Guelph public meetings in 2022

Information Items

This is a weekly electronic distribution of information items for Guelph City Council and the public. The agenda contains no information reports, intergovernmental information, correspondence, or board/committee items. It is purely procedural with nothing for Council to discuss or decide.

• No information reports listed
• No intergovernmental information listed
• No correspondence listed
• No boards and committees items listed

Information Items

This is an information-only meeting with no decisions or discussions scheduled. The agenda includes staff responses to provincial planning documents, correspondence from other municipalities on Bill 23 and natural gas prices, a Crime Stoppers newsletter, and police board minutes.

• City responses to Conserving Ontario's Natural Heritage, natural hazard protection updates, and A Place to Grow/Provincial Policy Statement review
• Correspondence from Cambridge, North Perth, Northumberland County, and Loyalist Township on Bill 23, More Homes Built Faster Act
• Municipality of Tweed resolution on natural gas prices
• Crime Stoppers Guelph-Wellington Winter 2022/2023 newsletter
• Guelph Police Services Board minutes from November 17, 2022

Accessibility Advisory Committee

This agenda for the Guelph Accessibility Advisory Committee meeting on December 20, 2022, contains only technical interface text from the eSCRIBE agenda software. No actual agenda items, reports, or decisions are listed in the provided text.

• No substantive agenda items are present in the supplied text

The Accessibility Advisory Committee held a member orientation and amended previous meeting minutes to include concerns regarding staff tone. The committee scheduled a special meeting for January 2023 to elect leadership and complete orientation. Several agenda items regarding play equipment and election reports were deferred.

• Approved the agenda
• Approved amendment to October 18, 2022 minutes regarding staff tone and ableist language
• Approved special meeting for January 17, 2023, to elect Chair and Vice-Chair and finish orientation
• Deferred Annual Play Equipment Lifecycle Project Process Review
• Deferred Review of Post Municipal Election Accessibility Report

Information Items

This is the City Council's weekly information package, not a decision-making meeting. Council is receiving several reports for information, including the third-quarter 2022 budget monitoring report, the annual accessibility advisory committee report, and a corporate update on equity, diversity, and inclusion. Members may request any item be placed on a future Committee of the Whole meeting for discussion.

• Third Quarter 2022 Budget Monitoring Report (2022-432) with capital spending and inflationary pressure attachments
• Annual Accessibility Advisory Committee Report (2022-400)
• Corporate Update on Equity, Diversity and Inclusion Initiatives (2022-329)
• Provincial consultations on A Place to Grow, natural hazard development regulations, and natural heritage conservation
• Municipality of Greenstone resolution on expansion of Bill 3

City Council

Guelph City Council is meeting to consider several items, including a proposed one-time $250,850 contribution to extend drop-in service hours at Royal City Mission in 2023, and a resolution supporting Alectra Convergent Development LP's battery energy storage project. Council will also receive a progress report on the Service Simplified customer service strategy and confirm minutes from previous meetings.

• Proposed $250,850 one-time operating contribution for Royal City Mission drop-in hours, funded from Tax Rate Operating Contingency Reserve
• Resolution of support for Alectra Convergent Development LP's Battery Energy Storage (BESS) project proposal
• Service Simplified progress report on Guelph's customer service strategy
• Confirmation of minutes from November 1 and 15, 2022 Council meetings

City Council approved a one-time operating contribution to extend drop-in service hours at Royal City Mission starting January 1, 2023. Council also supported a battery energy storage project and passed four by-laws.

• Approved $250,850 from Tax Rate Operating Contingency Reserve for Royal City Mission drop-in hours (12-0)
• Adopted resolution of support for Alectra Convergent Development LP Battery Energy Storage project (12-0)
• Passed By-laws (2022)-20749, (2022)-20750, (2022)-20757, and (2022)-20762 (12-0)
• Directed staff to propose a tracking plan for KPMG Service Rationalization priorities to the audit committee by Q2 2023 (12-0)
• Received report on Implementing Service Simplified: Guelph’s Customer Service Strategy (12-0)
• Confirmed minutes of November 1 and 22, 2022 meetings (12-0)

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 of the draft 2023 performance objectives for the Chief Administrative Officer, citing personal matters and labour relations. The committee will also consider a motion to move into closed session and later summarize that closed meeting in open session.

• Closed meeting to discuss draft CAO performance objectives for 2023
• Motion to hold closed meeting under Municipal Act sections 239(2)(b) and (d)
• Closed meeting summary to be presented in open session

The sub-committee met in a closed session to review the draft 2023 performance objectives for the Chief Administrative Officer. No formal votes or decisions on the objectives were recorded in the open session summary.

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

Heritage Advisory Committee

The Heritage Guelph Committee is meeting to approve prior minutes, elect a Chair and Vice-Chair, and participate in an orientation and training workshop. Presentations will cover committee policies, the Ontario Reformatory Heritage Conservation District, and individual designation priorities. The meeting is largely procedural and informational, with no major decisions or public hearings on the agenda.

• Election of Chair and Vice-Chair
• Orientation and training presentation by Heritage Planner Jack Mallon
• Policies and procedures presentation by Board and Committee Coordinator Elizabeth Barber
• Ontario Reformatory Heritage Conservation District presentation by Senior Heritage Planner Stephen Robinson
• Individual Designation Priorities and Guidelines presentation by Heritage Planner Victoria Nagy

The committee approved the minutes from the November 14, 2022 meeting. Members elected a new Chair and Vice-Chair and participated in an orientation and training workshop.

• Approved November 14, 2022 meeting minutes
• Elected Sara Epp as Chair of Heritage Guelph
• Elected Kimberly Carroll as Vice-Chair of Heritage Guelph

Information Items

This is the City Council's weekly information items publication for December 9, 2022. It includes updates on the affordable bus pass sliding scale and the Kids Ride Free pilot program, plus numerous staff responses to provincial legislative and regulatory proposals, particularly around housing bills (Bill 109 and Bill 23). No decisions are being made at this meeting; council members may request items be placed on a future Committee of the Whole agenda for discussion.

• Affordable Bus Pass - Sliding Scale Six Month Update (2022-391)
• Kids Ride Free Pilot Program (2022-310)
• City of Guelph analysis of Bill 109 (More Homes for Everyone Act) and Bill 23 (More Homes Built Faster Act)
• Responses to proposed changes to Planning Act, Development Charges Act, and Inclusionary Zoning regulation
• Correspondence: Toronto and Magnetawan resolutions on Bill 23; Malahide resolution on federal Cannabis Act review

Committee of Adjustment

The Committee of Adjustment is holding a public hearing for six applications under the Planning Act, seeking variances for properties across Guelph. The requests include a restaurant with reduced parking, a day care centre, residential additions, a three-unit dwelling, and a reduced building height for a proposed library. The committee will decide on these applications during the meeting.

• A-64/22: Variances for restaurant at 80 Woodlawn Road West (deferred from Oct 13)
• A-70/22: Variances for day care centre at 190 Nicklin Road
• A-71/22: Reduced side yard setbacks for residential addition at 123 Stuart Street
• A-73/22: Three-unit dwelling and additional driveway at 191 Kortright Road West
• A-74/22: Reduced building height for proposed library at 55 Baker Street

The Committee of Adjustment approved five minor variance applications for commercial and residential projects, including a height variance for a new library. One application for 191 Kortright Road West was deferred sine die. The meeting also recognized outgoing members and noted new appointments for the 2022-2026 term.

• Approved height variance for a 3-storey library at 55 Baker Street and 160 Wyndham Street North
• Approved restaurant use and 19 parking spaces at 80 Woodlawn Road West (drive-thru window denied)
• Approved daycare centre use and 32 parking spaces at 190 Nicklin Road
• Approved side yard setbacks for rear addition at 123 Stuart Street
• Approved side yard setbacks for rear addition at 66 Hayes Avenue
• Deferred application A-73/22 for 191 Kortright Road West sine die
• Approved minutes from the November 10, 2022 hearing

Council Orientation and Education Workshop

This is a Council orientation and education workshop, not a decision-making meeting. The sole substantive item is a budget education session providing an overview of municipal budgeting and what is included in the 2023 approved budget, to set context for a budget update at the January 25, 2023 Budget Confirmation meeting. The rest of the agenda is procedural (call to order, disclosures, adjournment).

• Council Budget Education Session (2022-373) on 2023 approved budget review
• Presentations on budget review and department alignment to Strategic Plan pillars
• Budget update scheduled for January 25, 2023 Budget Confirmation meeting

City Council participated in a budget education workshop. Staff provided overviews of budget creation, revenue streams, compensation impacts, and the 2023 approved operating budget. No substantive decisions were made.

City Council

This is a procedural meeting focused on appointments. Council will first move into a closed session to discuss public appointments to advisory committees, local boards, and commissions, then reconvene in open session to approve a consent agenda that includes the December 2022 public appointments and the 2022-2026 Council appointments to various committees and boards. No other substantive business is listed.

• December 2022 Public Appointments to Advisory Committees of Council, Local Boards and Commissions (2022-331)
• 2022-2026 Council Appointments (2022-335)
• Dissolution of the Guelph Sports Hall of Fame Board of Directors
• Appointments to Guelph Police Services Board and Wellington-Dufferin-Guelph Public Health Board of Health

Council approved a wide range of public and council member appointments to advisory committees, local boards, and commissions. The Guelph Sports Hall of Fame Board of Directors was dissolved. Council also established chairs and vice-chairs for several Committees of the Whole.

• Approved public appointments to various advisory committees and boards (13-0)
• Dissolved the Guelph Sports Hall of Fame Board of Directors (13-0)
• Appointed Councillor Allt as chair and Councillor Busuttil as vice-chair of Committee of the Whole Audit Services (13-0)
• Appointed Councillor Caron as chair and Councillor Caton as vice-chair of Committee of the Whole Corporate Services (13-0)
• Appointed Councillor O’Rourke as chair and Councillor Klassen as vice-chair of Committee of the Whole Infrastructure, Development and Enterprise Services (13-0)
• Appointed Councillor Downer as chair and Councillor Chew as vice-chair of Committee of the Whole Public Services (13-0)
• Amended Guelph Public Library Board of Directors to include 10 public members and 3 council members (13-0)
• Appointed Councillor Downer as a non-voting member to Heritage Guelph (13-0)

Council Orientation and Education Workshop

This is a council orientation and education workshop, not a decision-making meeting. The sole substantive item is a presentation introducing land use planning in Ontario, led by city planning staff. No votes or decisions are scheduled.

• Presentation: Introduction to Land Use Planning in Ontario
• Presenters include Deputy CAO Jayne Holmes and planning managers

City Council participated in an orientation and education workshop regarding land use planning in Ontario. Staff provided presentations on growth plans, zoning bylaws, and building services. No substantive legislative decisions were made.

• Adjourned the meeting

Council Planning

City Council approved zoning and official plan amendments for a medical clinic at 639 Eramosa Road and two seven-storey mixed-use buildings at 265 Edinburgh Road North. Council also granted sign by-law variances for a drive-through facility on Clair Road East.

• Approved Official Plan and Zoning amendments for a medical clinic at 639 Eramosa Road (12-0)
• Approved three sign by-law variances for electronic drive-through signs at 158 Clair Road East (12-0)
• Approved Official Plan and Zoning amendments for two 7-storey mixed-use apartment buildings at 265 Edinburgh Road North (13-0)
• Received report 2022-333 regarding 24 stacked townhouses at 140 Hadati Road (13-0)
• Passed By-laws (2022)-20755, (2022)-20756, and (2022)-20759 to (2022)-20761 (13-0)

Information Items

This is the weekly information items publication for Guelph City Council. It contains no information reports or board/committee items, but lists 19 provincial consultation documents on topics such as the Planning Act, Development Charges Act, Building Code, Greenbelt Plan, and housing-related regulations. Council members may request any item be placed on a future Committee of the Whole meeting for discussion.

• Provincial consultation on proposed Planning Act and City of Toronto Act changes
• Provincial consultation on proposed changes to the Planning Act and Development Charges Act, 1997
• Provincial consultation on proposed amendments to Inclusionary Zoning
• Provincial consultation on proposed changes to Ontario Regulation related to Additional Residential Units
• City of Stratford resolution: funding and support for VIA Rail services

Planning, Environment and Water Advisory Committee

The Planning Advisory Committee will hear staff updates on the Comprehensive Zoning Bylaw Review and an overview of Bill 23 (More Homes Built Faster Act) and proposed changes to provincial planning documents. The committee will also vote to approve the minutes from its October 20, 2022 meeting.

• Comprehensive Zoning Bylaw Review – staff to provide additional information and clarification
• Bill 23, More Homes Built Faster Act – overview of proposed provincial changes
• Place to Grow and Provincial Policy Statement Review – overview
• Approval of minutes from October 20, 2022 meeting

The meeting was adjourned at 6:48 p.m. No substantive decisions were recorded.

Economic Development and Tourism Advisory Committee

This agenda for the Guelph Economic Development and Tourism Advisory Committee meeting on November 29, 2022, contains only procedural boilerplate and no listed agenda items, decisions, or discussions. The document provides no substantive content for residents to review.

Information Items

This is the City Council's weekly information package, distributed for public awareness. It includes staff reports on the 2021 Emergency Fund, a Recreation Services cash handling audit, and a service rationalization update. The bulk of the package lists numerous provincial consultations on planning, housing, and environmental regulations, plus correspondence from other municipalities opposing Bill 23.

• Emergency Fund Annual Report 2021 with recipient lists
• Recreation Services Cash Handling Audit Report
• Service Rationalization Implementation Update 2022
• 19 provincial consultations on topics like Planning Act, Building Code, Greenbelt Plan, and inclusionary zoning
• Resolutions from Aurora and Norfolk County opposing Bill 23 (More Homes Built Faster Act)

Arts and Culture Advisory Committee

This agenda for the Guelph Arts and Culture Advisory Committee meeting on November 24, 2022, contains only procedural boilerplate and no listed agenda items, decisions, or discussion topics. The document is essentially empty of substantive content.

Special Council Meeting

This is a special City Council meeting with a short agenda. The main item is a resolution to pass By-laws (2022)-20752 through (2022)-20754, as moved by Councillor Allt. The meeting also includes routine opening procedures and adjournment.

• Adoption of By-laws (2022)-20752 through (2022)-20754
• Resolution moved by Councillor Allt

Council formally opposed Bill 23 in its current form and requested the Province extend municipal consultation periods. To comply with Bill 109, Council approved $1,010,000 for staffing and a fee study, and amended By-Law Number (2017)-20216 regarding planning and development fees.

• Opposed Bill 23 in its current form (12-0)
• Requested Province extend comment periods for legislative changes from 30/31 days to 66 days (12-0)
• Approved $1,010,000 for staffing and a 2023 Planning and Development Fee study (12-0)
• Amended By-Law Number (2017)-20216 to protect Planning and Development Fee revenue (12-0)
• Directed staff to conduct a Planning and Development Fee review in 2023 (12-0)
• Passed By-laws (2022)-20752 through (2022)-20754 (12-0)
• Requested Province fund the financial gap for growth infrastructure caused by Bill 23 (12-0)
• Requested Province review penalties for approved, unbuilt housing units older than 18 months (12-0)

Information Items

This is the weekly information package for Guelph City Council, distributed electronically. It contains no information reports for discussion, but lists 20 provincial consultation documents on topics ranging from housing and planning to conservation and building codes, plus correspondence from other municipalities and minutes from local boards. Council members may request any item be placed on a future Committee of the Whole agenda for discussion.

• 20 provincial consultations, including on Planning Act and Development Charges Act changes, Greenbelt Plan amendments, and Inclusionary Zoning
• Resolutions from Prince Edward County and Puslinch Township on Bill 23 (More Homes Built Faster Act)
• Prince Edward County resolution on Bill 3 (Strong Mayors, Building Act)
• Enbridge Gas Inc. notice of 2024 rates application to the Ontario Energy Board
• Minutes from Heritage Guelph (Oct 11) and Committee of Adjustment (Oct 13)

Public Art Advisory Committee

This agenda for the Guelph Public Art Advisory Committee meeting on November 17, 2022, contains only procedural boilerplate and no listed agenda items, decisions, or discussions. The document appears to be a system-generated placeholder with no substantive content.

Transportation Advisory Committee

The Transit Advisory Committee is meeting to approve the October 20, 2022 minutes, discuss a draft update to its terms of reference for 2023, and hear presentations on transit operations, including a new infoweb launch and the city's strategic plan. Members will also receive updates on mobility vehicles, U-Pass and operator customer service issues, and general transit matters.

• Approval of October 20, 2022 meeting minutes
• Discussion of draft 2023 Terms of Reference changes
• Launch of the Infoweb (transit information system)
• Update on mobility vehicles from Fleet Services
• University of Guelph student issues: U-Pass and operator customer service

The committee approved the minutes from the October 20, 2022, meeting. Most other items were staff reports regarding transit training, strategic planning, and service updates. No other substantive votes were taken.

• Approved minutes from October 20, 2022 (Carried)

City Council Inaugural Meeting

This is the inaugural meeting of Guelph City Council for the 2022-2025 term. Council members were sworn in and the mayor delivered an inaugural address highlighting housing, safety, affordability, and social services as key issues. The council unanimously adopted the mayor's address and then adjourned.

• Mayor Guthrie and 12 councillors took the Declaration of Office
• Mayor's inaugural address adopted unanimously (13-0)
• Mayor cited housing, safety, affordability, and social services as top issues
• Mayor noted provincial housing legislation may impose new costs on the city
• Meeting adjourned at 7:00 p.m.

The Mayor and Members of Council signed their Declaration of Office, Code of Conduct, and Council-Staff Relations Policies. Council formally adopted the Mayor's inaugural address, which outlined priorities regarding housing, safety, and affordability.

• Signed Declaration of Office, Code of Conduct and Council-Staff Relations Policies
• Adopted Mayor's Inaugural Address (13-0)

Council Orientation and Education Workshop

This is a council orientation and education workshop, not a decision-making meeting. Council will receive a statutory legislative overview presentation and participate in a mock council meeting to train on new audio/video and voting technology and the Procedural By-law. No formal decisions or votes are scheduled.

• Statutory Legislative Overview presentation by City Clerk Stephen O'Brien
• Mock City Council Meeting with technology and procedural by-law training
• Training on new audio/video and voting technology in Council Chambers
• Meeting held in Council Chambers, Guelph City Hall, 1 Carden Street

City Council participated in a training session focused on legislative overviews and meeting procedures. The session included a mock council meeting to demonstrate meeting technologies. No substantive policy or budget decisions were made.

• Completed training on Accountability and Transparency, and Local Boards and Advisory Committees
• Conducted a mock City Council meeting to review meeting technologies
• Adjourned the meeting (Carried)

Heritage Advisory Committee

The Heritage Guelph Committee is meeting to discuss and vote on a staff proposal to begin the designation process for four properties under the Ontario Heritage Act. The committee will also receive updates on proposed changes to the Ontario Heritage Act under Bill 23 and on the 50-60 Fife Road project.

• Motion to support designation of 49 Norfolk Street (Albion Hotel), 47-49 Alice Street (Valeriote Shoe Shop), 65 Delhi Street (Isolation Hospital), and 131 Ontario Street (Tytler Public School)
• Update on proposed changes to the Ontario Heritage Act under Bill 23 (More Homes Built Faster Act, 2022)
• Update on 50-60 Fife Road
• Approval of minutes from October 11, 2022 meeting

The committee approved a proposal to consider the designation of four specific properties under Part IV of the Ontario Heritage Act. Additionally, the committee formally advised council that 50-60 Fife Road was removed from the Municipal Register of Heritage Properties without required consultation.

• Approved minutes from October 11, 2022 meeting
• Supported proposal to consider Part IV designation for 49 Norfolk Street, 47-49 Alice Street, 65 Delhi Street, and 131 Ontario Street
• Advised council that removal of 50-60 Fife Road from the Municipal Register of Heritage Properties occurred without consulting the committee

Council Orientation and Education Workshop

This is a Council Orientation and Education Workshop, not a regular decision-making meeting. The only substantive item is a recommendation to move into a closed meeting for education and training, including information on Indigenous relations and a tour of significant City locations. No public decisions or votes on policy are scheduled.

• Closed meeting under Municipal Act for Council orientation, education and training
• Session includes Indigenous relations information and tour of City locations

Council met for an orientation and education workshop. The meeting included a move into a closed session pursuant to the Municipal Act.

• Approved motion to move into closed meeting (5-0)
• Approved adjournment of meeting (6-0)

Council Orientation and Education Workshop

This is a Council Orientation and Education Workshop, not a regular decision-making meeting. The only substantive item is a motion to move into a closed session under the Municipal Act for education and training on the role of elected officials, relationships with staff, and organizational overview. No public decisions or discussions are listed on the agenda.

• Closed meeting authorized under Section 239(3.1) of the Municipal Act for council orientation and training
• Training topics include role of elected officials, staff relationships, and organizational overview
• Workshop held at River Run Centre, 35 Woolwich Street, Guelph

Council met for an orientation and education workshop. The meeting proceeded into a closed session to consider training sessions and pecuniary interests before adjourning.

