Guelph public meetings in 2025

Information Items

The City Council will review a series of information items, including consultation alerts on municipal environmental assessment requirements and exemptions for low‑risk activities. It will also consider the City of Guelph’s responses to proposals for new consolidated conservation authority boundaries. Additional items include resolutions and correspondence from other municipalities and minutes from the Planning, Environment and Water Advisory Committee and the Committee of Adjustment. No decisions are scheduled; the items are for informational purposes only.

• Consultation Alert – ERO 019-7891 – Renewing Municipal Environmental Assessment Requirements – 2025-611
• City of Guelph Response to ERO 025-1257 – Proposed New Consolidated Conservation Authority Boundaries – 2025-624
• Consultation Alert – ERO 025-1361 – Exempting Low‑Risk Activities from Environmental Permissions – 2025-623
• City of Guelph Resolution: Grand River Conservation Authority (letter dated December 16, 2025)
• Town of Blue Mountain correspondence opposing Bill 68 and the proposed consolidation of Ontario’s conservation authorities

Transportation Advisory Committee

The agenda for the Guelph Transportation Advisory Committee meeting on 2025-12-18 contains no listed items or decisions. It appears to be a placeholder with no specific topics, contracts, or proposals recorded.

Accessibility Advisory Committee

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

City Council

City Council will consider and vote on the final design for St. George’s Square. The meeting also includes receipt of KPMG LLP’s 2025 External Audit Plan, approval of capital budget adjustments from the third‑quarter budget monitoring report, and discussion of public appointments to advisory committees. A closed session earlier in the meeting will address additional appointments and a land acquisition expression of interest.

• Approval of the Final Design for St. George’s Square (item 7.1)
• Receipt of KPMG LLP’s 2025 External Audit Plan (item 6.1)
• Approval of capital project budget adjustments from the Q3 2025 Budget Monitoring Report (item 6.2)
• Public appointments to the Accessibility, Economic Development and Tourism, and Transportation advisory committees (item 7.2)
• Closed meeting to consider Expression of Interest for 170 Stephanie Drive and Affordable Housing Property Acquisition (items 2.6‑2.7)

The council approved the final design for St. George's Square and adopted capital project budget adjustments. It also passed a suite of by‑laws, a resolution urging provincial review of the Grand River Conservation Authority proposal, and shortened the in‑year budget amendment deadline. Advisory committee members were appointed and the 2025 External Audit Plan was adopted.

• Approved St. George's Square final design (13‑0)
• Approved capital project budget adjustments (13‑0)
• Approved multiple by‑laws (21164‑21166, 21179‑21191) (13‑0)
• Approved GRCA resolution requesting provincial meetings and funding considerations (13‑0)
• Shortened in‑year budget amendment period to Dec 16, 2025 (12‑1)
• Appointed members to Accessibility, Economic Development & Tourism, and Transportation advisory committees (13‑0)
• Adopted 2025 External Audit Plan (KPMG LLP) (13‑0)
• Confirmed open minutes for November meetings (13‑0)

Information Items

The City Council will review a series of information items, including intergovernmental updates and correspondence from other municipalities. Items include responses to source protection plan updates, consultation alerts on conservation authority boundaries and environmental assessment requirements, and several resolutions from neighboring towns and the County of Brant. No items have been selected for formal discussion at this meeting.

• Response to ERO 025-1104 & 025-1060 – Streamlining Source Protection Plan Updates (2025‑610)
• Consultation Alert – ERO 025-1257 – Proposed new consolidated conservation authority boundaries (2025‑597)
• Consultation Alert – ERO 019‑7891 – Renewing Municipal Environmental Assessment Requirements (2025‑611)
• County of Brant Resolution: Provincial Decision on Automated Speed Enforcement
• Town of Smiths Falls Resolution: Ontario Community Infrastructure Fund (OCIF)

Committee of Adjustment

The Committee of Adjustment will hold a public hearing to consider five applications for variances and lot creations. The body will decide on requests regarding fence heights, residential lot splits, and building setbacks.

• 113 Harris Street: Variance for increased front yard fence height
• 122 Metcalfe Street: Consent to create one new residential lot
• 5102 Whitelaw Road: Consent to create one new residential lot
• 12 Tiffany Street West: Variances for second storey addition and deck setbacks
• 1861, 1871 and 1879 Gordon Street: Variance for reduced buffer strip width

The Committee deferred the minor variance application A‑93/25 for 1861‑1879 Gordon Street sine die. It approved a fence variance at 113 Harris Street, allowing a front‑yard fence up to 1.52 m provided it remains open‑style wrought‑iron. It also approved a severance consent for 122 Metcalfe Street, subject to fifteen detailed conditions covering trees, servicing, drainage, environmental reports, building elevation, fees and other requirements.

• Deferred A‑93/25 minor variance (sine die)
• Approved fence variance for 113 Harris Street (max height 1.52 m, open‑style condition)
• Approved severance consent for 122 Metcalfe Street, subject to 15 conditions

Economic Development and Tourism Advisory Committee

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

Council Planning

City Council is meeting to decide on affordable housing grant amendments and housekeeping changes for the Hanlon Creek Business Park. Members will also discuss the feasibility of permitting five or more residential units on low-density residential lots.

• Decision on the Affordable Housing CIP - ADU Grant Program Amendment (Report 2025-530)
• Official Plan and Zoning By-law amendments to correct mapping errors for Hanlon Creek Business Park Phase 3
• Extension of the Hanlon Creek Business Park Draft Plan of Subdivision 23T-03501 to November 8, 2029
• Creation of a new Block 33a for a municipal water well at Hanlon Creek Business Park
• Discussion on permitting five or more units on RL.1 and RL.2 residential lots (Report 2025-567)

The council voted 11‑0 to receive and approve the Affordable Housing Community Improvement Plan – Additional Dwelling Unit Grant Program amendment (Report 2025‑530). Council also directed staff to continue evaluating five‑plus residential units on low‑density lots, refining criteria for corner lots adjacent to arterial or collector roads, and to report findings by Q4 2026, passing the motion 6‑5 after amendments. All four listed by‑laws (2025‑21175, 2025‑21178, 2025‑21181, 2025‑21183) were approved subject to Municipal Act section 284.11(4) with a unanimous vote.

• Approved Affordable Housing CIP – ADU Grant Program amendment (11‑0)
• Directed staff to evaluate five‑plus units on low‑density lots, refine criteria for corner lots, and report by Q4 2026 (6‑5)
• Approved by‑laws 21175, 21178, 21181 and 21183 subject to Municipal Act §284.11(4) (11‑0)

Planning, Environment and Water Advisory Committee

The Planning, Environment and Water Advisory Committee will receive a presentation from Planner II Policy Will Turnman. The committee is asked to provide staff with comments regarding the consolidation of the Built Form Guidelines & Standards Manual.

• Presentation on Built Form Guidelines & Standards Manual Consolidation

The Planning, Environment and Water Advisory Committee approved the minutes from its November 10, 2025 meeting. It also received a presentation on the Built Form Guidelines & Standards Manual Consolidation. No other substantive decisions were made. The meeting was adjourned at 6:54 p.m.

• Approved November 10, 2025 meeting minutes (carried)
• Received Built Form Guidelines & Standards Manual Consolidation presentation (carried)
• Adjourned meeting (carried)

Information Items

City Council is meeting to review informational reports and correspondence. The agenda includes updates on the Equity and Anti-Racism Action Plan, a motion regarding the 2026 budget, and resolutions concerning paramedic safety and conservation authority consolidation.

• City of Guelph motion on the 2026 budget
• Resolution on paramedic safety and violence against paramedics
• Correspondence on proposed conservation authority consolidation
• Petition regarding parkland dedication fees at 53 Woodside Road
• Arts and Culture Advisory Committee minutes from November 27, 2025

Heritage Advisory Committee

The Heritage Advisory Committee will approve minutes from the November 6, 2025 meeting and consider a consent agenda recommending that 225 Waterloo Avenue, 59 London Road West, and 89 Arthur Street North be designated under Part IV of the Ontario Heritage Act, and support the heritage permit application for 27 Barber Avenue. The committee will also review a draft Downtown Guelph Heritage Conservation District Plan and endorse the proposed 2026 meeting schedule and individual designation priorities. All recommendations are to be advised to City Council.

• 225 Waterloo Avenue – recommendation for designation under Part IV of the Ontario Heritage Act
• 27 Barber Avenue – support for heritage permit application (2025‑566)
• 59 London Road West – recommendation for designation under Part IV of the Ontario Heritage Act
• 89 Arthur Street North – recommendation for designation under Part IV of the Ontario Heritage Act
• Downtown Guelph Heritage Conservation District Plan – draft designation report presented

The Heritage Advisory Committee approved the minutes from the November 6, 2025 meeting. It advised City Council that 225 Waterloo Avenue, 27 Barber Avenue, 59 London Road West, and 89 Arthur Street North merit designation under Part IV of the Ontario Heritage Act and supported the recommended heritage attributes. The committee also endorsed the Downtown Guelph Heritage Conservation District Plan for designation under Part V and approved the proposed 2026 meeting schedule.

• Approved November 6, 2025 meeting minutes (Carried)
• Advised City Council that 225 Waterloo Avenue merits Part IV designation (Carried)
• Advised City Council that 27 Barber Avenue heritage permit recommendations are supported (Carried)
• Advised City Council that 59 London Road West merits Part IV designation (Carried)
• Advised City Council that 89 Arthur Street North merits Part IV designation (Carried)
• Endorsed Downtown Guelph Heritage Conservation District Plan for Part V designation (Carried)
• Supported the proposed 2026 Heritage Advisory Committee meeting schedule (Carried)
• Adjourned the meeting at 12:36 p.m. (Carried)

Committee of Management for the Elliott

The Committee of Management for the Elliott will confirm the September 3, 2025 post‑meeting minutes and receive the 2025‑Q3 quarterly report for The Elliott Long‑Term Care Residence. The meeting also includes standard chair and staff announcements, a disclosure of pecuniary interests, and adjournment.

• Confirm post‑meeting minutes (CofM_Sep03_2025 - English.pdf)
• Receive The Elliott Long‑Term Care Residence Quarterly Report 2025‑Q3
• Chair and Elliott community staff announcements
• Disclosure of pecuniary interest and general nature thereof
• Adjournment

The committee confirmed the September 3, 2025 meeting minutes with a 5‑to‑0 vote. It also accepted the 2025‑Q3 quarterly report on operations of The Elliott Long‑Term Care Residence, also by a 5‑to‑0 vote. No other actions were taken.

• Confirmed September 3, 2025 minutes (5‑0)
• Received 2025‑Q3 Elliott LTC residence report (5‑0)
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous)

Committee of the Whole

The Committee of the Whole is meeting to receive the 2025 External Audit Plan from KPMG LLP. Additionally, the body is considering approval for capital project budget adjustments as part of the 2025 Third Quarter Budget Monitoring Report.

