit applications for 15 Forbes Avenue and 116 Gordon Street, a heritage impact assessment for Woodlawn Memorial Park, and cultural heritage evaluation reports for 328 Woolwich Street, 33 Dormie Lane, and 99 Maltby Road West. It will provide comments on the permit applications and support the recommendation to designate 99 Maltby Road West under the Ontario Heritage Act.

• 15 Forbes Avenue – heritage permit application (HP24-0007)
• 116 Gordon Street – heritage permit application (HP24-0003)
• 762 Woolwich Street – Woodlawn Memorial Park heritage impact assessment
• 99 Maltby Road West – heritage attributes and designation recommendation
• 33 Dormie Lane – cultural heritage evaluation report

Heritage Guelph approved minutes and supported four heritage items: a permit for 15 Forbes Avenue, comments on 116 Gordon Street, a heritage impact assessment for Woodlawn Memorial Park, and cultural heritage evaluation reports for 328 Woolwich Street and 33 Dormie Lane. The item on 99 Maltby was deferred. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Approved minutes from September 9, 2024 meeting
• Supported heritage permit HP24-0007 for 15 Forbes Avenue
• Provided comments on heritage permit HP24-0003 for 116 Gordon Street
• Supported Woodlawn Memorial Park Heritage Impact Assessment recommendations
• Supported 328 Woolwich Street Cultural Heritage Evaluation Report
• Supported 33 Dormie Lane Cultural Heritage Evaluation Report
• Deferred 99 Maltby heritage attributes and designation recommendation

Information Items

This meeting consists of information items distributed for the public and City Council. No decisions are made during this session, though Council members may request that items be moved to a Committee of the Whole meeting for discussion.

• City Land Inventory Update (2024-418) and potential development sites
• Response to proposal to extend the Electric Kick-Scooter pilot (2024-439)
• Consultation on streamlining water and sewage works approvals for transit authorities (2024-442)
• Consultation on regulations for Additional Residential Units (2024-441)
• Response to the Grand River Conservation Authority's draft Conservation Areas Strategy (2024-440)

Committee of the Whole

The Committee of the Whole will receive the Water, Wastewater and Stormwater Billing Transition report (2024‑376). It will review a recommendation for staff to draft optional guidelines for residential security cameras. It will also discuss a recommendation that staff create a new permit‑based fireworks by‑law to replace the 1993 by‑law.

• Receive Water, Wastewater and Stormwater Billing Transition report (2024‑376)
• Review Residential Security Cameras By‑law Review (2024‑392) – staff to draft optional guidelines
• Discuss Fireworks By‑law Review (2024‑355) – staff to draft new permit‑based fireworks by‑law

The Committee of the Whole received a report on the transition of water, wastewater, and stormwater billing. Council directed staff to create optional guidelines for residential security camera use. In a close vote, Council directed staff to draft a new permit-based fireworks by-law to replace the existing 1993 by-law.

• Received Water, Wastewater and Stormwater Billing Transition report (12-0)
• Directed staff to create optional guidelines for residential security cameras (12-0)
• Directed staff to create new permit-based fireworks by-law to replace 1993 by-law (7-5)

Information Items

The council will be presented with a Municipal Data Reporting package for Q2 2024, a Community Planning Permit System report for the Downtown and Stone Road‑Edinburgh Road Strategic Growth Areas, and several intergovernmental letters concerning election donor privacy, federal encampment funding, and an e‑scooter pilot extension. Additional items include a litigation status report and various consultation alerts on land‑use planning and environmental strategies. No formal decisions are scheduled; the items are for information only.

• Municipal Data Reporting, Q2 2024 (2024‑373)
• Community Planning Permit System for Downtown and Stone Road‑Edinburgh Road Strategic Growth Areas (2024‑402)
• Litigation Status Report (as of September 23, 2024) (2024‑367)
• Letter to Minister Paul Calandra – Election donor privacy under the Municipal Elections Act (2024‑427)
• Consultation Alert – Proposal to extend the E‑scooter Pilot Project (2024‑425)

Committee of Adjustment

The Committee of Adjustment will hold a public hearing to consider several applications for land severances and zoning variances. The body will decide on requests related to residential lot creation, building additions, and the expansion of non-conforming uses.

• 10 Newstead Street: Request to create one new residential lot and one retained lot
• 135 Ferguson Street: Variances for an outdoor patio and 0 parking spaces for the Italian Canadian Club of Guelph
• 301 Suffolk Street West: Request to create one new residential lot and one retained lot
• 123 Elizabeth Street: Request to create one new residential lot and one retained lot
• 85 Cork Street West: Request for a minor variance application fee waiver

The Committee of Adjustment approved several consent applications and minor variances, including severances at 10 Newstead Street, 301 Suffolk Street West, and 123 Elizabeth Street, along with associated variances. It also approved variances for non-conforming uses at 1859 Victoria Road South and 346 Edinburgh Road North, and a rear addition at 20 Green Street. A variance for an outdoor patio at 135 Ferguson Street was approved with conditions, but a related variance to waive permanent fencing was refused. One application (A-61/24) was deferred, and a fee waiver request was refused.

• Approved consent B-15/24 and variance A-20/24 for 10 Newstead Street (severance and variances)
• Approved variance A-63/24 for 1859 Victoria Road South (basement dwelling unit)
• Approved variance A-64/24 for 346 Edinburgh Road North (recreation facility expansion)
• Approved variance A-62/24 for 20 Green Street (rear addition setback)
• Approved variances A-66/24 for 135 Ferguson Street (outdoor patio) with conditions; refused variance for no permanent fencing
• Approved consent B-44/24 and variances A-67/24, A-68/24 for 301 Suffolk Street West
• Approved consent B-45/24 and variances A-69/24, A-70/24 for 123 Elizabeth Street
• Deferred variance A-61/24 for 73 Yorkshire Street South; refused fee waiver for 85 Cork Street West

Property Standards Committee

The provided agenda contains only procedural software placeholders and boilerplate text. No specific decisions, discussions, or agenda items are listed.

Arts and Culture Advisory Committee

The Arts and Culture Advisory Committee meeting scheduled for September 26, 2024 in Guelph, Ontario has no agenda items detailed in the provided document. The agenda appears to contain only placeholders and no specific decisions or discussions are listed.

The Guelph Museums Advisory Committee met on September 26, 2024, and adopted the May 23, 2024 meeting minutes and the September 26, 2024 agenda. The manager reported that attendance data collection changes may be understating family visitor numbers. The committee toured two new exhibitions and reviewed upcoming events. No substantive policy decisions were made.

• Adopted May 23, 2024 meeting minutes (Motion 2024/16, carried)
• Adopted September 26, 2024 agenda (Motion 2024/17, carried)
• Adjourned at 7:00 pm (Motion 2024/18, carried)

City Council

The council will consider several Committee of the Whole items, including approval of the Indigenous Relations Framework, a $1.0 million downtown waste‑collection upgrade with a $410 k operating increase, and a $17.1 million enhanced downtown streetscape plan. It will also discuss improvements to public washrooms, the Downtown Heritage Conservation District study, and a municipal scan of renoviction by‑laws and related budget adjustments.

• Indigenous Relations Framework – approval of the framework (2024‑360)
• Downtown Collection Area Update – $1.0 M project budget and $410 k operating increase
• Downtown Streetscape Level of Service – $17.1 M budget increase for streetscape enhancements
• Improving Access to Public Washrooms – plan for self‑cleaning prefabricated units and community toilet scheme
• Downtown Guelph Heritage Conservation District Study – approval of study recommendations

Council approved an enhanced streetscape for the Downtown Infrastructure Renewal Program, with a budget increase estimated at $17.1 million, and directed staff to expedite Wyndham Street North construction. It also approved an Indigenous Relations Framework, enhanced downtown waste collection, and a series of measures to improve public washroom access. All substantive items were carried unanimously (12-0), except a procedural motion to suspend a bylaw rule (11-1) and a motion to oppose provincial bike lane restrictions (8-2).

• Approved enhanced downtown streetscape with $17.1M budget increase (12-0)
• Approved Indigenous Relations Framework (12-0)
• Approved enhanced downtown waste collection with $1.0M capital and $410K operating increase (12-0)
• Approved Downtown Guelph Heritage Conservation District Study recommendations (12-0)
• Approved 2024 Second Quarter Budget Monitoring Report adjustments (12-0)
• Directed staff to create eviction survey and 'Renting in Guelph' landing page (12-0)
• Approved 10 measures to improve public washroom access, including self-cleaning units (12-0)
• Directed mayor to write letter opposing provincial bike lane restrictions (8-2)

Information Items

The council will receive information reports on the status of outstanding management action plans for Q2 2024, an update on the 2023 Community Benefit Agreement, and the County of Wellington’s 2024‑25 winter response plan for people experiencing unsheltered homelessness. Additional items include a consultation on the Grand River Conservation Area strategy and a Crime Stoppers Guelph Wellington newsletter. These items are for information only and are not scheduled for formal decision at this meeting.

• Status of Outstanding Management Action Plans – Second Quarter 2024 (2024‑411)
• 2023 Community Benefit Agreement Update (2024‑390)
• County of Wellington – 2024‑25 Winter Response Plan for People Experiencing Unsheltered Homelessness
• Grand River Conservation Area (GRCA) Areas Strategy – Consultation Period
• Crime Stoppers Guelph Wellington Newsletter: Fall 2024

Transportation Advisory Committee

The Transit Advisory Committee is meeting to receive verbal updates on general transit operations and the Sunday On-Demand service. The body will also review a summary of a meeting with the Transit Action Alliance of Guelph.

• General Transit Update, including Electric Buses
• Sunday On-Demand Update
• Summary of August 20, 2024 meeting with Transit Action Alliance of Guelph (TAAG)
• Resignation of member Deepack Sridhar

The Transit Advisory Committee approved the June 20, 2024 minutes, a verbal summary of an August 20, 2024 meeting with the Transit Action Alliance of Guelph, a verbal Sunday On-Demand update, and a general transit update including electric buses. The committee also noted the resignation of member Deepak Sridhar. No substantive policy decisions were made.

• Approved minutes from June 20, 2024 (carried)
• Approved verbal summary of August 20, 2024 meeting with Transit Action Alliance of Guelph (carried)
• Approved verbal Sunday On-Demand update (carried)
• Approved verbal general transit update including electric buses (carried)
• Noted resignation of member Deepak Sridhar

Planning, Environment and Water Advisory Committee

The agenda for the September 17, 2024 meeting of the Guelph Planning, Environment and Water Advisory Committee contains no listed items. It appears to consist only of placeholders and procedural sections without any specific decisions, proposals, or discussions. Consequently, no concrete actions or topics are scheduled for this meeting.

Committee of the Whole

The Committee of the Whole will receive the Transit Electrification Audit report and approve budget adjustments from the Q2 2024 Capital Budget. It will discuss a municipal scan of Renoviction by‑laws and consider a motion to direct staff to draft a rental replacement bylaw and a renovation licensing fee program. Additional items include a review of the Guelph Growth Management and Affordable Housing Monitoring Report 2023.

• Receive Transit Electrification Audit report (2024‑357)
• Approve adjustments in Tables 4‑6 of Q2 2024 Capital Budget (Attachment‑2)
• Motion to draft rental replacement bylaw and renovation licensing fee program (Municipal Scan of Renoviction By‑Laws 2024‑217)
• Review Guelph Growth Management and Affordable Housing Monitoring Report 2023 (2024‑160)

The Committee of the Whole received the Transit Electrification Audit and approved the 2024 second quarter budget adjustments. Council directed staff to create an eviction survey and a 'Renting in Guelph' landing page, but deferred discussion on the renoviction bylaw recommendations until the Housing Affordability Strategy is presented on October 8. The meeting adjourned at 6:10 p.m.

• Received Transit Electrification Audit (13-0)
• Approved 2024 Q2 budget adjustments (13-0)
• Directed staff to create eviction survey (13-0)
• Directed staff to create 'Renting in Guelph' landing page (13-0)
• Deferred renoviction bylaw recommendations to Oct 8 (13-0)
• Adjourned meeting (13-0)

Information Items

The Guelph City Council will receive a series of information items. An intergovernmental update on the Grand River Conservation Area (GRCA) Areas Strategy, currently in a consultation period, will be shared. Additional correspondence includes resolutions from Quinte West and Lake of Bays on updates to the Municipal Elections Act, and a letter from Springwater to federal and provincial representatives about public hearing notices. No formal decisions are scheduled; the items are for information only.

• Grand River Conservation Area (GRCA) Areas Strategy – Consultation Period (PDF)
• City of Quinte West resolution on AMCTO Provincial Updates to the Municipal Elections Act (PDF)
• Lake of Bays resolution on Municipal Elections Act Update (PDF)
• Township of Springwater letter to MP Doug Shipley and MPP Doug Downey regarding public hearing notices (PDF)
• Springwater Growth and Economic Viability Ad Hoc Committee resolution (PDF)

Committee of Adjustment

The Committee of Adjustment agenda for September 12, 2024 contains no listed items or proposals. It consists only of boilerplate headings and placeholders, indicating no decisions or discussions are scheduled.

Council Planning

The council will consider a recommendation to amend the Official Plan and Zoning By‑law for the site at 303‑317 Speedvale Avenue East, changing the land use from Low Density Residential to a Site‑specific High Density Residential zone. The amendment would permit a six‑storey building with 48 residential units, including 24 affordable units. The council will also receive a notice of intention to designate 106 Carden Street under the Ontario Heritage Act. Additional items include a public meeting report on a proposed 14‑storey, 120‑unit development at 26‑40 Carden Street and 27‑39 Macdonell Street, and site‑specific zoning housekeeping amendments for several properties.

• Notice of intention to designate 106 Carden Street under the Ontario Heritage Act.
• Official Plan and Zoning By‑law amendment for 303‑317 Speedvale Avenue East to allow a six‑storey, 48‑unit (24 affordable) residential building.
• Public meeting report for 26‑40 Carden Street and 27‑39 Macdonell Street proposing a 14‑storey building with 120 residential units and 595 m² ground‑floor commercial space.
• Site‑specific zoning housekeeping amendments for properties at 12 Poole Street, 78‑82 Eastview Road, 140 Hadati Road, 785 Gordon Street, 1242‑1270 Gordon Street, 9 Valley Road, 33‑41 Arkell Road, and 1408 Gordon Street.
• Resolution to adopt the by‑laws.

Council approved an Official Plan and Zoning Bylaw amendment for 303-317 Speedvale Avenue East, allowing a six-storey, 48-unit apartment building with 24 affordable units, developed by Habitat for Humanity Guelph Wellington. The motion carried 10-0. Council also received a public meeting report for a proposed 14-storey, 120-unit building with ground-floor commercial space at 26-40 Carden St and 27-39 Macdonell St, and approved housekeeping zoning amendments for several properties.

• Approved Official Plan and Zoning Bylaw amendments for 303-317 Speedvale Ave E (10-0)
• Approved notice of intention to designate 106 Carden St under the Ontario Heritage Act (10-0)
• Received public meeting report for proposed 14-storey building at 26-40 Carden St and 27-39 Macdonell St (11-0)
• Approved housekeeping zoning amendments for properties at 12 Poole St, 78-82 Eastview Rd, 140 Hadati Rd, 785 Gordon St, 1242-1270 Gordon St, 9 Valley Rd, 33-41 Arkell Rd, and 1408 Gordon St (10-0)
• Approved by-laws (2024)-20915, 20962, 20967, 20969-20984, 20988-20989 (11-0)
• Approved by-law (2024)-20990 as amended (8-3)

Economic Development and Tourism Advisory Committee

The provided agenda contains only procedural software placeholders and boilerplate text. There are no specific decisions, proposals, or discussion items listed.

The Guelph Economic Development Advisory Committee (GEDAC) met on September 10, 2024, and approved the minutes from the July 30, 2024 meeting. The committee received updates on the Employment Services Survey, the Local Stocktake on Climate - ICI Summit 2024, and the Affordable Housing Community Improvement Program. No formal decisions were made on these items; they were presented for information and discussion.

• Approved July 30, 2024 meeting minutes (moved by Dyer, seconded by Roberts)
• Adjourned meeting at 4:25 p.m. (moved by Mostyn, seconded by Thompson)

Heritage Advisory Committee

The Heritage Guelph Committee will approve the July 8, 2024 meeting minutes and consider two heritage permit applications (HP24-0006 for 84 Forbes Avenue and HP24-0005 for 58 Martin Avenue). It will appoint a member to the Ward West Heritage Conservation District Working Group. The committee will also recommend that City Council give notice of intention to designate 99 Maltby Road West, 19 Fountain Street, 37 Christie Lane, and 22 James Street East under the Ontario Heritage Act.

• Heritage permit application HP24-0006 for 84 Forbes Avenue
• Heritage permit application HP24-0005 for 58 Martin Avenue
• Appointment of a Heritage Guelph member to the Ward West Heritage Conservation Working Group
• Recommendation to designate 19 Fountain Street under the Ontario Heritage Act
• Recommendation to designate 37 Christie Lane under the Ontario Heritage Act

Heritage Guelph recommended that City Council designate three properties under the Ontario Heritage Act: 37 Christie Lane, 19 Fountain Street, and 22 James Street East. The committee also supported removing 302 and 306 Edinburgh Road South from the Municipal Register after relocating stone markers to 99 Woolwich Street, and provided comments on heritage permits for 84 Forbes Avenue and 58 Martin Avenue. Member Caldwell was appointed to the Ward West Heritage Conservation Working Group.

• Recommended designation of 37 Christie Lane (carried)
• Recommended designation of 19 Fountain Street (carried)
• Recommended designation of 22 James Street East (carried)
• Supported removal of 302 & 306 Edinburgh Road South from Municipal Register after marker relocation (carried)
• Provided comments on heritage permit HP24-0006 for 84 Forbes Avenue (carried)
• Provided no comments on heritage permit HP24-0005 for 58 Martin Avenue (carried)
• Appointed Member Caldwell to Ward West Heritage Conservation Working Group (carried)

Information Items

The council will review a series of information items, including a 2024 Driver Certification Program fleet operations audit and the Grand River Conservation Area strategy consultation. It will also consider intergovernmental responses to the Emergency Management and Civil Protection Act modernization and to a federal plastic waste consultation. Additional correspondence from Tay Valley Township and minutes from advisory committees are provided for information only.

• 2024 Driver Certification Program – Fleet Operations Audit Report (2024-377)
• Grand River Conservation Area (GRCA) Areas Strategy – Consultation Period
• Response to ERO 019-8860 – Modernization of the Emergency Management and Civil Protection Act (2024-388)
• Response to ECCC Consultation on Addressing Plastic Waste and Pollution from the Textile and Apparel Sector (2024-389)
• Tay Valley Township resolutions on Ontario Ombudsman jurisdiction and removal of wetlands protection

Public Art Advisory Committee

The provided agenda contains only procedural boilerplate and software interface text. There are no specific decisions, proposals, or discussion items listed.

The Public Art Advisory Committee met on September 5, 2024, and discussed a draft call to artists for the Police Headquarters project, with edits to be made and redistributed. No substantive decisions were made; the meeting was procedural, including adoption of minutes and agenda, and adjournment.

• Adopted June 13, 2024 meeting minutes (motion 2024/16, carried)
• Adopted September 5, 2024 agenda (motion 2024/17, carried)
• Adjourned at 6:34 p.m. (motion 2024/18, carried)

Property Standards Committee

The agenda consists of procedural boilerplate. The committee will address applications and staff announcements.

• Review of applications

Committee of the Whole

The Committee of the Whole will consider several items, including approval of the Indigenous Relations Framework, receipt of the Solid Waste Resources Recycling Program Transition Audit, and approval of an enhanced waste‑collection service for the Downtown Collection Area with a $1.0 million project budget and a $410,000 operating increase. It will also consider an enhanced streetscape budget of $17.1 million, approval of the Downtown Guelph Heritage Conservation District Study, and recommendations to improve public washroom access.