• Approved motion to move into closed meeting (7-0)
• Approved motion to adjourn meeting (7-0)

Information Items

This is a weekly information publication for the public and City Council, distributed electronically. The agenda contains no information reports, intergovernmental information, correspondence, or board/committee items. Members of Council may request any item be placed on a future Committee of the Whole meeting for discussion, but none are listed here.

• No information reports
• No intergovernmental information
• No correspondence
• No boards and committees items

Committee of Adjustment

The Guelph Committee of Adjustment will hold a public hearing on November 10, 2022, to consider six applications under the Planning Act. These include requests for minor variances to zoning bylaws and one consent to create a new residential lot. The committee will also approve minutes from its October 13 meeting and hear any requests for withdrawal or deferral.

• A-65/22: Variances for existing fence height and hot tub decking at 217 Waverley Drive
• A-66/22: Variance for existing shed in exterior side yard at 38 Steffler Drive
• A-67/22: Variance to reduce parking and side yard setback for storage facility at 110 Stevenson Street South
• B-32/22: Consent to create new residential lot at 625 Hanlon Road
• A-68/22: Variance for yoga studio in downtown active frontage at 11-13 Quebec Street

The Committee approved four minor variance applications for residential and commercial properties and granted one consent for land severance. One application for 111 Watson Road South was deferred sine die.

• Approved variances for 217 Waverley Drive regarding fence height, hot tub location, and decking (Carried)
• Approved variance for 38 Steffler Drive to permit an existing shed in the exterior side yard (Carried)
• Approved variances for 110 Stevenson Street South for reduced parking and side yard setbacks for a storage facility (Carried)
• Approved land severance for 625 Hanlon Road subject to 20 conditions (Carried)
• Approved variance for 11-13 Quebec Street to permit a yoga studio on the main floor (Carried)
• Deferred application A-69/22 for 111 Watson Road South sine die (Carried)
• Approved minutes from the October 13, 2022 meeting (Carried)

Information Items

This is the weekly information package for Guelph City Council, distributed electronically. It contains no information reports, intergovernmental information, or board/committee items. The only items are two resolutions received from other municipalities: one from Dorion Township regarding the OMAFRA Ontario Wildlife Damage Compensation Program, and one from the Municipality of Huron Shores opposing Bill 3. Council members may request any item be placed on the next Committee of the Whole meeting for discussion.

• Dorion Township resolution on OMAFRA Ontario Wildlife Damage Compensation Program
• Municipality of Huron Shores resolution opposing Bill 3

Special Council Meeting

City Council voted to withdraw the notice of intention to designate 50-60 Fife Road under the Ontario Heritage Act and remove it from the register. A previous motion to affirm the designation and a proposal to create a commemorative structure were both defeated.

• Affirmation to designate 50-60 Fife Road defeated (6-7)
• Withdrawal of notice of intention to designate 50-60 Fife Road and removal from register carried (7-6)
• Proposal for property owner to fund a commemorative structure and plaque defeated (5-7)

City Council

This is a largely procedural meeting. Council will confirm minutes from September 12 and 14, 2022, recognize local lacrosse champions, and hear remarks from the Mayor. No substantive decisions or public hearings are listed.

• Confirmation of minutes from Council Planning Meeting (Sep 12) and City Council Meeting (Sep 14)
• Recognition of Team Ontario Lacrosse Champions Brayden McGarr, Nolan Battler, and Gracin Jones
• Mayor Guthrie to address item on recognizing members of Council

City Council confirmed the minutes from September 12 and 14, 2022. Council also passed By-law (2022) - 20737. Mayor Guthrie provided a summary of accomplishments from the 2018-2022 term.

• Confirmed minutes of September 12 and 14, 2022 meetings (13-0)
• Passed By-law (2022) - 20737 (13-0)

Information Items

This is the weekly information package for Guelph City Council, distributed electronically. Council is receiving reports on the 2021 Community Benefit Agreement, the final Our Energy Guelph plan, and a Q3 2022 status update on major city projects. No decisions are being made at this meeting; members may request items for future discussion.

• Community Benefit Agreement 2021 Report (2022-323)
• Our Energy Guelph Final Report (2022-326)
• Tier One Project Portfolio Status Update, Q3 2022 (2022-322)
• Enbridge Gas Inc. 2023 Rates Application notice
• Project updates: South End Community Centre, Baker District, Downtown Infrastructure Revitalization

Arts and Culture Advisory Committee

This agenda for the Guelph Arts and Culture Advisory Committee meeting on October 27, 2022, contains only procedural boilerplate and no substantive items for decision or discussion.

Economic Development and Tourism Advisory Committee

This agenda for the Guelph Economic Development and Tourism Advisory Committee meeting on October 25, 2022, contains only procedural boilerplate and no listed agenda items, reports, or decisions. The document appears to be a system-generated placeholder with no substantive content for residents to review.

The committee approved the minutes from the September 27, 2022 meeting. Members provided feedback on a presentation regarding municipal roles in attracting investment and engaging private landowners for land availability intelligence.

• Approved September 27, 2022 meeting minutes

Information Items

This is the weekly information package for Guelph City Council, distributed electronically. It contains no information reports or intergovernmental items for discussion. The only items are a resolution from the Municipality of East Ferris regarding child care in Ontario and the minutes of the April 7, 2022 Planning Advisory Committee meeting.

• Municipality of East Ferris resolution on child care in Ontario
• Planning Advisory Committee minutes from April 7, 2022

Transportation Advisory Committee

The Transit Advisory Committee is meeting to discuss transit operations, including a follow-up on transit vehicles and an electric buses update from City of Guelph staff. Members will also review route cancellation procedures and driver performance concerns, and receive a general transit update from management. The agenda includes approval of the September 15, 2022 minutes.

• Electric buses update from Chris Hill, Program Manager, Fleet Planning, and Mike Van Kooy, Facility and Electrification Supervisor
• Route cancellation procedures item submitted by Robin Gerus, General Manager - Transit
• Transit driver performance and customer service item submitted by Member Frank
• Approval of September 15, 2022 meeting minutes

The Transit Advisory Committee received updates on electric bus delivery, route cancellation procedures, and operator training. No formal decisions were made; the meeting was primarily informational and discussion-based.

• Approved minutes from September 15, 2022 (carried)

Planning, Environment and Water Advisory Committee

The Planning Advisory Committee is meeting to receive a staff presentation on the draft Comprehensive Zoning Bylaw released in July 2022, and to provide comments for staff and Council. The presentation will cover topics needing additional study, including parking, driveway width, shipping containers, supportive housing, 3-unit infill apartment design guidelines, and home occupations. The committee will also consider approving minutes from the April 7, 2022 meeting.

• Presentation on Comprehensive Zoning Bylaw Review (draft released July 2022)
• Discussion topics: parking, driveway width and projection, shipping containers, supportive housing, 3-unit infill apartment design guidelines, home occupations
• Approval of minutes from April 7, 2022 meeting

The Planning Advisory Committee received a staff presentation on the Comprehensive Zoning Bylaw Review and provided comments on topics including parking, supportive housing, driveway widths, garage projections, shipping containers, and home occupations. No decisions were made; the comments will be forwarded to staff and Council for consideration.

• Approved minutes from April 7, 2022 meeting (carried)
• Received staff presentation on Comprehensive Zoning Bylaw Review (carried)
• Forwarded committee comments on zoning bylaw to staff and Council (carried)
• Adjourned meeting at 8:28 p.m. (carried)

Accessibility Advisory Committee

This agenda for the Guelph Accessibility Advisory Committee meeting on October 18, 2022, contains only procedural boilerplate and no listed agenda items, decisions, or discussion topics. The document appears to be a system-generated template with no substantive content.

Information Items

This is the weekly information package for Guelph City Council, distributed electronically. It includes a real estate assets report, responses to provincial and federal consultations (Bill 3 regulations, plastics recycling labelling, and a new permanent public transit fund), and minutes from the Committee of Adjustment and Heritage Guelph. No decisions are being made; items are for information only, though council members may request discussion at a future meeting.

• Real Estate Assets Report (2022-314)
• City response to Bill 3 proposed regulations (2022-320)
• Response to federal consultation on plastics recycling labelling (2022-319)
• Response to federal consultation on new permanent public transit fund (2022-316)
• Committee of Adjustment minutes (Sept 8, 2022) and Heritage Guelph minutes (Sept 27, 2022)

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 lists numerous requests for consents to create new residential lots and variances for reduced setbacks, driveway widths, and other property standards. The meeting is being held remotely and live streamed, with public participation available by phone or written comment.

• Consent to create three new residential lots at 7 and 9 Omar Street and 19 Alma Street North (Knight Lumber Ltd.)
• Consent for lot addition at 33 Islington Avenue to 37 Islington Avenue (Gloria Fae Dent)
• Consent to create new lot and easement at 710 Woolwich Street (2776563 Ontario Inc.)
• Variance to permit a restaurant in a freestanding building at 80 Woodlawn Road West (Carere and Bridge Ltd.)
• Multiple variances for increased driveway widths in the Cityview Subdivision (1266304 Ontario Inc.)

The Committee of Adjustment approved several consent applications for land severances and minor variances, including a three-lot severance at 7 and 9 Omar Street and 19 Alma Street North, and a lot addition at 33 Islington Avenue. Two applications for 105 Victoria Road North and one for 80 Woodlawn Road West were deferred sine die. A minor variance for lots in the Cityview Subdivision was not carried and subsequently deferred.

• Approved consent applications B-19/22, B-20/22, B-21/22 for severance and easements at 7 and 9 Omar Street and 19 Alma Street North (carried)
• Approved minor variance A-49/22 for reduced side yard setback at 17 Edwin Place (carried)
• Approved consent B-22/22 for lot addition at 33 Islington Avenue (carried)
• Approved consent B-23/22 and B-31/22 for severance and easement at 710 Woolwich Street (carried)
• Approved consent B-24/22 and B-25/22 for severance at 300 Grange Road (carried)
• Approved consent B-29/22, B-30/22 and minor variance A-51/22 for severance and lot frontage variance at 64 and 70 Forest Street (carried)
• Approved minor variance A-50/22 for parking space location at 43 Everton Drive (carried)
• Deferred sine die consent applications B-26/22, B-27/22, B-28/22 for 105 Victoria Road North and minor variance A-64/22 for 80 Woodlawn Road West (carried)

Heritage Advisory Committee

Heritage Guelph Committee meets remotely to discuss an update on the Ontario Reformatory Heritage Conservation District Study, consider a demolition application for 70 Edgehill Drive, and review properties for the Municipal Register of Cultural Heritage Properties in the Exhibition Park South area. The committee will also approve minutes from the previous meeting.

• 70 Edgehill Drive: proposed demolition; committee to advise that property does not merit individual designation under the Ontario Heritage Act
• Couling Building Inventory Project: discussion of Exhibition Park South area properties for Municipal Register listing; 11 Edwin Street, 9 King Edward Place, 223 Suffolk Street West not recommended
• Workshop: Update on Ontario Reformatory Heritage Conservation District Study, presented by WSP

Heritage Guelph Committee voted that 70 Edgehill Drive does not merit individual designation under the Ontario Heritage Act. The committee also recommended adding several properties in the Exhibition Park South area to the Municipal Register of Cultural Heritage Properties, while excluding 11 Edwin Street, 9 King Edward Place, and 223 Suffolk Street West. A workshop on the Ontario Reformatory Heritage Conservation District Study was held with no decisions made.

• Advised that 70 Edgehill Drive does not merit individual heritage designation (carried)
• Recommended properties in Exhibition Park South for inclusion on Municipal Register of Cultural Heritage Properties (carried)
• Excluded 11 Edwin Street, 9 King Edward Place, and 223 Suffolk Street West from the register (carried)
• Approved minutes from September 27, 2022 meeting (carried)

Information Items

This is the weekly information package for Guelph City Council, distributed electronically. It includes reports on the Hanlon Creek Business Park Phase 3 land purchase agreement, a 2022 driver certification program audit, and federal and provincial consultations on transit funding and Bill 3. No decisions are being made at this meeting; council members may request items for future discussion.

• Hanlon Creek Business Park – Phase 3, Agreement of Purchase and Sale Execution (2022-313)
• 2022 Driver Certification Program - Operations Audit Report (2022-312)
• Federal consultation on design of a new permanent public transit fund (2022-316)
• Provincial consultation on regulations to implement Bill 3, Strong Mayors, Building Homes Act (2022-315)

Information Items

This is the City Council's weekly information package, distributed electronically for public awareness. It includes reports on litigation status, a Smart Cities Office update, and an action plan update for 797 Victoria Road North, plus correspondence and board minutes. No decisions are being made; council members may request items for future discussion.

• Litigation Status Report as of September 23, 2022
• Smart Cities Office Update
• 797 Victoria Road North Action Plan Update
• Crime Stoppers GW Fall 2022 Newsletter
• Heritage Guelph Minutes - July 25, 2022

Committee of Management for the Elliott

The Committee of Management for the Elliott is meeting to consider appointing an Administrator for The Elliott's Long-Term Care Residence. The meeting includes a closed session to discuss the appointment and confirm prior closed minutes, followed by an open session to confirm open minutes and make the appointment. The agenda is otherwise procedural.

• Public appointment of Administrator for The Elliott's Long-Term Care Residence
• Closed meeting under Municipal Act for personal matters about an identifiable individual
• Confirmation of closed minutes from January 25, 2021
• Confirmation of open minutes from June 7, 2022

The Committee of Management for The Elliott approved the appointment of Lilibeth Medina as Administrator of The Elliott's Long-Term Care Residence. The decision was made in open session after a closed meeting to consider the appointment. All other items were procedural, including confirming previous minutes and moving into closed session.

• Appointed Lilibeth Medina as Administrator of The Elliott's Long-Term Care Residence (10-0)
• Confirmed open meeting minutes of June 7, 2022 (10-0)
• Moved into closed meeting to consider the appointment (10-0)

Heritage Advisory Committee

The Heritage Guelph Committee is meeting remotely to consider a heritage permit application for a proposed addition at 66 Martin Avenue, and will provide comments to the General Manager of Planning and Building Services. The meeting also includes updates on designated properties, the Operations Campus project, and the Couling Building inventory, followed by a workshop on the Ontario Reformatory Heritage Conservation District study.

• Heritage permit application for 66 Martin Avenue (proposed addition, Brooklyn and College Hill HCD)
• Workshop: Update on the Ontario Reformatory Heritage Conservation District Study (WSP presentation)
• Updates on designated/listed properties
• Operations Campus Project update
• Couling Building Inventory Project: Exhibition Park South update

The Heritage Guelph Committee defeated a motion to approve a proposed addition at 66 Martin Avenue as meeting district guidelines, but carried a motion urging the builder to redesign the roofline to be less obtrusive. The meeting lost quorum and adjourned early, deferring a workshop on the Ontario Reformatory Heritage Conservation District Study to October 11, 2022.

• Defeated motion to approve heritage permit for addition at 66 Martin Ave as meeting Brooklyn and College Hill Heritage Conservation District guidelines
• Carried motion urging builder at 66 Martin Ave to redesign roofline to preserve original cottage roofline and reduce obtrusiveness
• Approved minutes from July 25, 2022 meeting
• Deferred workshop on Ontario Reformatory Heritage Conservation District Study to October 11, 2022 due to loss of quorum

Guelph Sports Hall of Fame Board of Directors

This agenda for the Guelph Sports Hall of Fame Board of Directors meeting on September 27, 2022, 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 Sports Hall of Fame Board of Directors voted unanimously to withdraw as an advisory committee of Guelph City Council, effective immediately or as soon as council acknowledges the withdrawal. The board also voted to begin the process of incorporating as a not-for-profit corporation, pending council approval of the withdrawal.

• Approved motion to withdraw as a committee of Guelph City Council (unanimous)
• Approved motion to begin process of incorporating as a not-for-profit corporation (carried)

Economic Development and Tourism Advisory Committee

This agenda contains only procedural boilerplate with no substantive items listed. The meeting is scheduled for September 27, 2022, but no decisions or discussions are detailed in the provided text.

The meeting was largely informational and procedural, with no substantive decisions made. Members received updates on the role of the committee, industry round tables, and tourism working group pre-planning. The only formal action was adjournment.

• Meeting adjourned (moved by Member Matulis, seconded by Member Syed, carried)

Information Items

This is the City Council's weekly information package, distributed electronically for public awareness. It includes one information report on Ontario Ombudsman complaints about the city, plus minutes from two advisory committees and a resignation notice. No items are scheduled for discussion unless a council member requests one be added to a future Committee of the Whole meeting.

• Information report: April 2021 to March 2022 Ontario Ombudsman Complaints and Investigations Regarding the City of Guelph (2022-308)
• Resignation from Public Art Advisory Committee: John Fisher
• Guelph Police Services Board minutes: June 16, 2022
• Natural Heritage Advisory Committee minutes: July 7, 2022

Arts and Culture Advisory Committee

This agenda for the Guelph Arts and Culture Advisory Committee meeting on September 22, 2022, contains only procedural boilerplate and no substantive items for decision or discussion.

The Guelph Museums Advisory Committee met on June 23, 2022, at McCrae House and via MS Teams. The committee adopted the meeting agenda and the minutes from the April 28, 2022 meeting. Members discussed updates to Museum policies, which will be presented and approved at a future meeting. The meeting adjourned at 6:45 pm.

• Adopted the meeting agenda (Motion 2022/14, carried).
• Adopted the April 28, 2022 meeting minutes (Motion 2022/15, carried).
• Discussed updates to Museum policies, to be presented and approved at a future meeting.
• Adjourned the meeting at 6:45 pm (Motion 2022/16, carried).

Natural Heritage Advisory Committee

The Natural Heritage Advisory Committee is meeting remotely to receive a presentation on formalizing an Adopt-A-Space Community Stewardship Program and to provide comments to staff and Council. The agenda also includes approving minutes from the July 7, 2022 meeting and announcements about advisory committee applications, a Bird Friendly application, and the Tree Planting Strategy.

• Formalizing an Adopt-A-Space Community Stewardship Program presentation by Samantha Dupre
• Approval of minutes from July 7, 2022 meeting
• Last day to apply for City advisory committees is September 22, 2022
• Update on City's Tree Planting Strategy

The Natural Heritage Advisory Committee received a presentation on the proposed Adopt-A-Space Community Stewardship Program and provided comments on benefits, drawbacks, activities, time commitments, insurance, outreach, and program name suggestions. The committee voted to forward their comments to staff and Council for consideration. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Approved minutes from July 7, 2022 meeting (carried)
• Received presentation on Adopt-A-Space program and forwarded committee comments to staff and Council (carried)

Water Conservation and Efficiency Public Advisory Committee

This agenda for the Guelph Water Conservation and Efficiency Public Advisory Committee meeting on September 20, 2022, contains only procedural boilerplate and no listed agenda items, decisions, or discussion topics. The document is essentially empty of substantive content.

Information Items

This is the weekly information package for Guelph City Council, distributed electronically. Council is receiving two staff reports for information: the 2022 Mid-Year Investment Performance Report and the Second Quarter 2022 Budget Monitoring Report. No decisions are being made at this meeting; members may request items be placed on a future Committee of the Whole agenda for discussion.

• 2022 Mid-Year Investment Performance Report (2022-283) with attachments on portfolio by maturity, security type, and policy limit exceptions
• Second Quarter 2022 Budget Monitoring Report (2022-306) with attachments on capital spending, capital budget adjustments, and capital inflationary pressures
• Correspondence from Township of McGarry resolution regarding removal of councillors

Transportation Advisory Committee

The Guelph Transit Advisory Committee is meeting to discuss several transit topics, including changes to member representatives, mobility vehicles, electric buses and infrastructure, capital projects, and general transit updates. The committee will also approve the minutes from its June 16, 2022 meeting and consider whether future meetings should be held in person or via webex.

• Approval of June 16, 2022 meeting minutes
• Discussion of mobility vehicles with Chris Hill, Program Manager, Fleet Planning
• Update on electric buses and infrastructure (read by staff, as Mike Van Kooy is unable to attend)
• Capital projects update by Courtney McDonald, Manager, Business Services Transit
• Decision on future TAC meetings: in person or webex

The Transit Advisory Committee appointed Wm. Frank Holden as interim vice chair. Members received updates on electric bus delivery (expected Dec 2022/Jan 2023), mobility vehicle air suspension investigation, and capital projects including digital signs and a transit terminal building. No binding decisions were made on policy or funding.

• Appointed Wm. Frank Holden as interim vice chair (carried)
• Approved minutes from June 16, 2022 (carried)
• Decided to email members for rider feedback items up to 3 per future meeting

Public Art Advisory Committee

This agenda for the Guelph Public Art Advisory Committee meeting on September 15, 2022, contains only procedural boilerplate and no listed agenda items, decisions, or discussions. The document appears to be a system-generated placeholder with no substantive content.

The Public Art Advisory Committee selected the team of Sophia Chilton, Silas Chinsen, and Caleb Bray as the 2022 Artists in Residence after a closed session review. The committee also accepted a donation proposal for a sculpture called Soapbox, subject to further review of size, materials, visibility, and accessibility constraints. All motions were carried unanimously.