• 2025 External Audit Plan (Item 2025-578) presented by KPMG Partner Brendan Hall
• 2025 Third Quarter Budget Monitoring Report (Item 2025-581) including capital project budget adjustments

The Committee received KPMG's 2025 External Audit Plan and voted to accept it for information, with a unanimous 10‑to‑0 vote. The Council also approved the capital project budget adjustments listed in Attachment 2, Table 4, again by a unanimous 10‑to‑0 vote. Both actions were recorded as formal motions and carried.

• Received 2025 External Audit Plan (vote 10‑0)
• Approved capital project budget adjustments (Attachment 2, Table 4) (vote 10‑0)
• Adjourned meeting at 2:28 p.m.

Information Items

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

• Conclusion of the Alectra Lease Contract at the Eastview Closed Landfill
• City responses to provincial consultations on the Planning Act (Bill 60), Official Plans, and Minimum Lot Sizes
• Consultation alerts regarding Source Protection Plan updates and Conservation Authority boundaries
• Report on 10 years of community research with Guelph Lab
• Minutes from the November 13, 2025 Committee of Adjustment meeting

Arts and Culture Advisory Committee

The Arts and Culture Advisory Committee will approve the minutes from its October 23, 2025 meeting. It will consider the "Paper Bag Princess" public art donation proposal and recommend that the committee receive and support the staff report. The committee will receive an update on the Police Headquarters public art project from the curator. The meeting will conclude with adjournment and schedule the next meeting for January 22, 2026.

• Approval of minutes from the October 23, 2025 Arts and Culture Advisory Committee meeting
• Consideration of the "Paper Bag Princess" public art donation proposal (staff report)
• Presentation of an update on the Police Headquarters public art project
• Adjournment of the meeting
• Scheduling of the next meeting on January 22, 2026

The Arts and Culture Advisory Committee approved the minutes from the October 23, 2025 meeting. It also approved receiving and supporting the staff report titled "Public Art Donation Proposal – Paper Bag Princess" and provided four comment points for staff consideration. No other substantive actions were taken. The meeting was then adjourned.

• Approved October 23, 2025 meeting minutes (carried)
• Approved receipt and support of Paper Bag Princess public art proposal; provided comments (carried)
• Adjourned the meeting (carried)

Committee of Adjustment

The Guelph Committee of Adjustment will hold a public hearing on November 27, 2025, to consider six applications for zoning variances and consents. The public can attend in person at City Hall or participate electronically.

• Public hearing for applications under sections 45 and 53 of the Planning Act
• A-90/25: Variance for reduced rear yard setback at 15 Howden Crescent
• A-84/25: Variances for reduced setbacks at 126 Clairfields Drive West
• B-73/25, B-74/25, B-75/25: Consent to create three new residential lots at 310 Edinburgh Road South
• A-89/25: Variances for an additional dwelling unit at 17 Arthur Street North

The Committee deferred three consent applications (B‑73/25, B‑74/25, B‑75/25) for 310 Edinburgh Road South. It approved a minor variance at 15 Howden Crescent to allow a 3.1 m rear yard setback. It deferred a minor variance (A‑84/25) for 126 Clairfields Drive West. It approved the severance consent for 61‑63 and 65 College Avenue West with multiple conditions. All motions were carried.

• Deferred consent files B‑73/25, B‑74/25, B‑75/25 for 310 Edinburgh Road South (carried)
• Approved minor variance for 15 Howden Crescent rear yard setback (carried)
• Deferred minor variance A‑84/25 for 126 Clairfields Drive West (carried)
• Approved severance consent for 61‑63 and 65 College Avenue West with conditions (carried)

Special Council Meeting - Budget

City Council will approve the amended 2026 operating and capital budgets, which include a net levy increase of $11,142,753 (3.17% over 2025). The council will also adopt reserve‑fund transfers, inter‑reserve borrowing for the Ontario Building Code Stabilization fund, and a debt strategy for the 2026 budget. A motion will shorten the 30‑day budget amendment period to November 26, 2025.

• Net levy requirement in 2026 increased by $11,142,753 (3.17% over 2025)
• Base budget increase of $8,018,263 and capital budget net increase of $33,894,930
• Approval of inter‑reserve fund borrowing to maintain Ontario Building Code Stabilization reserve
• Adoption of the 2026 debt strategy and reserve‑fund transfer policy
• Shortening of the 30‑day budget amendment period to November 26, 2025

The council adopted several budget amendments, including a $850,000 increase to the 2026 operating budget for daytime drop‑in space (12‑1). Other actions included a $500,000 transfer to the 100RE reserve fund (8‑5), a $815,000 request for 2027 capital financing for Beaumont Park (13‑0), and a $650,000 snow‑removal bike‑lane funding that was defeated (6‑7). The meeting also approved a $47,000 bicentennial funding increase (13‑0) and a $375,000 reduction of the hospital levy (13‑0).

• Approved $850,000 increase for daytime drop‑in space (12‑1)
• Approved $500,000 transfer to 100RE reserve fund and matching capital budget increase (8‑5)
• Approved $815,000 request for 2027 capital financing for Beaumont Park (13‑0)
• Defeated $650,000 snow‑removal funding for on‑street bike lanes (6‑7)
• Approved $47,000 bicentennial funding increase (13‑0)
• Approved reduction of hospital levy to $375,000 (13‑0)
• Approved Route 98 expansion with $642,235 impact and $1,385,813 forecast update (7‑6)
• Defeated $74,570 Data Architect position addition to operating budget (3‑10)

City Council

City Council is reviewing proposals to expand affordable housing delivery and implement new rental and vacancy taxes. The body is also considering a diversity plan for the police service board and a resolution regarding paramedic safety.

• Proposed $3,406,150 project for affordable housing at 5 Normandy Drive and 7 Eastview Road
• Proposed 4% complaint-based vacant home tax by-law
• Proposed framework for Renoviction and Rental Replacement by-laws for 2026
• Approval of the Diversity Plan for the Guelph Police Service Board
• Endorsement of water quantity policy amendments to the Grand River Source Protection Plan

The council adopted several consent items, including a diversity plan for the police board and water‑quantity policy amendments. It passed a resolution urging stronger legal protection for paramedics and first responders. It directed staff to pursue legislative changes on renovictions, draft rental renovation and replacement by‑laws, and create a 4 % vacant‑home tax. Finally, it approved a $3.4 M affordable‑housing project on 5 Normandy Drive and 7 Eastview Road.

• Approved Diversity Plan for Guelph Police Service Board (13‑0)
• Endorsed draft water quantity policy amendments to Grand River Source Protection Plan (13‑0)
• Adopted resolution urging federal legislation to protect paramedics and first responders (13‑0)
• Directed staff to advocate for Residential Tenancies Act changes on renovictions (13‑0)
• Directed staff to draft rental renovation and replacement by‑laws by June 30 2026 with $640 k funding (13‑0)
• Directed staff to draft a 4 % vacant‑home tax by‑law with $275 k budget and revenue estimate (13‑0)
• Opposed Schedule 12 of Bill 60 and supported Bill 97, urging provincial action on tenant rights (13‑0)
• Approved $3.4 M affordable‑housing project on Normandy Drive and Eastview Road, funded through Housing Accelerator Fund (13‑0)

CAO Recruitment, Selection and Performance Sub-committee

The CAO Recruitment, Selection and Performance Sub-committee will meet to conduct a year-end performance review for 2025 and establish performance objectives for 2026. These specific items are scheduled to be discussed in a closed meeting.

• Chief Administrative Officer 2025 Year-End Performance Review (2025-478)
• Chief Administrative Officer 2026 Performance Objectives Review
• Confirmation of open minutes from the July 16, 2025 meeting

The sub‑committee voted 4‑0 to hold the session closed under the Municipal Act to review the CAO’s 2025 year‑end performance and 2026 objectives. It then approved the July 16, 2025 open‑meeting minutes by a 5‑0 vote. The meeting was subsequently adjourned.

• Approved closed meeting under Municipal Act (4‑0)
• Confirmed July 16, 2025 open‑meeting minutes (5‑0)
• Adjourned meeting (motion carried)

Information Items

This meeting is for the distribution of information items to City Council and the public. The agenda primarily consists of consultation alerts and city responses regarding provincial legislation, specifically Bill 60, and correspondence from other municipalities.

• City responses to Bill 60 regarding road standards, bicycle lane limitations, and the Building Transit Faster Act
• Consultation alerts on minimum lot sizes and official plan standardization
• City responses to Development Charges Framework reforms
• City responses to Residential Tenancies Act amendments under Bill 60
• Resignation of Judy Noonan from the Accessibility Advisory Committee

Transportation Advisory Committee

The Transportation Advisory Committee is scheduled to meet on November 20, 2025, for a procedural update. The agenda indicates the meeting is currently in a preliminary or cancelled stage.

• Procedural update
• Meeting status: preliminary/cancelled

Special Council Meeting - Budget

City Council is holding a special meeting to receive delegations and correspondence concerning the 2026 Budget Update. The session is focused on public input from community members and advisory committees.

• 2026 Budget Update delegations
• Correspondence from Guelph Wellington Seniors Association
• Correspondence from BYCS Guelph
• Presentation by Arts and Culture Advisory Committee
• Presentation by Guelph Community Health Centre and Stonehenge Therapeutic Community

The council voted to approve by‑laws 2025‑21144, 2025‑21145, and 2025‑21168 through 2025‑21174, subject to Section 284.11(4) of the Municipal Act. All 13 members voted in favour, with no opposition. The meeting was then adjourned.

• Approved by‑laws 2025‑21144, 2025‑21145, 2025‑21168‑21174 (13‑0)
• Adjourned the meeting (procedural motion)

Accessibility Advisory Committee

The Accessibility Advisory Committee of Guelph is scheduled to meet on November 18, 2025. The agenda indicates the meeting is currently in a procedural stage with no specific items or votes listed.

• Meeting scheduled for November 18, 2025
• Meeting type: Accessibility Advisory Committee
• Status: Procedural/Boilerplate

Information Items

City Council is reviewing a list of provincial consultation alerts regarding proposed changes to housing, development, and infrastructure laws. The meeting is informational and does not include any decisions or votes.

• Provincial consultation alerts on development charges and housing standards
• Proposed changes to the Building Transit Faster Act
• Proposed limitations on new bicycle lanes
• Proposed changes to rent arrears eviction notices
• Updated minutes from the Heritage Advisory Committee

Committee of Adjustment

The Committee of Adjustment will hold a public hearing to decide on various minor variances and land severances. The meeting includes requests for residential lot creations and warehouse expansions.

• Warehouse expansion at 345 Hanlon Creek Boulevard including height and parking variances
• Consent to create three new residential lots at 9 Monticello Crescent
• Consent to create one new residential lot at 47 and 87 Hyland Road
• Consent for extension of long-term lease at 19 Northumberland Street and 28 Norfolk Street
• Administration fee waiver request for 137 and 139 Gosling Gardens

The Committee approved the minutes from the October 9, 2025 meeting. It approved a variance for 90 Tovell Drive, consent for severance of 47 and 87 Hyland Road with conditions, and a set of variances for a warehouse expansion at 345 Hanlon Creek Boulevard. It refused a parking‑space variance for 62 Victoria Road North.