• Indigenous Relations Framework – recommendation to approve the framework (2024‑360)
• Solid Waste Resources Recycling Program Transition Audit – recommendation to receive the audit report (2024‑349)
• Downtown Collection Area waste‑collection upgrade – $1.0 M project budget and $410 k operating increase
• Downtown Streetscape Level of Service – estimated $17.1 M budget increase
• Downtown Guelph Heritage Conservation District Study – recommendation to approve the study report

The Committee of the Whole approved several downtown renewal initiatives, including enhanced streetscaping for the Downtown Infrastructure Renewal Program with a budget increase of $17.1 million, and an enhanced level of waste collection in the Downtown Collection Area with a $1.0 million project budget and $410,000 operating increase. They also approved the Indigenous Relations Framework and the Downtown Guelph Heritage Conservation District Study recommendations. All decisions were carried unanimously (12-0) except for an amendment to prioritize accessible and gender-neutral washrooms, which passed 11-1.

• Approved Indigenous Relations Framework (12-0)
• Approved enhanced downtown waste collection with $1.0M project and $410K operating budget (12-0)
• Approved enhanced downtown streetscaping with $17.1M budget increase (12-0)
• Approved public washroom infrastructure and Community Toilet Scheme (12-0)
• Approved prioritizing accessible and gender-neutral washrooms (11-1)
• Approved self-cleaning washroom at Wyndham St./St. George's Square (12-0)
• Approved Downtown Guelph Heritage Conservation District Study recommendations (12-0)
• Defeated amendment to investigate non-self-cleaning washroom (3-9)

Committee of Management for the Elliott

The Committee of Management for the Elliott is meeting to confirm previous minutes and receive a quarterly operations report. The session focuses on the administrative oversight of The Elliott Long-Term Care Residence.

• Confirmation of June 4, 2024 meeting minutes
• Receipt of The Elliott Long-Term Care Residence Quarterly Report 2024 - Q2

The Committee of Management for the Elliott confirmed the June 4, 2024 minutes and received the 2024-Q2 quarterly report on The Elliott Long-Term Care Residence operations. No substantive decisions were made beyond these routine approvals.

• Confirmed June 4, 2024 meeting minutes (6-0)
• Received 2024-Q2 quarterly report on The Elliott Long-Term Care Residence (6-0)

Municipal Property and Building Commemorative Naming Committee

The Municipal Property and Building Commemorative Naming Committee is meeting to discuss naming submissions for the Kortright East Subdivision Park. The committee will recommend a name to staff, which will then be presented to Council for approval in Q4 of 2024.

• Review of naming submissions for Kortright East Subdivision Park
• Approval of April 10, 2024 meeting minutes

The committee reviewed naming submissions for the Kortright East Subdivision Park. It decided to request further research and indigenous community engagement before proceeding.

• Approved April 10, 2024 meeting minutes
• Requested staff research turtle populations at Kortright East Subdivision Park to determine if 'Turtle Park' is a suitable name
• Requested further engagement with the indigenous community regarding the park naming

Information Items

The council will receive weekly information reports, which contain no items for decision. It will also review intergovernmental consultation alerts on plastic waste in the textile sector and the Grand River Conservation Area strategy. Additional correspondence includes resolutions from Brantford and the Township of Russell, and a resignation notice from the Natural Heritage Advisory Committee.

• Consultation Alert – Addressing plastic waste and pollution from the textile and apparel sector (2024-343)
• Grand River Conservation Area (GRCA) Areas Strategy – Consultation Period
• City of Brantford Resolution: Legislative Amendments to Improve Municipal Codes of Conduct and Enforcement
• Township of Russell Resolution: Support AMCTO Provincial Updates to the Municipal Elections Act
• Natural Heritage Advisory Committee – Resignation of Martin Litchfield

Special Council Meeting

City Council will discuss the Public Space Use By-law, including correspondence and a recommendation to approve the draft by-law for final adoption in September.

• Public Space Use By-law recommendation
• Closed meeting to consider solicitor-client privilege
• Correspondence from Gail Burgin and Francisco Merino
• Correspondence from Angela Taglietti
• Correspondence from Judy Reinholt

Council approved the draft Public Space Use Bylaw, amended to include St. George's Square and Market Square as Sensitive Public Areas, and directed staff to place it on the September 10 agenda for final adoption. Council also approved up to $450,000 for homelessness basic needs, and directed staff to develop a plan for portable washrooms and waste bins at encampments.

• Approved Public Space Use Bylaw as amended (10-3)
• Amendment to include St. George's Square and Market Square as Sensitive Public Areas carried (10-3)
• Approved up to $450,000 for homelessness basic needs via Wellington-Guelph Health and Housing Planning Table (13-0)
• Directed staff to develop plan for portable washrooms, waste bins, and sharps disposal at encampments (13-0)
• Approved by-law (2024)-20968 (13-0)

Information Items

The council will be presented with the 2024 Interim Investment Performance Report and related financial attachments. It will also hear three intergovernmental consultation alerts on plastic waste, emergency management legislation, and a resolution from Grimsby requesting provincial library funding. The Accessibility Advisory Committee minutes from June 18, 2024, are also provided for information.

• 2024 Interim Investment Performance Report – 2024-363
• Consultation Alert – Addressing plastic waste and pollution from the textile and apparel sector – 2024-343
• Consultation Alert – Modernization of the Emergency Management and Civil Protection Act – 2024-342
• Town of Grimsby Resolution requesting provincial support for public libraries and community museums
• Accessibility Advisory Committee Minutes: June 18, 2024

Special Council Meeting

The Guelph City Council will consider a recommendation to move this special council meeting to a closed session under the Municipal Act. The closed session would cover the call to order, disclosure of pecuniary interest, and review of the Chief Administrative Officer recruitment. The agenda also includes standard ceremonial items such as O Canada and an Indigenous Territorial Acknowledgement. No other substantive items are listed.

• Authority to move into closed meeting
• Call to Order (closed meeting)
• Disclosure of Pecuniary Interest and General Nature Thereof (closed items)
• Review of the Chief Administrative Officer Recruitment, Selection and Performance Sub‑committee's recommended Chief Administrative Officer
• Closed Meeting Summary

Council held a special meeting, moved into closed session to discuss the Chief Administrative Officer recruitment and appointment, and gave staff direction. In open session, Council received the CAO recruitment update report and adjourned. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Moved into closed session to discuss CAO recruitment and appointment (12-0)
• Received CAO recruitment update report (12-0)
• Adjourned meeting (12-0)

Accessibility Advisory Committee

The Accessibility Advisory Committee will review staff reports and discuss recommendations on the city’s active‑transportation wayfinding strategy, the Orin Reid Park development, accessible design features for the Additional Residential Dwelling Unit incentive program, and feedback on the Guelph Civic Museum renovations. The committee will also review the AAC Member Handbook Appendix A and hear announcements about public‑space design standards and upcoming events.

• Finding Your Way: Walking, Cycling and Rolling (Active Transportation Wayfinding Strategy) – staff presentation and recommendation
• Introduction: Orin Reid Park Development Project – staff presentation and engagement discussion
• Additional Residential Dwelling Unit Incentive Program – Accessible Design Component – staff presentation and recommendation
• Guelph Museum – Renovation Feedback – staff presentation and recommendation
• AAC Member Handbook Appendix A – Review – information presentation

The Accessibility Advisory Committee received reports and provided feedback on several projects, including the Orin Reid Park Development Project, the Active Transportation Wayfinding Strategy, and the Additional Residential Dwelling Unit Incentive Program. The committee supported the proposed design goals for Orin Reid Park and captured comments for consideration on accessibility features. No final decisions were made; all items were received with feedback to be considered by staff.

• Approved agenda and minutes (carried)
• Received consent agenda including Silvercreek Park accessibility renovations update (carried)
• Received Active Transportation Wayfinding Strategy report and requested staff report back by Q1 2025 (carried)
• Supported proposed design goals for Orin Reid Park Development Project (carried)
• Received Additional Residential Dwelling Unit Incentive Program report and draft accessible design features (carried)
• Received Guelph Museum Renovation Feedback report and captured comments (carried)
• Received AAC Member Handbook Appendix A review and set feedback deadline of September 6, 2024 (carried)

Information Items

This meeting consists of information items distributed for the public and City Council. No decisions were made, though council members may request that items be moved to a Committee of the Whole meeting for discussion.

• Report 2024-325: Considering Equity in Capital Planning
• Consultation Alert 2024-343: Plastic waste and pollution from the textile and apparel sector
• Consultation Alert 2024-342: Modernization of the Emergency Management and Civil Protection Act
• Correspondence regarding physician shortages and mental health and addiction
• Resignations from Heritage Guelph and the Transit Advisory Committee

CAO Recruitment, Selection and Performance Sub-committee

The Chief Administrative Officer Recruitment Sub-committee will meet to review finalist assessments and confirm minutes from previous meetings. The session includes a recommendation to hold a closed meeting to discuss personal matters regarding municipal employees.

• Review of Chief Administrative Officer Finalist Assessments
• Confirmation of open minutes from June 24, July 4, 5, and 12, 2024
• Recommendation to hold a closed meeting under the Municipal Act
• Public comments on closed meeting items
• Confirmation of closed meeting minutes

The sub-committee met and unanimously moved into a closed session to review Chief Administrative Officer finalist assessments, with staff direction given. No substantive decisions were made in the open portion; the only open actions were confirming prior minutes and adjourning.

• Moved into closed session to review CAO finalist assessments (5-0)
• Confirmed open minutes from June 24, July 4, 5, and 12, 2024 (5-0)
• Adjourned meeting (5-0)

Information Items

The City Council will receive a series of information items. These include two provincial consultation alerts—one on plastic waste and pollution from the textile and apparel sector (2024‑343) and another on modernizing the Emergency Management and Civil Protection Act (2024‑342). The council will also be presented with a resolution from the Town of Plympton‑Wyoming concerning underserviced cellular communication services, and the minutes from the Committee of Adjustment meeting held on July 11, 2024. No items have been selected for discussion or decision at this meeting.

• Consultation Alert – Addressing plastic waste and pollution from the textile and apparel sector (2024‑343)
• Consultation Alert – Modernization of the Emergency Management and Civil Protection Act (2024‑342)
• Town of Plympton‑Wyoming Resolution on underserviced cellular communication services
• Committee of Adjustment Minutes: July 11, 2024

Public Art Advisory Committee

The agenda for the Guelph Public Art Advisory Committee on August 8, 2024 contains no listed items. No decisions, proposals, or discussions are detailed in the provided document. The meeting appears to be procedural or empty of substantive content.

Committee of Adjustment

The Guelph Committee of Adjustment will hear public submissions on seven applications for land-use variances and lot creation at City Hall on August 8, 2024. Several items, including applications for 10 Orchard Crescent and 67 and 71 College Avenue West, were previously deferred and are being reconsidered. The public may attend in person or participate electronically.

• Public hearing for applications under sections 45 and 53 of the Planning Act
• Hearings for 10 Orchard Crescent (deferred June 27, 2024)
• Hearings for 67 and 71 College Avenue West (deferred July 11, 2024)
• Hearings for 191 Kortright Road West (deferred July 11, 2024)
• Hearings for 99 Clair Road East (restaurant drive-through variance)

The Committee of Adjustment approved consent applications B-38/24 through B-42/24 to sever five parcels at 67 and 71 College Avenue West and 94 University Avenue West, along with related minor variances A-52/24 through A-57/24, subject to conditions. The Committee refused consent applications B-32/24 through B-34/24 and minor variances A-40/24 through A-43/24 for 10 Orchard Crescent, citing concerns about parking, traffic, lack of sidewalks, erosion, and stormwater management. A minor variance for 191 Kortright Road West (A-73/22) was approved with conditions, and applications for 2162 Gordon Street (B-43/24) and 201 Elmira Road South (A-60/24) were deferred sine die.

• Approved 5 consents (B-38/24 to B-42/24) for severance at 67/71 College Ave W & 94 University Ave W
• Approved 6 minor variances (A-52/24 to A-57/24) for College/University Ave severances
• Refused 3 consents (B-32/24 to B-34/24) for severance at 10 Orchard Crescent
• Refused 4 minor variances (A-40/24 to A-43/24) for 10 Orchard Crescent
• Approved minor variance A-73/22 for triplex at 191 Kortright Road West
• Approved minor variance A-58/24 for drive-through stacking at 99 Clair Road East
• Approved minor variance A-59/24 for parking at 21 Stevenson Street North
• Deferred sine die applications B-43/24 (2162 Gordon St) and A-60/24 (201 Elmira Rd S)

Information Items

The Council will receive weekly information reports, two intergovernmental consultation alerts, three pieces of correspondence, and minutes from the Economic Development Advisory Committee. No items have been moved to the Committee of the Whole for discussion, and no decisions are expected at this meeting.

• Consultation Alert – Addressing plastic waste and pollution from the textile and apparel sector (2024-343)
• Consultation Alert – Modernization of the Emergency Management and Civil Protection Act (2024-342)
• Letter from the Township of Schreiber to the Province regarding Schreiber’s Wastewater Treatment Plant
• Support Resolution from the Township of Wawa for immediate action on Ontario’s forest sector
• Resolution from the City of Toronto requesting provincial recognition of the physician shortage

Economic Development and Tourism Advisory Committee

The provided agenda contains only procedural software placeholders and no specific discussion or decision items.

The Guelph Economic Development Advisory Committee (GEDAC) approved the April 30, 2024 meeting minutes and adjourned. Staff provided updates on the Business Visitation Program, Employment Survey, and new Guelph Shops website, plus staffing changes. A workshop gathered feedback on improving business participation in programming, and the committee discussed adjusting its meeting schedule to align with Council reporting.

• Approved April 30, 2024 meeting minutes (carried)
• Adjourned meeting (carried)

Information Items

The City of Guelph City Council is meeting for an information session on July 26, 2024, with no decisions scheduled. The agenda includes a municipal scan of renoviction by-laws and consultation alerts regarding plastic waste and emergency management.

• Municipal Scan of Renoviction By-Laws - 2024-217
• Consultation Alert: Addressing plastic waste and pollution from the textile and apparel sector - 2024-343
• Consultation Alert: Modernization of the Emergency Management and Civil Protection Act - 2024-342
• Correspondence: Town of Bradford West Gwillimbury Resolution on Ontario Long Service Medals

Tourism Advisory Committee

The Guelph Tourism Advisory Committee meeting scheduled for July 24, 2024 has no listed agenda items. The agenda consists only of procedural placeholders and contains no decisions, proposals, or discussions. Residents should note that no specific topics are slated for consideration.

The Tourism Advisory Committee approved the January 24, 2024 meeting minutes and the April 24, 2024 agenda. Members received updates on tourism workshops, the Seasonal Patio Program, visitor guides, and the Municipal Accommodation Tax policy. No substantive decisions were made beyond routine approvals.

• Approved January 24, 2024 meeting minutes (moved by Fisher, seconded by Ratcliffe)
• Approved April 24, 2024 meeting agenda (moved by Fisher, seconded by Saxena)

City Council

The City Council will vote to adopt the Lobbyist Registry By-law and its accompanying Code of Conduct, and to appoint Suzanne Craig as the City of Guelph Lobbyist Registrar. The council will also consider a heritage property‑standards amendment, lease renewals for three not‑for‑profit facilities, a review of the Light Pollution By‑law, and a motion urging the Ontario government to amend the Municipal Elections Act.

• Approve Lobbyist Registry By-law (2024‑294) and Lobbyist Code of Conduct; appoint Suzanne Craig as registrar
• Heritage Minimum Standards – Property Standards By‑law Amendment (2024‑267) to be placed on July 23 agenda for final adoption
• Execute 10‑year lease with Guelph Youth Music Centre (Aug 1 2024‑Jul 31 2034)
• Execute 20‑year lease with Royal City Tennis Club Corporation (Jul 1 2024‑Jun 30 2044)
• Review and direct staff to create a Light Pollution By‑law or amendment and lighting guidelines

Council approved the Committee of the Whole Consent Report, which included directing staff to draft a light pollution bylaw, approving the Lobbyist Registry By-law and appointing Suzanne Craig as Registrar, and approving lease renewals for three non-profits. Council also passed a motion calling on Ontario to amend the Municipal Elections Act to remove street addresses from public online forms. All votes were unanimous (11-0).

• Approved consent report including heritage standards by-law amendment (11-0)
• Approved 10-year lease with Guelph Youth Music Centre (11-0)
• Approved 20-year lease with Royal City Tennis Club (11-0)
• Approved 10-year lease with Navy League Guelph Branch (11-0)
• Directed staff to create light pollution bylaw and lighting guidelines (11-0)
• Approved Lobbyist Registry By-law and Code of Conduct (11-0)
• Appointed Suzanne Craig as Lobbyist Registrar (11-0)
• Approved motion to call on Ontario to amend Municipal Elections Act (11-0)

Information Items

City Council is presented with two consultation alerts from the province regarding plastic waste from the textile sector and the modernization of the Emergency Management and Civil Protection Act. No decisions or votes are scheduled.

• Consultation Alert: Addressing plastic waste and pollution from the textile and apparel sector
• Consultation Alert: Modernization of the Emergency Management and Civil Protection Act

Special Council Meeting

City Council will discuss identifying city-owned lands for temporary or permanent housing and request cost estimates for housing individuals not accommodated by other shelters during winter 2024/25. The meeting will also move into a closed session to discuss potential municipally owned sites for a temporary structured encampment.

• Request for cost estimates for winter 2024/25 shelter housing
• Identify city-owned lands for temporary or permanent housing
• Closed meeting to discuss potential encampment sites
• Review of Tiny Homes Coalition Proposal
• Follow up on Mayoral Direction B4

Council approved a pilot structured encampment shelter model and directed staff to identify city-owned lands for temporary or permanent housing. A zoning enforcement pause was granted for the Italian Canadian Club, and by-law (2024)-20961 was approved.

• Endorsed pilot structured encampment shelter model (12-0)
• Directed staff to identify city-owned lands for housing and report by Q1 2025 (12-0)
• Requested estimated winter 2024/25 homelessness response costs for Sept 24 meeting (12-0)
• Requested federal funding allocation for encampments and homelessness (12-0)
• Requested Wellington County investigate prioritization of health and housing supports for encampments (12-0)
• Paused zoning enforcement for outdoor patio at 135 Ferguson Street until Oct 1, 2024 (10-0)
• Approved by-law (2024)-20961 (12-0)
• Approved move into closed meeting for property security and negotiations (11-0)

Information Items

This meeting consists of information items for public and Council review. The agenda includes a report on Ontario Ombudsman investigations regarding Guelph and various correspondences from other municipalities. No decisions are scheduled during this session.

• Ontario Ombudsman complaints and investigations (April 2023 to March 2024)
• Township of Emo resolution regarding operational budget funding
• Township of Emo request for a new provincial-municipal fiscal framework
• Tay Valley Township request for support of national basic income
• Town of Cochrane resolution regarding Blue Box sources

CAO Recruitment, Selection and Performance Sub-committee

The CAO Recruitment, Selection and Performance Sub-committee is meeting to conduct second round interviews for the Chief Administrative Officer position. The committee will move into a closed session to discuss personal matters regarding an identifiable individual.

• Second round interviews for the Chief Administrative Officer
• Motion to enter a closed meeting pursuant to the Municipal Act

The committee moved into a closed meeting to discuss personal matters regarding the Chief Administrative Officer recruitment process. The session included second round interviews.

• Approved motion to move into closed meeting (5-0)
• Adjourned meeting (5-0)

Public Art Advisory Committee

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CAO Recruitment, Selection and Performance Sub-committee

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Committee of Adjustment

The Committee of Adjustment is holding public hearings for various land use applications. These include requests for property severances to create new residential lots and variances for building heights and parking requirements.