• Approved 2022 Artist in Residence: team of Sophia Chilton, Silas Chinsen, and Caleb Bray (carried)
• Accepted Soapbox public art donation proposal with conditions on size, materials, visibility, and accessibility (carried)

Waste Resource Innovation Centre Public Liaison Committee

The Waste Resource Innovation Centre Public Liaison Committee is meeting remotely to discuss several operational updates, including an Environmental Compliance Approval (ECA) amendment application, organics facility operations, odour complaints since the last meeting, a construction notice for archaeological fieldwork at 80 Dunlop Drive, and committee member appointments. The committee will also vote to approve minutes from its March and June 2022 meetings.

• Update on ECA Amendment Application
• Organics Facility Operations Update
• Overview of Odour Complaints Since Last Meeting
• Construction Notice: Stage 2 Archaeological Fieldwork at 80 Dunlop Drive begins September 6
• Update on PLC Member Appointments

The Waste Resource Innovation Centre Public Liaison Committee met remotely on September 15, 2022, but lacked quorum. As a result, the minutes from the previous two meetings were not approved and no formal decisions were taken. Staff provided updates on an Environmental Compliance Approval application, organics facility operations, odour complaints, and a construction notice.

• Minutes from June 16, 2022 and March 24, 2022 meetings were not approved due to lack of quorum
• No other decisions were made; the meeting was informational only

City Council

Council approved Phase 1 of the Single-Use Items Reduction Strategy, including amendments from the Accessibility Advisory Committee to address accessibility concerns. Council also voted not to pursue interim contracts with Circular Materials Ontario for Blue Box collection and facilities, and passed a resolution opposing Ontario's Bill 3 (Strong Mayors, Building Homes Act).

• Approved Phase 1 of Single-Use Items Reduction Strategy (11-0)
• Approved Accessibility Advisory Committee amendments to single-use items by-law (11-0)
• Directed staff to explore free/subsidized plastic straws for people with disabilities, report by Q2 2023 (11-0)
• Declined to pursue Circular Materials Ontario's interim Blue Box collection contract (11-0)
• Declined to pursue Circular Materials Ontario's RFP for receiving facilities (11-0)
• Declined to pursue upcoming RFPs for Blue Box collection and post-collection facilities (11-0)
• Authorized staff to negotiate other Blue Box service agreements within existing budget (11-0)
• Passed resolution opposing Bill 3, Strong Mayors, Building Homes Act (11-0)

CAO Recruitment, Selection and Performance Sub-committee

This is a meeting of the Chief Administrative Officer Recruitment, Selection and Performance Sub-committee. The main item is a recommendation to move into a closed meeting to discuss the 2022 performance evaluation of the Chief Administrative Officer, citing personal matters and labour relations. The meeting is procedural and largely closed to the public.

• Recommendation to hold a closed meeting under Municipal Act sections 239(2)(b) and (d)
• Discussion of 2022 Chief Administrative Officer Performance Evaluation
• Meeting held remotely due to Council Chambers renovations

The subcommittee voted unanimously (4-0) to enter a closed meeting to discuss the Chief Administrative Officer's 2021 performance evaluation and 2022 objectives. After the closed session, the subcommittee noted the item had already been referred to the September 14, 2022 City Council meeting. No substantive decisions were made in open session.

• Approved motion to move into closed meeting (4-0)
• Discussed CAO performance evaluation and objectives in closed session (no vote recorded)
• Adjourned meeting (4-0)

Guelph Sports Hall of Fame Board of Directors

This agenda for the Guelph Sports Hall of Fame Board of Directors meeting on September 13, 2022, contains only procedural boilerplate with no listed agenda items, reports, or decisions. The document provides no substantive content for residents.

The Guelph Sports Hall of Fame Board of Directors approved the June 7, 2022 minutes and the September 13, 2022 agenda. A proposal to change the relationship with the City of Guelph was introduced; a special virtual meeting on September 27, 2022 will discuss and vote on considerations forwarded by the Chair. The Board also noted Mike MacIntyre's resignation and set the next Kiwanis Sports Celebrity Dinner for May 17, 2023.

• Approved the minutes from the June 7, 2022 Board meeting.
• Approved the agenda for the September 13, 2022 meeting.
• Introduced a proposal to change the relationship with the City of Guelph; vote scheduled for September 27, 2022 special meeting.
• Noted Mike MacIntyre's resignation from the Board.
• Set the next Kiwanis Sports Celebrity Dinner for May 17, 2023.
• Adjourned the meeting; next regular meeting date to be determined.

Council Planning

Guelph City Council's Planning meeting on September 12, 2022, will consider several planning applications. The council will vote on recommendations for four development proposals, including a refusal for a 10-storey building at 785 Gordon Street, and approvals for mixed-use buildings at Silvercreek Parkway North, Arkell Road, and Gordon Street. A public meeting will also be held for a proposed medical clinic at 639 Eramosa Road.

• Refusal recommended for 10-storey, 389-unit mixed-use building at 785 Gordon Street
• Approval recommended for 6-storey, 160-unit building at 111-193 Silvercreek Parkway North
• Approval recommended for school at 388 Arkell Road (Upper Grand District School Board)
• Approval recommended for 8-storey, 110-unit building at 1354 Gordon Street
• Public meeting for medical clinic at 639 Eramosa Road

Council refused an Official Plan and Zoning By-law Amendment for a 10-storey mixed-use building with 389 residential units and 600 sq m of commercial at 785 Gordon Street (10-1). Approved a zoning change for a 6-storey mixed-use building with 160 units at 111-193 Silvercreek Parkway North (11-0). Approved an Official Plan and zoning amendment for a school at 388 Arkell Road (12-0). Approved an 8-storey mixed-use building with 110 units at 1354 Gordon Street (7-5).

• Refused 10-storey mixed-use building at 785 Gordon Street (10-1)
• Approved zoning amendment for 6-storey mixed-use building at 111-193 Silvercreek Parkway North (11-0)
• Approved extension to draft plan of subdivision at 1159 Victoria Road South (11-0)
• Approved Official Plan and zoning amendment for school at 388 Arkell Road (12-0)
• Approved 8-storey mixed-use building at 1354 Gordon Street (7-5)
• Received statutory public meeting report for medical clinic at 639 Eramosa Road (12-0)
• Passed by-laws (2022)-20729, 20739-20744, 20746, 20747 (12-0)

Information Items

This is the weekly information package for Guelph City Council, distributed electronically. It includes one information report on appointing members to the 2022-2026 Joint Municipal Election Compliance Audit Committee, a resolution from the Municipality of Brighton about healthcare for Canadian Armed Forces members, and minutes from the Committee of Adjustment meeting of August 11, 2022. No items are scheduled for discussion unless a council member requests one be placed on a future agenda.

• Appointment of members to the 2022-2026 Joint Municipal Election Compliance Audit Committee
• Municipality of Brighton resolution on changes to Healthcare Connect for Canadian Armed Forces
• Committee of Adjustment minutes from August 11, 2022

Committee of Adjustment

The Guelph Committee of Adjustment will hold a remote public hearing on September 8, 2022, to consider 11 applications under the Planning Act. These include variances for property uses, setbacks, and parking, as well as consents for lot additions and new lots. The public can participate electronically or by phone.

• A-36/22 35 Harvard Road: variance to permit animal care establishment (deferred from July 14)
• A-43/22 170 Dawson Road: variance for increased floor area of accessory uses for trucking operation
• B-16/22 B-17/22 140 Mary Street: consent to create two new residential lots
• B-18/22 A46/22 9 King Edward Place: consent for lot addition and variance for reduced lot area
• A-47/22 23 Garibaldi Street: variance to permit personal service establishment

The Committee of Adjustment approved a minor variance to allow an animal care establishment at 35 Harvard Road, unit 1, with conditions banning overnight boarding and outdoor play areas. It refused a request to reduce garage parking space dimensions at 14 Brookhaven Court, finding the variance not minor and not meeting zoning intent. Several other applications were deferred or approved with conditions, including a consent for severance at 40 Spring Street and a lot addition at 9 King Edward Place.

• Approved minor variance A-36/22 for 35 Harvard Road to permit an animal care establishment, with conditions including no overnight boarding and a size limit of 440 square metres.
• Refused minor variance A-41/22 for 14 Brookhaven Court to allow a 4.1-metre interior parking space, ruling it did not meet the four tests under the Planning Act.
• Approved minor variance A-48/22 for 35 Meadowview Avenue to permit a 0.3-metre left side yard setback for existing exterior stairs, limited to the staircase shown on the notice.
• Approved minor variance A-43/22 for 170 Dawson Road to allow accessory uses up to 33.18% of gross floor area for a trucking operation, conditional on underground hydro servicing.
• Approved minor variance A-42/22 for 58 Dufferin Street to permit a 1.63-metre left side yard setback for a second-storey addition, limited to that addition.
• Approved consent B-15/22 for 40 Spring Street to sever a 140-square-metre parcel as a lot addition to 32 Spring Street, subject to nine conditions including heritage by-law amendments and building permits.
• Approved consent B-18/22 and minor variance A-46/22 for 9 King Edward Place to sever a 12-square-metre parcel as a lot addition to 188 Dublin Street North, with conditions including simultaneous approval of the variance.
• Approved minor variance A-47/22 for 23 Garibaldi Street, unit F, to permit a personal services establishment as an additional use in the B.4-5 zone.

Information Items

This is the weekly information package for Guelph City Council, distributed electronically. No information reports or intergovernmental items are listed. The only substantive item is a resolution from the Town of Kingsville opposing Bill 3, the Strong Mayors, Building Homes Act, 2022, which council members may request be placed on a future Committee of the Whole agenda for discussion. A resignation from the Waste Resource Innovation Centre Public Liaison Committee is also noted.

• Town of Kingsville resolution opposing Bill 3, Strong Mayors, Building Homes Act, 2022
• Resignation of Jenn Packer from Waste Resource Innovation Centre Public Liaison Committee

Information Items

This is the weekly information package for Guelph City Council, distributed electronically. The only item is a status report on outstanding management action plans for the second quarter of 2022, which is provided for information. No decisions are being made at this meeting.

• Status of Outstanding Management Action Plans Second Quarter 2022 (2022-284)

Information Items

This is a weekly information publication for the public and City Council. The agenda contains no information reports, intergovernmental information, correspondence, or board/committee items. It is purely procedural with nothing to discuss or decide.

Water Conservation and Efficiency Public Advisory Committee

This is the agenda for the Guelph Water Conservation and Efficiency Public Advisory Committee meeting on August 17, 2022. The agenda contains only procedural boilerplate and no listed agenda items, decisions, or discussion topics.

Accessibility Advisory Committee

This is the agenda for the Guelph Accessibility Advisory Committee meeting on August 16, 2022. The agenda contains only procedural boilerplate and no listed agenda items, decisions, or discussion topics.

The Accessibility Advisory Committee (AAC) heard presentations on playground redesigns, the municipal election accessibility plan, and the vehicle-for-hire program. The committee passed a motion recommending that information about sip-and-puff controller capability for voting be made public so voters can bring their own straws. The committee also agreed to delegate to City Council on September 14 regarding concerns about the single-use plastics ban, specifically around straws and bag handles.

• Approved the agenda and minutes from July 5 and April 19, 2022.
• Carried motion to recommend that information about sip-and-puff controller capability be made public so individuals can bring their own straws.
• Agreed to delegate to City Council on September 14 regarding the single-use plastics ban, focusing on straws and bag handles.
• Discussed but deferred a recommendation on how to allocate Vehicle for Hire program funds to the October meeting.
• Noted that 74 site plans have been reviewed in 2022.
• Identified that the committee has 3 vacancies and all members must re-apply due to the municipal election year.
• Discussed the need for greater diversity and representation on the committee.
• Noted that adding more AAC meetings would require a change to the Terms of Reference and Council approval.

Information Items

This is the weekly information package for Guelph City Council, distributed electronically. No information reports or intergovernmental items are listed. The package includes correspondence from other Ontario municipalities, including resolutions on mandatory firefighter certification, releasing Landlord and Tenant Board information, supporting community-based sexual assault centres, and vacancy decontrol, plus minutes from the Committee of Adjustment.

• Town of South Bruce Peninsula resolution on mandatory firefighter certification
• City of Kingston resolution requesting provincial release of Landlord and Tenant Board information
• City of Kingston resolution on provincial support for community-based sexual assault centres
• City of Kingston resolution on vacancy decontrol
• Committee of Adjustment minutes from July 14, 2022

Committee of Adjustment

The Guelph Committee of Adjustment is holding a public hearing for four applications under the Planning Act, including variances and consents to create new residential lots. The meeting will be held remotely due to Council Chambers renovations, with public participation available by phone or online.

• A-38/22 60 Ontario Street: variances to permit licensed establishment and art gallery, and no off-street parking
• A-39/22 1 Hebert Street: variance to permit existing shed in exterior side yard
• B-13/22 A40/22 10 Lockyer Road: consent to create new residential lot and variance for reduced lot frontage
• B-14/22 486 College Avenue West: consent to create new residential lot

The Committee of Adjustment approved all four applications on the agenda, including variances for 60 Ontario Street and 1 Hebert Street, and consents for severance at 10 Lockyer Road and 486 College Avenue West. All decisions were carried unanimously. The committee also noted the withdrawal of an appeal for 26 Forest Street, making those decisions final.

• Approved variances for 60 Ontario Street to allow a licensed establishment and art gallery with conditions (carried)
• Approved variance for 1 Hebert Street to permit existing shed in exterior side yard (carried)
• Approved consent for severance at 10 Lockyer Road with 21 conditions (carried)
• Approved variance for 10 Lockyer Road to reduce minimum lot frontage to 12.6 m (carried)
• Approved consent for severance at 486 College Avenue West with 20 conditions (carried)
• Noted withdrawal of OLT appeal for 26 Forest Street, making decisions final

Heritage Advisory Committee

This agenda for the Guelph Heritage Advisory Committee meeting on August 8, 2022, contains only procedural boilerplate and no listed agenda items, decisions, or discussions. The document appears to be a system-generated placeholder with no substantive content.

Information Items

This City Council Information Items meeting scheduled for August 5, 2022, has been cancelled. The agenda contains no information reports, intergovernmental items, correspondence, or board/committee items — it is purely procedural with nothing to be decided or discussed.

• Meeting cancelled
• No information reports
• No intergovernmental information
• No correspondence
• No boards and committees items

Information Items

This City Council Information Items meeting scheduled for Friday, July 29, 2022, has been cancelled. The agenda lists informational reports and correspondence that would have been published for public and Council review, but no decisions or discussions will occur at this cancelled meeting.

• Tier One Project Portfolio Status Update, Second Quarter 2022 (2022-275), including Guelph Police Service Headquarters Renovation, South End Community Centre, Baker District Redevelopment, Downtown Infrastructure Revitalization, Operations Campus Site Plan Design, and Canada's Smart Cities Challenge
• 2021 Environmental Sustainability Update (2022-279) with 2021 Environmental Sustainability Report
• Correspondence: Ontario Coalition for Better Childcare and CUPE Ontario 22nd Annual Child Care Worker and Early Childhood Educator Appreciation Day
• Correspondence: City of Brantford resolutions on potential threat to residential home ownership and seeking prosperity/partnership with Indigenous Nations re Haldimand Tract land dispute
• Heritage Guelph Committee Minutes from June 23, 2022

Heritage Advisory Committee

Heritage Guelph is meeting to advise on two proposed demolitions and to discuss expanding the municipal heritage register through the Couling Building Inventory Project. The committee will consider listing properties in Exhibition Park North and receive an introduction to the Exhibition Park South study area. Staff will also update the committee on Council's decision regarding 50-60 Fife Road.

• 1 Yorkshire Street South: proposed demolition; staff recommend property not merit individual designation under Ontario Heritage Act
• 12 Cambridge Street: proposed demolition; staff recommend property not merit individual designation under Ontario Heritage Act
• Couling Building Inventory Project: properties in Exhibition Park North considered for listing on Municipal Register of Cultural Heritage Properties
• Exhibition Park North: 75 Division Street, 80 Kathleen Street, 86 Kathleen Street, 208 Kathleen Street, 8 Powell Street West and 298 Woolwich Street not recommended for listing
• Couling Building Inventory Project: introduction to Exhibition Park South (Study Area 2)

Heritage Guelph advised that 1 Yorkshire St S and 12 Cambridge St do not merit individual heritage designation, and recommended listing several Exhibition Park North properties. The committee defeated a motion to remove 435 York Rd from the register and instead recommended its designation under the Ontario Heritage Act. It also received an introduction to the Exhibition Park South inventory study.

• Advised 1 Yorkshire St S does not merit individual designation (carried)
• Advised 12 Cambridge St does not merit individual designation (carried)
• Defeated motion to advise 435 York Rd does not merit designation and be removed from register
• Recommended designation of 435 York Rd under Part IV of Ontario Heritage Act (carried)
• Recommended listing of Exhibition Park North properties for municipal register (carried)
• Excluded 75 Division St, 80 Kathleen St, 86 Kathleen St, 208 Kathleen St, 8 Powell St W, 298 Woolwich St from register listing (carried)
• Received presentation on Exhibition Park South inventory study (carried)
• Requested staff notice of heritage items on Council agendas and prompt updates to recommendations (carried)

Information Items

This City Council information meeting was cancelled. The agenda listed no information reports or intergovernmental items, but included correspondence from the Municipal Engineers Association about retaining professional engineers and an Enbridge Gas notice about its 2023 rates application, plus a resignation from the Accessibility Advisory Committee.

• Meeting cancelled
• Correspondence: Municipal Engineers Association letter on retention of professional engineers at Ontario municipalities
• Correspondence: Enbridge Gas Inc. Ontario Energy Board Notice of Application for 2023 rates
• Resignation: Elyse Trudell from Accessibility Advisory Committee

Tourism Advisory Committee

This agenda for the Guelph Tourism Advisory Committee meeting on July 19, 2022, contains only procedural boilerplate and no listed agenda items, decisions, or discussion topics. The document is essentially a placeholder with no substantive content for residents.

City Council

Guelph City Council will consider adopting a new Community Benefit Charge by-law and an updated Parkland Dedication by-law, both effective September 18, 2022. The meeting also includes a presentation on the Supportive Housing Advisory Group, a consent agenda covering transit, paramedic services, and homelessness-related motions, and a closed session for labour negotiations with CUPE locals.

• Adopt Community Benefit Charge by-law with uniform city-wide charges, effective Sept 18, 2022
• Approve updated Parkland Dedication by-law, effective Sept 18, 2022
• Motions on homelessness: request 24-hour shelter coverage, raise Ontario Works/ODSP rates, use up to $50,000 from Mayor and Council training budget for downtown issues
• Approve Terms of Reference for Transit Advisory Committee
• Set 2023 Paramedic Service Response Time Performance Plan and advocate on ambulance offloading delays

Council approved a motion to partner with the Guelph Community Foundation to leverage up to $500,000 from the Affordable Housing Reserve for a matching funds program supporting the 'Home for Good' campaign, with a start date of August 1, 2022, and an end date of March 31, 2023. Council also adopted the Community Benefit Charge and Parkland Dedication By-laws, approved the 2023 meeting schedule, and passed several motions related to homelessness, mental health, and addictions, including requests for quarterly updates from the County and advocacy to the Province.

• Approved $500K Affordable Housing Reserve matching funds for 'Home for Good' (10-3)
• Adopted Community Benefit Charge By-law effective Sept 18, 2022 (12-0)
• Adopted Parkland Dedication By-law effective July 19, 2022 (12-0)
• Approved 2023 Council and Committee Meeting Schedule (9-2)
• Approved $50K from Operating Contingency Reserve for Community Benefit Agreement (12-0)
• Requested quarterly updates from County on homelessness (13-0)
• Endorsed Ontario Big City Mayors call for emergency meeting with Province (13-0)
• Approved 2023 Paramedic Response Performance Plan (13-0)

CAO Recruitment, Selection and Performance Sub-committee

The Chief Administrative Officer Recruitment, Selection and Performance Sub-committee is meeting to consider moving into a closed session to discuss the 2022 performance evaluation of the CAO. The closed session is authorized under the Municipal Act for personal matters and labour relations. The meeting is procedural and will include a summary of the closed session when it reopens.

• Closed meeting to discuss 2022 CAO performance evaluation
• Meeting held electronically due to COVID-19
• Live stream available at guelph.ca/live

The sub-committee met in closed session to discuss the 2022 Chief Administrative Officer performance evaluation. After reconvening publicly, Mayor Guthrie announced the item would be referred to the September 14, 2022 Council meeting. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Moved into closed meeting under Municipal Act s. 239(2)(b) and (d) (4-0)
• Referred 2022 CAO performance evaluation to Sept. 14, 2022 Council meeting

Information Items

This City Council information meeting was cancelled. The agenda listed routine information items, including a Continuous Improvement Office update, correspondence from other municipalities, and committee minutes, but no decisions were made.

• Continuous Improvement Office Update - 2022-262
• Township of Mulmur Resolution: Climate Emergency Declaration
• Township of Bonfield Resolution: Draven Alert
• Ministry of the Environment amendments to Class Environmental Assessment for Minor Transmission Facilities
• Resignations: Guelph Cemetery Commission (David Ralph), Accessibility Advisory Committee (Danni Leigh)

Committee of Adjustment

The Guelph Committee of Adjustment will hold a public hearing for six variance applications under the Planning Act, covering property changes like garage additions, accessory dwelling units, and new permitted uses. The committee will also consider a fee refund request for a withdrawn application and approve minutes from previous meetings.