• Approved minutes from Oct 9 2025 (carried)
• Approved variance for 90 Tovell Drive (left side yard setbacks) (carried)
• Approved consent for severance of parts of 47 & 87 Hyland Road with conditions (carried)
• Refused variance for 62 Victoria Road North parking location (carried)
• Approved variances for 345 Hanlon Creek Boulevard warehouse expansion (setbacks, height, parking, loading) (carried)

Council Planning

The council will hold a public meeting to hear a proposed Zoning By-law Amendment application for 55 Baker Street and 152‑160 Wyndham Street North. The application seeks approval for two mixed‑use towers (17 and 19 storeys) containing about 401 residential units, ground‑floor commercial space, and underground and podium parking. Council will also consider endorsing the revised Urban Design Master Plan for the Baker District redevelopment. Delegations from developers and planners are scheduled, and a recommendation is to approve both the amendment and the master plan.

• Proposed Zoning By-law Amendment for 55 Baker St and 152‑160 Wyndham St N (mixed‑use towers, ~401 units)
• Endorsement of the revised Urban Design Master Plan for the Baker District redevelopment
• Amendments to the Sign By-law (2021) – by‑law 21153
• Notice of Intention to Designate 88 Ontario Street West under the Ontario Heritage Act
• Notice of Intention to Designate 124 Liverpool Street West under the Ontario Heritage Act

The council voted unanimously to approve the revised Urban Design Master Plan for the Baker District redevelopment. It also approved an amendment to the traffic bylaw for Arthur Street parking (8‑5). Additional bylaws (21153, 21161‑21163) were adopted, and the council authorized a closed meeting to discuss the downtown land disposition and a potential municipal boundary expansion.

• Approved Revised Urban Design Master Plan for Baker District (13‑0)
• Approved Arthur Street traffic‑bylaw amendment (8‑5)
• Defeated initial Arthur Street amendment motion (6‑7)
• Approved bylaws 21153 and 21161‑21163 (13‑0)
• Authorized closed meeting on downtown land disposition and boundary expansion (13‑0)

Economic Development and Tourism Advisory Committee

The Economic Development and Tourism Advisory Committee will approve the minutes from its October 14, 2025 meeting. It will then hear presentations on the Downtown Heritage Conservation District and the Community Planning Permit System. No decisions are recorded; the items are for discussion.

• Approval of minutes from the October 14, 2025 meeting
• Presentation on the Downtown Heritage Conservation District
• Presentation on the Community Planning Permit System

The Economic Development and Tourism Advisory Committee approved the minutes from the October 14, 2025 meeting. It received the Downtown Heritage Conservation District presentation and the Community Planning Permit System presentation. The meeting was then adjourned.

• Approved October 14, 2025 minutes (carried)
• Received Downtown Heritage Conservation District presentation (carried)
• Received Community Planning Permit System presentation (carried)
• Adjourned meeting (carried)

Planning, Environment and Water Advisory Committee

The Planning, Environment and Water Advisory Committee will first approve the minutes from its October 14, 2025 meeting. It will then receive a report on the Phase 1 Official Plan amendment and provide staff with comments. The committee will also receive a report on the City of Guelph Draft Green Development Framework and provide comments. The meeting concludes with standard announcements and adjournment.

• Approve minutes from the October 14, 2025 meeting
• Review and comment on Phase 1 Official Plan Amendment (Official Plan Update)
• Review and comment on the City of Guelph Draft Green Development Framework
• Chair and staff announcements (written submissions due by noon)
• Adjourn the meeting

The Planning, Environment and Water Advisory Committee approved the minutes from the October 14, 2025 meeting. It accepted staff comments recommending language about growth within the existing corporate boundary for the Phase 1 Official Plan Amendment. It also accepted staff comments suggesting incentives and expanded performance criteria for the Draft Green Development Framework. The meeting was adjourned at 7:35 p.m.

• Approved October 14, 2025 meeting minutes (moved by Verhaeghe, seconded by Forrest Smith)
• Adopted comment to include growth‑boundary language in Phase 1 Official Plan Amendment (moved by Forrest Smith, seconded by Luth)
• Adopted comment to explore incentives and higher performance criteria in Draft Green Development Framework (moved by Turnbull, seconded by Forrest Smith)
• Adjourned meeting at 7:35 p.m. (moved by Verhaeghe, seconded by Singh)

Information Items

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

• Consultation alerts on Bill 60 schedules regarding bicycle lanes, transit, and planning act amendments
• Proposed Certificate of Property Use for Comtran Properties Inc
• Consultation on minimum lot sizes and enhanced development standards
• Resolutions from other municipalities regarding housing affordability and waste management
• Consultation on Clean Water Act and Water and Wastewater Public Corporations Act amendments

Heritage Advisory Committee

The Heritage Advisory Committee will approve the October 2, 2025 meeting minutes and a corrected version of the September 4, 2025 minutes. It will recommend to City Council that the barn at 316 Grange Road not receive heritage designation and that the demolition recommendation be supported. The committee will also receive a report on Official Plan Amendment 110 heritage policies and a report on the 2026 individual designation priorities.

• Approve minutes from the October 2, 2025 Heritage Advisory Committee meeting
• Approve corrected minutes for the September 4, 2025 Heritage Advisory Committee meeting
• Recommend the barn at 316 Grange Road be excluded from heritage designation and support its demolition
• Receive the report titled "Official Plan Update - OPA 110 - Heritage Policies"
• Receive the report titled "Heritage Advisory Committee's 2026 Individual Designation Priorities"

The committee approved the October 2, 2025 meeting minutes and the corrected September 4, 2025 minutes. It advised City Council that the barn at 316 Grange Road does not merit heritage designation and endorsed the staff recommendation to demolish the property. The committee received the Official Plan Update on heritage policies and provided three specific comments on the draft amendment. It also received the 2026 Individual Designation Priorities report and then adjourned the meeting.

• Approved October 2, 2025 meeting minutes (Carried)
• Approved corrected September 4, 2025 minutes (Carried)
• Advised City Council that 316 Grange Road barn does not merit designation (Carried)
• Supported staff recommendation to demolish 316 Grange Road property (Carried)
• Received Official Plan Update – Heritage Policies report (Carried)
• Provided three comments on Draft Official Plan Amendment 110 (Carried)
• Received 2026 Individual Designation Priorities report (Carried)
• Adjourned meeting at 1:14 p.m. (Carried)

Committee of the Whole

The Committee of the Whole is discussing policies to address renovictions and the implementation of a vacant home tax. Members are also reviewing plans to develop affordable housing on city-owned properties and a diversity plan for the police service board.

• Proposed complaint-based vacant home tax by-law with a two per cent tax rate
• Project budget of $3,406,150 for affordable housing at 5 Normandy Drive and 7 Eastview Road
• Approval of the Diversity Plan for the Guelph Police Service Board (2025-470)
• Endorsement of water quantity policy amendments to the Grand River Source Protection Plan
• Closed meeting to consider Wastewater Lab Closure (2025-476)

The council approved funding of $3,406,150 for an affordable‑housing project on city‑owned lands at 5 Normandy Drive and 7 Eastview Road, using the Housing Accelerator Fund and $400,000 from the Affordable Housing reserve. It also directed staff to draft a vacant‑home tax by‑law with a 4 % rate and $275,000 in estimated expenditures for the 2026 budget. Additionally, staff were instructed to develop a framework for a Renoviction By‑law and Rental Replacement By‑law with $311,000 in estimated costs. All motions were passed unanimously.

• Approved closed meeting to consider Wastewater Lab Closure (11‑0)
• Approved Diversity Plan for Guelph Police Service Board (13‑0)
• Endorsed draft water quantity policy amendments to Grand River Source Protection Plan (13‑0)
• Directed staff to advocate for changes to the Residential Tenancies Act (13‑0)
• Directed staff to develop a Renoviction By‑law framework with $311,000 budget (13‑0)
• Directed staff to draft a vacant‑home tax by‑law at 4 % rate with $275,000 budget (13‑0)
• Approved $3,406,150 affordable‑housing project funding (13‑0)
• Adjourned meeting (carried)

Information Items

The October 31, 2025 City Council meeting will present a series of information reports and consultation alerts for the members' awareness. Items include an update on improving access to public washrooms, amendments to the Blue Box program for multi‑residential properties, and several provincial regulatory consultation alerts. No formal decisions are scheduled; council members may move items to a future Committee of the Whole for discussion.

• Improving Access to Public Washrooms in Guelph – Update (2025‑468)
• Blue Box Regulation Amendments for Multi‑Residential (2025‑528)
• Consultation Alert – Proposed Special Economic Zones Criteria (2025‑485)
• Consultation Alert – Clean Water Act Amendments (2025‑515)
• City of Guelph Resolution: Elect Respect Pledge (motion passed Oct 28 2025)

Special Council Meeting - Budget

The Special City Council will review the Mayor’s Draft 2026 Budget Update and a companion report containing several budget recommendations. Council will consider changes to rates and fees, reserve fund transfers, and a revised funding source for the FM Woods Station Upgrade that eliminates $49,207,200 of debt financing. Additional items include inter‑reserve borrowing, the city’s debt strategy, and staff directives for parking and corporate building budget analyses.

• Remove $49,207,200 debt financing for FM Woods Station Upgrade (WT0064) and fund it from the Water Capital reserve fund (152)
• Readopt 2026‑2027 rates, fees and charges, subject to any 2027 budget amendments
• Approve inter‑reserve fund borrowing to maintain the Ontario Building Code Stabilization reserve fund (188)
• Approve the debt strategy included in the 2026 budget update
• Direct staff to conduct an operating model analysis for downtown parking as part of the City‑Wide Parking Study

Council voted 10‑0 to hold a closed meeting to consider the Mayor's Draft 2026 Budget Update and an organizational structure review. No pecuniary interest disclosures were made. The council later adjourned the meeting by a motion that was carried.

• Approved closed meeting to consider budget update (10‑0)
• Adjourned meeting (carried)

City Council

The Guelph City Council will consider a series of items, including appointing KPMG LLP as the city’s external auditor for fiscal years 2025 through 2029. It will also review a 30‑year lease for the Baker Library facility, updates to the Utility Billing Project and related stormwater by‑law amendments, and a naming report for municipal properties. Several new by‑laws covering stormwater rates, light trespass, and traffic and parking regulations will be adopted. The meeting includes a closed‑session segment for litigation‑related matters.

• Appointment of KPMG LLP as external auditor for 2025‑2029 (Item 9.1)
• Approval of a 30‑year lease for the Baker Library facility with two five‑year renewal terms (Item 9.3)
• Utility Billing Project status report and amendment of stormwater by‑law (Item 9.4)
• Municipal Property and Building Commemorative Naming Report – naming Brooklyn Park (Item 9.2)
• Adoption of by‑laws: stormwater rate amendment (2025‑21108), light trespass (2025‑21138), traffic and parking amendments (2025‑21158) (Item 12)

Council approved a 40‑year lease (with one ten‑year renewal) for the Baker Library facility. The council also appointed KPMG LLP as external auditor, approved the naming of Brooklyn Park, adopted utility‑billing updates and a Stormwater by‑law amendment, and directed staff to incorporate back‑office centralization recommendations. The Macdonell and Allan’s Structures Environmental Assessment was approved along with a motion to salvage steel railing from Allan’s Bridge.