• Creation of five new residential lots at 67/71 College Ave W and 94 University Ave W
• Creation of three new residential lots at 70 Preston Street
• Proposal for two additional dwelling units at 11 Denver Road
• Request for a new residential lot at 7 Newstead Street
• Variance for increased building height at 210 King Street

The Committee approved land severances and zoning variances for properties on Newstead Street, King Street, and Preston Street. Several applications for College Avenue West, University Avenue West, and Kortright Road West were deferred sine die.

• Approved severance and minor variances for 7 Newstead Street
• Approved height variance for accessory building at 210 King Street
• Approved three land severances (B-35/24, B-36/24, B-37/24) for 70 Preston Street
• Approved four minor variances (A-46/24 through A-49/24) for 70 Preston Street
• Deferred applications for 67 and 71 College Avenue West and 94 University Avenue West sine die
• Deferred minor variance application A-73/22 for 191 Kortright Road West sine die
• Approved June 13, 2024 meeting minutes

Property Standards Committee

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CAO Recruitment, Selection and Performance Sub-committee

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Council Planning

The Council Planning committee is reviewing several heritage designations and development applications. This includes proposed zoning amendments for new residential buildings on Gordon Street and Speedvale Avenue East. The agenda also covers heritage permits and property designations.

• Proposed two 6-storey apartment buildings and 20 townhouses at 1166-1204 Gordon Street
• Proposed six-storey, 48-unit apartment building at 303-317 Speedvale Avenue East
• Notice of intention to designate 12 Eramosa Road, 220 Gordon Street, and 28 Norfolk Street as heritage properties
• Heritage permit application for the relocation of the Hanlon Farmhouse at 331 Clair Road East

Council approved Official Plan and Zoning By-law amendments for a development featuring two 6-storey apartment buildings and 20 townhouses. The city also authorized notices of intention to designate three heritage properties and approved a heritage permit for a farmhouse relocation.

• Approved Official Plan and Zoning By-law amendments for 122 apartment units and 20 townhouses at 1166-1204 Gordon Street (13-0)
• Authorized notice of intention to designate 12 Eramosa Road, 220 Gordon Street, and 28 Norfolk Street (St Agnes School) as heritage sites
• Approved heritage permit to relocate the Hanlon Farmhouse at 331 Clair Road East (12-0)
• Received Statutory Public Meeting Report for a proposed 48-unit apartment building at 303-317 Speedvale Avenue East (12-0)
• Directed staff to study warrants for a pedestrian crosswalk on Gordon St near Landsdown Rd by end of Q4 2024 (13-0)
• Approved by-laws (2024)-20958 to (2024)-20960 (13-0)

Heritage Advisory Committee

The Heritage Guelph Committee is reviewing a heritage permit application for 150 Delhi Street. The committee will also consider a heritage evaluation for 19 Woodycrest Drive and a recommendation to designate 106 Carden Street.

• Heritage permit application for 150 Delhi Street
• Cultural Heritage Evaluation Report for 19 Woodycrest Drive
• Recommendation to designate 106 Carden Street

The committee recommended that City Council designate 106 Carden Street under the Ontario Heritage Act. It also provided comments on heritage permit applications and cultural heritage evaluation reports for three other properties.

• Approved comments for 150 Delhi Street heritage permit, requiring salvage of portico door and windows
• Approved forwarding comments on 19 Woodycrest Drive Cultural Heritage Evaluation Report to staff and Council
• Approved forwarding comments on 37 Christie Lane Cultural Heritage Evaluation Report to staff and Council
• Requested staff return in September with updated heritage attributes for 37 Christie Lane
• Recommended City Council designate 106 Carden Street pursuant to the Ontario Heritage Act
• Approved minutes from the June 3, 2024 meeting

CAO Recruitment, Selection and Performance Sub-committee

The CAO Recruitment, Selection and Performance Sub-committee will hold interviews for the Chief Administrative Officer position. The meeting includes a request to move into a closed session to discuss personal matters regarding municipal employees.

• Chief Administrative Officer interviews
• Motion to enter closed meeting

The committee moved into a closed meeting to discuss personal matters regarding identifiable individuals. The session included Chief Administrative Officer interviews.

• Approved motion to move into closed meeting (5-0)

Information Items

This agenda contains information items distributed to Guelph City Council members for review. These items are provided for informational purposes and can be moved to a Committee of the Whole meeting for discussion if requested. The items include correspondence regarding utility earnings, homelessness advocacy, and water testing.

• AMO advocacy on homelessness encampments
• Enbridge Gas Inc. 2023 utility earnings notice
• City of Pickering resolution regarding private water testing services

CAO Recruitment, Selection and Performance Sub-committee

The CAO Recruitment, Selection and Performance Sub-committee is meeting to conduct interviews for the Chief Administrative Officer position. This portion of the meeting will be held in a closed session pursuant to the Municipal Act.

• Chief Administrative Officer interviews (closed session)

The committee voted to move into a closed meeting to discuss personal matters regarding an identifiable individual. The closed session included Chief Administrative Officer interviews.

• Approved motion to move into closed meeting (5-0)

Committee of the Whole

The Committee is reviewing amendments to property standards regarding heritage and light pollution. Members are also considering the approval of a new lobbyist registry and several long-term facility lease renewals. Additionally, the committee will discuss strategic partnerships for underutilized city-owned assets.

• Amendment to Property Standards By-law regarding heritage minimum standards
• Proposed by-law to prohibit light pollution trespassing between private properties
• Approval of Lobbyist Registry By-law and appointment of Suzanne Craig as Registrar
• Lease renewals for Guelph Youth Music Centre, Royal City Tennis Club, and Navy League

Council approved a new Lobbyist Registry By-law and a draft by-law for heritage minimum property standards. Long-term lease renewals for three non-profit facilities were approved, and a motion to amend the Municipal Elections Act was passed. A proposal for strategic real estate partnerships on city-owned assets was deferred.

• Approved draft Heritage Minimum Standards by-law 2024-20944 (13-0)
• Approved 10-year lease for Guelph Youth Music Centre and Navy League, and 20-year lease for Royal City Tennis Club Corporation (13-0)
• Directed staff to create a by-law regulating light trespassing between private properties (13-0)
• Deferred action on Strategic Real Estate Partnerships on Underutilized City-Owned Assets until Housing Affordability Strategy is received (10-3)
• Approved Lobbyist Registry By-law and Lobbyist Code of Conduct (12-0)
• Appointed Suzanne Craig as City of Guelph Lobbyist Registrar (12-0)
• Approved resolution calling on the Government of Ontario to remove specific address requirements from public online election forms (12-0)

CAO Recruitment, Selection and Performance Sub-committee

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Information Items

This publication contains information items for City Council members and the public. It includes reports on 2023 building permit revenue and expenditures, as well as Q1 2024 municipal planning data. Council members may request that any of these items be added to a Committee of the Whole meeting for discussion.

• 2023 Building Permit Revenue, Expenditures and Building Services OBC Stabilization Reserve Fund Report
• Q1 2024 Municipal Data Reporting (Planning Data)
• Crime Stoppers Guelph Wellington Summer 2024 Newsletter
• Committee of Adjustment minutes from June 13, 2024
• Municipal resolutions regarding infrastructure, green roads, and gas pipeline subsidies

Committee of Adjustment

The Committee of Adjustment is holding public hearings for several Planning Act applications. These include requests for property variances, residential lot creations, and a proposed day care centre use.

• Multiple variances for proposed cluster townhouse development at 180 Gordon Street
• Consent to create three new residential lots at 34 Ridgeway Avenue
• Variances for a proposed day care centre at 122 Harris Street
• Consent to create two new residential lots at 35 and 41 Janefield Avenue
• Variance for reduced side yard setback at 18 Atto Drive

The Committee of Adjustment approved several minor variances and consents for properties on Atto Drive, Gordon Street, London Road West, St. Arnaud Street, and Janefield Avenue. It refused three consent applications and four related minor variances for 34 Ridgeway Avenue due to concerns about traffic, infrastructure, stormwater management, and street lighting. Applications for 2 Pipe Street and 10 Orchard Crescent were deferred sine die. All decisions were carried unanimously by the members present.

• Approved minor variance for 18 Atto Drive (right side yard setback for porch)
• Approved minor variances for 180 Gordon Street (accessory building height, driveway width, amenity area, etc.)
• Approved minor variances for 208 London Road West (front yard setbacks, sight line triangle)
• Approved consent to sever 8 St. Arnaud Street and related minor variances A-33/24 and A-34/24
• Deferred sine die minor variance for 2 Pipe Street
• Approved minor variance for 122 Harris Street (parking reduction for day care centre)
• Refused consents B-26/24, B-27/24, B-28/24 and minor variances A-36/24, A-37/24, A-38/24, A-39/24 for 34 Ridgeway Avenue
• Approved consents B-29/24, B-30/24, B-31/24 for 35 and 41 Janefield Avenue

City Council as Shareholder of GJR

Acting as the sole shareholder of Guelph Junction Railway Limited, City Council will review the company's 2023 annual report for approval. The council will also receive the audited financial statements for the year ending December 31, 2023, for information.

• Approval of the Guelph Junction Railway 2023 Annual Report
• Receipt of 2023 Audited Financial Statements
• Confirmation of June 14, 2023, meeting minutes

City Council acting as shareholder of Guelph Junction Railway Limited appointed a new Director and CEO. Council also approved the railway's 2023 annual report and received its audited financial statements.

• Appointed Jayne Holmes as Director, Chair of the Board, and CEO of Guelph Junction Railway Limited (11-0)
• Approved the Guelph Junction Railway 2023 Annual Report to Shareholders (11-0)
• Received the 2023 Guelph Junction Railway Audited Financial Statements for information (11-0)
• Confirmed minutes of the June 14, 2023 meeting (11-0)

Economic Development and Tourism Advisory Committee

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City Council as Shareholder of GMHI

The City Council, acting as shareholder of Guelph Municipal Holdings Inc., will review the 2023 annual report and audited financial statements. A presentation on the annual report is scheduled. The council will also confirm minutes from the June 14, 2023 meeting.

• Review of 2023 GMHI Annual Report to Shareholders
• Receipt of 2024 GMHI Audited Financial Statements for the year ended December 31, 2023
• Confirmation of minutes from June 14, 2023 meeting

City Council, acting as the shareholder for Guelph Municipal Holdings Inc. (GMHI), appointed Jayne Holmes as Director, Chair of the Board, and CEO. Council also received the 2023 audited financial statements and the 2023 annual report for information.

• Confirmed June 14, 2023 meeting minutes (11-0)
• Appointed Jayne Holmes as Director, Chair, and CEO of GMHI (11-0)
• Received 2023 GMHI audited financial statements (11-0)
• Received 2023 GMHI annual report (11-0)

City Council

Council will consider a new by-law for single-use items and explore a potential lease for the Drill Hall at 72 Farquhar. The agenda also includes reviews of the 2024 Corporate Asset Management Plan and the city's 2023 audited financial statements. Additionally, members will review the 2025 Paramedic Service Response Performance Plan.

• Single-Use Items By-law (effective March 1, 2025)
• $10,000 allocation for Drill Hall feasibility study
• Approval of 2024 Corporate Asset Management Plan
• 2025 Paramedic Service Response Performance Plan approval
• Review of 2023 Audited Consolidated Financial Statements

City Council approved the 2024 Asset Management Plan, the 2023 audited consolidated financial statements, and the Phase 2 recommendations for the Single-Use Items Reduction Strategy alongside By-law (2024)-20938. Council also directed staff to allocate up to $25,000 for a Drill Hall feasibility study, appointed Lise Betteridge to the Elliott Board of Trustees, and approved the 2025 Paramedic Service Response Time Performance Plan.

• Appointed Lise Betteridge to the Board of Trustees of the Elliott for a term ending June 2027 (12-0)
• Approved the 2024 Corporate Asset Management Plan and baseline asset levels of service (12-0)
• Approved the 2025 Paramedic Service Response Time Performance Plan (12-0)
• Approved the City of Guelph 2023 Consolidated Financial Statements and External Audit Findings Report (12-0)
• Approved Phase 2 recommendations for the Single-Use Items Reduction Strategy (12-0)
• Approved Single-Use Items By-law (2024)-20938 as amended (12-0)
• Directed staff to conduct additional engagement and research regarding reusable containers (12-0)
• Allocated up to $25,000 for a City-led Drill Hall feasibility study and community engagement process (12-0)

CAO Recruitment, Selection and Performance Sub-committee

The sub-committee will receive a report providing an update on the recruitment of the new Chief Administrative Officer. The meeting also includes a request to enter a closed session to discuss personnel matters and recruitment details.

• 2024 Chief Administrative Officer Recruitment Update
• Confirmation of May 30, 2024, sub-committee minutes
• Request for a closed meeting regarding recruitment and personal matters

The sub-committee voted 5-0 to hold a closed meeting to discuss the 2024 Chief Administrative Officer recruitment. In the closed session, members received information and gave direction to staff, but no specific decisions or names were released to the public. The committee also confirmed the minutes from its previous open meeting on May 30, 2024.

• Approved closed meeting for CAO recruitment update (5-0)
• Confirmed May 30, 2024 open meeting minutes (5-0)
• Adjourned meeting at 11:19 a.m.

Information Items

This agenda contains information items provided for public and Council review. It includes the 2024 Guelph Satisfaction Survey results and updates on the Indigenous Relations Framework. The list also features correspondence regarding University of Guelph housing challenges.

• 2024 Guelph Satisfaction Survey Results
• Corporate update on Equity, Diversity and Inclusion and Antiracism
• Letter to Premier Doug Ford regarding University of Guelph housing challenges
• 2024 Driver Certification Program – Guelph Transit Audit Report
• Committee minutes from Accessibility, Transit, Planning, and Waste Resource Innovation Centre

Planning, Environment and Water Advisory Committee

The committee will review the submission and review process for Guelph Innovation District Block Plans 1 and 2. Staff will also present draft directions for the Housing Affordability Strategy following public engagement.

• Introduction to Guelph Innovation District Block Plans 1 and 2 Submission and Review Process
• Update on the Housing Affordability Strategy Public Engagement

The committee received a presentation on the submission and review process for Guelph Innovation District Block Plans 1 and 2 and provided feedback to staff and the applicant. The committee also received a verbal update regarding public engagement for the Housing Affordability Strategy.

• Approved minutes from the April 2, 2024 meeting (Carried)
• Received presentation on Guelph Innovation District Block Plans 1 and 2 and submitted member feedback to staff and applicant (Carried)
• Received staff verbal update on the Housing Affordability Strategy (Carried)

Transportation Advisory Committee

The Transit Advisory Committee is meeting to endorse a selected preset audio message chime. Staff will also provide a general transit update, which includes information on electric buses.

• Endorsement of a selected preset audio message chime
• General transit update, including electric buses
• Approval of May 16, 2024, meeting minutes

The committee endorsed a specific preset audio message chime for transit use. Members also received a general transit update that included information on electric buses.

• Approved minutes from May 16, 2024
• Approved and endorsed the selected Preset Audio Message Chime
• Approved verbal General Transit Update Including Electric Buses

Waste Resource Innovation Centre Public Liaison Committee

The Waste Resource Innovation Centre Public Liaison Committee will review an operations update and a proposed ECA amendment application planned for 2024. The meeting also includes the approval of minutes from the March 28, 2024 meeting.

• Proposed ECA amendment application for submission in 2024
• Operations update presentation by Josh McDonell
• Approval of March 28, 2024 meeting minutes
• Announcement of new committee members Forrest Smith and Sam Halloran

The committee approved the minutes from the March 28, 2024 meeting. Members discussed an operations update and a proposed ECA Amendment, including the future use of the facility and the transition of blue box collection services.

• Approved March 28, 2024 meeting minutes (Carried)

Accessibility Advisory Committee

The committee will consider adding an intersectionality approach to the Multi Year Accessibility Plan. Members will also discuss chime sounds for Guelph Transit and designs for new trails and bridges.

• Addition of an intersectionality approach in the Multi Year Accessibility Plan
• Introduction of chime sounds on Guelph Transit conventional buses
• Preliminary design for the Guelph Junction Railway Multi-Use Trail
• Emma Street to Earl Street Active Transportation Bridge report
• TaxiSCRIP Program update

The Accessibility Advisory Committee recommended updates to the Multi Year Accessibility Plan and provided feedback on transit chime sounds. The committee also expressed support for the preliminary design of the Guelph Junction Railway Multi-Use Trail.

• Recommended addition of intersectionality approach to Multi Year Accessibility Plan with specific language changes (Carried)
• Recommended extending the length of Chime #1 and accepting both chime options for conventional buses (Carried)
• Supported preliminary design of Guelph Junction Railway Multi-Use Trail from Woolwich Street to Woodlawn Road (Carried)
• Received report on Emma Street to Earl Street Active Transportation Bridge with no further recommendations (Carried)
• Approved June 18, 2024 Agenda (Carried)
• Approved May 21, 2024 meeting minutes (Carried)
• Adopted June 18, 2024 Consent Agenda including TaxiSCRIP Program Update and Site Plan Internal Review Report (Carried)

Information Items

This agenda contains information items distributed to the public and City Council members. It includes a report on winter response funding, municipal correspondence, and recent committee minutes.

• Enhanced Winter Response Funding report (2024-226)
• City of Hamilton resolution regarding 'No Paid Plasma Zone'
• Town of Saugeen Shores cemetery administration management resolution
• Resignations from the Board of Trustees of the Elliott
• Committee of Adjustment and Public Art Advisory Committee minutes

Committee of Adjustment

The Committee of Adjustment is holding public hearings for several Planning Act applications. The agenda includes requests to create multiple new residential lots and various property variances. These include changes to setbacks, fence heights, and easements.

• Consent to create eight new residential lots at 42 Lowes Road West
• Variance for increased fence height and reduced setback at 47-75 Willow Road West
• Request for a maintenance easement at 6 Nicholas Way
• Variance for a second storey addition at 1 Edgehill Drive
• Consent to create a new residential lot at 61 Hearn Avenue

The Committee of Adjustment approved eight consent applications (B-17/24 to B-24/24) to sever land at 42 Lowes Road West for Reid's Heritage Homes Ltd., each subject to 20 conditions. It also approved a consent easement at 6 Nicholas Way, a severance at 61 Hearn Avenue, and four minor variance applications at 121 Stuart Street, 47-75 Willow Road West, 160 Southgate Drive, and 1 Edgehill Drive. All decisions carried; no members of the public spoke on most items, though two delegates spoke on 61 Hearn Avenue.

• Approved consent easement at 6 Nicholas Way (0.7 m wide, 7 sq m) for eaves maintenance (Carried)
• Approved severance B-17/24 at 42 Lowes Road West, Part 1 (Carried)
• Approved severance B-18/24 at 42 Lowes Road West, Part 2 (Carried)
• Approved severance B-19/24 at 42 Lowes Road West, Part 3 (Carried)
• Approved severance B-20/24 at 42 Lowes Road West, Part 4 (Carried)
• Approved severance B-21/24 at 42 Lowes Road West, Part 5 (Carried)
• Approved severance B-22/24 at 42 Lowes Road West, Part 6 (Carried)
• Approved severance B-23/24 at 42 Lowes Road West, Part 7 (Carried)

Public Art Advisory Committee

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The Public Art Advisory Committee met on June 13, 2024, and adopted its May 9, 2024 minutes and the June 13 agenda. The committee reviewed the Code of Conduct and Conflict of Interest guidelines, received a debrief on an advisory committee workshop, and discussed two public art donation proposals (Police Headquarters and 'Where are YOU Sleeping Tonight?'), with staff to report back at the next meeting. No donation proposals were approved or denied; the committee also received updates on the Artist-in-Residence program and the Physical Public Art Audit.