• A-33/22 21 Morris Street: variance for increased height of accessory dwelling unit
• A-36/22 35 Harvard Road: variance to allow animal boarding and care establishments
• A-32/22 76 Freshmeadow Way: variances for reduced side yard setback for garage and shed
• A-34/22 12 Bennett Avenue: variance for reduced front yard setback for second storey addition
• Fee refund request for file A-29/22 10 Palmer Street

The Committee of Adjustment approved five minor variance applications at its July 14, 2022 hearing, covering properties at 76 Freshmeadow Way, 12 Bennett Avenue, 33 McIntyre Court, and 48 Bristol Street. One application (21 Morris Street) was withdrawn, and another (35 Harvard Road) was deferred. A fee refund request for 10 Palmer Street was refused.

• Approved minor variance at 76 Freshmeadow Way for reduced side yard setback (carried)
• Approved minor variance at 12 Bennett Avenue for reduced front yard setback (carried)
• Approved minor variance at 33 McIntyre Court for reduced side yard setback for stairs (carried)
• Approved multiple variances at 48 Bristol Street for parking, driveway, porch, and stairs (carried)
• Withdrawn application A-33/22 at 21 Morris Street
• Deferred application A-36/22 at 35 Harvard Road
• Refused fee refund for file A-29/22 at 10 Palmer Street

Special Council Meeting

This special council meeting includes a public hearing for a zoning by-law amendment to allow a 154-unit stacked townhouse development plus eight single detached dwellings at 1563-1576 Gordon Street, 42 & 48 Lowes Road West, and 164-182 Dawn Avenue. Council will also receive a report on the proposed demolition of a heritage-listed building at 50-60 Fife Road, recommending partial demolition while retaining the tower's heritage attributes. Additionally, a statutory public meeting will be held on the Comprehensive Zoning Bylaw Review, including approval of a Protected View Area Overlay.

• Public hearing for zoning amendment OZS22-006: 154 stacked townhouses and 8 single detached units at 1563-1576 Gordon St.
• Proposed partial demolition of heritage building at 50-60 Fife Road, retaining tower attributes.
• Comprehensive Zoning Bylaw Review public meeting, including Schedule B-3 Protected View Area Overlay.
• Delegations and correspondence from residents on the Gordon Street proposal.

Council received reports on a zoning amendment for a 154-unit townhouse development at 1563-1576 Gordon Street and on the Comprehensive Zoning Bylaw Review, approving a Protected View Area Overlay. Council also approved partial demolition of the heritage building at 50-60 Fife Road, retaining the tower portion and revising its heritage designation. Two by-laws were passed, and the meeting was adjourned.

• Received report 2022-192 for zoning amendment at 1563-1576 Gordon Street (13-0)
• Approved Schedule B-3 Protected View Area Overlay as part of zoning bylaw review (13-0)
• Approved partial demolition of 50-60 Fife Road, retaining tower heritage attributes (11-2)
• Passed by-laws 2022-20690 and 2022-20734 (13-0)

Special Council Meeting

This special Council meeting is dedicated to a single decision item: adopting Official Plan Amendment 80, part of the Shaping Guelph initiative. The amendment updates the city's official plan, and Council will also vote on a related growth management strategy and land needs assessment. The meeting includes a staff presentation and public delegations.

• Adoption of Official Plan Amendment 80 (2022-225)
• Declaration to Minister that OPA 80 conforms with A Place to Grow and 2020 Provincial Policy Statement
• Approval of Shaping Guelph Growth Management Strategy and Land Needs Assessment Report 2022-04
• Rolling Hills Area Natural Heritage System refinements (memo attached)

Council adopted Official Plan Amendment 80 (Shaping Guelph) as amended, including a change to the land use designation for 41-45 George Street from High to Medium Density Residential. Two other amendments were defeated: one to expand the built heritage resource definition and one to lower the density target at Gordon Street and Arkell Road. The by-law enacting the amendment was passed unanimously.

• Adopted Official Plan Amendment 80 as amended (13-0)
• Amended Schedule 2: Land Use Plan for 41-45 George Street to Medium Density Residential (8-5)
• Defeated amendment to include Couling Architectural Inventory in built heritage resource definition (6-7)
• Defeated amendment to lower density target at Gordon Street and Arkell Road from 120 to 100 residents and jobs per hectare (5-8)
• Approved amendment to encourage consultation with Townships of Guelph-Eramosa and Puslinch (13-0)
• Approved amendment to promote high-tech knowledge-based employment sectors (13-0)
• Passed By-law (2022)-20731 to enact OPA 80 (13-0)

Council Planning

Guelph City Council's Planning meeting on July 11, 2022, will decide on three zoning by-law amendments: approving changes at 93 Arthur Street South and 300 Grange Road, and refusing a change at 78 and 82 Eastview Road. The council will also hold public meetings for two proposed developments on Gordon Street: a 10-storey mixed-use building at 785 Gordon Street and two 6-storey apartment buildings with townhouses at 1166-1204 Gordon Street.

• Approve zoning amendment for 93 Arthur Street South (R.4B-15.4 zone)
• Approve zoning amendment for 300 Grange Road (R.3A to R.3A-? zone)
• Refuse zoning amendment for 78 and 82 Eastview Road
• Public meeting: 785 Gordon Street – 10-storey, 389 units, 600 sq m commercial
• Public meeting: 1166-1204 Gordon Street – two 6-storey buildings, 134 units + 22 townhouses

Guelph City Council approved zoning by-law amendments for 300 Grange Road and 93 Arthur Street South, refused a zoning amendment for 78 and 82 Eastview Road, and received reports on proposed developments at 785 Gordon Street and 1166-1204 Gordon Street. All decisions were carried unanimously.

• Approved zoning amendment for 300 Grange Road (13-0)
• Approved zoning amendment for 93 Arthur Street South (12-0)
• Refused zoning amendment for 78 and 82 Eastview Road (13-0)
• Received report on 785 Gordon Street proposal (12-0)
• Received report on 1166-1204 Gordon Street proposal (12-0)
• Passed By-laws 2022-20724 and 2022-20725 (12-0)

Information Items

This City Council information meeting scheduled for July 8, 2022, was cancelled. The agenda included information reports, correspondence from other municipalities, and committee minutes, but no decisions were made.

• Waste Resource Innovation Centre Public Liaison Committee 2018 to 2022 Council Term report
• County of Frontenac resolution on Community Schools Alliance Action Plan
• Municipality of Tweed resolution on Ontario Wildlife Damage Compensation Program
• City of Hastings resolution on expanding Amber Alert System
• City of Owen Sound resolution on removal of municipal councillors under prescribed conditions

Natural Heritage Advisory Committee

The Natural Heritage Advisory Committee is meeting remotely to receive a presentation on the communication and engagement strategy for the Clythe Creek Subwatershed Study update. The committee will also approve minutes from its April 14, 2022 meeting and receive a Bird Friendly City update. No binding decisions are expected; the main action is forwarding member comments to staff and Council.

• Receive presentation on Clythe Creek Subwatershed Study Update Communication and Engagement Strategy
• Forward committee comments on the engagement strategy to staff and Council
• Approve minutes from April 14, 2022 meeting
• Staff to provide Bird Friendly City update

The Natural Heritage Advisory Committee received a presentation on the Clythe Creek Subwatershed Study Update Communication and Engagement Strategy and approved forwarding its comments to staff and Council. The committee recommended adding stakeholders such as the Grand River Conservation Authority and University of Guelph researchers, and suggested map-based engagement tools. No other substantive decisions were made; the meeting was otherwise procedural.

• Approved minutes from April 14, 2022 meeting (carried)
• Received Clythe Creek Subwatershed Study Update Communication and Engagement Strategy presentation (carried)
• Approved forwarding committee comments on the strategy to staff and Council (carried)

Accessibility Advisory Committee

This is the agenda for the Guelph Accessibility Advisory Committee meeting on July 5, 2022. The agenda contains only procedural boilerplate and no listed agenda items, decisions, or discussion topics. No substantive business is identified in the provided text.

The Accessibility Advisory Committee approved the agenda with delegate changes, deferred approval of April 19, 2022 minutes to August, and extended the meeting by 30 minutes. A motion to add additional AAC meetings failed, and items 12 and 13 were deferred to August. No substantive decisions were made; most items were for information, discussion, or engagement.

• Approved agenda with delegate changes (carried)
• Deferred approval of April 19, 2022 minutes to August meeting
• Extended meeting by 30 minutes (carried)
• Motion to add additional AAC meetings failed
• Deferred Items 12 and 13 to August meeting (carried)
• Adjourned meeting at 6:39 p.m. (carried)

CAO Recruitment, Selection and Performance Sub-committee

The Chief Administrative Officer Recruitment, Selection and Performance Sub-committee is meeting to move into a closed session to discuss the 2022 CAO performance evaluation. The meeting is largely procedural, with the main substantive item being the performance review, which will be discussed behind closed doors.

• Closed meeting to consider 2022 Chief Administrative Officer Performance Evaluation
• Meeting held in Council Chambers, Guelph City Hall, 1 Carden Street

The sub-committee met and voted unanimously to move into closed session to discuss the 2022 Chief Administrative Officer performance evaluation. No substantive decisions were made; the committee only received information and discussed initial thoughts on the evaluation process.

• Moved into closed session under Municipal Act s.239(2)(b),(d) (4-0)
• Discussed 2022 CAO performance evaluation (no decision recorded)

Committee of the Whole

The Committee of the Whole is meeting to discuss several items, including a proposed 2023 council meeting schedule, paramedic service performance, and urgent issues related to homelessness, mental health, and addictions. The meeting begins with a closed session to consider land and contract matters. Council will also consider approving the Transit Advisory Committee's terms of reference.

• 2023 City Council and Committee Meeting Schedule approval
• Paramedic Service Response Performance 2021 and Performance Plan 2023, including advocacy on ambulance offloading delays
• Urgent issues related to homelessness, mental health and addictions, including requests for 24-hour shelter coverage and social assistance rate increases
• Terms of Reference for Transit Advisory Committee
• Closed meeting items: Grand River Conservation Authority Service Agreement Land Evaluation and Community Energy Initiative Contract Update

Council approved the 2023 Council and Committee Meeting Schedule, excluding meeting times, after a referral to review future meeting times. Council also approved a series of actions on homelessness, mental health, and addictions, including requesting quarterly updates from the County, endorsing calls for provincial action, and directing up to $50,000 in unused council funds to a Welcoming Streets Worker. The Transit Advisory Committee's Terms of Reference were approved, and a 2023 Paramedic Response Time Performance Plan was set.

• Approved 2023 Council and Committee Meeting Schedule, excluding meeting times (12-0)
• Referred future Council meeting times to staff for public consultation and best-practice review (7-5)
• Approved Terms of Reference for Transit Advisory Committee (12-0)
• Set 2023 Paramedic Response Time Performance Plan as recommended (12-0)
• Approved advocacy to Minister of Health on ambulance offloading delays (12-0)
• Approved 7-part motion on homelessness, mental health, and addictions, including requesting County updates and endorsing provincial advocacy (12-0 each clause)
• Approved use of up to $50,000 in unused council funds for Welcoming Streets Worker as recommended by Strategic Advisory Group (13-0)

Information Items

This is the weekly information package for Guelph City Council, distributed for public awareness. Council members may request items be moved to a future Committee of the Whole meeting for discussion. The main item is a report on proposed projects for an ICIP grant application; other items include correspondence from Enbridge Gas and resolutions from other municipalities.

• Proposed projects for ICIP grant application (report 2022-233)
• Enbridge Gas Inc. Ontario Energy Board notice of application for deferral and variance account balances
• Township of Matachewan resolution regarding voters list
• Township of Greater Madawaska resolution on annual emergency exercise exemption
• Guelph Police Services Board minutes from May 19, 2022

City Council as Shareholder of GMHI

Guelph City Council, acting as sole shareholder of Guelph Municipal Holdings Inc. (GMHI), will meet to receive the 2021 audited financial statements and approve the 2021 annual report. The meeting will also move into closed session to discuss a district energy update under solicitor-client privilege and confirm prior closed minutes. Most substantive items are routine approvals of already-completed reports.

• 2021 GMHI Audited Financial Statements received for information
• 2021 GMHI Annual Report to Shareholders approval
• Closed meeting for District Energy Update (2021-366) under solicitor-client privilege
• Confirmation of closed and open minutes from December 6, 2021 meeting

City Council, as sole shareholder of Guelph Municipal Holdings Inc., approved the 2021 Annual Report and received the audited financial statements for the year ended December 31, 2021. The meeting also included a closed session for a district energy update and a presentation of the annual report.

• Approved 2021 GMHI Annual Report (9-0)
• Received 2021 GMHI Audited Financial Statements for information (9-0)
• Confirmed open meeting minutes of December 6, 2021 (9-0)
• Moved into closed meeting for solicitor-client privilege and trade secret matters (10-0)

City Council as Shareholder of GJR

Guelph City Council, acting as sole shareholder of Guelph Junction Railway Limited, will confirm minutes from June 28, 2021, receive the 2021 audited financial statements for information, and consider approving the railway's 2021 annual report. A presentation by the railway's CEO is scheduled. The meeting is largely procedural, with no major decisions beyond the annual report approval.

• Confirm open minutes of June 28, 2021 meeting
• Receive 2021 Guelph Junction Railway audited financial statements for information
• Approve Guelph Junction Railway 2021 annual report
• Presentation by Scott Stewart, Director and CEO of Guelph Junction Railway

City Council as Shareholder of Guelph Junction Railway approved the 2021 audited financial statements and the 2021 annual report. Council also passed a motion directing GJR to continue its core freight business, collaborate with City Parks on trail enhancements, and refer the use of GJR dividends for trails to the 2023 budget discussion.

• Approved 2021 GJR audited financial statements (10-0)
• Approved 2021 GJR annual report (11-0)
• Directed GJR to continue core freight business and collaborate with City Parks on trails (11-0)
• Referred possible use of GJR dividends for trails to 2023 budget discussion (11-0)

City Council

Guelph City Council is meeting to decide on several planning and infrastructure items, including a proposed Official Plan Amendment for 12 Poole Street that staff recommend refusing, and a city-initiated amendment for the Emma Street to Earl Street pedestrian bridge. Council will also consider consent items such as the 2021 consolidated financial statements, water and wastewater master plan updates, a taxicab rate increase, and a Bird Friendly City certification. Several items are extracted for discussion, including recreational vehicle parking rules, climate targets, and an environmental assessment for the Edinburgh Road rail crossing.

• Refusal recommended for Official Plan Amendment at 12 Poole St to allow 208 units/hectare high-density residential
• Approval sought for Official Plan Amendment No. 81 for Emma Street to Earl Street pedestrian bridge
• 6.7% taxicab rate increase effective July 1, 2022
• 2021 Consolidated Financial Statements and External Audit Findings Report approval
• 2021 Water Supply and 2022 Wastewater Treatment Master Plan Updates approval

Council refused an Official Plan Amendment to redesignate 12 Poole Street from low-density greenfield to high-density residential (208 units/hectare). Council approved the 2021 Water Supply Master Plan Update and the 2022 Wastewater Treatment and Biosolids Management Master Plan Update, subject to future budget approvals. A motion to suspend enforcement of recreational vehicle parking in residential driveways was defeated. Council also rescinded and replaced the taxicab rate increase motion to correct the by-law reference.

• Refused Official Plan Amendment for 12 Poole St high-density redesignation (10-0)
• Approved 2021 Water Supply Master Plan Update (10-0)
• Approved 2022 Wastewater Treatment and Biosolids Management Master Plan Update (11-0)
• Approved Official Plan Amendment No. 81 for Emma to Earl pedestrian bridge (11-0)
• Approved motion to document property impact concerns in Edinburgh Road rail crossing EA (11-0)
• Approved motion to engage community on EA problem statement (7-4)
• Defeated motion to suspend recreational vehicle parking enforcement in driveways (4-7)
• Rescinded and replaced taxicab rate increase motion to correct by-law reference (11-0)

Information Items

This is the City Council's weekly information package, distributed for public awareness. Council members may request any item be moved to a future Committee of the Whole meeting for discussion. The agenda includes three information reports and one set of minutes, with no items for decision.

• 2021 Building Permit Revenue, Expenditures and Building Services OBC Stabilization Reserve Fund report
• Guelph Growth Management and Affordable Housing Monitoring Report 2021
• Status of Outstanding Management Action Plans First Quarter 2022
• Heritage Guelph minutes from June 13, 2022

Heritage Advisory Committee

The Heritage Guelph Committee is meeting to consider a staff recommendation to approve partial demolition of the listed heritage building at 50-60 Fife Road, retaining only the tower portion. The committee will receive a Cultural Heritage Resource Impact Assessment and a structural assessment, and may recommend designating the tower under the Ontario Heritage Act. The meeting also includes routine approval of prior minutes and delegate presentations.

• Proposed partial demolition of listed heritage building at 50-60 Fife Road, retaining tower portion
• Cultural Heritage Resource Impact Assessment by Megan Hobson (April 16, 2022)
• Structural Assessment by Tacoma Engineers (June 9, 2022)
• Recommendation to revise property description on Municipal Register to tower only
• Notice of intention to designate tower under Ontario Heritage Act, Part IV, section 29

The Heritage Guelph Committee approved partial demolition of the listed heritage building at 50-60 Fife Road, with the tower portion retained. The property will remain on the Municipal Register with a revised description limited to the tower. The committee also authorized notice of intention to designate the tower under the Ontario Heritage Act. An amendment to specify retaining the roof and corbels was defeated.

• Approved partial demolition of 50-60 Fife Road, retaining tower portion (carried)
• Approved retaining property on Municipal Register with revised description limited to tower (carried)
• Authorized City Clerk to publish notice of intention to designate tower under Ontario Heritage Act (carried)
• Received Cultural Heritage Resource Impact Assessment and Structural Assessment for 50-60 Fife Road (carried)
• Defeated amendment to retain tower including roof and corbels

Economic Development and Tourism Advisory Committee

This agenda for the Guelph Economic Development and Tourism Advisory Committee meeting on June 22, 2022, contains only procedural boilerplate and no listed agenda items, reports, or decisions. The document is essentially empty of substantive content.

The Economic Development Advisory Committee held its first meeting, elected Kristel Manes as Chair and Graham Dyer as Vice-Chair for the 2022 term, and discussed committee operations. No substantive policy decisions were made; the meeting was largely procedural and informational.

• Elected Kristel Manes as Chair for 2022 term (all in favor)
• Elected Graham Dyer as Vice-Chair for 2022 term (all in favor)

Special Council Meeting

This is a special council meeting with a consent agenda. Council will vote on a heritage permit for a detached additional dwelling and garage at 15 Forbes Avenue, and on three by-laws, including two to remove part lot control and one to confirm proceedings. The meeting is largely procedural, with no major policy decisions.

• Heritage Permit HP22-0002 for detached additional residential dwelling and detached garage at 15 Forbes Avenue
• By-law (2022)-20719: remove part lot control on Lots 65-82, Plan 61M-244
• By-law (2022)-20727: remove part lot control on Lots 13-17, Plan 61M-228
• By-law (2022)-20732: confirm proceedings of June 20, 2022 council meeting

Council approved Heritage Permit HP22-0002 for a detached additional residential dwelling unit and detached garage at 15 Forbes Avenue, with a unanimous 9-0 vote. Council also passed three by-laws (2022-20719, 2022-20727, 2022-20732) by a 9-0 vote. The meeting was brief and procedural, with no other substantive decisions.

• Approved Heritage Permit HP22-0002 for 15 Forbes Avenue (9-0)
• Passed By-laws 2022-20719, 2022-20727, and 2022-20732 (9-0)

Information Items

This is the weekly Information Items publication for Guelph City Council, distributed electronically for public and council review. It contains four information reports and one piece of correspondence, but no decisions are being made at this meeting. Council members may request any item be placed on a future Committee of the Whole meeting for discussion.

• Corporate Update on Equity, Diversity and Inclusion Initiatives (2022-232)
• 2022 and 2023 Budget Debrief and 2023 Budget Confirmation Planning (2022-247)
• 2021 Public Works Operations - Winter Maintenance Summary (2022-246)
• City of Guelph Satisfaction Survey 2022 Results (2022-229)
• Correspondence: Town of East Gwillimbury resolution on Provincial Bill 109 (More Homes for Everyone Act)

Transportation Advisory Committee

The provided document contains only procedural boilerplate and software interface text. There are no specific topics, decisions, or discussions listed for this Transportation Advisory Committee meeting.

The committee was informed that delivery of four electric buses will be delayed by a few months due to COVID-related component shortages and a strike at the manufacturer NOVA. The 'Name the Electric Buses' public engagement is postponed until a new delivery date is known. The committee also decided to hold its September 15, 2022 meeting in person at the Guelph Transit Offices, followed by a facility tour.