• Appointed KPMG LLP as external auditor for fiscal years 2025‑2029
• Approved naming of Brooklyn Park for the triangular lot bounded by Water, Albert and Martin Streets
• Adopted utility billing project status report; directed utility billing by‑law to be presented Q1 2026 and approved Stormwater by‑law amendment (13‑0)
• Approved 40‑year lease with one ten‑year renewal for Baker Library facility (13‑0)
• Directed staff to incorporate back‑office centralization recommendations into the annual workplan (13‑0)
• Approved Macdonell and Allan’s Structures Environmental Assessment (12‑1)
• Approved salvage and reuse of steel railing from Allan’s Bridge (11‑2)

Information Items

The City Council meeting will review a series of information items, including a response to a provincial request on occupancy permits linked to deferred development charges, several consultation alerts on regulatory and economic matters, and resolutions from other municipalities on topics such as automated speed enforcement and climate change. No items are selected for formal discussion, and the items are provided for the council’s awareness.

• City of Guelph response to 25-MMAH016 – occupancy permits for residential developments with deferred development charges (2025-511)
• Consultation Alert – ERO 025-1059 – Certificate of Property Use for Comtran Properties Inc (2025-472)
• Consultation Alert – ERO 025-1077 – Proposed Special Economic Zones Criteria (2025-485)
• Consultation Alert – ERO 025-1060 – Clean Water Act Amendments (2025-515)
• Municipal resolutions from other jurisdictions on automated speed enforcement, climate‑change priority, emerald ash borer funding, sustainable waste management, and Blue Box recycling impacts

Arts and Culture Advisory Committee

The Arts and Culture Advisory Committee will review the 2025 Artist in Residence Program and a plan for the conservation and repositioning of the Family Sculpture and Fountain in St. George's Square. The meeting will also include a discussion on the Mayor's 2026 Draft Budget.

• Approval of September 25, 2025 meeting minutes
• Update on the 2025 Artist in Residence Program
• Update on Public Art in St. George's Square
• Mayor's 2026 Draft Budget Discussion
• Closed meeting regarding personal matters

The Arts and Culture Advisory Committee approved the minutes from the September 25 meeting and authorized a closed session for personal matters. It accepted the staff report on the 2025 Artist in Residence Program and adopted a set of comments for policy review. Members Donnelly and Raczycki were appointed to speak at the November 18 budget delegation, with specific talking points approved. The committee also endorsed the staff plan to conserve and reposition the Family Sculpture and Fountain in St. George’s Square.

• Approved September 25, 2025 meeting minutes (carried)
• Authorized a closed‑session meeting under Municipal Act §239(2)(b) (carried)
• Received staff report on 2025 Artist in Residence Program and adopted comments for policy review (carried)
• Appointed Members Donnelly and Raczycki to represent committee at November 18, 2025 budget delegation (carried)
• Approved inclusion of specific comments in the budget delegation presentation (carried)
• Supported staff plan to conserve and reposition the Family Sculpture and Fountain in St. George’s Square (carried)
• Adjourned the meeting at 7:40 p.m. (carried)

Accessibility Advisory Committee

The Accessibility Advisory Committee will consider a memo on ramp slopes, discuss priorities for the Accessible Destination Program, review staff recommendations for the Lyon Pool Restoration Project, and provide comments on the Traffic Calming Policy. The meeting also includes approval of previous minutes and routine announcements.

• Ramp Slopes and Accessibility Considerations memo
• Accessible Destination Program report and priority recommendations
• Lyons Pool Restoration Project staff report and support for accessible options
• Traffic Calming Policy presentation and committee comments

The Accessibility Advisory Committee approved the September 16, 2025 meeting minutes and received a memo on ramp slopes. It accepted the Accessible Destination Program report and recommended staff prioritize local festivals, family attractions, holistic access, and transit considerations. The committee received the Lyons Pool Restoration staff report, endorsed the proposed accessible options, and suggested an exit option opposite the ramped entrance. It also received a presentation on the Traffic Calming Policy before adjourning.

• Approved September 16, 2025 meeting minutes (carried)
• Received memo titled Ramp Slopes and Accessibility Considerations (carried)
• Received Tourism Funding, Accessible Destination Program report (carried)
• Recommended staff prioritize local festivals and family attractions for Accessible Destination Program (carried)
• Recommended staff consider holistic access and transit factors for Accessible Destination Program (carried)
• Received staff report 'Introduction: Lyon Pool Restoration Project' (carried)
• Supported proposed accessible options for the Lyons Pool Restoration project (carried)
• Recommended staff consider pool exit option opposite ramped entrance (carried)

Information Items

City Council is scheduled to receive weekly information reports and correspondence from various municipalities and departments. The agenda includes updates on sponsorship development, physician recruitment, and resolutions from other townships regarding infrastructure and public safety.

• Sponsorship Development Progress Update
• Guelph Wellington Physician Recruitment Strategy
• Township of Edwardsburgh Cardinal Resolution on Ontario Community Infrastructure Fund
• Halton Region Resolution on Public Safety Requirements
• Township of Larder Lake Request for Extension of Fire Certification Deadlines

Transportation Advisory Committee

The Transportation Advisory Committee will receive staff presentations on a mobility services application review and a traffic calming policy update. The committee is asked to provide input on recommended traffic calming measures and the prioritization approach based on Vision Zero principles.

• Mobility Services Application Review October 2025 presentation
• Traffic Calming Policy Update presentation
• Input on recommended traffic calming measures
• Feedback on Traffic Calming Policy prioritization and Vision Zero alignment

The committee approved the July 17, 2025 Transportation Advisory Committee minutes. It received the staff presentation on the Mobility Services Application Review for October 2025. It received the staff presentation on the Traffic Calming Policy Update and offered feedback for staff consideration. The meeting was then adjourned.

• Approved July 17, 2025 minutes – Carried
• Received Mobility Services Application Review October 2025 presentation – Carried
• Received Traffic Calming Policy Update presentation – Carried
• Offered feedback on Traffic Calming Policy for staff consideration – Carried
• Adjourned meeting – Carried

Council Planning

The council will hold a closed session to consider an employment land acquisition update and related disclosures. In the open portion, council will consider a consent agenda and several planning decisions, including extensions to draft plans for subdivisions at 1159 Victoria Road South and 635 Woodlawn Road East. They will also vote on a municipal support resolution for rooftop solar projects on municipal lands. Additional items include a public hearing on the proposed Official Plan and Zoning amendment for 1 Clair Road East, sign‑by‑law variances for 705 Southgate Drive, and updates to the Downtown Heritage Conservation District and Official Plan Phase 1.

• Decision Report for Proposed Official Plan and Zoning By-law Amendment for 1 Clair Road East (Item 8.2)
• Draft Plan Extension Request for Subdivision 23T-07506 at 1159 Victoria Road South (Item 6.1)
• Draft Plan Extension Request for Subdivision 23T-11503 at 635 Woodlawn Road East (Item 6.2)
• Municipal Support Resolution for rooftop solar projects on 30 Hanlon Creek Blvd, 35 Cooper Rd, 54 Phelan Ct, and Quarterman Rd (Item 6.3)
• Sign By-law Variances for 705 Southgate Drive (Item 8.1)

The council authorized a closed meeting to consider an employment land acquisition (9‑0). It approved extensions for two draft subdivision plans and unanimously supported a long‑term solar energy project on municipal lands (11‑0). It also approved one sign‑by‑law variance while refusing two other sign requests.

• Authorized closed meeting on Employment Land Acquisition (9‑0)
• Approved extension of Draft Plan for 1159 Victoria Rd S to Nov 22 2028 (consent agenda)
• Approved extension of Draft Plan for 635 Woodlawn Rd E to Nov 18 2028 (consent agenda)
• Supported Long‑Term Energy Project rooftop solar proposal (11‑0)
• Received Downtown Heritage Conservation District draft plan (13‑0)
• Received Official Plan Amendment No. 110 (13‑0)
• Approved sign‑by‑law variance for 80 m separation (13‑0)
• Refused sign‑by‑law variances for ground signs 1A and 1B (3‑10)

Planning, Environment and Water Advisory Committee

The Planning, Environment and Water Advisory Committee will receive presentations on a community planning permit system for the downtown area. The committee will also discuss the Water and Wastewater Capacity Allocation Policy.

• Presentation on Community Planning Permit System for the Downtown
• Presentation on Water and Wastewater Capacity Allocation Policy Project Phase 2
• Approval of September 8, 2025 meeting minutes

The Planning, Environment and Water Advisory Committee approved the minutes from the September 8, 2025 meeting. The motion to adjourn the October 14, 2025 meeting was carried. No other decisions were recorded.

• Approved September 8, 2025 meeting minutes (carried)
• Adjourned October 14, 2025 meeting (carried)

Economic Development and Tourism Advisory Committee

The Economic Development and Tourism Advisory Committee will vote to approve the minutes from its September 9, 2025 meeting. It will receive presentations on the Water and Wastewater Allocation Policy (Phase 2), the 2025 ICI Stocktake on Climate Change, and the Wayfinding Strategy. The meeting will include chair and staff announcements before being adjourned.

• Approval of minutes from the September 9, 2025 meeting
• Presentation on Water and Wastewater Allocation Policy (Phase 2)
• Presentation on 2025 ICI Stocktake on Climate Change
• Presentation on Wayfinding Strategy
• Adjournment of the meeting

The Economic Development and Tourism Advisory Committee approved the September 9, 2025 meeting minutes. It formally received presentations on the Water and Wastewater Allocation Policy and the 2025 ICI Stocktake on Climate Change. The committee voted to support the direction and design concepts of the new wayfinding strategy. The meeting was then adjourned.

• Approved September 9, 2025 meeting minutes (Carried)
• Received Water and Wastewater Allocation Policy presentation (Carried)
• Received 2025 ICI Stocktake on Climate Change presentation (Carried)
• Supported wayfinding strategy direction and design concepts (Carried)
• Adjourned the meeting (Carried)

Information Items

This meeting consists of a weekly electronic distribution of information items for the public and City Council. No decisions are being made; however, Council members may request that any item be moved to a Committee of the Whole meeting for discussion.

• Response to ERO 025-0844 regarding Projection Methodology Guideline updates
• Consultation alerts on deferred development charges, Comtran Properties Inc, and Special Economic Zones
• Resolutions from other towns regarding firefighter certification, automated speed enforcement, and the H.E.R. Elect Respect Campaign
• Heritage Advisory Committee minutes from October 2, 2025
• Committee of Adjustment minutes from October 9, 2025

Committee of Adjustment

The Guelph Committee of Adjustment will meet on October 9, 2025 from 4:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. to hear public applications under sections 45 and 53 of the Planning Act. The hearing will be live‑streamed and residents may submit written comments or speak in person or electronically. Applicants are seeking variances for setbacks, shed and fence heights, and lot‑creation consents. No decisions are recorded on the agenda; the meeting is for public comment and review.