• Adopted May 9, 2024 meeting minutes (Motion 2024/13, carried)
• Adopted June 13, 2024 meeting agenda (Motion 2024/14, carried)
• Adjourned the meeting at 6:27 p.m. (Motion 2024/13, carried)

Council Orientation and Education Workshop

This orientation workshop features a presentation on the Annual Strategic Plan Performance Reporting for 2024-273. The session also includes presentations from various local boards and shared services, such as the Guelph Police Services Board and the Grand River Conservation Authority.

• Annual Strategic Plan Performance Reporting (2024-273)
• Presentations from local boards including Wellington County and Guelph Public Health
• Review of 2019-2023 Strategic Plan KPIs and initiatives

The Guelph City Council held an orientation and education workshop on June 12, 2024, focusing on annual strategic plan performance reporting and presentations from local boards and shared services. No substantive legislative decisions were made, and the meeting concluded with an adjournment.

• Adjourned the workshop meeting (Carried)

Council Planning

Council is reviewing a proposal for two 7-storey residential buildings containing 489 suites at 601 Scottsdale Drive. The agenda also includes notices regarding heritage designations and an extension request for a draft plan at Cityview Drive North.

• Proposed development of two 7-storey student residential buildings at 601 Scottsdale Drive
• Notice of intention to designate several properties as heritage sites
• Extension request for draft plan approval at 55 and 75 Cityview Drive North
• Request to extend the deadline for removing properties from the Municipal Register

City Council authorized notices of intention to designate five properties under the Ontario Heritage Act. Council also approved a three-year extension for a draft plan subdivision at 55 and 75 Cityview Drive North.

• Authorized notice of intention to designate 408 Willow Road
• Authorized notice of intention to designate 100 Queen Street
• Authorized notice of intention to designate 211 Silvercreek Parkway South
• Authorized notice of intention to designate 167 Suffolk Street West
• Authorized notice of intention to designate 14 Neeve Street
• Approved extension to Draft Plan 55 and 75 Cityview Dr. N to July 12, 2027
• Approved letter to Premier Ford requesting Municipal Register deadline extension (11-0)
• Received public meeting report for 601 Scottsdale Dr. residential proposal (12-0)

Information Items

This agenda contains only routine informational items and procedural updates for City Council members and the public, with no votes or decisions scheduled. The package includes a first-quarter status report on management action plans, a municipal response to a proposed regional watershed strategy, correspondence regarding ridesharing services, and minutes from a heritage committee meeting. Councilors may request that any item be moved to a future Committee of the Whole meeting for discussion.

• Status of Outstanding Management Action Plans Q1 2024
• Response to Grand River Conservation Authority’s Watershed-based Resource Management Strategy
• Town of The Blue Mountains Resolution on Ridesharing Services
• Heritage Guelph Committee Minutes May 6, 2024

Committee of the Whole

The Committee will consider declaring the Drill Hall at 72 Farquhar Street a surplus asset and directing its sale. The meeting also includes discussions on approving a new Single-Use Items By-law and the 2024 Corporate Asset Management Plan.

• Recommendation to declare 72 Farquhar Street a surplus asset and direct its sale
• Approval of Single-Use Items By-law (2024) – 20938
• Approval of the 2024 Corporate Asset Management Plan
• Review of the Financial Needs-based Property Tax Program report

Guelph's Committee of the Whole approved a plan to explore leasing the Drill Hall at 72 Farquhar Street to the Guelph Centre for Visual Art (GCVA), giving GCVA until June 2025 to secure resources to convert it into a community arts centre, while the City keeps ownership and continues funding its structural upkeep (estimated about $125,000 annually). A competing motion to declare the building surplus and sell it was defeated 2 to 10. The committee also approved the 2024 Asset Management Plan and Phase 2 of the Single-Use Items Reduction Strategy, including a by-law amended to add re-usable containers effective March 1, 2025. All items now go forward as committee recommendations; the minutes record no final Council adoption.

• Approved 2024 Asset Management Plan and directed staff to submit it to the Ministry of Infrastructure by July 1, 2024 (10-0)
• Approved Single-Use Items Reduction Strategy Phase 2 and By-law (2024)-20938 (11-0)
• Amended the by-law to include re-usable containers effective March 1, 2025 (11-0)
• Defeated motion to declare 72 Farquhar Street (Drill Hall) surplus and sell it (2-10)
• Approved exploring a lease agreement with the Guelph Centre for Visual Art for the Drill Hall, with a window ending June 2025 (12-0)
• Added conditions that any lease be subject to GCVA creating an equity and inclusion plan and following the City's engagement principles (12-0)
• Approved up to $10,000 from the unspent 2024 Community Investment Strategy account for a GCVA feasibility study due by December 31, 2024 (10-2)
• Received the Financial Needs-based Property Tax Program report 2024-230 (11-0)

Committee of Management for the Elliott

This meeting covers routine administrative and procedural items for the Committee of Management for the Elliott. The agenda lists confirming previous minutes, receiving staff announcements, and accepting the first-quarter 2024 operations report for The Elliott Long-Term Care Residence. No policy votes or budget approvals are scheduled.

• Confirmation of April 3, 2024 meeting minutes
• Receipt of The Elliott Long-Term Care Residence Q1 2024 operations report
• Chair and community staff announcements

The Committee of Management for the Elliott confirmed the minutes from its April 3, 2024 meeting and received the 2024-Q1 quarterly report on the operations of The Elliott Long-Term Care Residence. Both items were part of the consent agenda and passed unanimously. No other substantive decisions or policy changes were discussed.

• Confirmed April 3, 2024 meeting minutes (5-0)
• Received 2024-Q1 quarterly report for The Elliott Long-Term Care Residence (5-0)

Heritage Advisory Committee

The Heritage Guelph Committee is meeting to discuss heritage permit applications and reports. They will hear a presentation on rehabilitating the retaining wall at the 116 Gordon Street boathouse, review a heritage permit application for 331 Clair Road East that proposes relocating a stone farmhouse, and consider a cultural heritage evaluation report for 22 James Street West. The committee will also approve minutes from the May 6, 2024 meeting and hold a new member orientation workshop.

• 116 Gordon Street (Boathouse): rehabilitation of retaining wall
• 331 Clair Road East: heritage permit application to relocate stone farmhouse
• By-law Number (2024)-20893 for 331 Clair Road East designation
• 22 James Street West: Cultural Heritage Evaluation Report
• Approval of minutes from May 6, 2024 meeting

The committee approved providing comments to City Council supporting the relocation of a heritage farmhouse. It also requested staff evaluate legal or Building Code exemptions for fencing at the 116 Gordon Street Boathouse property.

• Approved comments to City Council stating the relocation of the stone farmhouse at 331 Clair Road East does not negatively impact heritage attributes (Carried)
• Received staff report on 116 Gordon Street (Boathouse) retaining wall and requested staff evaluate fencing exemptions for heritage features (Carried)
• Approved minutes from the May 6, 2024 meeting (Carried)

Information Items

This meeting consists of information items distributed to City Council and the public. These items are for notification purposes and do not require immediate decisions, though council members may request discussions at future meetings.

• Guelph 200 Action Plan report
• Growth Management and Affordable Housing Monitoring Report 2023
• Grand River Conservation Authority’s Watershed-based Resource Management Strategy consultation alert
• Update letter from Enbridge Gas Inc.
• Town of Cochrane resolution regarding Ontario Community Infrastructure Fund

CAO Recruitment, Selection and Performance Sub-committee

This sub-committee meeting covers the 2024 Chief Administrative Officer recruitment, including a closed session to discuss the candidate profile and personal matters. The open portion includes confirming prior meeting minutes and receiving a recruitment update report. The agenda is largely procedural, with the substantive recruitment discussion happening behind closed doors.

• Closed meeting to discuss 2024 CAO recruitment and candidate profile (items 2024-266)
• Receive report: 2024 Chief Administrative Officer Recruitment and Candidate Profile Update (2024-264)
• Confirm minutes from May 7 and May 15, 2024 sub-committee meetings

The CAO Recruitment, Selection and Performance Sub-committee met on May 30, 2024, and voted 5-0 to move into a closed meeting under the Municipal Act to discuss personal matters about an identifiable individual and confidential labour relations information. In closed session, the committee considered a 2024 Chief Administrative Officer Recruitment and Candidate Profile Update (item 2024-266); Mayor Guthrie reported that staff direction was given, with no further details disclosed. In open session, the committee voted 5-0 to confirm the minutes of its May 7 and 15, 2024 meetings, then adjourned at 2:59 p.m. No substantive decisions were made in public session.

• Approved moving into closed session under Municipal Act s.239(2)(b)(l) (5-0)
• Received closed-session CAO recruitment and candidate profile update (2024-266); staff direction given, no details disclosed
• Confirmed minutes of May 7 and May 15, 2024 open meetings (5-0)
• Adjourned meeting at 2:59 p.m. (5-0)

Economic Development and Tourism Advisory Committee

This agenda for the Guelph Economic Development and Tourism Advisory Committee meeting on 2024-05-29 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 minutes from the March 26, 2024, meeting. Members discussed the 2023 Employment Survey Report, a single-use items reduction strategy, and organizational changes moving Economic Development and Tourism to the CAO Service Area.

• Approved March 26, 2024, Meeting Minutes (Carried)

Special Council Meeting

This is a special council meeting to hold a public hearing on a complaint about development charges for 300 Water Street, filed under the Development Charges Act. The complainant and respondent will present, and council will deliberate in closed session before making a decision.

• Public hearing on development charges complaint for 300 Water Street
• Complainant: Justin Black, Robson Carpenter LLP, agent for 300 Water St Inc.
• Respondent: Allison Thornton, Associate Solicitor
• Council to move into closed session per Statutory Powers Procedure Act

Council held a public hearing and a closed session regarding a development charges complaint for 300 Water Street. No final decision was made during the meeting; the outcome will be rendered in writing according to the Development Charges Act.

• Approved motion to move into closed session (13-0)
• Reserved decision on Development Charges Complaint for 300 Water Street

City Council

Guelph City Council is meeting to consider several items, including a proposal to adopt alternative voting methods for the 2026 municipal election, such as vote-by-mail, vote-from-home, and internet voting, along with free transit and parking on election day. Council will also review the 2023 year-end operating budget surplus allocation, a temporary structured encampment report, and other consent agenda items. The meeting includes a closed session for personal matters and labour relations.

• Approve free Guelph Transit and free parking at Market Parkade on 2026 Election Day
• Approve vote tabulators, Vote by Mail, Vote from Home, and internet voting for 2026 election
• Allocate $3,863,029 tax-supported operating surplus to reserves, including $3,703,389 to Tax Rate Operating Contingency Reserve
• Approve early ordering of 7 replacement ambulances for $1,768,600
• Direct staff to identify municipally owned sites for temporary structured encampment

Guelph City Council approved multiple measures for the 2026 municipal election, including internet voting, vote tabulators, and free transit on Election Day. The council also authorized up to $150,000 from reserves to centralize back-office support functions and approved the transfer of parking prosecution services from the province to the city. Additionally, staff were directed to evaluate potential sites for a temporary structured encampment and report back by July 2024.

• Approved internet voting for 2026 election (9-4)
• Approved vote tabulators and Vote by Mail for 2026 election (13-0)
• Approved free transit and parking on Election Day 2026 (13-0)
• Allocated up to $150,000 for back-office centralization (12-0)
• Authorized transfer of Part III/IX prosecutions and parking penalty system (Consent)
• Directed staff to evaluate sites for temporary encampment (12-0)
• Approved 2023 operating surplus allocations to various reserves (Consent)
• Approved early ordering of seven replacement ambulances ($1,768,600) (Consent)

Information Items

This is the weekly information package for Guelph City Council, distributed electronically. It includes an update on the 2024 Community Grant program, a consultation alert from the Grand River Conservation Authority, and minutes from two advisory committee meetings. No decisions are being made; items are for information only.

• 2024 Community Grant Update (report 2024-254) with recipient list
• Grand River Conservation Authority watershed strategy consultation period
• Accessibility Advisory Committee minutes from April 16, 2024
• Guelph Museum Advisory Committee minutes from April 25, 2024

Arts and Culture Advisory Committee

The provided document contains only procedural software interface text and does not list any specific items for discussion or decision. No topics, projects, or motions are recorded in this source.

The Guelph Museums Advisory Committee met on May 23, 2024 and approved its April 25, 2024 minutes and the May 23, 2024 agenda. The Manager gave a quarterly report noting attendance figures are under review because a data collection change appears to understate family member and family pass visitor numbers. The committee requested a review and update of the Museum's Exhibition Policy, with staff to bring recommended changes to a future meeting. Two members were invited to a Clerks office discussion on the governance review for advisory committees and will report back later.

• Adopted April 25, 2024 meeting minutes (Motion 2024/13, carried)
• Adopted May 23, 2024 meeting agenda (Motion 2024/14, carried)
• Requested review and update of the Museum Exhibition Policy; staff to bring changes to a future meeting
• Adjourned the meeting at 7:00 pm (Motion 2024/12, carried)

Council Orientation and Education Workshop

This is an orientation and education workshop where Guelph City Council will review staff report 2024-138 on downtown streetscaping options and construction mitigation. The meeting includes presentations and interactive discovery stations to educate council members on streetscape designs, existing plans, and construction impacts. No formal decisions are expected; it is a learning session.

• Staff report 2024-138 on streetscaping options
• Presentation by Terry Gayman, Stacey Laughlin, and Tracey Suerich
• Interactive stations on streetscape options, existing plans, and construction mitigation
• Discussion of 'Diggable Downtown Guelph' campaign

Guelph City Council met on May 22, 2024 for a Council Orientation and Education Workshop focused on downtown streetscaping and construction. Staff presented on streetscape options under consideration, existing plans and decisions informing streetscaping, and construction mitigation, and council rotated through three discovery stations and a summary discussion. No substantive decisions, votes, or approvals were recorded; the only motion was to adjourn at 8:54 p.m., which carried. Councillor D. Gibson was absent.

• Adjourned meeting at 8:54 p.m. (moved by Councillor Downer, seconded by Councillor Billings; carried)

Accessibility Advisory Committee

The Accessibility Advisory Committee will discuss and provide input on five Council-directed topics regarding playground accessibility, including requirements for wheelchair-accessible equipment and rubber safety surfaces. The meeting is primarily a consultation session with Parks staff, with no final decisions expected.

• Requirement for minimum two wheelchair-accessible play equipment in new playgrounds
• Requirement for at least one wheelchair-accessible play structure to lowest deck
• Revised service level target for rubber surface playgrounds within 2.5 km by 2025, 1.5 km by 2026
• Consideration of economic need in locating rubber-surface playgrounds
• Work with AAC to establish target ratio of rubber-surface playgrounds

The Accessibility Advisory Committee approved a set of recommendations for the Parks and Recreation Master Plan (PRMP) on playground accessibility. These include requiring at least four wheelchair-accessible play components (including one ramp-accessible structure) at all new playgrounds, connecting play structures to accessible pathways, and revising a service level target for rubber surface playgrounds. The committee also recommended that economic need factor into rubber surface playground locations and that 100% of new playgrounds have rubber safety surfaces. All motions carried; no vote tallies were recorded.

• Recommended PRMP require all new playgrounds to have at least four wheelchair-accessible play components, including one ramp-accessible structure
• Recommended PRMP require play structures connected to accessible pathways and other components within 255 mm of a pathway
• Recommended revising PRMP recommendation 33 to target one rubber surface playground within 2.5 km of residential areas until 2025, then 1.5 km starting 2026
• Recommended PRMP reflect economic need as a factor in locating rubber surface playgrounds, after considering city-wide distribution gaps
• Recommended a target ratio of 100% of new playgrounds have rubber safety surfaces
• Agreed the AAC Chair be listed as a presenter alongside staff when the Playground Accessibility item goes to Council
• Approved the May 21, 2024 agenda
• Approved the April 16, 2024 meeting minutes

Information Items

This is the weekly information package for Guelph City Council, distributed for review. It includes the 2024 First Quarter Budget Monitoring Report, an annual progress report on the Alectra Green Energy and Technology Centre, and proposed delegation topics for the 2024 AMO conference. Council members may request any item be placed on a future Committee of the Whole meeting for discussion.

• 2024 First Quarter Budget Monitoring Report (2024-262) with capital spending and budget adjustments attachments
• Alectra Green Energy and Technology Centre Annual Progress Report for 2023 (2024-260)
• Proposed delegation topics for the 2024 Association of Municipalities of Ontario Conference (2024-241)
• Consultation alert on Grand River Conservation Authority's Watershed-based Resource Management Strategy
• City response to ERO 019-8462 on new provincial planning policy instrument (2024-259)

Transportation Advisory Committee

The Transit Advisory Committee will hear a verbal budget update from transit staff, review a report on the RAPP (Ridership Analysis and Performance Program) review of Routes 3, 11, and 20, and receive a general transit update including electric buses. The committee will also approve the draft minutes from the April 19, 2024 meeting. No member feedback items were submitted.

• Verbal budget update presented by Manager Courtney McDonald
• RAPP review of Routes 3, 11, and 20 report
• General transit update including electric buses
• Approval of April 19, 2024 draft minutes

The Transit Advisory Committee received a verbal budget update stating the City of Guelph must cut its budget by 5%, requiring a $1.4 million reduction by Guelph Transit; specific reduction details will come at a future meeting. The committee approved that update, approved a RAPP review of Routes 3, 11 and 20, and approved a general transit update including electric buses. All motions carried, and the meeting adjourned at 6:43 pm.

• Approved minutes from April 18, 2024 (carried)
• Received and approved verbal Guelph Transit operating budget update noting a required 5% city budget cut and $1.4M reduction by Guelph Transit (carried)
• Received and approved RAPP Review of Routes 3, 11 and 20 (carried)
• Received and approved general transit update including electric buses (carried)
• Adjourned the meeting at 6:43 pm (carried)

Committee of the Whole

Guelph's Committee of the Whole is meeting to discuss several items, including the 2023 year-end financial reports, a proposal to transfer provincial offense prosecutions to the city and implement an administrative penalty system for parking, and a mayoral direction on temporary structured encampments. The committee will also consider approving budget adjustments and allocating surpluses to reserves.

• Approve 2023 capital budget adjustments and early order of 7 ambulances for $1,768,600
• Allocate $3,863,029 tax-supported operating surplus to reserves, including $3,703,389 to Tax Rate Operating Contingency Reserve
• Allocate $3,414,200 non-tax supported surplus to water, wastewater, stormwater, and building reserves; fund parking and courts deficits
• Open new Tree Compensation and PACE Funding reserve funds; transfer $500,000 from Stormwater Contingency to Stormwater Capital reserve
• Receive report on Mayoral Direction B4 – Temporary Structured Encampment

Council approved the 2023 year-end financial reports, including the allocation of tax and non-tax supported surpluses. The committee also directed staff to identify municipally owned sites for potential temporary structured encampments and evaluate a tiny homes proposal.

• Approved transfer of Provincial Offences Act prosecutions and implementation of Administrative Penalty System for parking (12-0)
• Approved $1,768,600 for early ordering of seven replacement ambulances (12-0)
• Allocated $3,863,029 tax-supported operating surplus and $3,414,200 non-tax supported operating surplus (12-0)
• Established Tree Compensation and Property Assessed Clean Energy Funding reserve funds (12-0)
• Renamed Property Assessed Clean Energy reserve fund to PACE Loan Loss Provision reserve fund (12-0)
• Transferred $500,000 from Stormwater Contingency reserve to Stormwater Capital reserve fund (12-0)
• Directed staff to identify municipally owned sites and evaluate the Guelph Tiny Homes Coalition proposal (12-0)
• Requested County of Wellington provide alternative solutions for encampments if tiny homes are not viable (12-0)

CAO Recruitment, Selection and Performance Sub-committee

The sub-committee will consider approving the draft job posting for the Chief Administrative Officer position and directing the executive search firm Boyden Canada and the Acting General Manager of Human Resources to publicly launch the recruitment. The meeting includes a closed session to discuss the job posting and recruitment next steps, citing confidential labour relations information.