• Adopted minutes from May 19, 2022 (carried)
• September 15, 2022 meeting to be held in person at Guelph Transit Offices (170 Watson Road South) with facility tour
• Electric bus delivery delayed by a few months due to COVID and NOVA strike
• 'Name the Electric Buses' engagement postponed until new delivery date
• Canada Day on-demand holiday service and shuttle buses to fireworks zones announced
• 8 new operators hired, training starts June 20, 2022
• Fare strategy to go to City Council early 2023 as part of budget process
• Guelph Central Station enhancements funded by ICIP federal grant

Waste Resource Innovation Centre Public Liaison Committee

The Waste Resource Innovation Centre Public Liaison Committee is meeting remotely to discuss an updated terms of reference, an organics facility operations update, complaints received since the last meeting, a proposed Environmental Compliance Approval (ECA) amendment, and proposed tip floor maintenance at the organics processing facility. The committee will also approve minutes from the March 24, 2022 meeting. This is a routine advisory committee meeting with no public votes on major items.

• Approval of March 24, 2022 meeting minutes
• Updated Terms of Reference for the committee (approved June 7, 2022)
• Organics Facility operations update
• Overview of complaints since last meeting
• Update on proposed ECA amendment and OWPF tip floor maintenance

The Waste Resource Innovation Centre Public Liaison Committee met remotely on June 16, 2022, but lacked quorum, so no formal votes or decisions were made. Staff provided updates on operations, including the approved Terms of Reference, organics facility, complaints, a proposed ECA amendment, and tip floor maintenance. The meeting adjourned without formal action.

• No quorum; meeting not called to order
• Minutes from March 24, 2022 not approved (vote did not proceed)
• No formal adjournment vote conducted

Heritage Advisory Committee

The Heritage Guelph Committee is meeting to review a Cultural Heritage Resource Impact Assessment for the proposed demolition of the listed built heritage resource at 50-60 Fife Road. Staff recommend partial demolition, retaining the tower element of the F.W. Chadwick house, and keeping the property on the Municipal Register with a revised description. The committee will also receive a presentation on the Couling Building Inventory Project for the Exhibition Park North area. The agenda includes routine items like minutes approval and chair announcements.

• 50-60 Fife Road: proposed demolition of listed heritage resource; staff recommend partial demolition and retention of tower element
• Cultural Heritage Resource Impact Assessment by Megan Hobson dated April 16, 2022
• Couling Building Inventory Project: consultation on Exhibition Park North area
• Approval of minutes from May 09, 2022 meeting and workshop

The Heritage Guelph Committee approved its May 9, 2022 minutes and received a staff presentation on the Couling Building Inventory Project for the Exhibition Park North area. A proposed demolition at 50-60 Fife Road was not discussed because a member's recusal caused a loss of quorum. The meeting was adjourned at 1:27 p.m.

• Approved minutes from May 9, 2022 meeting (carried)
• Received presentation on Couling Building Inventory Project for Exhibition Park North (carried)
• Deferred discussion of 50-60 Fife Road demolition due to loss of quorum
• Adjourned meeting at 1:27 p.m. (carried)

Council Planning

Guelph City Council's Planning meeting on June 13, 2022, will decide on several planning matters, including a proposed refusal of a high-density Official Plan Amendment at 12 Poole Street, approval of a heritage permit at 15 Forbes Avenue, and a city-initiated Official Plan Amendment for the Emma Street to Earl Street pedestrian bridge. The council will also hold public meetings for two Gordon Street development proposals: a 10-storey mixed-use building at 785 Gordon Street and a stacked townhouse development at 1563-1576 Gordon Street.

• Refusal recommended for Official Plan Amendment at 12 Poole Street to allow 208 units per hectare high-density residential
• Heritage permit HP22-0002 for detached additional dwelling and garage at 15 Forbes Avenue
• Official Plan Amendment No. 81 for Emma Street to Earl Street pedestrian bridge
• Public meeting: 10-storey, 389-unit mixed-use building with 600 sq m commercial at 785 Gordon Street
• Public meeting: 154 stacked townhouses plus 8 single detached homes at 1563-1576 Gordon Street, 42 & 48 Lowes Road West, 164-182 Dawn Avenue

The June 13, 2022 Council Planning meeting was cancelled due to technical difficulties. No decisions were made. All listed items, including heritage permits, official plan amendments, and by-laws, were rescheduled to an upcoming meeting.

• Meeting cancelled due to technical difficulties
• All agenda items rescheduled to upcoming meeting

Information Items

This meeting consists of information items distributed for public and Council awareness. The agenda includes reports on climate targets, correspondence from the Town of Aurora, and committee resignations.

• Cities Race-to-Zero Four-Year Interim Targets report
• Town of Aurora Resolution regarding Private Member's Bill C-233 'Keira's Law'
• Town of Aurora Resolution regarding Mandatory Firefighter Certification
• Resignation of Jack Mallon from Heritage Guelph
• Resignation of Alexandria Wilson from Natural Heritage Advisory Committee

Committee of Adjustment

The Committee of Adjustment is holding public hearings for several applications under the Planning Act. The meeting includes reviews for lot additions, building extensions, and setback variances at various residential addresses.

• Variance for setbacks and front yard stairs at 155 Eramosa Road
• Consent for lot addition to 45 Elizabeth Street from 37 Elizabeth Street
• Permission to extend legal non-conforming use and side yard setback variances at 41 Nottingham Street
• Side yard setback variance for a residential building addition at 41 London Road West

The Committee of Adjustment approved all four applications on the agenda: variances for properties at 155 Eramosa Road, 41 Nottingham Street, and 41 London Road West, and a consent for severance at 37 Elizabeth Street. Each approval was subject to specific conditions. No applications were denied or deferred.

• Approved variances at 155 Eramosa Road for front/side yard setbacks and stair projection (carried)
• Approved consent for severance at 37 Elizabeth Street as lot addition to 45 Elizabeth Street (carried)
• Approved variances and legal non-conforming use extension at 41 Nottingham Street (carried)
• Approved side yard setback variance at 41 London Road West (carried)

Committee of the Whole

The Committee of the Whole is reviewing updates to the 2021 Water Supply and 2022 Wastewater Treatment Master Plans. The agenda also includes the approval of 2021 financial audit findings and a proposed 6.7 percent increase in taxicab rates.

• Approval of 2021 Consolidated Financial Statements and External Audit Findings Report
• Proposed 6.7 percent increase in taxicab rates effective July 1, 2022
• 2021 Water Supply Master Plan Update review
• 2022 Wastewater Treatment and Biosolids Management Master Plan Update review
• Resolution for Bird Friendly City Certification application

The Committee of the Whole approved the 2021 Consolidated Financial Statements and External Audit Findings Report, the Bird Friendly City designation application, the 2021 Water Supply Master Plan Update, the 2022 Wastewater Treatment and Biosolids Management Master Plan Update, and a taxicab rate increase. All motions carried unanimously.

• Approved 2021 Consolidated Financial Statements and External Audit Findings Report (11-0)
• Approved Bird Friendly City resolution and application to Nature Canada (11-0)
• Approved 2021 Water Supply Master Plan Update and delegated authority for cost sharing agreement (9-0)
• Approved 2022 Wastewater Treatment and Biosolids Management Master Plan Update (9-0)
• Approved taxicab rate increase of approximately 6.7% effective July 1, 2022 (9-0)

Guelph Sports Hall of Fame Board of Directors

The provided document is a procedural template containing only empty fields for meeting details, history, and votes. There is no text describing specific decisions, discussions, or actions taken by the Guelph Sports Hall of Fame Board of Directors. The agenda appears to be blank or corrupted, as it lacks any concrete content.

The Guelph Sports Hall of Fame Board met virtually and approved the April 12, 2021 minutes and the June 7, 2022 agenda. No substantive decisions were made; discussions focused on display case procurement, the May 18th Kiwanis Sports Celebrity Dinner (attendance and auction proceeds down ~50%), and upcoming meeting plans.

• Approved April 12, 2021 minutes (moved by Mike MacIntyre, seconded by Carolyn Lee)
• Approved June 7, 2022 agenda (moved by David Durbin, seconded by Chris Cassolato)
• Adjourned meeting (moved by Carolyn Lee, seconded by David Durbin)

Committee of Management for the Elliott

The Committee of Management for the Elliott met on June 7, 2022, and confirmed the minutes from the March 7, 2022 meeting. It also received the 2022-Q1 quarterly report on operations of The Elliott Long-Term Care Residence. No other substantive decisions were made; the meeting adjourned shortly after.

• Confirmed March 7, 2022 meeting minutes (10-0)
• Received 2022-Q1 quarterly report on The Elliott Long-Term Care Residence (10-0)

Information Items

This meeting consists of information items for public and Council review. The agenda contains no new reports, intergovernmental updates, or committee items, but lists various resolutions and notifications received from other Ontario municipalities.

• City of Kitchener Resolution: Energy Performance Tiers
• Ministry of Northern Development, Mines, Natural Resources and Forestry: 2022 Rabies Control Operations Notification
• Town of Fort Erie Resolution: Federal Government’s Plans to Tax Vacant Foreign Owned Properties
• Town of Fort Erie Resolution: Bidding Wars on Apartment Rentals
• City of Cambridge Resolutions regarding Joint and Several Liability and construction standards

Water Conservation and Efficiency Public Advisory Committee

This agenda for the Guelph Water Conservation and Efficiency Public Advisory Committee meeting on May 31, 2022, contains only procedural boilerplate and no listed agenda items, decisions, or discussion topics. The document is essentially empty of substantive content.

The Water Conservation and Efficiency Public Advisory Committee met on May 31, 2022, but deferred approval of previous meeting minutes due to lack of quorum. Staff presented a summary of spring outreach initiatives and outlined five water conservation scenarios for the Water Supply Master Plan. The committee brainstormed topics for the upcoming Integrated Water Management Strategy and discussed transition plans, including pausing meetings for about a year during the strategy update. No formal decisions were made; the meeting was procedural and informational.

• Deferred approval of previous meeting minutes (quorum not achieved)
• Discussed spring outreach initiatives (no formal action)
• Reviewed five water conservation scenarios for Water Supply Master Plan (no vote)
• Brainstormed topics for Integrated Water Management Strategy (no formal action)
• Considered transition options: pause meetings, reappoint members, join liaison committee (no decision)

City Council

Council approved $1,364,050 from the Affordable Housing Reserve for Kindle Communities' supportive housing project at 10 Shelldale Crescent. They also approved the 2021 year-end operating budget, allocating a $2.39M deficit and directing $1.3M for rail/road crossing signal improvements. A motion to prioritize a plan of subdivision for Southgate Business Park lands was carried, and several advisory committee appointments were made.

• Approved $1,364,050 to Kindle Communities for supportive housing at 10 Shelldale Crescent (13-0)
• Approved 2021 year-end operating budget deficit allocation of $2,390,440 (13-0)
• Directed staff to negotiate with CN railway for rail/road crossing signal improvements, using $1,300,000 (13-0)
• Approved increased training funding for Councillor MacKinnon up to $8,000 (11-1)
• Approved Southgate Business Park term sheet, prioritizing subdivision within 12 months (10-3)
• Appointed members to Accessibility, Transit, Heritage, and Economic Development advisory committees (13-0)
• Established 2022-2026 Municipal Election Compliance Audit Committee (13-0)
• Approved 2021 year-end capital budget adjustments, including $2,504,300 for Metcalfe and York projects (13-0)

Information Items

This meeting consists of information items distributed for public and Council review. The agenda includes reports on community grants, intergovernmental consultations, and various municipal correspondences.

• 2022 Community Grant Report (2022-197)
• Federal Consultation: Canada's first National Adaptation Strategy
• City of Cambridge resolution regarding free public transit on election days
• Guelph Police Services Board minutes from April 21, 2022

Committee of Adjustment

The Guelph Committee of Adjustment is holding a public hearing for applications under sections 45 and 53 of the Planning Act. The committee will consider four variance applications for properties at 10 Palmer Street, 9 and 11 Cork Street West, 707 Stone Road East, and 67 Talbot Street, plus a fee waiver request for 58 Hill Trail. The meeting is hybrid, with in-person and electronic participation options.

• A-29/22: 10 Palmer Street — variances for reduced front and exterior side yard setbacks for a second storey addition (owner Simon Latam, agent Jessica Tait, Post Farm Structures Inc.)
• A-25/22 and A-26/22: 9 and 11 Cork Street West — variance to reduce off-street parking for proposed residential development (owners Michael and Maria Finoro, agent GSP Group Inc.)
• A-27/22: 707 Stone Road East — variances for reduced side yard setback for proposed carport and off-street parking space (owner Nelson Matthew)
• A-28/22: 67 Talbot Street — variances for reduced side yard setbacks for proposed residential additions (owners Brian and Viki Andres)
• Fee waiver request for 58 Hill Trail

The Committee of Adjustment approved minor variances for 9 and 11 Cork Street West (reduced parking), 707 Stone Road East (carport setbacks), and 67 Talbot Street (side yard setbacks), each with conditions. A fee waiver request for 58 Hill Trail was refused, and application A-29/22 for 10 Palmer Street was deferred sine die.

• Approved reduced parking variance for 9-11 Cork St W (0.9 spaces/unit)
• Approved carport setback variances at 707 Stone Rd E with conditions
• Approved side yard setback variances at 67 Talbot St with conditions
• Refused 100% fee waiver ($1,257) for future application at 58 Hill Trail
• Deferred A-29/22 for 10 Palmer St sine die

Arts and Culture Advisory Committee

This agenda for the Guelph Arts and Culture Advisory Committee meeting on May 26, 2022, contains only procedural boilerplate and no substantive items. There are no listed decisions, discussions, or attachments to report.

The Guelph Museums Advisory Committee met and adopted the agenda and previous minutes. Members discussed the conceptual plan for the Civic Museum revitalization, offering suggestions on changes, elements to retain, and project goals. No formal decisions were made on the revitalization plan.

• Adopted meeting agenda (Motion 2022/11, carried)
• Adopted March 24, 2022 meeting minutes (Motion 2022/12, carried)
• Adjourned meeting (Motion 2022/13, carried)

Accessibility Advisory Committee

This agenda for the Guelph Accessibility Advisory Committee meeting on May 25, 2022, contains only procedural boilerplate and embedded content placeholders. No decisions, discussions, or specific agenda items are listed in the provided text.

The Accessibility Advisory Committee sub-committee met to discuss voting methods for the 2026 municipal election. They reviewed updates from the Clerk's Office, including a change in the legislated deadline for approving voting methods and budget considerations. The sub-committee recommended involving people with accessibility requirements in testing equipment and voting locations, and discussed the accessibility of various voting methods. No formal decisions were made; the meeting was primarily informational and advisory.

• Approved agenda (carried)
• Approved minutes from March 23 meeting (carried)
• Adjourned at 5:55 p.m. (carried)

Information Items

This meeting consists of information items distributed for public and Council review. The agenda includes the first quarter 2022 budget monitoring report and various intergovernmental resolutions.

• First Quarter 2022 Budget Monitoring Report
• City of Brantford resolution regarding Mohawk Institute documents
• Town of Espanola resolution regarding Russian sanctions
• Resignation of Doug Minett from Downtown Guelph Business Association
• Resignation of Aida Valois from Community Grant Allocation Panel

Transportation Advisory Committee

The Transit Advisory Committee is meeting to discuss the committee's purpose, vision, and consultation roles. The agenda also includes updates on special projects, business services, and electric bus infrastructure.

• Approval of updated Terms of Reference for the Transit Advisory Committee
• Discussion regarding electric buses and infrastructure
• Discussion regarding the Fare Collection Implementation Program
• Review of April 21, 2022, meeting minutes

Special Council Meeting

This special council meeting has one main decision item: whether to approve Official Plan Amendment No. 79 for the Clair-Maltby Secondary Plan and the accompanying Master Environmental Servicing Plan (MESP). The recommendation also includes filing a Notice of Completion for the MESP and referring financial implications to the city's multi-year budget process and upcoming Development Charges Background Study. The agenda is otherwise procedural (call to order, O Canada, etc.).

• Approve Official Plan Amendment No. 79 (Clair-Maltby Secondary Plan)
• Approve Clair-Maltby Master Environmental Servicing Plan and file Notice of Completion
• Refer financial implications to multi-year budget and Development Charges Background Study
• Public input and staff responses documented in attachments (e.g., Attachment-6)
• Gordon St Corridor renderings included (Attachment-5)

Council approved Official Plan Amendment No. 79 for the Clair-Maltby Secondary Plan and the Master Environmental Servicing Plan, with amendments to designate Street A as a collector road and add a height transition on Gordon Street. Two proposed amendments to limit Street A to active transportation and to increase parkland for 25,000 people were defeated. The financial implications were referred to the multi-year budget process and upcoming Development Charges Background Study.

• Approved OPA 79 for Clair-Maltby Secondary Plan (11-1)
• Approved Clair-Maltby Master Environmental Servicing Plan (11-1)
• Referred financial implications to budget process and DC study (11-1)
• Amended to designate Street A as collector road (12-0)
• Amended Schedule D for height transition on Gordon Street (7-5)
• Defeated amendment for Street A as active transportation only (4-8)
• Defeated amendment for parkland for 25,000 people (3-9)
• Passed By-laws 2022-20712 and 2022-20718 (12-0)

Information Items

This is the weekly Information Items publication for Guelph City Council, distributed for public awareness. It includes reports on the Alectra Green Energy and Technology Centre's 2021 progress, an update on the Community Plan performance measurement framework, and proposed delegations for the 2022 AMO conference. Council members may request any item be placed on a future Committee of the Whole meeting for discussion.

• Alectra Green Energy and Technology Centre Annual Progress Report (2021) - 2022-183
• Community Plan – Performance Measurement Framework Update - 2022-180
• Proposed 2022 AMO Conference Delegations - 2022-189
• MTO: Highway 6 and 401 Improvements from Hamilton North to Guelph South - 2021 Annual EA Compliance Report
• Accessibility Advisory Committee resignation from Nancy Bennett

Committee of Adjustment

The Committee of Adjustment is holding public hearings for several planning applications under the Planning Act. The agenda includes requests for lot consents, variances for setbacks, and parking reductions.

• Consent to create a new residential lot at 43 Ridgeway Avenue
• Consent for new residential lots and reduced lot frontage at 151 Bristol Street
• Variance for no off-street or visitor parking at 27-39 Macdonnell Street and 26-40 Carden Street
• Permission for residential building addition and side yard setback variance at 431 Woolwich Street
• Consent to create a new residential lot at 273 Arthur Street North

The Committee of Adjustment approved several consent (severance) and minor variance applications, including for properties at 43 Ridgeway Avenue, 151 Bristol Street, 431 Woolwich Street, 10 Ontario Street, and 273 Arthur Street North. Two applications (A-18/22 and A-20/22) were deferred sine die at the request of staff and applicants. All decisions were carried.

• Approved consent for severance at 43 Ridgeway Avenue with 25 conditions (Carried)
• Approved consent B-9/22 for 151 Bristol Street with 25 conditions (Carried)
• Approved consent B-10/22 for 151 Bristol Street with 25 conditions (Carried)
• Approved minor variance A-22/22 for 151 Bristol Street (Carried)
• Approved minor variance A-23/22 for 151 Bristol Street (Carried)
• Approved minor variance A-24/22 for 151 Bristol Street (Carried)
• Approved variance and permission to enlarge non-conforming use at 431 Woolwich Street with condition (Carried)
• Approved variance at 10 Ontario Street with condition after initial motion withdrawn (Carried)

Tourism Advisory Committee

The Tourism Advisory Committee is meeting remotely to discuss several tourism-related updates, including a review of the previous meeting, a staffing update from the General Manager of Economic Development and Tourism, the 2022 Patio Program, a Tourism Town Hall update, the Municipal Accommodation Tax status, and the Tourism Relief Fund. No decisions are listed on the agenda; items are for discussion only.

• Review of March 8, 2022 meeting
• Tourism Services staffing update by John Regan, General Manager, Economic Development and Tourism
• 2022 Patio Program update by Nicole Kupferschmidt
• Municipal Accommodation Tax (MAT) status update/discussion
• Tourism Relief Fund discussion

Tourism Advisory Committee

The provided document contains only procedural metadata and software interface text. There are no specific topics, decisions, or discussions listed for this Tourism Advisory Committee meeting.

The Tourism Advisory Committee met remotely and received updates on staffing, the 2022 patio program, a tourism town hall, the Municipal Accommodation Tax, and a relief fund application. No formal decisions or votes were taken; the only motion was to adjourn the meeting.

• Adjourned meeting (moved by Mares, seconded by Scott, carried)

Heritage Advisory Committee

The Heritage Guelph Committee is holding a workshop regarding the Ontario Reformatory Heritage Conservation District Study. The session includes a project overview and discussion led by Joel Konrad and Erica Stone of WSP Consulting.

• Workshop: Introduction to the Ontario Reformatory Heritage Conservation District Study

The Heritage Guelph Committee met remotely on May 9, 2022, and held a workshop on the Ontario Reformatory Heritage Conservation District Study, presented by WSP Consulting. No formal decisions were made; the meeting was adjourned after the workshop and discussion.

• Adjourned meeting at 1:53 p.m. (moved by M. Corman, seconded by M. Crawley, carried)

Heritage Advisory Committee

Heritage Guelph Committee is meeting remotely to consider two heritage permit applications: a proposed two-storey addition at 40 James Street West and a proposed demolition for a new dwelling at 30 Albert Street. The committee will also vote on approving the minutes from its April 11, 2022 meeting.