• A‑74/25 – 83 Fife Road: variance to reduce side‑yard setback for an attached garage (deferred from Sep 4)
• A‑79/25 – 11 Norton Drive: variances to reduce side‑yard setback for exterior stairs and rear deck
• A‑80/25 – 180 Farley Drive: variances for existing sheds and fence height in side yard
• A‑78/25 – 66 Mary Street: variance to reduce interior setback for a two‑storey addition
• B‑65/25 – 361 Whitelaw Road: consent to create one new residential lot with one retained lot

The Committee of Adjustment approved variances for five properties, allowing reduced yard setbacks, accessory structures, and a taller fence. It also approved consent for the severance of part of Lot 5 at 361 Whitelaw Road, subject to conditions for road widening, a daylight triangle, and a reserve. All decisions were carried without recorded vote tallies.

• Approved variance for 83 Fife Road – reduced left side yard setback for garage to 0.914 m
• Approved variances for 11 Norton Drive – reduced left side yard setbacks for rear porch and exterior stairs to 0.09 m
• Approved variances for 180 Farley Drive – permitted existing accessory sheds and increased fence height to 1.9 m with conditions
• Approved variance for 66 Mary Street – reduced left side yard setback for two‑storey addition to 0.65 m
• Approved consent for severance of part lot at 361 Whitelaw Road – with conditions for road widening, daylight triangle, and reserve

Committee of the Whole

The Committee of the Whole will hold a closed session to discuss a proposed parkland acquisition (2025-453) and a plan to advance affordable housing on city‑owned properties (2025-411). In the open session, Council will vote on the appointment of KPMG LLP as external auditor for 2025‑2029, approve a 30‑year lease for the Baker Library facility, and adopt the Municipal Property and Building Commemorative Naming Report. Additional items include updates on utility billing by‑law and an environmental assessment for Macdonell and Allan’s Structures.

• Closed meeting: Proposed Parkland Acquisition – 2025-453
• Closed meeting: Advancing Affordable Housing on City‑Owned Properties – 2025-411
• Consent agenda: Appointment of External Auditor KPMG LLP for fiscal years 2025‑2029
• Consent agenda: Baker Library Facility lease approval – 30‑year term with two 5‑year renewals
• Consent agenda: Municipal Property and Building Commemorative Naming Report – 2025-429

The council moved the meeting to a closed session and approved several items. It appointed KPMG LLP as the city’s external auditor for fiscal years 2025‑2029. It also approved naming recommendations, a heritage‑related environmental assessment, and utility‑billing by‑law updates.

• Closed meeting authorized (11‑0)
• Approved KPMG LLP as external auditor for 2025‑2029 (12‑0)
• Approved Naming Committee recommended names (12‑0)
• Approved naming the triangular lot Brooklyn Park (12‑0)
• Referred Baker Library Facility Lease report to Oct 28 Council meeting (12‑0)
• Approved Macdonell and Allan’s Structures Environmental Assessment (10‑2)
• Approved salvage of Allan’s Bridge steel railing for reuse (11‑1)
• Approved engagement with Arts & Culture and Heritage Advisory Committees for the project (12‑0)

Information Items

The City Council will receive several information items. A letter from Mayor Cam Guthrie to Minister Flack requests provincial backing for affordable rental property tax discounts. Additional items include consultation alerts on a projection methodology guideline and a certificate of property use, as well as resolutions from Niagara Region and the City of Pickering, and minutes from the Arts and Culture Advisory Committee.

• Letter from Mayor Cam Guthrie to Minister Flack supporting affordable rental property tax discounts
• Consultation Alert – ERO 025-0844 – Updates to the Projection Methodology Guideline (2025‑435)
• Consultation Alert – ERO 025-1059 – Certificate of Property Use for Comtran Properties Inc (2025‑472)
• Niagara Region Resolution: Respecting State of Emergency on Mental Health, Homelessness and Addictions
• City of Pickering Resolution: Elect Respect

Heritage Advisory Committee

The Heritage Advisory Committee will consider three main items: approving the minutes from the September 4, 2025 meeting; recommending that 19 London Road East receive designation under Part IV of the Ontario Heritage Act; and providing comments on the heritage permit application for 66 Mary Street (application 2025‑466). The committee will also address any chair announcements before adjourning.

• Approve minutes from the September 4, 2025 Heritage Advisory Committee meeting
• Recommend designation of 19 London Road East under Part IV of the Ontario Heritage Act
• Provide comments on heritage permit application 66 Mary Street (HP25‑0003, 2025‑466)
• Chair announcements (requested in writing by 10 am on meeting day)
• Set next meeting for November 6, 2025 at 12:00 p.m.

The Heritage Advisory Committee approved the September 4, 2025 meeting minutes. It recommended that 19 London Road receive designation under Part IV of the Ontario Heritage Act and supported the heritage attributes in the staff report. The committee added a comment to the 66 Mary Street heritage permit application that replacement bricks should match the existing ones. The meeting was then adjourned.

• Approved September 4, 2025 meeting minutes (carried)
• Recommended 19 London Rd for designation under Part IV of the Ontario Heritage Act (carried)
• Supported heritage attributes in the 19 London Rd staff report (carried)
• Commented that bricks for 66 Mary St permit should match existing bricks (carried)
• Adjourned the meeting (carried)

Information Items

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

• Outstanding Resolutions of City Council – September 2025 (2025-412)
• Litigation Status Report as of September 17, 2025 (2025-426)
• Consultation Alert ERO 025-0844 regarding Projection Methodology Guideline updates
• Resolutions from other municipalities on topics including waste management, water safety, and veterans' income support
• Resolutions regarding the Elect Respect Campaign from Aurora and East Garafraxa

Arts and Culture Advisory Committee

The Arts and Culture Advisory Committee will consider approving the Call to Artists for a community‑engaged public art project at the Guelph Police Service building on Wyndham Street. The meeting will also review and approve the minutes from the July 24, 2025 committee meeting. Additional agenda items include chair and staff announcements, adjournment, and scheduling the next meeting on October 23, 2025.

• Approve July 24, 2025 meeting minutes
• Approve Call to Artists for public art at Guelph Police Service building (Wyndham Street)
• Chair and staff announcements
• Adjournment
• Set next meeting for October 23, 2025

The Arts and Culture Advisory Committee approved the July 24, 2025 meeting minutes. It accepted the update on the Community‑Engaged Public Art Project at the Guelph Police Service building and adopted a set of comments for staff regarding the call to artists. The meeting was then adjourned.

• Approved July 24, 2025 meeting minutes (Carried)
• Received update on Community‑Engaged Public Art Project at Guelph Police Service building (Carried)
• Adopted staff comments on the call to artists for the public art project (Carried)
• Adjourned the meeting (Carried)

Information Items

City Council will receive several information reports, including a semi‑annual status report on audit recommendations and updates on senior and youth ride‑free pilot programs. Intergovernmental updates include a consultation alert on projection methodology. The council will also review resolutions from neighboring municipalities and minutes from various advisory committees.

• Semi-annual Status Report on Audit Recommendations – 2025‑432
• Seniors One Day Ride Free Pilot Program – 2025‑447
• Youth Ride Free Pilot Program – 2025‑448
• Consultation Alert – ERO 025‑0844 – Updates to Projection Methodology Guideline – 2025‑435
• Planning, Environment and Water Advisory Committee Minutes – September 8, 2025

Transportation Advisory Committee

The agenda for the Guelph Transportation Advisory Committee meeting on 2025-09-18 contains no listed items; only generic placeholders are present.

City Council

City Council will discuss budget adjustments, including paramedic vehicle procurement and transit charging infrastructure. The body is also considering a new property tax subclass to provide discounts for affordable rental housing starting in 2026.

• Proposed 35 per cent property tax subclass discount for affordable rental housing effective January 1, 2026
• Budget adjustment of $1,300,000 for Guelph Wellington Paramedics Service compensation and benefits
• Proposed $5,000,000 for Guelph Transit Central Station Electric Bus Charging
• New project for Queen Street Sewer with a budget of $1,184,500
• Request for provincial legislation and funding regarding road salt management and pollution

Council approved a 35% property‑tax discount for affordable rental housing in the multi‑residential (MT) and new multi‑residential (NT) classes, effective Jan 1 2026. The council also approved several budget motions, including a $1.3 million operating‑budget adjustment for Guelph Wellington Paramedics Service, advancement of paramedic vehicle replacement and electric‑bus‑charging projects, and a $1.184 million Queen Street Sewer project. Additional actions included appointing members to advisory committees, directing staff to update compensation comparator lists and conduct benefit market surveys, and authorizing letters to provincial ministers on tax‑relief opportunities.

• Appointed Nicole Detlor and Chelsea Noiles to Economic Development and Tourism Advisory Committee (12‑0)
• Appointed Joel Meier and Chelsey Edwards to Transportation Advisory Committee (12‑0)
• Directed staff to update the list of comparator municipalities for compensation reviews (11‑1)
• Directed staff to conduct a market survey of non‑union employee benefits and total compensation reviews (12‑0)
• Approved $1.3 million GWPS compensation and benefits budget adjustment, City share $819,000 (12‑0)
• Approved advancement of paramedic vehicle replacement, transit electric‑bus‑charging, and Queen Street Sewer project budgets (12‑0)
• Adopted a 35% tax discount subclass for affordable multi‑residential housing, effective Jan 1 2026 (12‑0)
• Authorized Mayor to send letters to provincial ministers requesting property‑tax relief for ODSP and Ontario Works homeowners (12‑0)

Accessibility Advisory Committee

The Accessibility Advisory Committee will review a proposal for a new multi-use trail that connects Deerpath Drive to Castlebury Park, presented by park planner Tiffany Hanna. The meeting also includes orientation and education sessions on committee roles, responsibilities, and accessibility liaison duties. Agenda and minutes from the June 17, 2025 meeting will be approved. No formal decisions are recorded in the agenda.

• Presentation of new multi-use trail connecting Deerpath Drive to Castlebury Park (Tiffany Hanna, Park Planner)
• Orientation and education workshop on general committee roles and procedural training (Winnie Chan)
• Accessibility liaison training on specific roles (Leanne Warren and Kayla Besse)
• Approval of the September 16, 2025 agenda
• Approval of June 17, 2025 meeting minutes

The Accessibility Advisory Committee approved its agenda. It recommended that the city examine armrest and cane guiding specifications for the new multi‑use trail connecting Deerpath Drive to Castlebury Park. The committee deferred decisions on slopes and railings along the trail to the October 2025 meeting. The meeting was adjourned.

• Approved agenda (carried)
• Recommended city study armrest and cane guiding specifications for new trail (carried)
• Deferred item on slopes and railings along trails to October 2025 meeting (carried)
• Deferred item on slopes and railings for future trail development to October 2025 meeting (carried)
• Adjourned meeting (carried)

Information Items

This meeting consists of information items distributed for the public and City Council. No decisions were made, as these items are for information only unless a council member requests a future discussion.