• Approval of CAO job posting and recruitment launch (item 2024-236)
• Closed meeting to discuss CAO job posting approval and recruitment next steps (item 2024-238)
• Direction to Boyden Canada and Acting GM, Human Resources to launch recruitment

The CAO Recruitment, Selection and Performance Sub-committee approved a draft job posting for the Chief Administrative Officer position and directed executive search firm Boyden Canada and the Acting General Manager, Human Resources to publicly launch the recruitment. The vote was 4 to 0. The committee also voted 5 to 0 to move into a closed meeting under the Municipal Act to consider confidential labour relations information, including the CAO job posting approval. The meeting adjourned at 10:36 a.m.

• Approved draft CAO job posting and directed Boyden Canada and HR to launch recruitment (4-0)
• Moved into closed meeting under Municipal Act s.239(2)(l) for confidential labour relations information (5-0)
• Adjourned meeting at 10:36 a.m.

Council Planning

Guelph City Council's Planning meeting on May 14, 2024, will consider two heritage-related demolition items on the consent agenda. Council will vote on whether to refuse demolition of the cultural heritage resource at 2187 Gordon Street, which is protected by a heritage designation by-law, and whether to approve removal from the heritage register and demolition of the dwelling at 9 Omar Street. The meeting also includes routine procedural items such as call to order, by-laws, and adjournment.

• 2187 Gordon Street – refusal of demolition application due to heritage designation By-law (2024)-20901
• 9 Omar Street – removal from Municipal Register of Cultural Heritage Properties and approval of demolition

Guelph City Council adopted a consent agenda that refused the intention to demolish cultural heritage resources at 2187 Gordon Street due to existing heritage designation protections. The Council approved the removal of 9 Omar Street from the Municipal Register of Cultural Heritage Properties and authorized the demolition of the dwelling at that address. Additionally, four by-laws were approved as amended.

• Refused intention to demolish cultural heritage resources at 2187 Gordon Street (13-0)
• Approved removal of 9 Omar Street from Municipal Register of Cultural Heritage Properties (13-0)
• Approved demolition of dwelling at 9 Omar Street (13-0)
• Approved by-laws (2024)-20909, (2024)-20921, (2024)-20941, and (2024)-20942 as amended (13-0)

Information Items

This is the weekly information package for Guelph City Council, distributed electronically. It includes staff reports and responses to provincial consultations, plus correspondence 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.

• Review of Proposed Provincial Planning Statement 2024 and key changes to the Provincial Policy Statement
• Responses to provincial consultations on Bill 185 (Cutting Red Tape to Build More Homes Act), including changes to the Planning Act, Development Charges Act, and additional residential units
• Responses to proposed changes to the Conservation Authorities Act and municipal planning data reporting
• Correspondence from other municipalities on topics such as operational budget funding, housing affordability, and fire apparatus lifespan
• Committee of Adjustment minutes from April 11, 2024

Public Art Advisory Committee

This is the agenda for the Guelph Public Art Advisory Committee meeting on May 9, 2024. The agenda contains only procedural boilerplate and no listed agenda items, decisions, or discussions.

The Public Art Advisory Committee appointed a Vice Chair and selected HAUI and Tracey-Mae Chambers as the 2024 Artists in Residence. The committee also recommended accepting a specific artwork into the city's collection and approved a call to artists for the Police Headquarters.

• Appointed Scarlett Raczycki as Vice Chair (Carried)
• Selected HAUI and Tracey-Mae Chambers as 2024 Artists in Residence (Carried)
• Recommended approval of a Call to Artists for Police Headquarters using Police Services donation (Carried)
• Recommended 'Where are YOU Sleeping Tonight?' by Lionel Streetart be accepted into the Public Art Collection (Carried)
• Adopted April 11, 2024 meeting minutes (Carried)
• Adopted May 9, 2024 agenda (Carried)

Committee of Adjustment

The Guelph Committee of Adjustment will hold a public hearing on May 9, 2024, to consider four applications under the Planning Act. The applications seek variances for residential additions, an accessory structure, and a commercial gross floor area increase. The committee will also approve minutes from the April 11 meeting and handle any withdrawal or deferral requests.

• A-22/24 52 Surrey Street West: variances for reduced exterior yard setback, increased projection, and reduced setback for porch/stairs addition
• A-23/24 9 Webster Street: variance to permit existing shed in exterior side yard
• A-24/24 57 Grange Street: variances for reduced setbacks for addition and carport, sightline triangle encroachment, and increased front porch projection
• A-25/24 219 Silvercreek Parkway North and 292 Speedvale Avenue West: variance to permit increased gross floor area for commercial entertainment and restaurant uses

The Committee of Adjustment approved minor variance applications for properties at 9 Webster Street, 57 Grange Street, and 219 Silvercreek Parkway North/292 Speedvale Avenue West. A separate application for 52 Surrey Street West was deferred sine die at the applicant's request to address conservation authority concerns. The committee also noted that a previous appeal regarding 1859 Victoria Road South has been withdrawn.

• Approved variance for 9 Webster Street to allow shed in side yard (Carried)
• Approved multiple variances for 57 Grange Street for dwelling addition and carport (Carried)
• Approved variance for 219 Silvercreek Parkway North/292 Speedvale Avenue West to increase commercial floor area (Carried)
• Deferred application for 52 Surrey Street West sine die (Carried)
• Approved minutes from April 11, 2024 hearing (Carried)

CAO Recruitment, Selection and Performance Sub-committee

The CAO Recruitment, Selection and Performance Sub-committee is meeting to discuss the next steps in recruiting a new Chief Administrative Officer, including preparing the job posting. The agenda includes a closed session to consider confidential recruitment information, followed by an open meeting to receive a report on the recruitment process. The committee will also confirm minutes from previous meetings.

• Closed meeting to discuss CAO recruitment next steps and posting preparation (2024-228)
• Open meeting to receive report on CAO recruitment next steps and posting preparation (2024-229)
• Confirmation of minutes from January 9 and April 17, 2024 meetings

The committee met to discuss the recruitment and posting preparation for the Chief Administrative Officer. Direction was provided to the recruiter during a closed session, and a report on recruitment next steps was received.

• Approved move to closed meeting to discuss labour relations information (4-0)
• Confirmed open meeting minutes from January 9 and April 17, 2024 (5-0)
• Received report on Chief Administrative Officer Recruitment Next Steps and Posting Preparation (5-0)

Committee of the Whole

The Committee of the Whole meets May 7, 2024, starting with a closed session to discuss a follow-up review of back-office support centralization and an Ontario Land Tribunal update for 1859 Victoria Road South. The open portion includes staff recognitions and a consent item authorizing the Mayor to sign a Declaration of Compliance for the Ontario Health Multi-Sector Service Accountability Agreement. Most of the agenda is procedural or closed to the public.

• Closed session: Service Rationalization Review – Centralization of Back-Office Support Functions - Follow Up Review
• Closed session: 1859 Victoria Road South – Ontario Land Tribunal Update, 2024-181
• Consent item: Mayor authorized to sign Ontario Health Multi-Sector Service Accountability Agreement Declaration of Compliance (April 1, 2023 – March 31, 2024)
• Staff recognitions: Leadership Academy Managers Supervisors Program Cohort 3 and 2023 Lean Green Belt (Wave 2) graduates

Guelph's Committee of the Whole approved a plan for the 2026 municipal and school board election that includes free Guelph Transit and free parking at Market Parkade on Election Day, vote tabulators, and vote by mail and vote from home. Councillors also directed the City Clerk's Office to offer internet voting, subject to security requirements and testing meeting the City Clerk's satisfaction. The internet voting clause carried 10 to 3, while the rest of the package carried 13 to 0. An amendment to approve only vote from home was defeated 6 to 7.

• Approved free Guelph Transit and free parking at Market Parkade on Election Day for the 2026 municipal and school board election (13-0)
• Approved use of vote tabulators in the 2026 municipal and school board election (13-0)
• Approved vote by mail and vote from home as alternative voting methods for the 2026 election (13-0)
• Directed City Clerk's Office to offer internet voting for 2026, subject to security requirements and testing meeting the City Clerk's satisfaction (10-3)
• Defeated amendment to approve only vote from home as the alternative voting method (6-7)
• Authorized the Mayor to sign the Ontario Health Multi-Sector Service Accountability Agreement Declaration of Compliance for April 1, 2023 to March 31, 2024 (13-0)
• Held a closed meeting under Municipal Act section 239(2)(b)(d)(e)(f) on service rationalization and 1859 Victoria Road South; staff direction was given (carried)

Heritage Advisory Committee

The Heritage Guelph Committee is meeting to consider several heritage matters, including a recommendation to refuse a demolition application for a designated property at 2187 Gordon Street. The committee will also discuss requesting a provincial deadline extension for the municipal register and review heritage designations for three properties. The agenda includes routine items like approving minutes and chair announcements.

• 2187 Gordon Street: application to demolish a cultural heritage resource; staff recommend refusal due to heritage designation By-law (2024)-20901
• Request to Province to extend municipal register deadline from January 1, 2025 to January 1, 2030
• 72 Gordon Street: heritage attributes and recommendation to designate under the Ontario Heritage Act
• 100 Queen Street: heritage attributes and recommendation to designate under the Ontario Heritage Act
• 14 Neeve Street: heritage attributes and recommendation to designate under the Ontario Heritage Act

The committee recommended that City Council designate 72 Gordon Street, 100 Queen Street, and 14 Neeve Street. It also supported the refusal of a demolition application for 2187 Gordon Street and requested a provincial deadline extension for the Municipal Register.

• Refused demolition application for 2187 Gordon Street (Carried)
• Requested staff seek Council authorization to ask the Province to extend the Municipal Register deadline to January 1, 2030 (Carried)
• Recommended City Council designate 72 Gordon Street (Carried)
• Recommended City Council designate 100 Queen Street (Carried)
• Recommended City Council designate 14 Neeve Street (Carried)
• Approved providing member comments on the 19 Fountain Street West Cultural Heritage Evaluation Report to staff and Council (Carried)
• Approved April 8, 2024 meeting minutes (Carried)

Information Items

This is the weekly information package for Guelph City Council, distributed electronically. It includes information reports, intergovernmental consultation alerts, correspondence, and board minutes. No decisions are being made; council members may request items be placed on a future Committee of the Whole meeting for discussion.

• Guelph Wellington Local Immigration Partnership Info Report 2023-24
• Lean Green Belt (wave 2) Summary Report
• Consultation alert on new Minister's powers under the Conservation Authorities Act (ERO 019-8320)
• Grand River Conservation Authority watershed strategy consultation
• Support letters on Blue Box regulations and cemetery management

Economic Development and Tourism Advisory Committee

This is the agenda for the Economic Development and Tourism Committee meeting. The document contains only the meeting title and date, with no listed agenda items. No decisions or discussions are specified in the provided text.

• No agenda items are listed in the provided document.

The committee approved the minutes from the January 30, 2024, meeting. The remainder of the session consisted of staff updates and presentations regarding business programs and committee frameworks.

• Approved January 30, 2024, Meeting Minutes (Carried)

Natural Heritage Advisory Committee

The Natural Heritage Advisory Committee is meeting to approve its March 25, 2024 minutes and receive two presentations: an update on Guelph's Private Tree Protection Bylaw and the Outdoor Sport Facility Strategy. No decisions are scheduled; the agenda consists of informational items and routine approvals.

• Approval of March 25, 2024 meeting minutes
• Presentation on Guelph's Private Tree Protection Bylaw update
• Presentation on Outdoor Sport Facility Strategy

The Natural Heritage Advisory Committee approved minutes from March 25, 2024, and received presentations on the Private Tree Protection Bylaw Update and the Outdoor Sport Facility Strategy. The committee recommended that a 5th option be considered for the tree bylaw, combining elements of Options 2 and 4. It also directed that comments on the Outdoor Sport Facility Strategy be sent to staff and Council, with staff to return in 2025 with final draft recommendations. All motions carried; no vote tallies were recorded.

• Approved minutes from March 25, 2024 meeting (carried)
• Recommended a 5th option for Private Tree Protection Bylaw: regulate trees ≥10 cm diameter on private lots >0.1 hectares plus trees ≥50 cm diameter on all private lots (carried)
• Directed Outdoor Sport Facility Strategy comments to staff and Council; staff to return in 2025 with final draft recommendations (carried)
• Extended meeting beyond 8:30 p.m. (carried)
• Adjourned meeting at 8:43 p.m. (carried)

Information Items

This meeting consists of information items for public record and does not include new decisions. The agenda covers committee updates, provincial consultation alerts, and municipal correspondence.

• 2023 Museum Advisory Committee Update
• 2023 Public Art Advisory Committee Update
• Long-term Rental Housing enforcement and licensing report
• Provincial consultation alerts regarding Conservation Authorities and Development Charges
• Correspondence from other municipalities regarding housing funding and social services

Arts and Culture Advisory Committee

This agenda for the Guelph Arts and Culture Advisory Committee meeting on 2024-04-25 contains only procedural boilerplate and no listed agenda items, decisions, or discussion topics. The document provides no substantive content for residents to review.

The Guelph Museums Advisory Committee met on April 25, 2024, and approved its March 28, 2024 meeting minutes and the April 25, 2024 agenda. Members took a tour of the Folklore exhibition led by Curator Dawn Owen and heard updates on upcoming museum events. The meeting adjourned at 7:11pm. No substantive policy or funding decisions were recorded.

• Adopted March 28, 2024 meeting minutes (Motion 2024/10, carried)
• Adopted April 25, 2024 meeting agenda (Motion 2024/11, carried)
• Adjourned the meeting at 7:11pm (Motion 2024/12, carried)

Tourism Advisory Committee

The provided document contains only procedural software interface text and does not list any specific topics, discussions, or decisions for the Tourism Advisory Committee meeting.

The Tourism Advisory Committee approved motions supporting the connection of the Guelph to Goderich trailway to the city's trail system and the creation of a National Urban Park at the former Ontario Reformatory lands. The committee also received updates on the 2024-2027 budget and the Municipal Accommodation Tax Administration Policy.

• Approved support for connecting Guelph to Goderich trailway to existing Guelph trail system (Carried)
• Approved support for creating a National Urban Park at former Ontario Reformatory lands (Carried)
• Approved October 2023 Meeting Minutes (Carried)
• Approved January 24, 2024, Meeting Agenda (Carried)
• Approved extension of meeting to 5:40 p.m. (Carried)

Information Items

This is the weekly information package for Guelph City Council, distributed electronically. It includes the 2023 year-end investment performance report, a review of the council orientation program, and several consultation alerts from the province on topics like conservation authorities, additional residential units, and development charges. No decisions are being made at this meeting; items are for information only.

• 2023 Year-end Investment Performance Report (2024-182)
• 2022-2026 City Council Orientation and Education Program Review (2024-199)
• Consultation alerts on provincial changes to planning, development charges, and conservation authorities
• Resolutions from other municipalities on infrastructure funding, assessment cycle, Ombudsman jurisdiction, natural gas, and Conservation Authorities Act
• Minutes from Accessibility Advisory Committee (Feb 20) and Transit Advisory Committee (Mar 21)

Transportation Advisory Committee

The Transit Advisory Committee is meeting to approve minutes from March 21, 2024, and to receive updates on the preset audio message chime, a meeting with the Transit Action Alliance of Guelph (TAAG), and a general transit update including electric buses. No member feedback items were submitted. The meeting is largely informational with no major decisions expected.

• Approval of March 21, 2024 meeting minutes
• Update on Preset Audio Message Chime introduction
• Summary of April 2, 2024 meeting with Transit Action Alliance of Guelph (TAAG)
• General Transit Update including electric buses

The committee approved updates regarding the introduction of preset audio message chimes and a summary of a meeting with Transit Action of Guelph. Members also received a general transit update including information on electric buses.

• Approved minutes from March 21, 2024 (Carried)
• Approved update on Preset Audio Message Chime Introduction (Carried)
• Approved summary of April 2, 2024 meeting with Transit Action of Guelph (Carried)
• Approved general transit update including electric buses (Carried)
• Approved moving the June 20, 2024 meeting to the Guelph Transit meeting room (Carried)

CAO Recruitment, Selection and Performance Sub-committee

The CAO Recruitment, Selection and Performance Sub-committee will meet to discuss the selection of an executive search firm for the 2024 Chief Administrative Officer recruitment. The committee will move into a closed meeting to consider staff report 2024-173 regarding this selection.

• Selection of Executive Search Firm for the 2024 Chief Administrative Officer Recruitment (Item 2024-174)

The CAO Recruitment, Selection and Performance Sub-committee met on April 17, 2024. In open session, members confirmed the March 26, 2024 open minutes and voted to move into a closed meeting under the Municipal Act to consider labour relations information. In closed session, the sub-committee selected Boyden Canada as the executive search firm for the 2024 Chief Administrative Officer recruitment and directed the CAO and Acting General Manager, Human Resources to finalize an agreement to the satisfaction of the City Solicitor. All votes recorded were 5 to 0.

• Confirmed March 26, 2024 open minutes as recorded (5-0)
• Moved into closed meeting under Municipal Act s.239(2)(l) for labour relations information (5-0)
• Selected Boyden Canada as executive search firm for 2024 CAO recruitment (5-0)
• Directed CAO and Acting GM Human Resources to execute agreement to satisfaction of City Solicitor (5-0)
• Adjourned meeting at 7:50 p.m. (5-0)

Accessibility Advisory Committee

The Accessibility Advisory Committee will discuss and vote on several items, including a recommendation to reject staff's proposal for the 2026 municipal election that would only offer vote-from-home and vote-by-mail, arguing it creates accessibility barriers. They will also review a downtown waste project design guideline, a new chime sound on transit buses, and an introduction to the Downtown Guelph Heritage Conservation District study. The meeting includes consent agenda items on seasonal patios, single-use items, and site plan reviews.

• Recommendation to not support staff's 2026 election voting methods, proposing online voting and remote accessible vote-by-mail instead
• Downtown Waste Project Design Guideline with universal design considerations
• Introduction of chime sound on conventional buses, with request for further investigation into accessible tones
• Introduction to Downtown Guelph Heritage Conservation District study
• Consent agenda: Seasonal Patio Program follow-up, Single Use Items letter, Site Plan Internal Review report

The committee rejected a staff proposal to limit alternative voting to vote-from-home and vote-by-mail, recommending online voting instead. The committee also approved accessibility guidelines for downtown waste projects and requested further research into transit chime tones.

• Opposed staff recommendation for 2026 election voting methods (Carried)
• Recommended online voting and remote accessible vote-by-mail as main alternatives (Carried)
• Approved Chair Root to present voting opinions to council on May 7, 2024 (Carried)
• Approved Downtown Waste Project Design Guideline using universal design considerations (Carried)
• Recommended further investigation into a variety of accessible transit chime tones (Carried)
• Received report on Downtown Guelph Heritage Conservation District Study (Carried)

City Council

Guelph City Council is meeting to consider a consent agenda that includes approving updated Water and Sewer Use by-laws, updates to the Guelph Greener Homes Loan Program, and a special charge by-law for that program. Council will also review the Lobbyist Registry, Municipal Accommodation Tax policies, and the 2023 Water Services Annual Report. The meeting begins with a closed session to discuss a downtown land disposition and appointments to the Downtown Guelph Business Association Board.