• 40 James Street West: proposed two-storey addition with an additional dwelling unit (heritage permit HP22-0003)
• 30 Albert Street: proposed demolition for new dwelling, with owner delegation
• Approval of minutes from April 11, 2022 meeting

Heritage Guelph voted 3-3 on a motion to support a proposed two-storey addition at 40 James Street West, so the motion was defeated. The committee also heard a presentation on a proposed demolition at 30 Albert Street but took no decision. Minutes from the April 11, 2022 meeting were approved.

• Approved minutes from April 11, 2022 meeting (carried)
• Motion to support heritage permit HP22-0003 for 40 James St West addition defeated (3-3)

Council Planning

Guelph City Council's Planning meeting will decide on a zoning amendment for 710 Woolwich Street, hold a public meeting for a proposed Official Plan amendment at 205-213 Speedvale Ave E, and consider approving urban design concepts for York Road and Elizabeth Street. The meeting includes consent agenda items, public delegations, and by-law adoption.

• Zoning amendment for 710 Woolwich Street (SC.1-28 to SC.1-57(H))
• Public meeting for Official Plan amendment at 205-213 Speedvale Ave E to allow 45 units/hectare and 4-storey buildings
• Approval of York Road/Elizabeth Street Urban Design Concepts
• Delegations permitted up to 10 minutes

Council approved a zoning by-law amendment for 710 Woolwich Street, changing the zone from SC.1-28 to SC.1-57, with no further public notice required. A statutory public meeting was held for a proposed official plan amendment at 205-213 Speedvale Ave E, but no decision was made; the report was received. Council also approved urban design concepts for York Road and Elizabeth Street to guide future development reviews, and passed three by-laws.

• Approved zoning by-law amendment for 710 Woolwich Street (11-0)
• Received statutory public meeting report for 205-213 Speedvale Ave E (11-0)
• Approved York Road/Elizabeth Street Urban Design Concepts (11-0)
• Passed By-laws 2022-20709, 2022-20715, 2022-20716 (11-0)

Information Items

This is the weekly information package for Guelph City Council, distributed electronically. It contains no information reports or correspondence, but includes two intergovernmental responses: one to Ontario's Anti-Racism Strategic Plan consultation and one to Bill 109-related housing regulations. Council members may request any item be placed on a future Committee of the Whole meeting for discussion.

• City of Guelph response to Ontario's Anti-Racism Strategic Plan consultation
• City of Guelph response to Bill 109-related housing regulations consultations
• Elliott Board of Trustees resignation from Greg Sayer

Committee of the Whole

The Committee of the Whole is meeting to discuss and decide on several financial and administrative items, including the 2021 year-end operating budget deficit and surplus allocations, capital budget adjustments, and reserve fund changes. The agenda also includes establishing a joint Municipal Election Compliance Audit Committee and delegating authority for the 2022 municipal election restricted acts period.

• 2021 year-end operating budget: net deficit of $2,390,440 to be funded from reserves and grants, including $6,531,826 from Safe Restart Funding Transit and $8,666,323 from Safe Restart Operating Stream Grant
• 2021 year-end capital budget: net budget increase of $2,504,300 for projects PN0043 Metcalfe: Speedvale to Eramosa – Phase 2 and PN0264 York: GJR Spurline to Stevenson
• Creation of Development Charges – Public Works reserve fund (329) and Transportation Reserve Fund (164); consolidation of Development Charges – Outdoor Recreation (320) into Development Charge – Parks and Recreation (319)
• Establishment of a joint Municipal Election Compliance Audit Committee for 2022-2026 term
• Delegation of authority to CAO for Restricted Acts Period after Nomination Day for 2022 Municipal Election

The Committee of the Whole approved the allocation of the 2021 net operating deficit of $2,390,440, with amendments redirecting funds to affordable housing and service rationalization. The amended motion passed 13-0. Council also approved consent agenda items for election compliance and delegation of authority, and directed staff to negotiate rail crossing signal improvements with CN railway.

• Approved 2021 deficit allocation of $2,390,440 with amendments (13-0)
• Approved $575,832 transfer to Affordable Housing Reserve (10-3)
• Approved $500,000 transfer to Efficiency, Innovation and Opportunity Reserve (11-2)
• Approved $1,300,000 for CN rail crossing signal improvements (13-0)
• Approved consent agenda for election compliance audit committee and delegation of authority (13-0)
• Approved reserve fund policy amendments and capital budget adjustments (13-0)

Arts and Culture Advisory Committee

This agenda for the Guelph Arts and Culture Advisory Committee meeting on April 28, 2022, contains only procedural boilerplate and no substantive items for decision or discussion. The text is limited to system-generated placeholders and interface labels, with no listed agenda items, reports, or attachments.

The Guelph Museums Advisory Committee met on March 24, 2022, and adopted the meeting agenda and the minutes from the February 24, 2022 meeting. No substantive decisions were made; the meeting included a manager's report and guided tours of the temporary exhibition and the Guelph Civic Museum.

• Adopted meeting agenda (Motion 2022/08, carried)
• Adopted February 24, 2022 meeting minutes (Motion 2022/09, carried)
• Adjourned meeting (Motion 2022/10, carried)

City Council

City Council is reviewing recommendations for the Solid Waste Management Master Plan, including a phase one approach to reducing single-use items. The agenda also includes a discussion on approving the Park Plan and authorizing staff to address inflationary impacts on capital projects.

• Solid Waste Management Master Plan: implementation of phase one reduction of single-use items for January 1, 2023
• Park Plan approval and investigation of green municipal bonds as a financing tool
• Authorization to address capital project inflationary price increases through project prioritization
• Approval of the 2021 Water Services' Annual Report and Summary Report
• Adoption of By-law (2022)-20704 to regulate Election Signs

Council approved the February 2022 Park Plan, retaining the alternative parkland dedication rate and directing staff to explore green municipal bonds. Council also approved phase 1 of the Solid Waste Management Master Plan, including a single-use items reduction approach, with plastic straws exempt from the ban in places like hospitals and available on demand. The plan will be implemented January 1, 2023, with further engagement on phase 2.

• Approved Park Plan (11-0)
• Retained alternative parkland dedication rate (11-0)
• Directed staff to investigate green municipal bonds (11-0)
• Approved Solid Waste Management Master Plan phase 1 (11-0)
• Exempted plastic straws from ban in hospitals, available on demand (11-0)
• Directed staff to engage accessibility committee on straw ban (11-0)
• Approved IC&I waste collection service levels (9-2)
• Approved inflationary financial impact strategy (9-1)

Information Items

This is the weekly information package for Guelph City Council, distributed electronically for public and council review. It includes the 2021 year-end investment performance report, a provincial consultation on housing and Planning Act changes, correspondence from other municipalities, and minutes from several boards and committees. No decisions are being made at this meeting; council members may request items be placed on a future Committee of the Whole agenda for discussion.

• 2021 Year-End Investment Performance Report with attachments including Statement of the Treasurer and Policy Limit Exceptions
• Provincial Consultation on Housing, Multigenerational Housing, Housing Accelerator and Proposed Planning Act Changes
• St. Catharines resolution responding to Ontario Housing Affordability Task Force
• Guelph Police Services Board minutes from March 17, 2022
• Committee of Adjustment minutes from March 10, 2022

Transportation Advisory Committee

The Transit Advisory Committee is meeting to discuss revised Terms of Reference and committee vacancies. The agenda also includes updates on business services, electric buses, and fare collection implementation.

• Review of revised 2022 Draft Terms of Reference
• Update on electric buses and infrastructure
• Discussion on Fare Collection Implementation Program
• Transit Business Services update
• Approval of March 17, 2022, meeting minutes

The Transit Advisory Committee approved the March 17, 2022 minutes and discussed updates to its Terms of Reference, with final feedback due by April 27, 2022. Staff reported on transit service improvements, including new hires, fare strategy engagement, the Kids Ride Free pilot, and the return to pre-COVID service levels on May 1, 2022. No formal decisions were made on these items; they were informational updates.

• Approved minutes from March 17, 2022 (carried)
• Tabled Terms of Reference update for final feedback by April 27, 2022
• Noted new TAC member appointment delayed to June 2022
• Heard update on electric bus delivery expected summer 2022

Accessibility Advisory Committee

The provided document contains only procedural software interface text and does not list any specific agenda items, discussions, or decisions for this meeting.

The Accessibility Advisory Committee's sub-committee on voting in the 2026 municipal election held its first meeting. It appointed Lorelei Root as chair, reviewed a Clerk's Office memo on engagement goals and timeline, and scheduled a follow-up meeting for May 25, 2022. No substantive decisions on voting methods were made; the sub-committee only set its structure and next steps.

• Approved meeting agenda (motion carried)
• Appointed Lorelei Root as sub-committee chair (unanimous)
• Scheduled next sub-committee meeting for May 25, 2022, hybrid (motion carried)
• Adjourned meeting at 6:29 p.m. (motion carried)

Natural Heritage Advisory Committee

The Natural Heritage Advisory Committee is meeting remotely to receive staff presentations on three items: member orientation, the Bird Friendly City application, and the five-year review of the Official Plan (Draft Official Plan Amendment 80). The committee will provide comments on the Bird Friendly City application and OPA 80 to staff and Council for consideration. The meeting also includes approval of minutes from November 25, 2021, and standard procedural items.

• Bird Friendly City Application presentation and comment submission to staff and Council
• Draft Official Plan Amendment 80 (five-year review of the Official Plan) presentation and comment submission
• NHAC Member Orientation presentation by Environmental Planner Jason Elliott
• Approval of minutes from November 25, 2021 meeting

The Natural Heritage Advisory Committee approved prior minutes, elected M. Puddister as Chair and J. Richardson as Vice-chair, and received presentations on Guelph's Bird Friendly City application and Draft Official Plan Amendment 80. The committee provided comments on both items, which will be forwarded to staff and Council for consideration. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Approved minutes from November 25, 2021 meeting (carried)
• Elected M. Puddister as Chair (carried)
• Elected J. Richardson as Vice-chair (carried)
• Received Bird Friendly City Application presentation and forwarded comments to staff and Council (carried)
• Received Draft Official Plan Amendment 80 presentation and forwarded comments to staff and Council (carried)

Committee of Adjustment

The Guelph Committee of Adjustment will hold a public hearing for seven applications under the Planning Act, including variances for accessory structures, residential additions, and a consent to create a new lot. The meeting also includes requests for fee refunds for two applications and a discussion on hybrid hearings.

• A-55/21 14 O'Connor Lane: variances for existing gazebo, deck, and fence height (deferred from Dec 9, 2021)
• A-12/22 50 Dean Avenue: variance to permit no interior access between existing additional residential dwelling unit and primary dwelling unit
• A-14/22 22 Summit Crescent: variances for reduced side yard setback for addition and reduced rear yard setback for shed
• B-8/22 361 Whitelaw Road: consent to create new lot
• A-15/22 14 Clarence Street: variance for maximum building height for proposed detached garage

The Committee of Adjustment approved six minor variance and consent applications, including variances for accessory structures, an additional residential dwelling unit, a garage setback, a fence height, and a land severance. One application at 148 Cardigan Street was partially approved (driveway access) but refused for proposed additions and an accessory dwelling unit due to safety and setback concerns. A partial deferral fee refund was also approved.

• Approved variances for gazebo, deck, and fence at 14 O'Connor Lane (carried)
• Approved variance for no interior access between dwelling units at 50 Dean Avenue (carried)
• Approved variance for garage setback at 22 Summit Crescent (carried)
• Approved consent for severance at 361 Whitelaw Road (carried)
• Approved variance for garage height at 14 Clarence Street (carried)
• Approved variance for two driveway accesses at 148 Cardigan Street (carried)
• Refused variances for additions and accessory dwelling unit at 148 Cardigan Street (carried)
• Approved 50% deferral fee refund for A-55/21 (carried)

Information Items

This meeting consists of information items for City Council members. The agenda includes reports on the Hanlon Underpass, provincial consultations regarding housing and planning act changes, and various municipal resolutions.

• Hanlon Underpass Options report
• Provincial consultation on housing, multigenerational housing, and Planning Act changes
• Grey Highlands resolution regarding HST rebate on new homes
• Township of Mulmur resolution regarding More Homes for Everyone Act
• Township of Lake of Bays resolution regarding floating accommodations

Special Council Meeting

This special council meeting focuses on a single item: proposed Community Benefit Charge and Parkland Dedication by-laws. Council will hear a staff presentation and consider recommendations to refer the by-laws to the July 18, 2022 council meeting for final approval. No other business is on the agenda.

• Community Benefit Charge By-law to be effective September 18, 2022
• Parkland Dedication By-law to be effective September 18, 2022
• Creation of Community Benefit Charge Reserve Fund (302)
• Community Benefit Charge Strategy dated March 31, 2022
• Recommendations referred to July 18, 2022 City Council meeting

Council heard a presentation and public delegations on the Community Benefit Charge and Parkland Dedication By-laws (2022-125), then voted unanimously to refer the recommendations to the July 18, 2022 Council meeting. No final decision was made on the by-laws themselves.

• Referred Community Benefit Charge and Parkland Dedication By-law recommendations to July 18, 2022 Council meeting (12-0)

Public Art Advisory Committee

The provided document contains only procedural software metadata and does not list any specific items for discussion or decision. No committee business is recorded in this text.

The Public Art Advisory Committee reviewed applications for the 2022 Artist in Residence program in closed session and identified a shortlist of candidates to advance to Stage 2. The shortlist was approved by motion. The meeting also adopted previous minutes and the agenda.

• Adopted November 30, 2021 meeting minutes (Motion 2022/01, carried)
• Adopted February 23, 2022 agenda (Motion 2022/02, carried)
• Entered closed session to review Artist in Residence 2022 Stage 1 submissions (Motion 2022/03, carried)
• Approved shortlist of candidates to advance to Stage 2 of 2022 Artist in Residence process (Motion 2022/04, carried)
• Adjourned meeting (Motion 2022/05, carried)

Guelph Sports Hall of Fame Board of Directors

This agenda for the Guelph Sports Hall of Fame Board of Directors meeting on April 12, 2022, contains only procedural boilerplate and no listed agenda items, decisions, or discussion topics. The document provides no substantive content for residents.

The Guelph Sports Hall of Fame Board met virtually and approved the March 8 minutes and the April 12 agenda. The board discussed that, per the City's Public Appointment Policy, all board positions will become vacant on November 15, 2022, and only City Council can reappoint members. No formal decisions were made on this matter; it will be discussed further at the next meeting. The board also received updates on the Hall of Fame dinner, including ticket sales, sponsorships, and auction items.

• Approved March 8 minutes (moved by Chris Cassolato, seconded by David Durbin)
• Approved April 12 agenda (moved by Mike MacIntyre, seconded by Larry Townsend)
• Adjourned meeting; next meeting set for June 7, 2022 (moved by Carolyn Lee, seconded by David Durbin)

Council Planning

Guelph City Council's Planning meeting will decide on a zoning by-law amendment to convert the existing hotel at 601 Scottsdale Drive into 151 residential suites and 13 apartment units. The council will also hold a statutory public meeting for a proposed official plan amendment at 12 Poole Street to allow high-density residential development, and consider a notice of objection to the heritage designation of 919 York Road.

• 601 Scottsdale Drive: zoning amendment to convert hotel to 151 residential suites and 13 apartment units
• 12 Poole Street: proposed official plan amendment to redesignate from Low Density Greenfield Residential to High Density Residential, max 208 units per hectare
• 919 York Road: notice of objection to heritage designation; council to consider approving designation by-law
• Public meeting for applications under Planning Act sections 17, 34, and 51

Council approved a zoning by-law amendment to convert the existing hotel at 601 Scottsdale Drive into 151 residential suites and 13 apartment units, with no further public notice required. Council also received a public meeting report for a proposed Official Plan amendment at 12 Poole Street to allow high-density residential development, and approved a heritage designation for 919 York Road despite an objection.

• Approved zoning amendment for 601 Scottsdale Dr hotel conversion to 151 suites and 13 apartments (11-0)
• Determined no further public notice needed for 601 Scottsdale Dr zoning changes (11-0)
• Received public meeting report for 12 Poole St Official Plan amendment to high-density residential (12-0)
• Received notice of objection to heritage designation of 919 York Rd (12-0)
• Approved heritage designation by-law for 919 York Rd (10-2)
• Passed By-law 20689 (12-0)
• Passed By-law 20703 (11-0)

Heritage Advisory Committee

The Heritage Guelph Committee will review a verbal update on the Shaping Guelph Official Plan Review and consider a recommendation regarding the proposed demolition of 204 King Street.

• Proposed demolition of 204 King Street
• Official Plan Review (OPA 80) verbal update

Information Items

This is the weekly information package for Guelph City Council, distributed electronically for public and council review. It includes the status of outstanding management action plans for Q4 2021, a provincial consultation notice about delaying excess soil requirements, correspondence about reducing the school board's carbon footprint, and minutes from a Planning Advisory Committee meeting. No decisions are being made; council members may request items for discussion at a future Committee of the Whole meeting.

• Status of Outstanding Management Action Plans Fourth Quarter 2021
• Provincial consultation: Implementation delay of excess soil requirements in effect January 1, 2022
• Correspondence from MPP Mike Schreiner and Upper Grand District School Board on reducing school board carbon footprint
• Planning Advisory Committee minutes from November 23, 2021

Planning, Environment and Water Advisory Committee

The Planning Advisory Committee is meeting remotely to receive a staff presentation on Shaping Guelph: Official Plan Review OPA 80 and to provide comments to staff and Council. The committee will also approve minutes from the November 23, 2021 meeting. The agenda is otherwise routine with standard procedural items.

• Presentation on Shaping Guelph: Official Plan Review OPA 80 by Jason Downham, Planner II
• Approval of minutes from November 23, 2021 meeting
• Remote meeting via Cisco Webex with password PAC2022

Committee of the Whole

The Committee of the Whole is meeting to discuss and vote on several key items, including the Solid Waste Management Master Plan, which proposes phased reductions of single-use items and changes to waste collection for industrial, commercial, and institutional sectors. The committee will also consider the 2021 Water Services Annual Report, a new Park Plan, the Guelph. Future Ready 2021 Progress Report, and a strategy to address inflationary impacts on capital projects. Staff recognitions and consent agenda items are also on the agenda.

• Solid Waste Management Master Plan recommendations, including single-use item by-law amendments and ICI waste collection changes
• 2021 Water Services Annual Report and Summary Report approval
• Park Plan approval, including parkland dedication rate
• Inflationary Financial Impact Strategy for capital projects
• Guelph. Future Ready 2021 Progress Report

The Committee of the Whole approved the Solid Waste Management Master Plan, including a phased approach to reducing single-use items and changes to waste collection for industrial, commercial, and institutional sectors. A proposed $1 fee for disposable cups in phase 2 was defeated. Staff were directed to implement phase one by January 1, 2023. The committee also approved the 2021 Water Services' Annual Report, the Park Plan, and an inflationary financial impact strategy.

• Approved Solid Waste Management Master Plan recommendations (13-0, with separate votes on clauses)
• Defeated amendment for $1 disposable cup fee in phase 2 (5-8)
• Directed staff to implement phase one of solid waste master plan by Jan 1, 2023 (13-0)
• Approved 2021 Water Services' Annual Report (13-0)
• Approved Park Plan dated February 2022 (11-0)
• Retained alternative rate for parkland dedication (11-0)
• Directed staff to study green municipal bonds for park funding (11-0)
• Approved inflationary financial impact strategy for capital projects (11-2)

Information Items

This meeting consists of information items distributed for public and Council awareness. These items are reports, intergovernmental responses, and correspondence that do not require immediate action unless requested by Council members.

• Indigenous Relations Plan - 2022-120
• City response to Active Transportation Fund regarding Stone Road facilities
• Report on ambulance offload delays at Guelph General Hospital
• Provincial consultation on Towing and Storage Safety and Enforcement Act regulations
• Correspondence regarding gravel extraction licensing from Halton Hills and Cambridge

Special Council Meeting

This is a special City Council meeting held electronically. The main item is a statutory public meeting to receive a report on proposed Official Plan Amendment 80 (OPA 80) as part of the Shaping Guelph Official Plan Review. The council will hear a staff presentation and public correspondence, but no decision is being made at this meeting.

• Statutory public meeting for Official Plan Amendment 80 (OPA 80)
• Shaping Guelph Official Plan Review
• Staff presentation by Jayne Holmes, Melissa Aldulante, and Colm Lynn
• Correspondence from Malcolm McIntosh and Nick Papadedes
• Financial implications summary attached

Council held a statutory public meeting to receive Report 2022-98 on proposed Official Plan Amendment 80 (Shaping Guelph). Public delegations expressed concerns about environmental impacts, parkland, and density. Council voted 12-0 to receive the report, which is a procedural step; no decision on the amendment itself was made.

• Received Statutory Public Meeting Report 2022-98 on Official Plan Amendment 80 (12-0)

City Council

City Council is reviewing the 2022 property tax ratios, discounts, and rates. The meeting also includes proposals for Mayor and Councillor compensation for the upcoming term.