• Equity and Anti-Racism Action Plan - 2025-296
• City of Guelph response to the expansion of the Slow Down, Move Over (SDMO) Law
• County of Wellington Social Services Department 2024 Annual Report
• Heritage Advisory Committee minutes from September 4, 2025
• Economic Development and Tourism Advisory Committee minutes from September 9, 2025

Committee of Adjustment

The Committee of Adjustment will hold a public hearing to consider several applications under the Planning Act. The body will decide on requests for zoning variances and the creation of new industrial and residential lots.

• 1861, 1871 and 1879 Gordon Street: Variances for active entrances and parking area setback
• 384 Crawley Road: Consent to create one new industrial lot and one retained industrial lot
• 20 Highview Place: Consent to create one new residential lot and one retained residential lot
• 17 Rickson Avenue: Variance for reduced side yard setback for exterior stairs
• 18 McTague Street: Variances for front porch, stairs, dwelling setback, and driveway sight line

The Committee of Adjustment approved the application to sever parts of Lots 13, 14 and 15 at 384 Crawley Road. The approval was granted subject to a detailed list of conditions covering consent agreements, transit infrastructure, storm‑water, grading, environmental studies and other engineering requirements. The motion was moved by N. Mir and seconded by P. Membreño. No vote tally was recorded in the minutes.

• Approved consent for severance of Lots 13‑15 at 384 Crawley Road, subject to 23 listed conditions (motion moved by N. Mir, seconded by P. Membreño)

Special Council Meeting

The council will consider a Decision Report on the Guelph Innovation District Block Plan for Blocks 1 and 2, submitted by MHBC Planning Limited on behalf of Fusion Homes for the parcels at 328 Victoria Road South and 588 Stone Road East. Council is recommended to refuse the current block plan and to require specific amendments, including a 6.7‑hectare community park, 16.48 ha of employment mixed‑use land, an elementary school, the Frost Building, a single‑loaded road, and stormwater design changes. If the applicant revises the plan to meet these conditions, the council may endorse it at a later meeting. The agenda also includes a notice of intention to designate the Frost Building at 328 Victoria Road South under the Ontario Heritage Act and routine consent agenda items and by‑law adoption.

• Decision Report on endorsement of GID Block Plan for Blocks 1 and 2 – refusal with required amendments
• Notice of Intention to Designate Frost Building at 328 Victoria Road South under the Ontario Heritage Act
• Council Consent Agenda items
• Resolution to adopt by‑laws
• Mayor’s announcements

The council voted 13‑0 to approve the Guelph Innovation District Block Plan for Blocks 1 and 2, with several conditions attached. It rejected a requirement for a 6.7‑hectare community park (6‑7). It approved specific provisions for an elementary school, the Frost Building, a single‑loaded road, and storm‑water design, and ordered the plan to be revisited if modifications are unsatisfactory.

• Approved Main Motion to endorse Block Plan (13‑0)
• Defeated requirement for a 6.7‑hectare community park (6‑7)
• Approved elementary school location adjacent to parkland (9‑4)
• Approved Frost Building not be located in a Park Block (13‑0)
• Approved single‑loaded road along eastern edge (7‑6)
• Approved stormwater management revisions (13‑0)
• Approved Block Plan as amended (13‑0)
• Decided to bring back plan for endorsement if modifications unsatisfactory (13‑0)

Council Planning

The Council will hold a closed session to consider a land disposition and related matters. In the open session, Council will receive the statutory public meeting report for a proposed Official Plan and Zoning By‑law amendment for 1 Clair Road East, which would permit four mixed‑use buildings with 715 dwelling units and 2,127 m² of commercial space. The Council will also consider a draft amendment to the Parkland Dedication Bylaw that exempts a single bachelor unit at 671 Woolwich Street from cash‑in‑lieu requirements. By‑law adoption resolutions will be presented.

• Public Meeting Report – 1 Clair Road East – Proposed Official Plan Amendment and Zoning By‑law Amendment (715 units, 2,127 m² commercial)
• Draft amendment to Parkland Dedication Bylaw – exemption for a bachelor unit at 671 Woolwich Street
• Authority to move into a closed meeting under the Municipal Act
• Closed meeting agenda item – Hanlon Creek Land Disposition (2025‑418)
• Resolution to adopt pending by‑laws

Council voted unanimously to hold a closed meeting on the Hanlon Creek land disposition. The council unanimously received the statutory public meeting report for the 1 Clair Road East official plan and zoning amendment application. Council approved an amendment to the Parkland Dedication Bylaw that removes certain residential alterations from the development definition and authorized a building permit at 671 Woolwich Street without a cash‑in‑lieu payment. The council also approved by‑laws 21133, 21139 and 21147.

• Authorized closed meeting on Hanlon Creek Land Disposition (11‑0)
• Received 1 Clair Road East public meeting report/application (12‑0)
• Authorized closed meeting on Parkland Dedication Bylaw Exemptions (12‑0)
• Approved amendment to Parkland Dedication Bylaw to refine development definition (12‑0)
• Authorized building permit for 671 Woolwich Street without cash‑in‑lieu (12‑0)
• Approved by‑law 21133 (12‑0)
• Approved by‑law 21139 (12‑0)
• Approved by‑law 21147 (12‑0)

Economic Development and Tourism Advisory Committee

The Economic Development and Tourism Advisory Committee will discuss the concept and direction of the One Water Plan. The body will also review the 90% design for Downtown Revitalization focusing on Wyndham Street and St. George’s Square.

• Discussion and support for the One Water Plan
• Review of Wyndham Street and St. George’s Square design concepts
• Approval of July 8, 2025 meeting minutes
• Proposed rescheduling of November meeting to November 12, 2025

The Economic Development and Tourism Advisory Committee approved the June 10, 2025 minutes. It recommended staff prioritize communication with downtown businesses and supported the Wyndham Street and St. George’s Square design. The committee also recommended engagement tactics for the One Water Plan and endorsed its overall direction. Finally, it moved the November meeting to November 12, 2025.

• Approved minutes from June 10, 2025 meeting
• Recommended staff prioritize downtown business communication for Wyndham Street design
• Supported Wyndham Street and St. George’s Square design concept
• Recommended staff consider engagement tactics for One Water Plan
• Supported One Water Plan direction
• Rescheduled November meeting to Wednesday November 12, 2025
• Adjourned the meeting
• Scheduled next meeting for October 14, 2025

Planning, Environment and Water Advisory Committee

The Planning, Environment and Water Advisory Committee will approve the minutes from its July 14, 2025 meeting. It will receive an Energy and Climate Change orientation workshop presented by Bryan Ho‑Yan. The committee will review the Phase 1 update to the Official Plan and the Corporate Energy and Climate Change Mitigation Action Plan. No other decisions are listed.

• Approve July 14, 2025 meeting minutes
• Energy and Climate Change orientation workshop (presented by Bryan Ho‑Yan)
• Official Plan Update Phase 1 presentation (presented by Lucas Mollame)
• Corporate Energy and Climate Change Mitigation Action Plan presentation (presented by Bryan Ho‑Yan)

The Planning, Environment and Water Advisory Committee approved the July 14, 2025 meeting minutes after a motion and second. No substantive policy or project decisions were made; the agenda consisted of presentations and orientation workshops. The meeting was then adjourned by a carried motion.

• Approved July 14, 2025 meeting minutes (carried)
• Adjourned meeting (carried)

Information Items

The City of Guelph Council meeting is an information-only session with no decisions scheduled. The agenda includes staff reports on 2024 Community Benefit Agreements, hydro-modelling comments regarding the Glen Christie and Lafarge quarries, and consultation alerts on provincial legislation.

• 2024 Community Benefit Agreements Annual Reporting
• Hydro-modelling comments on Glen Christie and Lafarge quarries
• Consultation alert on expansion of the Slow Down, Move Over law
• Consultation alert on updates to the Projection Methodology Guideline
• Heritage Advisory Committee minutes from September 4, 2025

Heritage Advisory Committee

The Heritage Advisory Committee will approve the July 3, 2025 meeting minutes and consider three designation recommendations under Part IV of the Ontario Heritage Act: 88 Ontario Street, 124 Liverpool Street, and 37‑39 London Road West, the latter despite an intention to demolish the property. The committee will also hold a workshop presentation on the Downtown Heritage Conservation District Plan and Guidelines.

• Approve minutes from the July 3, 2025 Heritage Advisory Committee meeting
• Recommend City Council designate 88 Ontario Street under Part IV of the Ontario Heritage Act
• Recommend City Council designate 124 Liverpool Street under Part IV of the Ontario Heritage Act
• Advise City Council that 37‑39 London Road West merits designation under Part IV of the Ontario Heritage Act despite demolition intent
• Downtown Heritage Conservation District Plan and Guideline Workshop 2 presentation

The Heritage Advisory Committee approved the July 3, 2025 minutes. It carried the consent agenda, recommending that 88 Ontario Street and 124 Liverpool Street be designated under Part IV of the Ontario Heritage Act. All three motions regarding the designation of 37‑39 London Road West were defeated. The meeting was then adjourned.

• Approved July 3, 2025 minutes (carried)
• Recommended 88 Ontario Street for heritage designation (carried)
• Supported heritage attributes for 88 Ontario Street (carried)
• Recommended 124 Liverpool Street for heritage designation (carried)
• Supported heritage attributes for 124 Liverpool Street (carried)
• Motion that 37‑39 London Road West does NOT merit designation (defeated)
• Motion that 37‑39 London Road West does NOT merit designation (defeated)
• Motion that 37‑39 London Road West merits designation (defeated)

Committee of Adjustment

The Guelph Committee of Adjustment will hold a public hearing on September 4, 2025 to consider applications under sections 45 and 53 of the Planning Act. Attendees may comment on variance requests for reduced side‑yard setbacks and consent applications to create new residential lots at several addresses. Decisions will be recorded and made available after the meeting.

• A‑65/25 – variance to reduce exterior side‑yard setback for a residential addition at 80 St Arnaud Street (deferred from June 12, 2025)
• B‑41/25, B‑42/25, B‑43/25 – consent to create three new residential lots and easements at 108 Fleming Road (deferred from June 12, 2025)
• A‑72/25 – variances to reduce parking spaces and waive electric‑vehicle parking for a warehouse at 65 Independence Place
• A‑73/25 – variance to reduce side‑yard setback for landing and exterior stairs at 157 Summit Ridge Drive
• B‑58/25, B‑59/25, B‑60/25 – consent to create three new residential lots at 6 Evergreen Drive

The Committee of Adjustment approved a minor variance at 80 St. Arnaud Street allowing a 3‑metre side‑yard setback, subject to conditions. It also approved consent to sever a parcel at 108 Fleming Road (B‑41/25) with extensive conditions. Applications for 65 Independence Place (A‑72/25) and 83 Fife Road (A‑74/25) were each deferred sine die. All motions were carried.