• Approve updated Water By-law (2024)-20910, repealing (1991)-13791
• Approve updated Sewer Use By-law (2024)-20911, repealing (1996)-15202
• Authorize updates to Guelph Greener Homes Loan Program By-law (2023)-20764
• Approve Special Charge By-law under Guelph Greener Homes Program
• Approve Municipal Accommodation Tax Administration Policy and three tourism funding programs

Council approved a new administration policy for the Municipal Accommodation Tax and several funding programs. The city also updated its Water and Sewer Use by-laws and directed staff to draft a Lobbyist Registry. Additionally, Council appointed two members to the Downtown Guelph Business Association Board.

• Approved Municipal Accommodation Tax Administration Policy and associated funding programs (12-0)
• Approved updated Water By-law (2024-20910) and Sewer Use By-law (2024-20911) (12-0)
• Appointed Jordyn Foster and Kristel Manes to Downtown Guelph Business Association Board (10-0)
• Directed City Clerk to draft a Lobbyist Registry By-law and Code of Conduct (12-0)
• Authorized updates to Guelph Greener Homes Loan Program By-law (2023)-20764 (12-0)
• Approved Special Charge By-law under the Guelph Greener Homes Program (12-0)
• Directed review of Code of Conduct and Election Policy regarding social media use (12-0)
• Directed social media training for City Council members (12-0)

Information Items

This is the weekly information package for Guelph City Council, distributed electronically. It contains no information reports for discussion, but includes a letter from the mayor responding to the province regarding Bill 162 and changes to the Official Plan for 280 Clair Road West, a consultation alert on new ministerial powers under the Conservation Authorities Act, and several resolutions from other municipalities. Council members may request any item be placed on a future Committee of the Whole agenda for discussion.

• Mayor's response letter re: Bill 162 and Official Plan for 280 Clair Road West
• Consultation alert ERO 019-8320 on new Minister's powers under Conservation Authorities Act
• Resolution from Town of Goderich on phasing out free well water testing
• Resolution from City of Richmond Hill on heritage property deadline extension
• Minutes from Heritage Guelph, Committee of Adjustment, and Public Art Advisory Committee

Advertising Review Panel

The Advertising Review Panel is meeting to hear a request for review from the Guelph and Area Right to Life Association regarding a refused advertisement under the Advertising Acceptability Policy Section 4.4. The panel will hear from the complainant and respondent, then move into closed session to deliberate and issue a decision.

• Request for review of refused advertising under Advertising Acceptability Policy Section 4.4
• Complainant: Jakki Jeffs, President, Guelph and Area Right to Life Association
• Respondent: Allison Thornton, Associate Solicitor, Counsel for the Respondent
• Closed meeting for deliberation per Statutory Powers Procedure Act

The panel heard a request for review from the Guelph and Area Right to Life Association. After deliberating in a closed session, the panel reached a decision. The written decision and reasons will be circulated to the complainant and respondent within 21 days.

• Reached a decision on the Guelph and Area Right to Life Association request for review (written notice to follow within 21 days)

Committee of Adjustment

The Committee of Adjustment will hold public hearings for several applications involving land severances, zoning variances, and changes to building uses. The meeting includes reviews for residential lot creations on Newstead Street and use changes at 60 Ontario Street.

• 60 Ontario Street: Variances for a licensed establishment with an outdoor patio
• 41 Massey Road: Variance to permit office use in a proposed building
• 23 Palmer Street: Reduced setbacks for a shed, pergola, and rear porch
• 7 Newstead Street: Consent to create one new residential lot from an existing lot
• 10 Newstead Street: Consent to create one new residential lot from an existing lot

The Committee of Adjustment approved minor variances for four properties, including a licensed establishment with an outdoor patio at 60 Ontario Street and an office building at 41 Massey Road. Applications for 7 and 10 Newstead Street were deferred sine die at the applicants' request. Member G. Sayer recused themselves from the 30 Brockville Avenue hearing due to a declared pecuniary interest.

• Approved variances for 41 Massey Road office use and entrance orientation
• Approved variances for 23 Palmer Street accessory structure setbacks
• Approved variances for 30 Brockville Avenue accessory building height
• Approved variances for 60 Ontario Street licensed establishment and patio
• Deferred applications for 7 Newstead Street sine die
• Deferred applications for 10 Newstead Street sine die
• Approved minutes from March 14, 2024 hearing

Public Art Advisory Committee

This agenda for the Guelph Public Art Advisory Committee meeting on April 11, 2024, contains only procedural boilerplate and no listed agenda items, decisions, or discussions. The document is essentially empty of substantive content, with no specific topics, reports, or actions identified.

The committee approved the minutes from March 19, 2024, and the agenda for the April 11 meeting. Members discussed public art conservation updates and provided feedback on the redesign of council advisory committees. No substantive policy or funding decisions were made.

• Adopted March 19, 2024 meeting minutes (Carried)
• Adopted April 11, 2024 agenda (Carried)

Municipal Property and Building Commemorative Naming Committee

The committee will hold elections for a Chair and Vice Chair. Members will also discuss the ACOC Governance Framework Phase 2 and a naming request for Kortright East Subdivision Park.

• Election of Chair and Vice Chair
• ACOC Governance Framework - Phase 2 presentation
• Future park naming request for Kortright East Subdivision Park

The Municipal Property and Building Commemorative Naming Committee met remotely on April 10, 2024. Members L. Harrington and C. McCarthy-Tilley were appointed Chair and Vice-Chair respectively, both by carried motions. The committee received a presentation on the ACOC Governance Framework - Phase 2 and was informed of a future park naming request for Kortright East Subdivision Park. No other decisions were recorded; the next meeting date is to be determined.

• Appointed L. Harrington as Chair (moved by C. McCarthy-Tilley, seconded by M. Milton; carried)
• Appointed C. McCarthy-Tilley as Vice-Chair (moved by L. Harrington, seconded by M. Milton; carried)
• Received presentation and committee feedback on ACOC Governance Framework - Phase 2 (no decision recorded)
• Adjourned the meeting (moved by C. McCarthy-Tilley, seconded by M. Milton; carried)

Council Planning

Guelph City Council's Planning meeting on April 9, 2024, includes a public meeting on a proposed city-initiated zoning by-law amendment to permit up to four dwelling units on lots in low-density residential zones. Council will also hold a statutory public meeting and decision on a zoning amendment for 35-41 Janefield Avenue to allow semi-detached dwellings. The meeting begins with a closed session to discuss a housing development financial request.

• Public meeting on proposed zoning by-law amendment (File OZS24-002) to permit four dwelling units per lot in low-density residential zones
• Decision on zoning by-law amendment for 35-41 Janefield Avenue to allow semi-detached dwellings (File OZS23-013)
• By-law (2024)-20931 to remove part lot control on Part of Block 99, Plan 61M-200
• By-law (2024)-20934 to dedicate land as part of Imperial Road
• Closed meeting to discuss housing development financial request (2024-178)

Guelph Council received a report proposing to allow up to four dwelling units on lots in low-density residential zones. The Council also approved a specific zoning amendment for 35-41 Janefield Avenue to permit semi-detached dwellings. Additionally, five new by-laws were approved, and staff were given direction on a housing development financial request during a closed meeting.

• Received report 2024-140 proposing zoning amendment for up to four dwelling units per lot (12-0)
• Approved zoning amendment for 35-41 Janefield Avenue to permit semi-detached dwellings (12-0)
• Approved by-laws 2024-20931 through 2024-20935 (12-0)
• Gave staff direction on Housing Development Financial Request 2024-178 in closed meeting

Heritage Advisory Committee

The Heritage Guelph Committee is meeting to consider a recommendation not to object to the demolition of a detached dwelling at 9 Omar Street, and to review Cultural Heritage Evaluation Reports for 106 Carden Street, 100 Queen Street, and 72 Gordon Street. The committee will also approve minutes from the March 4, 2024 meeting.

• 9 Omar Street: Intention to Demolish - recommended motion to not object to demolition
• 106 Carden Street: Cultural Heritage Evaluation Report - comments to be provided to staff and Council
• 100 Queen Street: Cultural Heritage Evaluation Report - comments to be provided to staff and Council
• 72 Gordon Street: Cultural Heritage Evaluation Report - comments to be provided to staff and Council
• Approval of minutes from March 4, 2024 meeting

The committee advised City Council that it does not object to the demolition of a detached dwelling at 9 Omar Street. Members also reviewed and forwarded comments to staff and Council regarding cultural heritage evaluation reports for three other properties.

• Approved recommendation to City Council not to object to demolition at 9 Omar Street
• Approved forwarding committee comments on 9 Omar Street report to staff and Council
• Approved forwarding committee comments on 106 Carden Street report to staff and Council
• Approved forwarding committee comments on 100 Queen Street report to staff and Council
• Approved forwarding committee comments on 72 Gordon Street report to staff and Council
• Approved minutes from March 4, 2024 meeting

Information Items

This is an informational session where City Council receives reports on the 2025 budget confirmation process, including the impact of paused 2024 recruitment and capital projects. Council also reviews an update on the appeal of a City of Kingston decision regarding public space use. No votes or decisions are taken during this information-only meeting.

• 2025 Budget Confirmation Planning report (2024-166) with attachments on paused recruitment and capital projects
• Update on Appeal of City of Kingston Decision Related to Public Space Use (2024-171)
• Resolution supporting the Ontario Energy Board decision to end the subsidization of fossil gas
• Town of Lincoln resolution regarding extension of Bill 23 timelines for Heritage Registry Lists
• Minutes from Planning Advisory Committee, Guelph Museums Advisory Committee, and Guelph Economic Development Advisory Committee

Committee of the Whole

The Committee of the Whole is meeting to discuss and vote on several items, including a lobbyist registry by-law, a municipal accommodation tax administration policy, and updates to the water and sewer use by-laws. They will also consider the 2023 Water Services Annual Report and updates to the Guelph Greener Homes Loan Program.

• Direct City Clerk to draft Lobbyist Registry By-law and Code of Conduct
• Approve Municipal Accommodation Tax Administration Policy and three tourism funding programs
• Approve 2023 Water Services Annual Report and receive Water Efficiency Strategy Progress Report
• Authorize updates to Guelph Greener Homes Loan Program By-law (2023)-20764
• Approve updated Sewer Use By-law (2024)-20911 and Water By-law (2024)-20910

The Committee approved updates to the city's water and sewer by-laws and authorized a special charge for the Greener Homes Program. Council also approved a Municipal Accommodation Tax Administration Policy and directed the City Clerk to draft a Lobbyist Registry By-law.

• Approved 2023 Water Services’ Annual Report and Summary Report (13-0)
• Approved Special Charge By-law for Guelph Greener Homes Program (13-0)
• Approved updated Sewer Use By-law (2024) – 20911 (13-0)
• Approved updated Water By-law (2024) – 20910 (13-0)
• Directed City Clerk to draft Lobbyist Registry By-law and Code of Conduct (13-0)
• Approved Municipal Accommodation Tax Administration Policy and associated funding programs (13-0)
• Authorized updates to Guelph Greener Homes Loan Program By-law (2023) - 20764 (13-0)

Committee of Management for the Elliott

The Committee of Management for the Elliott will review the March 5, 2024, meeting minutes and move into a closed session. The closed session includes a discussion regarding the April 2024 appointment report for the Elliott Long-term Care Residence.

• Confirmation of March 5, 2024, meeting minutes
• Closed meeting regarding personal matters about an identifiable individual
• The Elliott Long-term Care Residence Appointment Report - April 2024

The Committee of Management for the Elliott appointed a new Administrator for the long-term care residence. The committee also confirmed the minutes from the March 5, 2024 meeting.

• Appointed Martin Ruaux as Administrator of The Elliott’s Long-Term Care Residence (7-0)
• Confirmed March 5, 2024 open meeting minutes (7-0)

Planning, Environment and Water Advisory Committee

The Planning Advisory Committee is meeting to receive a staff presentation on proposed zoning regulations that would permit four units on low-density residential lots, and to provide comments to staff and Council. The committee will also hear an update on the Housing Affordability Strategy, elect a chair and vice chair, and discuss the ACOC governance framework.

• Draft zoning regulations to permit four units on low-density residential lots (released March 28, 2024)
• Update on the Housing Affordability Strategy
• PAC Chair and Vice Chair election
• ACOC Governance Framework - Phase 2 presentation
• Approval of November 14, 2023 minutes

The committee appointed a new Chair and Vice-Chair. Members reviewed proposed zoning regulations to allow four units on low-density residential lots and requested that staff and Council consider further reductions to parking requirements.

• Appointed Member M. Finoro as Chair (Carried)
• Appointed Member A. Klashtorny as Vice-chair (Carried)
• Approved minutes from November 14, 2023 meeting (Carried)
• Received staff presentation on zoning for four units on low-density lots and requested further consideration of parking requirement reductions (Carried)

Arts and Culture Advisory Committee

This agenda for the Guelph Arts and Culture Advisory Committee meeting on 2024-03-28 contains only procedural boilerplate and no listed agenda items, decisions, or discussions. The document appears to be a placeholder with no substantive content.

The committee discussed the mandate, strategic direction, and community engagement for the 2025-2027 Strategic Operating Plan. No other substantive decisions were made during the meeting.

• Adopted February 22, 2024, meeting minutes (Carried)
• Adopted March 28, 2024, meeting agenda (Carried)

Economic Development and Tourism Advisory Committee

The committee approved the meeting minutes from November 28, 2023. Members received updates on the 2024 economic development workplan and the Transit Master Plan. Staff shared engagement opportunities regarding a Dark Sky bylaw and affordable private-market housing.

• Approved November 28, 2023, Meeting Minutes

Water Conservation and Efficiency Public Advisory Committee

The Water Conservation and Efficiency Public Advisory Committee approved its October 10, 2023 meeting minutes. The committee received an overview of Phase 2 of the Redesigning Advisory Committees of Council project from Dylan McMahon, Manager, Legislative Services/Deputy Clerk. Liana D'Andrea, Supervisor, Environmental Programs, spoke to an Integrated Water Management Strategy update. No other substantive decisions were recorded; the meeting adjourned at 8:26 p.m.

• Approved October 10, 2023 meeting minutes (moved by Jaime Boutilier, seconded by Grant Parkinson; carried)

City Council

Guelph City Council is meeting to consider a consent agenda that includes approving the 2024 property tax ratios and rates, receiving an update on the Private Tree Protection By-law, and approving the Internal Audit Work Plan for 2024-2026. One item, a resolution from the City of Hamilton supporting the Ontario Energy Board's decision to end the gas pipeline subsidy, will be discussed separately. The meeting also includes confirming minutes from previous meetings.

• 2024 Property Tax Policy (report 2024-63) with tax ratios and rates
• Private Tree Protection By-law Update (report 2024-11)
• Internal Audit Work Plan 2024-2026 (report 2024-106)
• City of Hamilton resolution on ending gas pipeline subsidy
• Confirmation of minutes from Feb 6, 13, 14, and 21 meetings

Council approved the 2024 property tax ratios and rates and the 2024-2026 Internal Audit Work Plan. The city also waived parkland dedication fees for an emergency shelter and supported ending the gas pipeline subsidy.

• Approved 2024 property tax ratios and tax rates
• Directed staff to proceed with Private Tree Protection By-law update recommendations
• Approved Internal Audit Work Plan 2024-2026 and Value-for-Money Audit Review Framework
• Waived parkland dedication fees for emergency shelter at 23 Gordon Street (12-0)
• Supported Ontario Energy Board decision to end fossil gas infrastructure subsidy (8-4)

CAO Recruitment, Selection and Performance Sub-committee

This sub-committee meeting will confirm minutes from December 2023 and January 2024, and consider a report recommending that staff initiate the recruitment process for the City's Chief Administrative Officer role using a third party, with at least three executive search firm quotations to be presented for evaluation.

• Confirm minutes from Dec 12, 2023 and Jan 23, 2024 meetings
• Direct staff to begin CAO recruitment via third party
• Report back with minimum of three executive search firm quotations

The committee decided to hire a third-party firm to recruit the City's Chief Administrative Officer. Staff must provide at least three executive search firm quotations for evaluation. The committee also approved the proposed recruitment timeline and schedule.

• Directed staff to initiate CAO recruitment via a third party and provide three search firm quotations (5-0)
• Approved the proposed CAO Recruitment timeline and schedule (5-0)
• Confirmed minutes from December 12, 2023, and January 23, 2024 (5-0)

Natural Heritage Advisory Committee

The Natural Heritage Advisory Committee is meeting to approve prior minutes, elect a chair and vice chair, and receive an update on the Phase 2 redesign of advisory committees of council. The agenda is mostly procedural, with no substantive policy decisions listed.

• Approval of April 12, 2023 meeting minutes
• Election of NHAC Chair and Vice Chair
• Presentation on ACOC Governance Framework Phase 2 update

The Natural Heritage Advisory Committee approved minutes from its April 12, 2023 meeting and elected Member M. Puddister as Chair and Member J. Richardson as Vice-Chair. The committee received a presentation and comments on the ACOC Governance Framework Phase 2 Update. No other substantive decisions were recorded; the meeting adjourned at 7:50 p.m.

• Approved minutes from the April 12, 2023 meeting (carried)
• Appointed Member M. Puddister as Chair (carried)
• Appointed Member J. Richardson as Vice-Chair (carried)
• Received presentation and committee comments on ACOC Governance Framework Phase 2 Update (no vote recorded)
• Adjourned the meeting at 7:50 p.m. (carried)

Information Items

This is the weekly information package for Guelph City Council, distributed electronically. It contains no information reports for decision; instead, it includes a consultation alert on GO Transit Station Funding Act regulations, a resolution from Fort Erie about the Ontario Heritage Act, and minutes from three advisory committees. Council members may request any item be discussed at a future Committee of the Whole meeting.

• Consultation alert on regulation for GO Transit Station Funding Act implementation
• Town of Fort Erie resolution requesting provincial amendment to Ontario Heritage Act deadline
• Waste Resource Innovation Centre Public Liaison Committee minutes (Nov 6, 2023)
• Public Art Advisory Committee minutes (Feb 1, 2024)
• Transit Advisory Committee minutes (Feb 15, 2024)

Transportation Advisory Committee

The committee approved a report on new preset audio message chimes, requesting further investigation into member feedback on tone, volume, and wording. The committee also received a general transit update including information on electric buses.

• Approved February 15, 2024 minutes
• Approved Preset Audio Message Chime Introduction with recommendations for further investigation
• Approved verbal General Transit Update Including Electric Buses

Council Planning

Guelph City Council's Planning meeting will consider two main items: approving a revised development application fee schedule effective April 1, 2024, and adopting a by-law designating the entire city as a demolition control area. The meeting also includes a closed session to discuss acquiring property for a new paramedic station.

• Development Fee Review (2024-136): approve new fees effective April 1, 2024, and amend the Development Applications Fee By-law
• Demolition Control By-law Review (2024-124): approve By-law (2024)-20923 designating all of Guelph as a demolition control area
• Closed meeting item: Acquisition of Property for New Paramedic Station (2024-137)

Guelph City Council approved a by-law designating the entire city as a demolition control area and directed staff to execute a purchase agreement for new paramedic station property. The council also approved updated development fees effective April 1, 2024, and passed several other by-laws. All substantive motions passed with unanimous or near-unanimous votes.

• Directed Mayor and Clerk to execute purchase agreement for new paramedic station property (11-0)
• Approved Development Fee Review effective April 1, 2024 (13-0)
• Approved By-law 2024-20923 designating entire City of Guelph as a demolition control area (13-0)
• Approved by-laws 2024-20908, 2024-20919, 2024-20923, 2024-20928, and 2024-20929 (13-0)

Public Art Advisory Committee

This agenda for the Guelph Public Art Advisory Committee meeting on 2024-03-19 contains only procedural boilerplate and no listed agenda items, decisions, or discussion topics. The document is essentially empty of substantive content.

The committee reviewed Stage 1 proposals in a closed session and identified four shortlisted candidates for the 2024 Artist in Residence program. The committee also received a presentation on the Advisory Committees of Council governance framework.