• Proposed Mayor salary of $152,500 for the term beginning November 15, 2022
• Proposed City Councillor salary of $51,327 annually for the term beginning November 15, 2022
• Approval of 2022 property tax ratios, subclass discounts, and tax rates
• Enhanced reporting requirements for Community Benefit Agreements of $200,000 or more
• Progress report request for 797 Victoria Road North Solutions Timeline

Information Items

This meeting consists of information items distributed for public and Council awareness. These reports cover updates on litigation, council attendance, and provincial policy consultations.

• Litigation Status Report as of March 14, 2022
• 2021 City Council Attendance, Meeting Statistics and Remuneration Report
• Provincial consultation on Low Impact Development Stormwater Management
• Provincial consultation on Municipal Wastewater and Stormwater Management
• Provincial consultation on Towing and Storage Safety and Enforcement Act regulations

Waste Resource Innovation Centre Public Liaison Committee

The Public Liaison Advisory Committee is meeting to discuss several operational items regarding the Waste Resource Innovation Centre. Topics include an update on organics facility operations, a review of odour complaints, and proposed changes to the Terms of Reference.

• Review of updated Terms of Reference
• Organics Facility operations update
• Overview of odour complaints since the last meeting
• Discussion regarding ECA Amendment
• Update on COVID-19 impacts on the Solid Waste Resource Department

The Waste Resource Innovation Centre Public Liaison Committee approved the January 20, 2022 minutes and received updates on the Terms of Reference, organics facility operations, odour complaints, an ECA amendment application, and a Council report. No substantive decisions were made; the meeting was procedural and informational.

• Approved January 20, 2022 meeting minutes (carried)
• Agreed Council report would be drafted by City Staff Liaison and reviewed by PLC between meetings
• Adjourned meeting at 6:55 PM (carried)

Arts and Culture Advisory Committee

The provided document contains only procedural metadata and software interface text. There are no specific topics, decisions, or discussions listed for the Arts and Culture Advisory Committee meeting on March 24, 2022.

The Guelph Museums Advisory Committee adopted its agenda and January 27, 2022 minutes, and received the February 2022 Manager's Report. The committee decided to continue pre-registration for the Families Gallery and recommended surveying users about comfort and opinions, with benchmarks for removing restrictions to be determined. The 2021 accomplishments report to council was presented. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Adopted meeting agenda (Motion 2022/05, carried)
• Adopted January 27, 2022 meeting minutes (Motion 2022/06, carried)
• Continued pre-registration for Families Gallery
• Recommended survey of Families Gallery users on comfort and opinions
• Received February 2022 Manager's Report
• Received 2021 accomplishments report to council
• Adjourned meeting (Motion 2022/07, carried)

Accessibility Advisory Committee

The provided document contains only procedural software interface text and does not list any specific agenda items, discussions, or decisions for this meeting.

The Accessibility Advisory Committee's new sub-committee on voting in the 2026 municipal election held its first meeting. It appointed Lorelei Root as chair, reviewed the Clerk's Office memo on voting methods, and scheduled a follow-up meeting for May 25, 2022. No final decisions on voting methods were made.

• Approved agenda (carried)
• Appointed Lorelei Root as sub-committee chair (unanimous)
• Scheduled next meeting for May 25, 2022, hybrid (carried)

Council Planning

Guelph City Council's Planning meeting includes a statutory public meeting for a proposed Official Plan and Zoning By-law amendment at 1373-1389 Gordon Street, which would allow a nine-storey, 98-unit mixed-use building. Council will also consider a staff recommendation to refuse a sign variance at 9 Woodlawn Road East. The rest of the agenda is procedural.

• Public meeting for 1373-1389 Gordon Street: proposed 9-storey, 98-unit mixed-use building with commercial and office uses
• Zoning change from Residential Single Detached (R.1B) and Wetland (WL) to Specialized Neighbourhood Commercial (NC-xx) and revised Wetland zone
• Staff recommendation to refuse sign variance for non-illuminated building sign (7.1 m2) at 9 Woodlawn Road East
• Meeting held electronically due to COVID-19, live streamed on guelph.ca/live

Council refused a variance request to permit a non-illuminated building sign at 9 Woodlawn Road East, voting 13-0. Council also received a statutory public meeting report on a proposed Official Plan and Zoning By-law amendment for 1373-1389 Gordon Street, which would allow a nine-storey, 98-unit mixed-use building. Three by-laws were passed unanimously, and the meeting adjourned at 9:25 p.m.

• Refused sign by-law variance for 9 Woodlawn Road East (13-0)
• Received statutory public meeting report for 1373-1389 Gordon Street (13-0)
• Passed By-laws (2022)-20684, (2022)-20688, and (2022)-20692 (13-0)
• Adjourned meeting at 9:25 p.m. (13-0)

Heritage Advisory Committee

The Heritage Guelph Committee is meeting to approve previous minutes, discuss priorities for individual heritage designations under Part IV of the Ontario Heritage Act, and hold a closed session to consider litigation or potential litigation related to 239 Elizabeth Street (file 2022-19). The meeting is remote via Cisco Webex.

• Approval of minutes from February 28, 2022 meeting
• Closed meeting under Municipal Act Section 239(e) re: 239 Elizabeth Street, file 2022-19
• Presentation on Priorities for Individual Heritage Designation (Part IV) by Senior Heritage Planner Stephen Robinson
• Delegations allowed up to 5 minutes, must register by March 18, 2022 noon

The Heritage Guelph Committee approved the release of an archaeological evaluation report for 239 Elizabeth Street to the public. The committee also approved minutes from the February 28 meeting with an amendment, and moved into closed session to discuss litigation related to the same property. No other substantive decisions were made; the meeting included a presentation on heritage designation priorities and announcements.

• Approved release of archaeological evaluation report for 239 Elizabeth Street (carried)
• Approved February 28, 2022 minutes as amended (carried)
• Moved into closed meeting to discuss litigation re: 239 Elizabeth Street (carried)

Information Items

This meeting consists of information items for public and Council review. The agenda includes updates on recreational vehicle parking, police audit participation, and various provincial consultations.

• Update on Parking of Recreational Vehicles
• Guelph Police Services internal audit program update
• Subwatershed Planning Guide consultation response
• Provincial consultation on stormwater management guidance
• Correspondence regarding firefighter certification and school expansion

Transportation Advisory Committee

The Transit Advisory Committee will review a communication plan for the fare strategy and hold a brainstorming session regarding committee terms of reference. The meeting also includes updates on business services, general transit operations, and electric bus infrastructure.

• Fare Strategy Communication Plan discussion
• Brainstorming session on Terms of Reference objectives, goals, and KPIs
• Discussion on electric buses and infrastructure
• Review of the Fare Collection Implementation Program
• Appointment of Vice Chair

The Transit Advisory Committee appointed Sarah Steeves as Vice Chair and approved the February 24, 2022 minutes. Members discussed the fare strategy communication plan, reviewed the Terms of Reference update timeline, and received updates on ridership, capital projects, and electric bus delivery. No other formal decisions were made.

• Approved minutes from February 24, 2022 (carried)
• Appointed Sarah Steeves as Vice Chair (carried)

Information Items

This is the weekly information package for Guelph City Council, distributed electronically on Friday afternoons. It includes information reports, intergovernmental correspondence, and board minutes for members' review. Council members may request any item be placed on the next Committee of the Whole meeting for discussion. No decisions are made at this meeting.

• Tier One Project Portfolio Status Update, Fourth Quarter 2021, with attachments on GPS Headquarters Renovation, Transportation Master Plan, South End Community Centre, Baker District Redevelopment, and Downtown Infrastructure Revitalization
• Assessment Base Management 2021 report
• City of Guelph letter on Quebec's Bill 21 and submission on the IMPACT program in Guelph
• Provincial consultations on Building Code changes, subwatershed planning, stormwater management, and Ontario's anti-racism strategic plan review
• Committee of Adjustment resignation from Kathy Ash and minutes from Committee of Adjustment and Heritage Guelph

Committee of Adjustment

The Committee of Adjustment will hold a public hearing for three applications under sections 45 and 53 of the Planning Act, involving consents to create new lots and related variances. The meeting is being held electronically due to COVID-19, with public participation available via live stream, phone, or written comments.

• 26 Forest Street: consent to create new lot and variance for reduced lot frontage (owners Nathalie Lauriault-Kirby and Gordon Kirby)
• 43 Ridgeway Avenue: consent to create new lot (owner Kanwaldeep Jassal)
• 80 Nottingham Street: consent for lot addition and variance for reduced lot area (owners Lisa Farrell and Ryan Hardman)

The Committee of Adjustment approved a consent application (B-5/22) and a minor variance (A-9/22) for 26 Forest Street, allowing the severance of a parcel with reduced frontage, subject to 18 conditions. It also approved a consent (B-7/22) and a minor variance (A-10/22) for 80 Nottingham Street, permitting a lot addition and a reduced lot area. A consent application for 43 Ridgeway Avenue (B-6/22) was deferred sine die due to servicing information. All decisions were carried unanimously.

• Approved consent B-5/22 for 26 Forest Street severance with 18 conditions (carried)
• Approved minor variance A-9/22 for 26 Forest Street reduced frontage to 13m (carried)
• Approved consent B-7/22 for 80 Nottingham Street lot addition (carried)
• Approved minor variance A-10/22 for 80 Nottingham Street reduced lot area to 438.1 sq m (carried)
• Deferred consent B-6/22 for 43 Ridgeway Avenue sine die (carried)

Tourism Advisory Committee

The committee will review the December 13, 2021 meeting and discuss the 2022 meeting schedule. The agenda includes a presentation on the Economic Development and Tourism Strategy and an update on Municipal Accommodation Tax status.

• Presentation: Economic Development and Tourism Strategy
• Discussion: Municipal Accommodation Tax (MAT) Status Update
• Update: Visit Guelph projects

Guelph Sports Hall of Fame Board of Directors

The agenda for the Guelph Sports Hall of Fame Board of Directors meeting on March 8, 2022, contains no listed items, decisions, or discussion topics. The document is essentially boilerplate with no substantive content. Residents should not expect any actionable business from this meeting based on the agenda.

Committee of the Whole

The Committee of the Whole is discussing several items, including a debrief on 797 Victoria Road North, a report on council remuneration, and two motions on community benefit agreements. They will also consider the 2022 property tax policy. The meeting is held electronically due to COVID-19.

• Proposed mayor's salary of $132,780 for term starting Nov 15, 2022
• Proposal to make city councillor a full-time position with $75,000 annual salary
• 2022 property tax ratios, discounts, and rates to be approved
• Motion to strengthen accountability for community benefit agreements over $200,000
• Motion to add ethics code addendum to community benefit agreements

Committee of Management for the Elliott

The Committee of Management for the Elliott is meeting to confirm prior minutes and receive the 2021-Q4 quarterly report on operations of The Elliott Long-Term Care Residence. The meeting is held electronically due to COVID-19. No major decisions or public hearings are on the agenda.

• Confirmation of December 6, 2021 meeting minutes
• Receive The Elliott Long-Term Care Residence Quarterly Report 2021-Q4

The Committee of Management for the Elliott met on March 7, 2022, and confirmed the minutes from the December 6, 2021 meeting. It also received the 2021-Q4 quarterly report on operations of The Elliott Long-Term Care Residence. No other substantive decisions were made; the meeting adjourned after these items.

• Confirmed open meeting minutes of December 6, 2021 (13-0)
• Received 2021-Q4 quarterly report on The Elliott Long-Term Care Residence (13-0)

Information Items

This meeting consists of information items distributed for public and Council review. The agenda includes annual reports, intergovernmental correspondence, and various provincial and federal consultations.

• Museum Advisory Committee Annual Report to Council
• Public Art Advisory Committee Annual Report to Council
• Public Sector Salary Disclosure – Taxation Year 2021
• Letter to MTO regarding Highway 7 West construction
• Provincial consultations on Building Code and stormwater management

Water Conservation and Efficiency Public Advisory Committee

The provided text contains only website interface elements and empty data tables. It does not list any specific motions, discussions, or decisions made by the Water Conservation and Efficiency Public Advisory Committee.

Heritage Advisory Committee

The committee is reviewing a heritage impact assessment for 80 and 110 Dunlop Drive as part of a campus master plan study. Members are also considering a heritage permit for a new dwelling and garage at 15 Forbes Avenue.

• Heritage impact assessment for 80 and 110 Dunlop Drive
• Heritage permit HP22-0002 for detached residential unit and garage at 15 Forbes Avenue
• Urban design concept plans for York Road and Elizabeth Street
• Election of Committee Chair and Vice-chair
• Letter regarding Ontario Reformatory Wood Trestle Bridge

The Heritage Guelph Committee approved minutes, re-elected P.B. Skerrett as Chair and J. Smith as Vice-chair, and received presentations on the Dunlop Drive CHRIA and York Road/Elizabeth Street urban design plans. It supported a heritage permit for a detached dwelling and garage at 15 Forbes Avenue, supported conservation of the Ontario Reformatory wood trestle bridge, and supported a technical amendment to the heritage designation by-law for 785 York Road. All decisions were carried unanimously.

• Approved minutes of January 24, 2022 meeting (carried)
• Re-elected P.B. Skerrett as Chair (carried)
• Elected J. Smith as Vice-chair (carried)
• Received CHRIA presentation for 80 and 110 Dunlop Drive (carried)
• Received York Road/Elizabeth Street urban design plans and forwarded comments to staff and Council (carried)
• Supported heritage permit HP22-0002 for 15 Forbes Avenue (carried)
• Supported conservation of Ontario Reformatory wood trestle bridge and recommended club meet with staff (carried)
• Supported technical amendment to heritage designation by-law for 785 York Road (carried)

Special Council Meeting

This is a special City Council meeting held electronically. The main item is a hearing under Section 257.85 of the Education Act regarding 2 Quebec Street, with a presentation by the City Solicitor. The rest of the agenda is procedural (call to order, O Canada, disclosures).

• Hearing under Section 257.85 of the Education Act for 2 Quebec Street
• Presentation by Christopher Cooper, General Manager of Legal, Realty and Court Services/City Solicitor
• Meeting held electronically due to COVID-19, live streamed on guelph.ca/live

City Council

City Council is reviewing proposals for short-term rental licensing and a 4% Municipal Accommodation Tax. The agenda also includes a request to finalize a residential clean energy program involving up to $15 million in potential funding.

• Approval of approach to license short-term rentals under Business Licence By-law (2009)-18855
• Proposal for a 4% Municipal Accommodation Tax rate
• Authorization of up to $10 million loan and $5 million grant for Property Assessed Clean Energy program
• Proposed $3.5 million City contribution to the clean energy program from the Renewable Energy Reserve Fund
• Review of the 2021 Annual Report of Integrity Commissioner

Council approved licensing short-term rentals under the City's Business Licence By-law, directing staff to develop regulations and report back in Q4 2022. A 4% Municipal Accommodation Tax was approved (10-2), and a Property Assessed Clean Energy program was approved with funding up to $3.5M (10-2). Demolition of 239 Elizabeth Street was approved (7-5).

• Approved short-term rental licensing approach (11-1)
• Approved 4% Municipal Accommodation Tax (10-2)
• Approved PACE program with up to $3.5M city contribution (10-2)
• Approved demolition of 239 Elizabeth Street (7-5)
• Defeated reconsideration of vote-by-mail for 2022 election (5-7)
• Received Integrity Commissioner's 2021 Annual Report (12-0)

Information Items

This is the weekly information package for Guelph City Council, distributed electronically. It includes staff reports on property tax receivables and paramedic hospital offload delays, plus correspondence and minutes from the Guelph Police Services Board. Council members may request any item be placed on a future Committee of the Whole agenda for discussion.

• Property Tax Receivables and Collections report (2022-81)
• Paramedic Service Hospital Offload Delays report (2022-86), including letter from Ottawa Mayor Jim Watson
• City of Guelph letters on Disaster Mitigation and Adaptation Fund applications and federal pre-budget consultation
• Responses to provincial consultations on building code changes, stormwater management, and environmental penalties
• Guelph Police Services Board minutes from January 20, 2022

Arts and Culture Advisory Committee

This agenda contains no substantive items—only boilerplate interface text and a video link. The meeting appears to be a routine administrative session with no listed decisions, discussions, or public hearings.

The committee adopted its agenda and previous minutes, and reappointed the current executive team (Chair Jeremy deWaard, Vice-Chair Jayne Osborn, Executive Member Larissa Viel) for the second year of a two-year term. No other substantive decisions were made; the meeting included a land acknowledgement, a manager's report, and an orientation on new city policies for advisory committees.

• Adopted meeting agenda (Motion 2022/01, carried)
• Adopted November 25, 2021 meeting minutes (Motion 2022/02, carried)
• Reappointed current executive team for second year of two-year term (Motion 2022/03, carried)
• Adjourned meeting at 6:32pm (Motion 2022/04, carried)

Transportation Advisory Committee

The Guelph Transit Advisory Committee is meeting remotely to discuss several transit items, including changes to the Affordable Bus Pass Program, on-demand mobility services, upgrades to Guelph Central Station, and a fare strategy update. The committee will also hear general transit and business services updates, discuss carbon credits, and consider updates to its terms of reference. The meeting includes approval of the January 20, 2022 minutes and appointment of chair and vice chair.

• Changes to the Affordable Bus Pass Program
• On-Demand and Mobility Services - current process and future direction
• Upgrades to Guelph Central Station
• Carbon Credits - initial discussions
• Fare Strategy Update

The Transit Advisory Committee received updates on the Affordable Bus Pass sliding scale pilot, on-demand service changes, and Guelph Central Station upgrades, but made no formal decisions beyond approving minutes and reappointing the chair. The pilot, approved by council, offers $4, $20, and $37.50 monthly passes based on income tiers starting April 2022.

• Approved minutes from January 20, 2022 (carried)
• Reappointed Susan Carey as Chair (carried)
• Vice Chair nomination deferred to March 2022 meeting

Public Art Advisory Committee

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

The Public Art Advisory Committee approved its agenda and previous minutes, and appointed Julia Grady as vice-chair to eventually assume the Chair role. The committee discussed recruitment for three vacancies, reviewed cultural program updates, and tabled the Guelph Museums Strategic Operating Plan for further review. No major funding or policy decisions were made.

• Adopted September 28, 2021 agenda (carried)
• Adopted April 8, 2021 meeting minutes (carried)
• Appointed Julia Grady as vice-chair (carried)
• Tabled Guelph Museums Strategic Operating Plan for further review

Information Items

This is the weekly Information Items publication for Guelph City Council, distributed electronically for public and council awareness. It includes one information report on the Community Plan Update, plus numerous federal and provincial consultation responses and 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.

• Community Plan Update - We are Community (2022-75)
• City response to federal offset protocol proposal on landfill methane recovery and destruction
• City submission to Ontario pre-budget consultation
• Responses to provincial consultations on building code, conservation authority funding, and environmental assessments
• Resolutions from Sarnia, Thorold, and Front of Yonge regarding dissolution of the Ontario Land Tribunal

Transportation Advisory Committee

The provided document contains only procedural software interface text and does not list any specific items for discussion or decision. There are no reports on transportation, projects, or committee business in this record.

Accessibility Advisory Committee

This is the agenda for the Guelph Accessibility Advisory Committee meeting on February 15, 2022. The agenda contains only boilerplate interface text and no substantive items, decisions, or discussions are listed.

The Accessibility Advisory Committee recommended that multi-use paths in proposed cycling network locations be replaced with divided, protected bike lanes of 2.5 m wide to accommodate adult tricycles and sidewalks, citing safety concerns for people with mobility devices or disabilities. The committee also recommended additional patio inspections and educational materials for businesses, and struck a sub-committee to discuss voting methods for the 2026 municipal election. Item 8 (Terms of Reference and KPI) was deferred to the next meeting.

• Approved agenda and minutes of October 19, 2021, and December 21, 2021.
• Recommended multi-use paths be replaced with divided, protected bike lanes of 2.5 m wide, with visibility triangles, tactile warning indicators, and parking considerations.
• Recommended the City follow inspection policies, add inspections upon installation and through the 2022 patio season, and provide educational material to businesses.
• Recommended striking a sub-committee to meet with the Clerk's office on voting methods for the 2026 municipal election.
• Deferred Item 8 (2022 Terms of Reference and KPI) to the next meeting.
• Adjourned at 5:15 p.m.

Council Remuneration and Support Advisory Committee

The Council Remuneration and Support Advisory Committee is meeting to discuss next steps for a report to Council, including open discussion of a draft report and recommendations. They will also specifically discuss the mayor's car allowance and compensation, and how the committee will present to Council. The meeting is procedural and advisory in nature.

• Discussion of mayor car allowance and compensation
• Open discussion of draft report and recommendations
• Discussion of committee's presentation to Council
• Approval of minutes from January 25, 2022 meeting

Council Planning

Guelph City Council's Planning meeting on February 14, 2022, will consider several zoning and official plan amendments. The most consequential item is a proposal to allow 18 three-storey townhouses at 77 Victoria Road North, which requires an official plan amendment and a zoning change. Council will also vote on zoning changes for properties on Willow Road, Omar Street, and Alma Street North, and hold a public meeting for a car wash at 145 Speedvale Avenue West.