• Approved variance for 80 St. Arnaud Street (A‑65/25) with conditions
• Approved severance consent for parcel at 108 Fleming Road (B‑41/25) with conditions
• Deferred application A‑72/25 (65 Independence Place) sine die
• Deferred application A‑74/25 (83 Fife Road) sine die

Committee of the Whole

The Committee of the Whole will consider and approve several budget adjustments. These include a $1.3 million operating budget increase for Guelph Wellington Paramedics Service, a $5 million advance for the Guelph Transit Central Station electric bus charging project, and a $1,184,500 budget for a new Queen Street Sewer project. The council will also adopt a 35 % tax discount subclass for affordable multi‑residential housing effective Jan 1 2026. Additional items include a WSIB impacts report for emergency services and a draft graffiti by‑law.

• $1.3 million operating budget adjustment for Guelph Wellington Paramedics Service (City $819,000, County $481,000)
• $5 million advance for Guelph Transit Central Station electric bus charging (31 % Canada Public Transit Fund, 69 % 100RE Reserve)
• $1,184,500 budget for new Queen Street Sewer project (48 % developer contributions, 52 % Wastewater Capital Reserve)
• Adoption of a 35 % tax discount subclass for affordable multi‑residential housing effective Jan 1 2026
• WSIB Impacts for Emergency Services report to be received and forwarded to Joint Social Services and Land Ambulance Committee

Council approved the adoption of an optional multi‑residential property tax subclass for affordable rental housing, set at a 35 % discount and to take effect on Jan 1 2026. The council also approved several budget adjustments, including a $1.3 M paramedic compensation shift and funding for sewer, transit and vehicle projects. Additional items passed were the WSIB impacts report forwarding, a graffiti by‑law review directive, and receipt of a facilities cleaning services audit with staff instructed to act on its recommendations.

• Adopt optional multi‑residential tax subclass for affordable housing (11‑1)
• Authorize staff to prepare by‑law for the new subclass, effective Jan 1 2026 (11‑1)
• Set tax discount at 35 % for the subclass (11‑1)
• Approve capital project budget adjustments and multiple funding reallocations (12‑0)
• Receive WSIB Impacts for Emergency Services report and forward to Joint Social Services and Land Ambulance Committee (13‑0)
• Direct staff to review graffiti by‑law options and report by end Q1 2026 (13‑0)
• Receive Facilities Cleaning Services Value for Money Audit report and incorporate recommendations (12‑0)

Special Council Meeting

City Council is meeting to discuss and decide on Official Plan and Zoning By-law amendments for the property at 343 Waterloo Avenue in Ward 3. The proposed changes aim to permit development on the site, contingent upon an affordable housing agreement.

• Official Plan Amendment to change 343 Waterloo Avenue from 'Low Density Residential' to a site-specific 'Low Density Residential' designation
• Zoning By-law Amendment to change 343 Waterloo Avenue from 'Convenience Commercial 3' (CC-3) to 'Convenience Commercial 12' (CC-12)
• Requirement for the applicant to enter into an affordable housing agreement with the City of Guelph
• Approval of By-laws (2025) – 21134, (2025) – 21135, and (2025) - 21137

The council approved an Official Plan Amendment and a Zoning By-law Amendment for the site at 343 Waterloo Avenue, with conditions requiring a site‑plan, an affordable‑housing agreement, and payment of all development fees. The motion passed 10‑1. The council also approved by‑laws 2025‑21134, 2025‑21135, and 2025‑21137 unanimously (11‑0).

• Approved Official Plan Amendment and Zoning By-law Amendment for 343 Waterloo Avenue (10‑1)
• Required a complete site‑plan application before building permits
• Made permit approvals contingent on an affordable‑housing agreement
• Required payment of all applicable planning and development fees
• Approved by‑law 2025‑21134 (11‑0)
• Approved by‑law 2025‑21135 (11‑0)
• Approved by‑law 2025‑21137 (11‑0)

Committee of Management for the Elliott

The Committee of Management for the Elliott will confirm the minutes from the June 3, 2025 meeting and receive the Q2 2025 operations report for The Elliott Long-Term Care Residence.

• Confirmation of June 3, 2025 meeting minutes
• Reception of Q2 2025 operations report for The Elliott Long-Term Care Residence
• Live stream available at guelph.ca/live

The committee confirmed the June 3, 2025 meeting minutes with a 5‑to‑0 vote. It also received the 2025‑Q2 quarterly report for The Elliott Long‑Term Care Residence by a 6‑to‑0 vote. The meeting was adjourned at 12:42 p.m. after a motion carried unanimously.

• Confirmed June 3, 2025 minutes (5‑0)
• Received 2025‑Q2 Elliott Long‑Term Care Residence report (6‑0)
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous)

Information Items

The City Council will receive a series of information items for review. These include a Lean Improvements and Impact Summary Report (2025‑410), Guelph's feedback on the design of Build Canada Homes, and Guelph's submission to the 2025 Federal Pre‑Budget Consultation. Additional correspondence comes from the Municipality of Tweed on sustainable waste management, the Township of Woolwich on Strong Mayor legislation, and the City of Brantford on provincial scrap‑metal legislation and bail system reform. No decisions are scheduled; the items are for information only.

• Lean Improvements and Impact Summary Report, 2025‑410
• City of Guelph feedback on the design of Build Canada Homes (2025‑431)
• City of Guelph submission to the 2025 Federal Pre‑Budget Consultation (2025‑430)
• Municipality of Tweed: Collaborative Action on Sustainable Waste Management in Ontario
• Township of Woolwich Resolution: Strong Mayor Legislation

Waste Resource Innovation Centre Public Liaison Committee

The Waste Resource Innovation Centre Public Liaison Committee meeting on August 28, 2025 has an agenda that contains no listed agenda items, descriptions, or decisions. The document only shows generic headings and placeholders without any concrete proposals, contracts, or hearings.

Information Items

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

• 2025 Interim Investment Report (2025-423)
• Town of Goderich Resolution regarding Standing Senate Committee on Agriculture and Forestry Report
• Township of Rideau Lakes Resolution regarding V.O.I.C.E. Coalition support
• Township of Terrace Bay Resolution opposing firefighters certification requirements
• Township of West Lincoln Resolutions regarding human trafficking prevention and H.E.R. Elect Respect Campaign

Information Items

The council will receive an information report on Guelph’s proposed submission to the Federal Pre‑Budget Consultation (2025‑409). It will also be briefed on resolutions from neighboring municipalities concerning energy storage, veteran income support, blue‑box recycling, glyphosate spraying, and family health team governance. No items are slated for a vote or formal decision at this meeting.

• 2025 City of Guelph Proposed Submission to the Federal Pre‑Budget Consultation – 2025‑409
• Town of The Blue Mountains resolution: Bill 5, Protect Ontario by Unleashing our Economy Act, 2025 (energy pumped storage request)
• Township of Southgate resolution: increased income support thresholds for Canadian veterans
• Township of North Glengarry resolution: Ontario Regulation 391/21 – Blue Box producer responsibility
• Municipality of West Nipissing resolution: aerial spraying of glyphosate in the Nipissing Forest

Committee of Adjustment

The Committee of Adjustment meeting scheduled for August 14, 2025 was cancelled and rescheduled for September 4, 2025. The agenda listed several applications for variances, lot divisions, and parking changes at various addresses. No decisions were made at this cancelled meeting.

• A-65/25 – 80 St Arnaud Street: variance to reduce exterior side‑yard setback for a residential addition
• B-41/25, B-42/25, B-43/25 – 108 Fleming Road: consent to create three new residential lots and easements
• A-72/25 – 65 Independence Place: variances to reduce required parking spaces and waive EV‑parking for a manufacturing/warehouse use
• A-73/25 – 157 Summit Ridge Drive: variance to reduce side‑yard setback for a landing and exterior stairs
• A-74/25 – 83 Fife Road: variance to reduce side‑yard setback for an attached garage

Information Items

This meeting is for the distribution of electronic information items. The only item listed for the public and City Council is correspondence from the City of Mississauga.

• City of Mississauga Resolution: Exotic Animals

Information Items

The council will review a series of information reports, including intergovernmental updates and correspondence from other municipalities. Items include key messages from the Wellington‑Guelph Health and Housing Community Planning Table, a response to a water‑permit renewal request, and several resolutions opposing external projects. No formal decisions are scheduled; the items are for informational purposes only.

• Wellington‑Guelph Health and Housing Community Planning Table key messages (July 2025)
• Response to ERO 025‑0730 – Streamlined Permit‑to‑Take‑Water Renewals (2025‑405)
• St. Catharines resolution: Elect Respect pledge
• Township of Nairn and Hyman resolution: opposition to transportation and disposal of niobium tailings at Agnew Lake Tailings Management Area
• Town of Goderich resolution: opposition to Bill 17

Information Items

The City Council will be presented with informational reports, including a draft Phase 1 characterization of the Clythe Creek Subwatershed Study, the Ontario Ombudsman’s April 2024‑March 2025 complaints report, an alert on streamlined Permit‑to‑Take‑Water renewals, and the city’s response to amendments of Regulation 82/98 under the Development Charges Act. Additional correspondence includes resolutions from the Town of Aurora and the Township of Ramara. No decisions are scheduled for this meeting.

• Clythe Creek Subwatershed Study Update Draft Phase 1 Characterization Report (2025‑376)
• Ontario Ombudsman complaints and investigations report for April 2024‑March 2025 (2025‑362)
• Consultation Alert – Streamlined Permit‑to‑Take‑Water Renewals (ERO 025‑0730, 2025‑371)
• City of Guelph response to amendments of Ontario Regulation 82/98 under the Development Charges Act (2025‑397)
• Town of Aurora resolutions on Bill 5 and Bill 17; Township of Ramara resolution on Strong Mayor Powers

Arts and Culture Advisory Committee

The Arts and Culture Advisory Committee will consider approval of the June 26, 2025 meeting minutes. It will receive the Culture Plan 2030 Progress report and discuss the proposed priorities for the 2025‑2026 Culture Plan. The committee will vote on adopting those priorities.

• Approve minutes from the June 26, 2025 Arts and Culture Advisory Committee meeting
• Receive the Culture Plan 2030 Progress report
• Approve the 2025‑2026 Culture Plan priorities
• Chair and staff announcements
• Schedule next meeting for September 25, 2025

The Arts and Culture Advisory Committee approved the minutes from the June 26, 2025 meeting. It accepted the Culture Plan 2030 Progress report and approved the 2025/2026 Culture Plan priorities. The meeting was then adjourned. The next meeting is scheduled for September 25, 2025.

• Approved June 26, 2025 meeting minutes (carried)
• Approved receipt of Culture Plan 2030 Progress report and 2025/2026 priorities (carried)
• Adjourned meeting (carried)

Special Council Meeting

The Special City Council will consider the vacancy for the Ward 6 councillor seat. Certified candidates have been provided for review. A recommendation will be made to appoint a councillor to serve until November 15 2026. The meeting also includes routine items such as a declaration of office and bylaws.