• Approved February 1, 2024 meeting minutes
• Approved March 19, 2024 meeting agenda
• Selected Christine De Vuono, Tracey-Mae Chambers, jenna geen, and HAUI as 2024 Artist in Residence shortlisted candidates

Waste Resource Innovation Centre Public Liaison Committee

The Waste Resource Innovation Centre Public Liaison Advisory Committee is meeting remotely to discuss several items, including an update on the ACOC review project, an overview of an anaerobic digestion feasibility study, and operational updates. The committee will also consider approving minutes from the November 2023 meeting.

• Update on ACOC Review Project (Redesigning Advisory Committees of Council – Phase 2)
• Anaerobic Digestion at WRIC Feasibility Study Overview
• Operations Update presented by Dan Turner
• Continual Improvement Update presented by Dan Turner
• Approval of minutes from November 6, 2023 meeting

The committee approved the minutes from the November 6, 2023 meeting. Members discussed the redesign of advisory committees and received a feasibility study overview regarding anaerobic digestion for organic waste to energy.

• Approved November 6, 2023 meeting minutes (Carried)

Information Items

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

• Response to ERO 019-7891 on new regulation to focus municipal environmental assessment requirements
• Consultation Alert ERO 019-8273 on amending the Official Plan Adjustments Act, 2023
• Consultation Alert on regulation to support GO Transit Station Funding Act
• Crime Stoppers Guelph Wellington Spring 2024 newsletter
• Committee of Adjustment minutes from February 8, 2024

Committee of Adjustment

The Guelph Committee of Adjustment will hold a public hearing for applications under sections 45 and 53 of the Planning Act. The committee will consider multiple variances and consents for residential properties, including a deferred townhouse development and several lot creations. A presentation on redesigning advisory committees is also scheduled.

• A-72/23 & A-73/23: variances for townhouse development at 55 and 75 Cityview Drive North (deferred from Oct 12, 2023)
• A-4/24: variances for reduced yards at 22 Neeve Street (deferred from Jan 11, 2024)
• A-15/24: variance for increased accessory building floor area at 94 Maple Street
• B-1/24 to B-3/24: consent to create 3 new residential lots at 151 Bristol Street
• B-4/24 to B-12/24: consents to create 8 new residential lots at 27 and 35 Janefield Avenue

The Committee approved several land severances at 151 Bristol Street and 27-35 Janefield Avenue, along with an access easement at 92 Arthur Street South. Multiple minor variances for residential developments were granted, though requests for reduced electric vehicle parking at Cityview Drive North were denied.

• Approved severances for 151 Bristol Street (Files B-1/24, B-2/24, B-3/24)
• Approved multiple lot additions and new lot severances for 27 & 35 Janefield Avenue (Files B-4/24 through B-12/24)
• Approved access easement for 92 Arthur Street South (B-13/24)
• Approved residential addition variances for 22 Neeve Street (A-4/24)
• Approved accessory building area variance for 94 Maple Street (A-15/24)
• Approved construction of a detached garage with dwelling unit above at 1859 Victoria Road South (A-16/24)
• Approved townhouse variances for 55 and 75 Cityview Drive North (A-72/23, A-73/23)
• Denied electric vehicle parking variances for 55 and 75 Cityview Drive North

Information Items

This is the weekly Information Items publication for Guelph City Council, distributed electronically. No information reports or intergovernmental items are listed. The agenda consists solely of correspondence from other Ontario municipalities and minutes from the Heritage Guelph Committee, with no decisions or discussions scheduled.

• Township of Amaranth resolution on Highway 413
• Town of Aurora resolutions on Strong Mayor meeting structure and school gymnasium sharing MOU
• Municipality of Brighton resolution on rideshare services
• City of Quinte West resolution on housing funding
• Tay Valley Township resolution declaring a climate crisis

Committee of Management for the Elliott

The Committee of Management for the Elliott will meet to confirm minutes from December 2023 and receive the Q4 2023 quarterly report on operations of The Elliott Long-Term Care Residence. The agenda is largely procedural, with no major decisions or public hearings listed.

• Receive 2023-Q4 quarterly report on The Elliott Long-Term Care Residence operations
• Confirm December 5, 2023 meeting minutes
• Review project schedule appendix to Q4 report

The Committee confirmed the minutes from the December 5, 2023 meeting and received the 2023-Q4 quarterly report on the operations of The Elliott Long-Term Care Residence.

• Confirmed December 5, 2023 meeting minutes (6-0)
• Received 2023-Q4 quarterly report for The Elliott Long-Term Care Residence (6-0)

Committee of the Whole

The Committee of the Whole is meeting to discuss and recommend items including the 2024 property tax policy, an update on the Private Tree Protection By-law, and the Internal Audit Work Plan for 2024-2026. The meeting also includes a closed session to consider a corporate cyber security assessment. Decisions made here will be forwarded to full Council.

• 2024 Property Tax Policy (2024-63): approval of tax ratios and rates
• Private Tree Protection By-law Update (2024-11): key issues and options
• Internal Audit Work Plan 2024-2026 (2024-106): approval of plan and charter update
• Closed meeting to discuss Corporate Cyber Security Assessment (2024-112)

The Committee of the Whole approved the 2024 City of Guelph property tax ratios and rates. Council also directed staff to proceed with recommendations for updating the Private Tree Protection By-law. Additionally, the Internal Audit Work Plan for 2024–2026 and related audit frameworks were approved.

• Approved 2024 property tax ratios and rates (12-0)
• Directed staff to proceed with Private Tree Protection By-law update recommendations (12-0)
• Approved Internal Audit Work Plan 2024–2026 (12-0)
• Approved Value-for-Money Audit Review Framework (12-0)
• Received Internal Audit Charter Update (12-0)

Heritage Advisory Committee

The Heritage Guelph Committee is meeting to review heritage permit applications and a proposed by-law amendment. They will consider comments on a rear addition at 40 Spring Street, alterations at 32 Martin Avenue, and an amendment to the heritage designation by-law for 785 York Road. The committee will also discuss potential heritage designations for 408 Willow Road and 14 Neeve Street.

• Heritage permit application for rear addition at 40 Spring Street (HP24-0003)
• Heritage permit application for alterations at 32 Martin Avenue (HP24-0002)
• Proposed amendment to heritage designation By-law (2021)-20631 for 785 York Road
• Recommendation to designate 408 Willow Road under the Ontario Heritage Act
• Cultural Heritage Evaluation Report for 14 Neeve Street

The committee approved heritage permit comments for 40 Spring Street and 32 Martin Avenue. It recommended that City Council proceed with the designation of 408 Willow Road and an amendment to the by-law for 785 York Road.

• Approved comments stating rear addition at 40 Spring Street does not negatively impact heritage attributes (Carried)
• Approved comments stating alterations to 32 Martin Avenue abide by district guidelines (Carried)
• Supported amendment to heritage designation By-law (2021)-20631 for 785 York Road (Carried)
• Recommended City Council give notice of proposed by-law amendment for 785 York Road (Carried)
• Supported heritage attributes for 408 Willow Road (Carried)
• Recommended City Council give notice of intention to designate 408 Willow Road (Carried)
• Approved providing member comments on 14 Neeve Street Cultural Heritage Evaluation Report to staff and Council (Carried)
• Approved February 5, 2024 meeting minutes (Carried)

Information Items

This is the weekly information package for Guelph City Council, distributed electronically. It includes one information report on the 2023 Public Sector Salary Disclosure and several resolutions from other Ontario municipalities on topics like the 9-8-8 suicide hotline, highway costs, library funding, blue box regulation, and Enbridge Gas. No decisions are being made at this meeting; council members may request items for future discussion.

• Public Sector Salary Disclosure for taxation year 2023-2024
• Resolution from Clarence-Rockland supporting 9-8-8 National Suicide and Crisis Hotline
• Resolution from Lambton County on uploading municipal highway costs
• Resolution from Lincoln urging increased funding for libraries and museums
• Resolution from Perry requesting province amend Blue Box regulation for ineligible sources

City Council

Guelph City Council is meeting to decide on several items, including the reconstruction of Wyndham Street North and St. George's Square, a new payment-in-lieu of parking policy, and the 2024 budget reconciliation. The meeting also includes a closed session for confidential matters such as appointments, bargaining, and litigation, followed by an open session with public delegations and reports.

• Direct staff to reconstruct Wyndham Street North (Carden to Woolwich) with one lane each way, parallel parking, and separated bike paths; St. George's Square as offset intersection with bike paths
• Approve Payment-in-lieu of Off-street Parking Policy effective March 1, 2024, and amend Development Application Fee Bylaw
• Approve 2024 Budget Impacts per Ontario Regulation 284-09 and Public Sector Accounting Standards Reconciliation
• Transfer one-time physician recruitment contribution to Guelph-Wellington Ontario Health Team without Chamber of Commerce contribution
• Approve six-year financial plan for water and wastewater services as required under O. Reg. 453/07

City Council approved a plan to reconstruct the Wyndham Street North corridor with one lane of traffic in each direction and separated bike paths. Council also adopted a new Payment-in-lieu of Off-street Parking Policy and appointed new members to the Committee of Adjustment.

• Approved reconstruction of Wyndham Street North with one lane each way and separated bike paths (13-0)
• Approved Payment-in-lieu of Off-street Parking Policy effective March 1, 2024 (11-2)
• Appointed Nicole Segal and Pamela Membreno to the Committee of Adjustment (13-0)
• Approved six-year financial plan for Water and Wastewater Services (13-0)
• Approved 2024 Chief Administrative Officer performance objectives (13-0)
• Approved transfer of physician recruitment funds to Guelph-Wellington Ontario Health Team (13-0)
• Endorsed Joint Social Services and Land Ambulance Committee Terms of Reference (13-0)
• Approved By-laws (2024)-20860, (2024)-20916, (2024)-20922, and (2024)-20924 (13-0)

Information Items

This is the weekly information package for Guelph City Council, distributed electronically. It includes reports on property tax receivables and collections, and an audit of recruitment, hiring, and retention practices. Council members may request any item be moved to a future Committee of the Whole meeting for discussion.

• Property Tax Receivables and Collections 2024 report (2024-91)
• Recruitment Hiring and Retention Practices Audit (2024-118)
• Consultation alerts on municipal environmental assessment, Official Plan Adjustments Act, and GO Transit Station Funding Act
• Support letters for ARCH Guelph and Hopewell Children's Homes
• Resolution from Prince Edward County to review Ontario Works and ODSP financial assistance rates

Arts and Culture Advisory Committee

This agenda contains only boilerplate and no substantive items. The meeting appears to be procedural, with no listed decisions, discussions, or reports.

The Guelph Museums Advisory Committee met on February 22, 2024 and adopted its January 25, 2024 minutes (Motion 2024/04, carried) and its February 22, 2024 agenda (Motion 2024/05, carried). The committee received a presentation from the City Clerks Office on the Advisory Committees of Council governance framework, discussed a Manager Report, and reviewed 2023 accomplishments and a report to council. No substantive decisions beyond the procedural motions were recorded; the meeting adjourned at 6:55pm (Motion 2024/06, carried).

• Adopted January 25, 2024 meeting minutes (Motion 2024/04, carried)
• Adopted February 22, 2024 agenda (Motion 2024/05, carried)
• Received presentation from City Clerks Office on Advisory Committees of Council governance framework
• Discussed Manager Report; recommendation to invite a gift shop representative to a future meeting
• Reviewed 2023 accomplishments and report to council
• Adjourned meeting at 6:55pm (Motion 2024/06, carried)

Council Orientation and Education Workshop

Guelph City Council met on February 21, 2024 for an orientation and education session. Council voted to move into a closed meeting under section 239(3.1)(1) of the Municipal Act to participate in an educational KAIROS Blanket Exercise, then adjourned. No substantive decisions, motions on city business, or votes on policy were recorded; the only votes were procedural (going into closed session and adjourning).

• Carried: move into closed meeting for education/training under Municipal Act s. 239(3.1)(1)
• Carried: adjourn the meeting (8:41 p.m.)

Accessibility Advisory Committee

The Accessibility Advisory Committee will elect a new Chair and Vice-Chair and approve the December 19, 2023 minutes. The body will also discuss the addition of consent agendas to future meetings and engage on the Phase 2 Advisory Committees of Council governance framework. Staff will present updates on playground accessibility, the 2024-25 Play Equipment Lifecycle Project, and the Sport Field and Court Strategy.

• Election of AAC Chair and Vice-Chair
• Approval of December 19, 2023 meeting minutes
• Review of Downtown Waste Design Guidelines under the Downtown Infrastructure Renewal Program
• Discussion of the 2024-25 Play Equipment Lifecycle Project for Colonial Drive, Holland Crescent, and Highview Parks
• Engagement on the Sport Field and Court Strategy

The Accessibility Advisory Committee voted to oppose any bylaws or processes that limit public space use by individuals experiencing lack of shelter, urging supportive solutions instead. The committee also approved recommendations for a special meeting on playground accessibility in May 2024 and continued engagement on sport field strategies. Additionally, the committee re-elected L. Root as Chair and A. Cameron as Vice-Chair for 2024.

• Opposed bylaws limiting public space use for unhoused individuals (Carried)
• Requested involvement in future engagement on unhoused/poverty issues (Carried)
• Re-elected L. Root as Chair for 2024 (Carried)
• Re-elected A. Cameron as Vice-Chair for 2024 (Carried)
• Recommended special playground accessibility meeting on May 21, 2024 (Carried)
• Received info and shared recommendations on Play Equipment Lifecycle Project (Carried)
• Directed staff to continue AAC engagement on Sport Field and Court Strategy (Carried)
• Deferred Municipal Election Follow-Up report to April 16, 2024 meeting (Carried)

Information Items

This is a weekly information-only session where City Council receives reports for awareness rather than decision-making. The primary item is a background analysis exploring opportunities for four or more units on residential lots in Guelph. Council also receives correspondence supporting local colleges and universities, as well as resolutions from other municipalities regarding energy and water systems.

• Background analysis on exploring opportunities for 4 Plus Units on Residential Lots (Item 2024-119)
• Letter to Minister Jill Dunlop supporting Conestoga College
• Letter to Minister Jill Dunlop supporting the University of Guelph
• Transit Advisory Committee minutes from January 18, 2024
• Resolutions from City of Cambridge, City of Hamilton, and County of Renfrew

Property Standards Committee

The committee met remotely to appoint a chair and receive feedback on the ACOC Governance Framework Phase 2. No votes or formal decisions on property standards were recorded in the minutes.

• Appointed Paul Fitzpatrick as Chair

Transportation Advisory Committee

The Transit Advisory Committee is meeting to approve January minutes, hear a verbal update on transit including electric buses, and discuss Phase 2 of redesigning advisory committees of council. No member feedback items were submitted.

• Approval of January 18, 2024 meeting minutes
• Discussion: Redesigning Advisory Committees of Council – Phase 2
• Verbal General Transit Update, including Electric Buses

The committee approved the minutes from the January 18, 2024 meeting. Members received a verbal update regarding general transit and electric buses. Staff presented information on Phase 2 of the project to redesign Council's advisory committees.

• Approved minutes from January 18, 2024 (Carried)
• Approved verbal General Transit Update Including Electric Buses (Carried)

Special Council Meeting

This is a special council meeting to hear a complaint under Section 20 of the Development Charges Act, 1997, filed by Jennifer Meader on behalf of Paisley and Whitelaw Inc. regarding 1098 Paisley Road. Council will receive presentations from the complainant and respondent, then deliberate in closed session before making a decision. The agenda is otherwise limited to this single matter and procedural items.

• Public hearing on development charges complaint for 1098 Paisley Road
• Complainant: Jennifer Meader on behalf of Paisley and Whitelaw Inc.
• Respondent counsel: Allison Thornton, Associate Solicitor
• Closed session deliberation under Statutory Powers Procedure Act Section 9(1)(b)

Council held a public meeting under Section 20 of the Development Charges Act, 1997 to hear a complaint about development charges for 1098 Paisley Road. The complainant, Jennifer Meader as agent for Paisley and Whitelaw Inc., presented, the City's counsel responded, and the complainant replied. Council then moved into closed session (13-0) to deliberate as the Tribunal and reserved its decision, which will be issued in writing under the deadlines in Section 21 of the Act. No decision on the complaint itself was made at this meeting.

• Held public meeting on development charges complaint for 1098 Paisley Road
• Approved moving into closed session to deliberate (13-0)
• Reserved decision on the 1098 Paisley Road development charges complaint; written decision to follow under Development Charges Act Section 21
• Adjourned the meeting (carried)

Special Council Meeting

This special council meeting is focused on a single item: the proposed Public Space Use Bylaw (2024-76). Council will discuss the draft bylaw and consider a recommendation to approve it for final adoption at the February 27, 2024 meeting, with the bylaw taking effect March 1, 2024. The recommendation also includes requests to the County of Wellington for shelter data and continued advocacy for housing and health funding.

• Public Space Use Bylaw 2024-76 discussion and recommendation
• Request to County of Wellington for shelter availability data
• Continued advocacy with AMO and province for housing and health funding

City Council deferred the approval of the draft Public Space Use Bylaw until an appeal in a Kingston court case is resolved. Council instead approved requests for shelter data from Wellington County and initiated a public consultation process regarding the use of public space for shelter.

• Deferred approval of draft Public Space Use Bylaw pending Kingston court appeal (9-3)
• Requested Wellington County provide shelter resources, tools, and monthly availability statistics (12-0)
• Approved continued advocacy with AMO, provincial, and federal governments for housing and health funding (12-0)
• Directed staff to add fire prevention education to encampment operating procedures (12-0)
• Approved public consultation process on the use of public space for shelter (12-0)
• Approved motion to hold a closed meeting for solicitor-client privilege (13-0)

Council Planning

Council approved several residential developments, including a 150-unit townhouse project and a 10-unit building. The city also approved the York-Elizabeth Land Use Study Official Plan Amendment and designated two properties under the Ontario Heritage Act.

• Approved 10-unit multi-residential building at 14 Stevenson Street North (11-0)
• Approved Official Plan Amendment for York-Elizabeth Land Use Study (11-0)
• Approved 150 stacked townhouses and 8 single detached units at 1563-1579 Gordon St, 42 & 48 Lowes Rd W, and 164-182 Dawn Ave (11-0)
• Approved heritage designation by-law for 331 Clair Road East (11-0)
• Approved heritage designation by-law for 2187 Gordon Street (11-0)
• Approved by-laws (2024)-20889, (2024)-20893 through (2024)-20896, (2024)-20901, (2024)-20907, (2024)-20912, (2024)-20917 and (2024)-20918

Information Items

This is the weekly information package for Guelph City Council, distributed electronically. It contains no information reports or intergovernmental items for discussion, only correspondence from other municipalities and minutes from city boards and committees. No decisions are being made at this meeting.

• Correspondence: City of Brantford resolution on reliable and accessible public rail transit
• Correspondence: Town of Petrolia resolution to return to combined ROMA and OGRA conferences
• Committee of Adjustment minutes from January 11, 2024
• Heritage Guelph minutes from January 15 and 29, 2024
• Tourism Advisory Committee minutes from January 24, 2024

Committee of Adjustment

The Guelph Committee of Adjustment will hold a public hearing for seven variance applications under the Planning Act, including two deferred from the January 11 meeting. The committee will also discuss updates to its fee refund policy. Public comments and participation are invited in person or electronically.

• A-6/24 1888 Gordon Street: variance to reduce visitor parking spaces (deferred)
• A-8/24 93 Hayes Avenue: variances for side yard setbacks and rear stair projection (deferred)
• A-3/24 49 Amsterdam Crescent: variance to increase bedrooms in additional dwelling unit
• A-12/24 280 Speedvale Avenue West: variance to reduce buffer strip width (Linamar Corporation)
• Updates to Committee of Adjustment Fee Refund Policy

The Committee approved several minor variances for residential and commercial properties, including setbacks and accessory building sizes. A request for reduced visitor parking at 1888 Gordon Street was refused. One application was deferred, and updates to the fee refund policy were approved.