• 77 Victoria Road North: Official Plan and zoning amendments to permit 18 townhouses (File OZS20-013)
• 47-75 Willow Road: Zoning change from Community Shopping Centre to Specialized Community Shopping Centre (CC-31) (File OZS19-014)
• 7 and 9 Omar Street and 19 Alma Street North: Zoning change from Industrial to two Specialized Residential Single Detached zones (File OZS19-005)
• 145 Speedvale Avenue West: Public meeting for zoning change to add automatic car wash (File OZS21-013)

Council approved three zoning by-law amendments: one for 47-75 Willow Road to change from Community Shopping Centre to Specialized Community Shopping Centre, one for 7 and 9 Omar Street and 19 Alma Street North to change from Industrial to two Specialized Residential Single Detached zones, and one for 77 Victoria Road North to permit 18 townhouse units and change zoning from Institutional to Specialized Residential Cluster Townhouse. The first two were approved unanimously (12-0), while the third was approved 11-1 with Councillor Bell opposed. Council also received a public meeting report for a proposed zoning change at 145 Speedvale Avenue West to allow a car wash, and passed by-laws 2022-20674 to 2022-20681.

• Approved zoning change for 47-75 Willow Road from CC to CC-31 (12-0).
• Approved zoning change for 7 and 9 Omar Street and 19 Alma Street North from B.4 to R.1D-xx (12-0).
• Approved Official Plan and zoning amendments for 77 Victoria Road North to allow 18 townhouse units (11-1).
• Received public meeting report for 145 Speedvale Avenue West zoning change to add car wash (12-0).
• Passed by-laws 2022-20674 to 2022-20681 (12-0).

Information Items

This is the weekly Information Items publication for Guelph City Council, distributed electronically. It includes one information report on the 2021 Seasonal Patio Program, several intergovernmental letters and submissions, and multiple provincial and federal consultation responses. Council members may request any item be placed on a future Committee of the Whole meeting for discussion.

• 2021 Seasonal Patio Program Information Report with engagement survey
• Letter to MMAH on increasing Streamline Development Approval Fund (SDAF) implementation timelines
• Joint letter of support for Morriston Bypass Highway Infrastructure Project
• Response to Federal Housing Accelerator Fund consultation
• Resignation of Vivian Webb from Guelph Public Library Board

Committee of Adjustment

The provided document contains only procedural boilerplate and does not list any specific items for discussion or decision. No applications, rezoning requests, or contracts are present in the record.

Committee of the Whole

The Committee of the Whole is reviewing proposals for regulating short-term rentals in principal residences. The committee is also considering a 4% Municipal Accommodation Tax and a residential energy efficiency program.

• Proposal to license short-term rentals in principal residences
• Approval of a 4% Municipal Accommodation Tax rate
• Creation of a Tourism Municipal Accommodation Tax Reserve with up to $1 million over-draw authority
• Proposed $10 million loan and $5 million grant for Property Assessed Clean Energy program
• City financial contribution of up to $3.5 million for energy efficiency programs

The Committee of the Whole approved a motion to license short-term rentals under the City's Business Licence By-law, directing staff to engage stakeholders and report back in Q4 2022. They also approved a 4% Municipal Accommodation Tax and a Property Assessed Clean Energy (PACE) program with funding from the Federation of Canadian Municipalities. The long-term rental housing approach was amended to include a two-year review period.

• Approved licensing short-term rentals under Business Licence By-law (2009)-18855 (10-2)
• Directed staff to develop short-term rental regulations and report back Q4 2022 (12-0)
• Approved 4% Municipal Accommodation Tax with five-year agreement with Guelph Chamber of Commerce (10-1)
• Approved PACE program with up to $10M loan and $5M grant from FCM (7-3)
• Approved $3.5M city contribution to PACE from 100 Renewable Energy Reserve Fund (7-3)
• Amended long-term rental approach to include two-year review and report back (12-0)

Information Items

This is the weekly Information Items publication for Guelph City Council, distributed electronically on Friday afternoons. It includes one information report about the closing of Block 2 in the Hanlon Creek Business Park, several intergovernmental consultation notices, and one piece of correspondence. No decisions are being made at this meeting; council members may request items be placed on a future Committee of the Whole meeting for discussion.

• Hanlon Creek Business Park - Block 2, Notice of Closing (2022-40)
• Provincial consultation: 2022 Ontario Pre-Budget Consultation Process
• Federal consultation: Draft GHG Offset Protocols (Landfill Methane and Refrigeration Systems)
• Provincial consultation: Proposed Environmental Assessment Requirements for Advanced Recycling Facilities
• Federal consultation: Proposed Federal Single-use Plastics Prohibition Regulation

Council Remuneration and Support Advisory Committee

The provided document contains only procedural metadata and software interface text. There are no specific topics, decisions, or discussions listed for the Council Remuneration and Support Advisory Committee meeting on February 1, 2022.

City Council

Guelph City Council is meeting remotely to consider a consent report, including approval of the 2022-2026 Economic Development and Tourism Strategic Plan and revised terms of reference for the Guelph Economic Development Advisory Committee. Council will also discuss public appointments to the Downtown Guelph Business Association and Guelph Public Library boards, and a motion to support challenges to Quebec's Bill 21. The meeting opens with a closed session for personal matters and minutes.

• Approval of 2022-2026 Economic Development and Tourism Strategic Plan
• Revised terms of reference for Guelph Economic Development Advisory Committee
• Appointments to Downtown Guelph Business Association Board and Guelph Public Library Board
• Motion to support challenges to Bill 21 and send resolution to federal and provincial leaders
• Confirmation of minutes from November and December 2021 meetings

Council approved the 2022-2026 Economic Development and Tourism Strategic Plan and revised terms of reference for the Guelph Economic Development Advisory Committee. Council also passed a motion supporting challenges to Quebec's Bill 21, with one councillor voting against. Appointments were made to the Downtown Guelph Business Association Board and Guelph Public Library Board. Several by-laws were passed.

• Approved 2022-2026 Economic Development and Tourism Strategic Plan (13-0)
• Approved revised terms of reference for Guelph Economic Development Advisory Committee (13-0)
• Passed motion supporting Bill 21 challenges (12-1)
• Appointed Lauryn Conlon to DGBA Board of Management (13-0)
• Appointed Renganathan Sadagoban and Luke Weiler to GPL Board of Trustees (13-0)
• Passed by-laws 2022-20663, 20667, 20670-20673 (13-0)

Information Items

This is the weekly information package for Guelph City Council, distributed for public awareness. It includes reports on proposed 2022 pre-budget submissions to provincial and federal governments, and the closing of land sales in Hanlon Creek Business Park. Council members may request any item be placed on a future Committee of the Whole agenda for discussion.

• Proposed 2022 submissions to provincial and federal pre-budget consultations
• Hanlon Creek Business Park Block 5 purchase and sale agreement closed
• Hanlon Creek Business Park Block 8 purchase and sale agreement closed
• Federal call for ideas for new Housing Accelerator Fund
• Federal consultation on proposed single-use plastics prohibition regulation

Arts and Culture Advisory Committee

This agenda for the Guelph Arts and Culture Advisory Committee meeting on January 27, 2022, contains only procedural boilerplate and no listed agenda items, decisions, or discussion topics. The document is essentially empty of substantive content.

The Guelph Museums Advisory Committee endorsed its Operations Plan by a 6-0 vote. The committee also adopted the agenda and previous meeting minutes, and discussed gift shop refocusing and staffing updates. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Endorsed Operations Plan (6-0)
• Adopted meeting agenda (carried)
• Adopted October 28, 2021 meeting minutes (carried)

Council Remuneration and Support Advisory Committee

The Council Remuneration and Support Advisory Committee is meeting to review a draft report and discuss recommendations. The agenda includes routine items such as approval of minutes and announcements. No specific decisions or proposals are detailed in the agenda text.

• Review draft report and discussion of recommendations
• Approval of minutes from January 11, 2022 meeting
• First Nations Territorial Acknowledgement
• Disclosure of pecuniary interests

The committee reviewed a draft report on compensation, discussed recommendations, and voted to finalize them. It also agreed to cancel the February 1, 2022 meeting to give staff more time to update the report. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Finalized recommendations for draft compensation report (carried)
• Cancelled February 1, 2022 meeting (carried)

Guelph Sports Hall of Fame Board of Directors

This agenda for the Guelph Sports Hall of Fame Board of Directors meeting contains only procedural boilerplate and no substantive items for decision or discussion. No specific topics, reports, or actions are listed.

The Guelph Sports Hall of Fame Board discussed the future move within the Old Quebec Street Mall and approved a motion for Andrew to contact the mall owner about placing display cases on the main floor. The board also reviewed action items, discussed the nomination form, and planned the 2022 Hall of Fame Dinner, including ticket pricing and auction item solicitation. No other formal decisions were made.

• Approved motion for Andrew to contact mall owner re: main floor display cases (all in favour)
• Approved November 23, 2021 minutes (moved by Larry Townsend, seconded by Wayne Mizen)
• Approved January 25, 2022 agenda (moved by Adam Stewart, seconded by Carolyn Lee)

Special Council Meeting

This special council meeting is focused on a single major item: approving the 2022 Transportation Master Plan, including its policies and strategies. Council will also decide whether to refer the plan's financial implications to the multi-year budget process and approve proposed policy directions for a future Official Plan Amendment. The meeting is held electronically due to COVID-19.

• Approval of Moving Guelph Forward: 2022 Transportation Master Plan
• Referral of financial implications to multi-year budget process
• Proposed policy directions for future Official Plan Amendment
• Public correspondence from Dr. Hugh Whitley and John Kibbee

Council approved the Moving Guelph Forward: 2022 Transportation Master Plan, including associated policies and strategies, and directed staff to file a Notice of Completion. The plan's financial implications were referred to the multi-year budget process, and policy directions were approved for a future Official Plan Amendment. Several amendments were debated, including one requiring council approval for studies on widening Gordon Street and College Avenue for the Quality Transit Network, which passed.

• Approved 2022 Transportation Master Plan as amended (9-3)
• Referred financial implications to multi-year budget process (11-1)
• Approved policy directions for future Official Plan Amendment (11-1)
• Required council approval for QTN widening studies on Gordon Street and College Avenue (7-5)
• Required consultation with University of Guelph and Heritage Guelph before QTN widening studies (11-1)
• Directed staff to consider funding multi-modal TMP initiatives in Transportation Reserve Fund (12-0)
• Defeated amendment to add 'and Council approval' to transit lane conversion policy (6-6)
• Defeated reclassification of Whitelaw Road from collector to local road (3-9)

Heritage Advisory Committee

The Heritage Guelph Committee is meeting remotely to approve prior minutes and then move into a closed session to discuss 239 Elizabeth Street under litigation provisions of the Municipal Act. The agenda is otherwise procedural, with no other substantive public items.

• Approval of minutes from January 17, 2022 meeting
• Closed meeting to discuss 239 Elizabeth Street (2022-19) under Section 239(e) of the Municipal Act

The Heritage Guelph Committee recommended that 239 Elizabeth Street be designated as a heritage property under the Ontario Heritage Act. The committee confirmed the property's cultural heritage value and its status as a Built Heritage Resource, and will forward this recommendation to Council. The meeting also included a closed session for litigation matters and approval of previous minutes.

• Approved minutes of January 17, 2022, as amended (carried)
• Moved into closed meeting for litigation matters (carried)
• Recommended 239 Elizabeth St for heritage designation under O. Reg. 9/06 (carried)

Information Items

This meeting consists solely of information items with no decisions or votes. Council is reviewing responses to provincial and federal consultations regarding traffic noise, housing funding, and environmental regulations. There are no information reports or new proposals on the agenda.

• Response to provincial updates on noise methods for road and railway traffic
• Federal consultation on the New Housing Accelerator Fund
• Federal consultation on draft GHG offset protocols for landfill methane
• Provincial consultation on environmental assessment for advanced recycling facilities
• Federal consultation on single-use plastics prohibition regulation

Waste Resource Innovation Centre Public Liaison Committee

The Waste Resource Innovation Centre Public Liaison Committee meets remotely to discuss updates on organics facility operations, an overview of odour complaints since the last meeting, and the impact of COVID-19 on the Solid Waste Resource Department. The committee will also review its Terms of Reference and welcome a new member. The agenda is largely informational with no decisions or votes listed.

• Welcome new committee member Danielle Marchant
• Organics Facility update on operations by David Gordon
• Overview of odour complaints since last meeting by Dan Turner
• Update on COVID-19 impact on Solid Waste Resource Department by Cameron Walsh
• Review of Committee Terms of Reference

The Waste Resource Innovation Centre Public Liaison Committee approved an amendment to its Terms of Reference to include a mandate referencing the City of Guelph Strategic Plan and Solid Waste Resources Master Plan. The committee also approved the minutes from the September 23, 2021 meeting and received updates on organics facility operations, odour complaints, and COVID-19 impacts. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Approved minutes from September 23, 2021 meeting
• Amended Terms of Reference to include mandate referencing City of Guelph Strategic Plan and Solid Waste Resources Master Plan (carried)

Transportation Advisory Committee

The Guelph Transit Advisory Committee is meeting remotely to discuss transit operations, including a route review and budget update, a general transit update, and business services. The committee will also welcome new members, approve its 2022 meeting schedule, and hear position summaries on social media, electric buses, and fare collection. Several items are informational updates rather than formal decisions.

• Approval of October 21, 2021 meeting minutes
• Approval of 2022 Transit Advisory Committee meeting schedule
• Route review and budget update
• Electric buses and infrastructure position summary
• Fare collection implementation program position summary

The Transit Advisory Committee approved its 2022 meeting schedule and adopted the October 2021 minutes. Staff reported that City Council approved the Route Review Future Ready Plan as part of the budget, and noted upcoming changes including free rides for children 5-12 starting March 1, 2022, a new 3-tiered affordable fare program, and delivery of the first electric buses by summer 2022. No other formal decisions were made.

• Approved 2022 meeting schedule (carried)
• Adopted minutes from October 21, 2021 (carried)

Heritage Advisory Committee

The Heritage Guelph Committee is meeting remotely to approve minutes from its December 13, 2021 meeting and receive a presentation on committee orientation and Ontario Heritage Act training from Senior Heritage Planner Stephen Robinson. The agenda is otherwise routine, with no substantive decisions or public hearings listed.

• Approval of December 13, 2021 meeting minutes
• Presentation on committee orientation and Ontario Heritage Act training by Stephen Robinson, Senior Heritage Planner
• Delegations allowed up to 5 minutes, must register by January 14, 2022

The Heritage Guelph Committee met remotely and approved the minutes from its December 13, 2021 meeting. The only substantive action was the approval of those minutes; the rest of the meeting consisted of a committee orientation and training session led by staff, with no other decisions made.

• Approved minutes from December 13, 2021 meeting (carried)

Council Planning

Guelph City Council's Planning meeting on January 17, 2022, will discuss the Shaping Guelph Growth Management Strategy and Land Needs Assessment. The main item is a recommendation to endorse the strategy, incorporate it into a draft Official Plan amendment, and seek provincial approval for a modified intensification target and a 2051 population forecast of 208,000, including the Dolime Quarry annexed lands in the designated greenfield area. The meeting is held electronically due to COVID-19.

• Endorse Shaping Guelph Growth Management Strategy and Land Needs Assessment
• Request provincial approval for modified minimum intensification target of 46% of residential development annually
• Endorse modified 2051 population forecast of 208,000
• Include Dolime Quarry annexed lands in designated greenfield area for draft Official Plan amendment
• Public correspondence from residents and developers on growth scenarios

Council received the Shaping Guelph Growth Management Strategy and Land Needs Assessment and directed that its recommendations be incorporated into the draft Official Plan amendment for further consultation. Council also voted to request provincial approval for a modified minimum intensification target of 46% of annual residential development, and endorsed a modified 2051 population forecast of 208,000 and a settlement area boundary that includes the Dolime Quarry annexed lands as designated greenfield. The three clauses were voted on separately; the first two passed unanimously (11-0), and the third passed 10-1 with Councillor Allt opposed.

• Received Growth Management Strategy and directed incorporation into draft Official Plan amendment (11-0)
• Requested provincial approval for 46% minimum intensification target (11-0)
• Endorsed 2051 population forecast of 208,000 and settlement boundary including Dolime Quarry lands (10-1)
• Passed By-laws 2022-20664 to 2022-20666 (11-0)

Information Items

This is the weekly Information Items publication for Guelph City Council, distributed electronically. It contains no information reports and no items for decision; it lists intergovernmental correspondence, provincial and federal consultations, and minutes from a committee meeting. Council members may request any item be placed on a future Committee of the Whole meeting for discussion.

• Federal consultation: Call for Ideas for New Housing Accelerator Fund
• Federal consultation: Proposed Single-use Plastics Prohibition Regulation
• Provincial consultation: Updates to Noise Pollution Control Guidance
• City of Guelph response to EA Modernization Project List Approach
• Committee of Adjustment minutes from December 9, 2021

Committee of Adjustment

The Guelph Committee of Adjustment is holding a public hearing on January 13, 2022, to consider 12 applications under the Planning Act. These include requests for minor variances (e.g., reduced setbacks, additional uses) and consents (e.g., lot creation, leases). The meeting is held remotely due to COVID-19, with public participation via live stream or phone.

• Consent for lot addition and easement at 745 Stone Road East (deferred from May 13, 2021)
• Consent to create two residential lots at 70 Lowes Road
• Variance for reduced rear yard setback at 30 Brown Street
• Variance for additional use (personal service establishment) at 727 Woolwich Street
• Consent to create new lots and easements at 85 and 89 Willow Road and 20 Shelldale Crescent

The Committee of Adjustment approved several consent applications for property severances and minor variances, including at 745 Stone Road East, 70 Lowes Road, 30 Brown Street, 727 Woolwich Street, 216 Elizabeth Street, 715 Wellington Street West, 192 Nicklin Road, 180 Clair Road West, 37 Margaret Street, and 85/89 Willow Road with 20 Shelldale Crescent. A variance application at 563 Woolwich Street was refused. The committee also elected D. Kendrick as Chair and J. Smith as Vice Chair for 2022, and approved a partial fee refund for one application.

• Approved consent for severance and easement at 745 Stone Road East (B-12/21)
• Approved minor variance for accessory buildings at 745 Stone Road East (A-27/21)
• Approved partial fee refund of $256.50 for A-27/21; no refund for B-12/21
• Approved two severances at 70 Lowes Road (B-21/21, B-22/21)
• Approved minor variance for rear addition at 30 Brown Street (A-1/22)
• Approved minor variance for personal service establishment at 727 Woolwich Street (A-2/22)
• Approved minor variance with conditions at 216 Elizabeth Street (A-3/22)
• Refused minor variance for office use at 563 Woolwich Street (A-8/22)

Council Remuneration and Support Advisory Committee

The Council Remuneration and Support Advisory Committee is meeting remotely to discuss the future of full-time work, based on several linked articles, and to hear from the General Manager of Human Resources about the impact of the levy on a possible councillor pay increase. The committee will also have an open discussion of information regarding a draft report and recommendations. The agenda includes routine items like approval of minutes and territorial acknowledgement.

• Discussion of future of full-time work with linked resources
• Information on impact of levy for possible councillors increase
• Open discussion of draft report and recommendations
• Approval of minutes from December 14, 2021 meeting

The Council Remuneration and Support Advisory Committee met remotely and discussed the future of full-time work, levy impacts for possible councillor increases, and timelines for a draft report. No substantive decisions were made; the only formal actions were approving the meeting minutes and adjourning.

• Approved meeting minutes (moved by M. Cimino, seconded by S. Athar, carried)
• Adjourned meeting (moved by M. Morden, seconded by M. Cimino, carried)

Committee of the Whole

The Committee of the Whole is meeting electronically to discuss and potentially approve the 2022-2026 Economic Development and Tourism Strategic Plan, along with revised terms of reference for the Guelph Economic Development Advisory Committee. The Chief Administrative Officer will also present his 2022 objectives. The meeting is being held virtually due to COVID-19.

• Approval of 2022-2026 Economic Development and Tourism Strategic Plan
• Approval of revised terms of reference for Guelph Economic Development Advisory Committee
• Presentation of Chief Administrative Officer's 2022 objectives
• Meeting held electronically and live streamed at guelph.ca/live

The Committee of the Whole approved the 2022-2026 Economic Development and Tourism Strategic Plan and the revised terms of reference for the Guelph Economic Development Advisory Committee. The vote was unanimous (11 to 0). The plan was presented by staff and included input from three delegates.

• Approved 2022-2026 Economic Development and Tourism Strategic Plan (11-0)
• Approved revised terms of reference for Guelph Economic Development Advisory Committee (11-0)

Information Items

This is a weekly information package for Guelph City Council, not a decision-making meeting. It includes two federal consultation notices: one seeking ideas for a new Housing Accelerator Fund and one on proposed single-use plastics prohibition regulations. Council members may request any item be placed on a future Committee of the Whole meeting for discussion. No information reports or correspondence were listed.

• Federal consultation: Call for Ideas for New Housing Accelerator Fund
• Federal consultation: Proposed Federal Single-use Plastics Prohibition Regulation
• Community Grant Allocation Panel resignation from Hannah Senitt