• Refused visitor parking variance for 1888 Gordon Street
• Approved side and rear yard variances for 93 Hayes Avenue
• Approved 3-bedroom basement unit variance for 49 Amsterdam Crescent
• Deferred application A-9/24 for 19 Westmount Road sine die
• Approved accessory building size and location variances for 3 Renfrew Place
• Approved garage size and height variances for 19 Lynwood Place
• Approved buffer strip variance for 280 Speedvale Avenue West
• Approved updates to the Committee of Adjustment Fee Refund Policy

Council Orientation and Education Workshop

This is a Council Orientation and Education Workshop focused on solid waste operations and the Blue Box transition. Council will receive a presentation, tour the Materials Recovery Facility and other waste sites, and then move into a closed session for training. The only formal decision is a recommendation to waive confidentiality for the closed-session tour item.

• Presentation on Solid Waste Tour and Blue Box Transition Education and Training Session (2024-77)
• Tour of Materials Recovery Facility, cart storage area, Public Drop Off facility, Gate 1 Scalehouse, and Transfer Station
• Recommendation to waive confidentiality for closed-session item 4.3.1 (Solid Waste Tour)
• Closed meeting under Municipal Act Section 239(3.1) for education/training

City Council conducted a transition plan overview and safety orientation. Council voted to waive confidentiality for a solid waste tour and held a closed session for member education. No direction was given to staff and no substantive actions were taken during the tour.

• Waived confidentiality for Solid Waste Tour (10-0)
• Approved moving into closed meeting for member education (10-0)

Committee of the Whole

The Committee of the Whole is meeting to discuss and decide on several items, including a major downtown reconstruction project, budget reconciliations, and policy updates. The most consequential item is a recommendation to reconstruct Wyndham Street North with one lane each way, bike paths, and an offset St. George's Square intersection. The committee will also consider consent agenda items on water/wastewater financial plans, a parking payment-in-lieu policy, and a physician recruitment contribution.

• Wyndham Street North reconstruction: one lane each way, parallel parking, separated bike paths, seasonal patio flexibility (report 2024-37)
• St. George's Square offset intersection with operational improvements and bike paths
• Approval of 2024 budget impacts per Ontario Regulation 284-09 and PSAS reconciliation (2024-56)
• One-time physician recruitment contribution to Guelph-Wellington Ontario Health Team without Chamber of Commerce match (2024-47)
• Approval of Payment-in-lieu of Off-street Parking Policy effective March 1, 2024 (2024-42)

Guelph's Committee of the Whole approved a plan to reconstruct Wyndham Street North between Carden Street and Woolwich Street with one traffic lane each way, parallel parking, and separated unidirectional bike paths, and to rebuild St. George's Square as an offset intersection with operational improvements and separated bike paths. The committee also approved a new Payment-in-lieu of Off-street Parking Policy effective March 1, 2024 (11-1), approved the 2024 CAO performance objectives (12-0), and approved several consent items including the 2024 water and wastewater financial plan and a physician recruitment contribution. All recorded votes were 12-0 except the parking policy, which passed 11-1 with Councillor Billings opposed.

• Approved Wyndham Street North reconstruction with one lane each way, parallel parking, and separated bike paths (12-0)
• Approved St. George's Square as an offset intersection with operational improvements and separated bike paths (12-0)
• Approved Payment-in-lieu of Off-street Parking Policy effective March 1, 2024 (11-1, Councillor Billings opposed)
• Approved amending Schedule A of the Development Application Fee Bylaw to add parking space cost and payment-in-lieu application fee (12-0)
• Approved 2024 Chief Administrative Officer performance objectives (12-0)
• Approved expansion of the Governance section mandate to include the Office of the CAO (12-0)
• Approved 2024 water and wastewater six-year financial plan (12-0)
• Approved transferring one-time physician recruitment contribution to Guelph-Wellington Ontario Health Team without Guelph Chamber of Commerce contribution (12-0)

Heritage Advisory Committee

The Heritage Guelph Committee is meeting remotely to discuss several heritage designation matters. They will consider recommending that City Council designate 408 Willow Road, review cultural heritage evaluation reports for 15-23 Fountain Street East and 108 Queen Street, and appoint a delegate to speak at a Council meeting about objections to designating 2187 Gordon St and 331 Clair Road East. The committee will also discuss transitioning to hybrid meetings and a governance framework for advisory committees.

• Appoint delegate for Feb 13 Council meeting on objections to designating 2187 Gordon St and 331 Clair Road East
• Recommend Council designate 408 Willow Road under the Ontario Heritage Act
• Review cultural heritage evaluation report for 15-23 Fountain Street East (recommendation: does not meet provincial criteria)
• Review cultural heritage evaluation report for 108 Queen Street
• Discuss hybrid meeting format and advisory committee governance framework

The committee recommended a heritage designation by-law amendment for 40 Spring Street and approved a heritage permit for 331 Clair Road East. It also determined that 15-23 Fountain Street East does not meet provincial cultural heritage criteria.

• Approved amendment to heritage designation By-law (2004)-17606 for 40 Spring Street
• Approved heritage permit for removal of summer kitchen at 331 Clair Road East
• Determined 15-23 Fountain Street East does not meet provincial cultural heritage criteria
• Deferred 408 Willow Road heritage attributes and designation to March 4, 2024
• Appointed D. Cameletti and J. Abou-Jaoude as delegates to Council for February 13, 2024
• Approved transition of committee meetings to a hybrid virtual and in-person format
• Approved minutes from January 15 and January 29, 2024

Information Items

This is the weekly information package for Guelph City Council, distributed electronically for review. Council members may request any item be placed on a future Committee of the Whole agenda for discussion. Items include the 2023 Annual Accessibility Advisory Committee Report, a summary of the Housing Accelerator Fund Action Plan, a proposed response to federal pre-budget consultations, and an update to the Parkland Dedication By-law Schedule A. The package also includes correspondence from other municipalities and minutes from a Guelph Economic Development Advisory Committee meeting.

• 2023 Annual Accessibility Advisory Committee Report (2024-69)
• Summary of the Housing Accelerator Fund Action Plan (2024-82)
• Proposed response to federal pre-budget consultations (2024-65)
• Parkland Dedication By-law Schedule A update (2024-06)
• Correspondence: resolutions on firefighting strategy, notice by-law, intimate partner violence

Public Art Advisory Committee

This agenda for the Guelph Public Art Advisory Committee meeting on 2024-02-01 contains only procedural boilerplate and no listed agenda items, decisions, or discussion topics. The document is essentially empty of substantive content.

The committee adopted the November 9, 2023 meeting minutes and reviewed the 2024 Artist in Residence (AiR) program terms and timeline. Members discussed the AiR selection process and a new program logo. The committee decided to maintain current membership levels pending a decision by the Clerk's office.

• Adopted November 9, 2023 meeting minutes (Carried)
• Decided to maintain status quo of membership until Clerk's decision

Economic Development and Tourism Advisory Committee

This agenda for the Guelph Economic Development and Tourism Advisory Committee meeting on January 30, 2024, contains only procedural boilerplate and no listed agenda items, reports, or decisions. The document is essentially empty of substantive content.

The committee approved the minutes from the October 31, 2023, meeting. Staff provided updates on personnel changes and upcoming Council budget and framework meetings. The committee reviewed a presentation on the Business Visitation Program.

• Approved October 31, 2023, Meeting Minutes (Carried)

Heritage Advisory Committee

The Heritage Guelph Committee is meeting remotely to discuss the Downtown Heritage Conservation District Study Workshop #2, with a presentation from heritage specialists. The committee will consider providing comments on the workshop to staff and Council. The rest of the agenda is routine procedural items.

• Downtown Heritage Conservation District Workshop #2 presentation and discussion
• Recommended motion to provide committee comments to staff and Council
• Remote meeting via Cisco Webex
• Next meeting scheduled for February 5, 2023

The committee participated in a workshop regarding the Downtown Heritage Conservation District project update. Members discussed the proposed boundaries of the district, specifically regarding the area bounded by Woolwich, Norfolk, and Yarmouth. No formal votes or policy decisions were made during the meeting.

• Adjourned meeting at 1:32 p.m. (Carried)

Information Items

This is the weekly information package for Guelph City Council, distributed for public awareness. It includes status updates on the Blue Box recycling transition, a dismissed code of conduct complaint, and Hanlon Creek Business Park Phase 3, plus correspondence from other municipalities and committee minutes. No decisions are being made at this meeting; items may be pulled to a future Committee of the Whole for discussion.

• Blue Box Transition Status Update (2024-74)
• Code of Conduct Complaint Dismissal Report (2024-40) with Integrity Commissioner report
• Hanlon Creek Business Park Phase 3 (2024-81) with property map
• Correspondence: Gravenhurst (MFIPPA modernization), Orangeville (Social and Economic Prosperity Review), Prince Edward County (fire apparatus lifespan), Sarnia (carbon tax), Wellington County (AMO response)
• Minutes: Tourism Advisory Committee (Oct 24, 2023) and Guelph Museum Advisory Committee (Nov 23, 2023)

Arts and Culture Advisory Committee

This agenda for the Guelph Arts and Culture Advisory Committee meeting on 2024-01-25 contains only procedural boilerplate and embedded content placeholders, with no listed agenda items, reports, or decisions. The document provides no substantive information about what the committee will discuss or decide.

The committee approved the November 2023 meeting minutes and the January 25, 2024 agenda. Members reviewed the 2024 agenda forecast and the 2024 operating plan, encouraging staff to provide Canada Day programming.

• Adopted November 2023 meeting minutes (Carried)
• Adopted January 25, 2024 agenda (Carried)

Tourism Advisory Committee

This agenda for the Guelph Tourism Advisory Committee meeting on January 24, 2024, contains only procedural boilerplate and no listed agenda items, decisions, or discussion topics. The document provides no substantive content for residents to review.

• No agenda items listed

The Tourism Advisory Committee approved motions supporting the creation of a National Urban Park at the former Ontario Reformatory lands and the connection of the Guelph to Goderich trailway to the city's trail system. Members also received updates on the 2024-2027 budget and the Municipal Accommodation Tax Administration Policy.

• Approved support for connecting Guelph to Goderich trailway to existing Guelph trail system (unanimous)
• Approved support for creating a National Urban Park at the former Ontario Reformatory lands (unanimous)
• Approved October 24, 2023, meeting minutes
• Approved January 24, 2024, meeting agenda
• Approved motion to extend meeting to 5:40 p.m.

CAO Recruitment, Selection and Performance Sub-committee

This is a procedural meeting of the CAO Recruitment, Selection and Performance Sub-committee. The main substantive item is a motion to move into closed session to set the Chief Administrative Officer's 2024 performance objectives, citing personal matters and labour relations. The open portion also includes confirming minutes from the December 12, 2023 meeting.

• Motion to move into closed meeting under Municipal Act Section 239(2)(b) and (d)
• Closed session item: CAO Sub-committee Performance Objectives Setting for 2024
• Confirmation of open minutes from December 12, 2023 meeting

The CAO Recruitment, Selection and Performance Sub-committee met on January 23, 2024, moving into a closed session under section 239(2)(b) and (d) of the Municipal Act to discuss personal matters about an identifiable individual and labour relations or employee negotiations. In closed session, the sub-committee gave direction to the Chief Administrative Officer on 2024 performance objectives and referred the item to the February 6, 2024 Committee of the Whole meeting. The closed-session motion carried 5 to 0, and the meeting adjourned at 3:43 p.m. by a 5 to 0 vote. No other substantive decisions were recorded in the open minutes.

• Approved holding a closed meeting under Municipal Act s. 239(2)(b) and (d) (5-0)
• Gave direction to the CAO on 2024 performance objectives in closed session
• Referred the CAO performance objectives item to the February 6, 2024 Committee of the Whole meeting
• Adjourned the meeting (5-0)

Information Items

This is the City Council's weekly information package, distributed electronically for public review. It includes a proposed response to provincial pre-budget consultations, an update on the Indigenous Relations Framework, and correspondence on topics like intimate partner violence and basic income. Council members may request any item be moved to a future Committee of the Whole meeting for discussion. No decisions are made at this stage.

• Proposed response to provincial pre-budget consultations (2024-59)
• Update on Guelph's Indigenous Relations Framework (2024-61)
• Letter to Premier Doug Ford addressing intimate partner violence
• Letter from PM Trudeau on National Guaranteed Livable Basic Income
• Correspondence on Landlord Tenant Board reforms, road safety emergency, and license plate renewal fees

Transportation Advisory Committee

The Transit Advisory Committee is meeting to review and approve the Guelph Central Station Transit Building design, the 2024 meeting dates, and the transit budget update. They will also elect a 2024 chair and vice chair, discuss the Connect-To-GO program, and receive updates on the CUTA conference and electric buses.

• Guelph Central Station Transit Building Design Review
• Approval of 2024 meeting dates
• Election of 2024 Chair and Vice Chair
• Guelph Transit Budget Update
• General Transit Update including electric buses

The committee approved the design review report for the Guelph Central Station Transit Building and the 2024 meeting schedule. Members also elected the committee Chair and Vice-Chair and received updates on the budget and transit operations.

• Approved Guelph Central Station Transit Building Design Review Report
• Approved 2024 Transit Advisory Committee meeting dates
• Elected Susan Carey as Chair
• Elected Wm. Frank Holden as Vice-Chair
• Approved Budget Update with recommendation to share On-Demand Sunday Service Expansion Communication Plan
• Approved verbal update on CUTA Conference
• Approved verbal General Transit Update Including Electric Buses

Council Planning

Guelph City Council voted 12-0 to direct staff to draft a Public Space Use Bylaw addressing safety concerns about encampments and related activities on City-owned or operated lands, to return for Council consideration by the end of February 2024. Council also approved a zoning change at 151 Bristol Street to allow two semi-detached buildings and additional residential dwelling units, and adopted the 2023 Development Charge Background Study and related 2024 Development Charge By-laws. Council held a closed session on two Ontario Land Tribunal updates (140 Hadati Road and 78-82 Eastview Road) and on the encampment bylaw matter, and corrected a vote result in its October 17, 2023 minutes.

• Directed staff to draft a Public Space Use Bylaw on encampments and related activities on City lands, for Council consideration by end of February 2024 (12-0)
• Approved zoning change at 151 Bristol Street from R.1B to R.2-34(H) and from RL.1 to RL.1-24(H) to permit two semi-detached buildings and additional residential dwelling units (consent agenda)
• Adopted the 2023 Development Charge Background Study assumptions and approved the study as amended (12-0)
• Approved 2024 Development Charge By-laws (2024)-20866 to (2024)-20880 (12-0)
• Created a new Development Charge Reserve Fund for Long-Term Care (12-0)
• Amended the October 17, 2023 Council Planning minutes to correct the vote result for item 4.1, 716 Gordon Street (12-0)
• Approved a list of by-laws subject to Section 284.11(4) of the Municipal Act (12-0)
• Held a closed meeting under Municipal Act Sections 239(2)(a)(e)(f) on 140 Hadati Road and 78-82 Eastview Road Ontario Land Tribunal updates and the encampment bylaw (12-0)

Heritage Advisory Committee

Heritage Guelph elected Sara Epp as Chair and Kimberly Carroll as Vice-Chair. The committee approved sending member comments on the 408 Willow Road Cultural Heritage Evaluation Report to staff and Council, and voted to support the heritage attributes for 28 Norfolk Street (St Agnes School) and recommend that City Council give notice of intention to designate it under Part IV, Section 29 of the Ontario Heritage Act. It also endorsed a list of 22 priority properties for 2024 Part IV designation, with staff focusing on the first ten. Staff announced updates on policy planning staffing and objections to intentions to designate 331 Clair Road East and 2187 Gordon Street.

• Approved December 11, 2023 minutes (Carried)
• Elected Sara Epp as Chair (Carried)
• Elected Kimberly Carroll as Vice-Chair (Carried)
• Approved forwarding member comments on 408 Willow Road Cultural Heritage Evaluation Report to staff and Council (Carried)
• Supported heritage attributes for 28 Norfolk Street and recommended Council give notice of intention to designate under Part IV, Section 29 (Carried)
• Endorsed 22 priority properties for 2024 Part IV designation, staff to focus on first ten (Carried)
• Adjourned meeting at 1:57 P.M. (Carried)

Information Items

This is the weekly electronic information package for Guelph City Council and the public, distributed Friday afternoon. It contains no information reports, intergovernmental items, or correspondence. The only item is the Committee of Adjustment minutes from December 14, 2023, provided for information; council members may request any item be moved to a future Committee of the Whole meeting for discussion.

• Committee of Adjustment minutes from December 14, 2023 (for information only)

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 eight items: one consent application (to create an industrial lot) and seven variance requests for residential additions, new dwellings, an emergency shelter, and parking reductions. Two applications were previously deferred and are being reconsidered.

• B-1/23: Consent to create one new industrial lot at 280 Speedvale Avenue West (deferred from Jan 12, 2023)
• A-86/23: Variances for reduced front/rear yard setbacks at 35 Hillcrest Drive (deferred from Dec 14, 2023)
• A-5/24: Variances to increase beds and reduce parking at 23-25 Gordon Street emergency shelter
• A-6/24: Variance to reduce visitor parking at 1888 Gordon Street (Tricar Developments)
• A-1/24, A-2/24, A-4/24, A-8/24: Variances for residential additions/new dwellings at 51 Alice St, 1 Yorkshire St S, 22 Neeve St, 93 Hayes Ave

The Committee approved a variance to allow up to 75 beds at the 23-25 Gordon Street emergency shelter. Several residential minor variances and one land severance were approved, while three applications were deferred.

• Elected James Smith as Chair and Greg Sayer as Vice Chair
• Approved severance of part of 280 Speedvale Avenue West
• Approved front and rear yard setbacks for 35 Hillcrest Drive
• Approved front and side yard setbacks for 51 Alice Street
• Approved front and side yard setbacks for 1 Yorkshire Street South
• Approved 75-bed maximum and 17 parking spaces for 23-25 Gordon Street shelter
• Deferred applications for 22 Neeve Street, 1888 Gordon Street, and 93 Hayes Avenue

CAO Recruitment, Selection and Performance Sub-committee

This is a procedural meeting of the CAO Recruitment, Selection and Performance Sub-committee. The main item is a closed-session discussion to set the Chief Administrative Officer's 2024 performance objectives, citing personal matters and labour relations exemptions. The meeting opens and closes with routine disclosures and a summary of the closed session.

• Closed meeting to set CAO 2024 performance objectives
• Meeting held in Council Chambers, Guelph City Hall, 1 Carden Street
• Live streamed at guelph.ca/live

The Chief Administrative Officer Recruitment, Selection and Performance Sub-committee met on January 9, 2024, and voted 4 to 0 to move into a closed meeting under the Municipal Act, Section 239(2)(b) and (d), covering personal matters about an identifiable individual and labour relations or employee negotiations. In closed session the committee discussed setting the Chief Administrative Officer's performance objectives for 2024. When the open meeting resumed, Mayor Guthrie reported only that the committee had a discussion on that item; no decision or outcome was recorded. The meeting adjourned at 2:02 p.m.

• Carried 4 to 0: move into closed meeting under Municipal Act Section 239(2)(b) and (d)
• Discussed CAO sub-committee performance objectives for 2024 in closed session; no decision recorded
• Carried: adjourn the meeting (2:02 p.m.)

Information Items

This is a routine weekly information package for Guelph City Council, distributed electronically. It contains no information reports, intergovernmental items, or correspondence; the only listed item is a notice of resignation from Keith Hamilton from the Committee of Adjustment. No decisions or discussions are scheduled.

• Committee of Adjustment resignation by Keith Hamilton