• Ward 6 Councillor Vacancy Appointment – review of certified candidates and recommendation to fill the seat for the term ending November 15 2026
• Declaration of Office – procedural affirmation of council members’ offices
• Bylaws – discussion of any pending bylaw matters

Council appointed Katherine Hauser as the Ward 6 councillor after a tie vote was resolved by a draw. The appointment was approved unanimously (12‑0). The council also approved by‑laws 2025‑21113 and 2025‑21130, each with a 13‑0 vote. No other substantive matters were decided.

• Appointed Katherine Hauser to Ward 6 Councillor seat (12‑0)
• Tie vote resolved by draw, selecting Katherine Hauser
• Approved by‑law 2025‑21113 (13‑0)
• Approved by‑law 2025‑21130 (13‑0)
• Declared office for Councillor Hauser
• Adjourned meeting

City Council

City Council will decide on a potential financial investment for a Memorial Cup bid and a zoning amendment for 343 Waterloo Avenue. The body is also reviewing paramedic budget adjustments and a new administrative penalty system for camera violations.

• Proposed $600,000 one-time grant and $100,000 in-kind fees for Guelph Storm 2027 Memorial Cup bid
• Official Plan and Zoning By-law amendments for 343 Waterloo Avenue, contingent on an affordable housing agreement
• Proposed transition of speed and red light camera violations to an administrative penalty system by January 1, 2026
• Advancing paramedic vehicle replacement and growth budgets totaling $2,100,000 from 2026/2027 to 2025
• Approval of the Downtown Infrastructure Renewal Program Phase 1 for Wyndham Street North and St. George's Square

The council adopted a new administrative penalty system for automated speed‑enforcement and red‑light camera violations, including two supporting by‑law changes. It also approved a zoning by‑law amendment for 343 Waterloo Avenue, a $600,000 grant plus up to $100,000 in‑kind support for the Guelph Storm 2027 Memorial Cup bid, and appointed five members to the Accessibility Advisory Committee. In addition, the Committee of Whole consent agenda advancing paramedic vehicle budgets was adopted, and a community‑led accessibility initiative for businesses was endorsed.

• Approved administrative penalty system for speed and red‑light camera violations (12‑0)
• Approved new Administrative Penalty By‑law for camera contraventions (12‑0)
• Approved amendment to By‑law 2025‑21056 (Screening and Hearing Officer By‑law) (12‑0)
• Approved zoning by‑law amendment for 343 Waterloo Avenue (11‑1)
• Approved $600,000 grant and up to $100,000 in‑kind support for Guelph Storm Memorial Cup bid (10‑2)
• Appointed five members to the Accessibility Advisory Committee (12‑0)
• Adopted Committee of Whole consent agenda advancing paramedic vehicle replacement budgets (12‑0)
• Endorsed community‑led accessibility initiatives for businesses (12‑0)

Information Items

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

• Consultation Alert ERO 025-0730 regarding Streamlined Permit-to-Take-Water Renewals
• Consultation Alert 25-MMAH011 regarding Development Charges Act General Regulation changes
• Resolutions from other municipalities regarding the Special Economic Zones Act, 2025 and Battery Energy Storage Systems
• Resolutions from South Huron regarding Strong Mayor Powers and Blue Box producer responsibility
• Minutes from the Committee of Adjustment, Transportation Advisory Committee, and Planning, Environment and Water Advisory Committee

Transportation Advisory Committee

The Transportation Advisory Committee will receive a staff presentation on the 'Moving You Forward: Transportation Demand Management Action Plan'. The committee is asked to provide recommendations on which individuals, groups, or organizations should be engaged for the project.

• Presentation on Moving You Forward - Transportation Demand Management Action Plan
• Approval of June 19, 2025 meeting minutes

The committee approved the minutes from the June 19, 2025 Transportation Advisory Committee meeting. It also approved receiving the staff presentation on the ‘Moving You Forward’ Transportation Demand Management Action Plan and adopted a list of groups to engage for the project. The meeting was then adjourned.

• Approved June 19, 2025 meeting minutes (carried)
• Approved receipt of staff presentation on ‘Moving You Forward’ Transportation Demand Management Action Plan (carried)
• Adopted engagement recommendations for the plan (carried)
• Adjourned meeting (carried)

Special Council Meeting

City Council will review the Future Guelph Progress Report 2025-252 and receive updates from several city services and community partners. The meeting includes presentations on strategic initiatives, public health data, and agency budgets. Council will also vote on a resolution to adopt by-laws.

• Future Guelph Progress Report 2025-252
• Grand River Conservation Authority 2025 Budget and Strategic Plan presentation
• Wellington Dufferin Guelph Public Health 2024 Performance Data presentation
• Guelph Police Services presentation
• Resolution to adopt by-laws

The council voted to receive the ‘Future Guelph Progress Report, 2025-252’ with a unanimous 11‑to‑0 vote. It then approved By‑law (2025)‑21122, also unanimously, with a 10‑to‑0 vote. The meeting was adjourned at 5:42 p.m.

• Received ‘Future Guelph Progress Report, 2025-252’ (11‑0)
• Approved By‑law (2025)‑21122 (10‑0)
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous)

CAO Recruitment, Selection and Performance Sub-committee

The Chief Administrative Officer Recruitment, Selection and Performance Sub‑committee will consider a motion to hold a closed meeting under the Municipal Act. In that closed session the committee will review the Chief Administrative Officer’s 2025 Mid‑Year Performance Review. The committee will also confirm the minutes from the open meeting held on December 10, 2024.

• Authority to move the meeting into a closed session pursuant to the Municipal Act
• Chief Administrative Officer 2025 Mid Year Performance Review – 2025‑251
• Confirmation of closed minutes from the closed session
• Confirmation of open minutes from the December 10, 2024 meeting

The CAO Recruitment, Selection and Performance Sub‑committee approved moving the July 16, 2025 meeting to a closed session under the Municipal Act (4‑0). It also confirmed the minutes of the open meeting held on December 10, 2024 (4‑0) and then adjourned the session (4‑0).

• Closed meeting approved (4-0)
• Open minutes of Dec 10 2024 confirmed (4-0)
• Meeting adjourned (4-0)

Council Planning

City Council will consider designating 11 properties as heritage sites and approve a grant for York Road reconstruction. The meeting also includes a public hearing on a zoning by-law amendment and a report on growth management.

• Notice of intention to designate 1 Norwich Street West
• Notice of intention to designate 3 Norwich Street West
• Notice of intention to designate 5 Norwich Street West
• Notice of intention to designate 7 Norwich Street West
• Notice of intention to designate 9 Norwich Street West

The council unanimously adopted a contribution agreement to access the Connecting Links Program grant and recognized the award for the York Road Phase 4 reconstruction. It also approved a zoning by‑law amendment extending transition provisions and an official‑plan amendment changing 105 Elmira Road North to medium‑density residential. Several heritage designations were authorized, and the by‑law for 56 Paisley Street was approved after an objection.

• Authorized City Clerk to publish notice of intention to designate 1 Norwich Street West
• Authorized City Clerk to publish notice of intention to designate 3 Norwich Street West
• Authorized City Clerk to publish notice of intention to designate 5 Norwich Street West
• Received objection and approved designation bylaw for 56 Paisley Street
• Approved Grant Agreement – Connecting Links Program (11‑0)
• Approved Extension of Transition Provisions Zoning By‑law Amendment (11‑0)
• Approved Official Plan and Zoning By‑law Amendment for 105 Elmira Road North (7‑4)

Accessibility Advisory Committee

The Accessibility Advisory Committee agenda for July 15, 2025 shows no specific items, resolutions, or discussion topics. It consists only of generic placeholders and system-generated sections. No decisions or proposals are detailed in the provided document.

Planning, Environment and Water Advisory Committee

The Planning, Environment and Water Advisory Committee will consider three main actions: approving the minutes from the June 11, 2025 meeting; hearing orientation presentations on planning, water services, and solid‑waste resources; and voting on a motion to move the October meeting to Tuesday, October 14, 2025. The meeting runs from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. in City Hall’s Meeting Room A and will be hybrid.

• Approve the June 11, 2025 meeting minutes (Post‑Meeting Minutes - PEWAC_Jun11_2025).
• Planning orientation presented by Will Gregory, Project Manager, Policy Planning.
• Water, wastewater and stormwater orientation presented by Wayne Galliher, Division Manager Water Services.
• Solid‑waste resources orientation presented by Cameron Walsh, Division Manager Solid Waste Resources.
• Motion to reschedule the October meeting to Tuesday, October 14, 2025.

The Planning, Environment and Water Advisory Committee approved the amended minutes from the June 11, 2025 meeting. It also moved the October 2025 meeting to Tuesday, October 14, 2025. The meeting was adjourned and the next meeting was set for September 8, 2025.

• Approved June 11, 2025 minutes (carried)
• Rescheduled October meeting to Tuesday October 14, 2025 (carried)
• Adjourned meeting (carried)
• Scheduled next meeting for September 8, 2025

Information Items

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

• Consultation Alert ERO 025-0730 regarding Streamlined Permit-to-Take-Water Renewals
• Consultation Alert 25-MMAH011 regarding Development Charges Act General Regulation changes
• Resolution from City of Port Colborne on raising OW and ODSP
• Resolution from Municipality of Trent Hills regarding Strong Mayor Powers
• Resolution from Town of Aylmer regarding income support thresholds for Canadian Veterans

Committee of Adjustment

The Committee of Adjustment is holding a public hearing to consider several applications under the Planning Act. The body will decide on requests for lot creations and zoning variances for residential and municipal projects.

• Consent to create three new residential lots at 486 College Avenue West
• Variance for a proposed water booster pumping station building at 36 Verney Street
• Consent to create a new lot at 2162 Gordon Street
• Variances for an interior stairway addition and ramp at 107-109 Waterloo Avenue
• Consent to create new residential lots at 17 Emslie Street, 4 June Avenue, and 47/87 Hyland Road

The Committee elected James Smith as Chair and Janet Goodfellow as Vice‑Chair for the remainder of 2025. It deferred the consent application for 47 and 87 Hyland Road sine die. It approved a severance at 2162 Gordon Street and variances at 14 Penni Place and 14 Graham Street, and approved a severance at 486 College Avenue West.

• James Smith elected Chair (carried)
• Janet Goodfellow elected Vice Chair (carried)
• Consent application B‑53/25 for 47 and 87 Hyland Road deferred sine die (carried)
• Severance of Part Lot 14, Concession 8 at 2162 Gordon Street approved (carried)
• Variance for 14 Penni Place approved (carried)
• Variance for 14 Graham Street approved (carried)
• Severance of Lot 9 at 486 College Avenue West approved (carried)

City Council as Shareholder of GMHI

The City Council will consider a recommendation to hold a closed meeting under the Municipal Act to discuss confidential GMHI shareholder information, including an update from Alectra. The council will also confirm the minutes of the open GMHI shareholder meeting held on June 24, 2025. Standard disclosures of pecuniary interest will be made for both the closed and open portions of the meeting.

• Recommendation to hold a closed meeting pursuant to the Municipal Act
• Closed meeting agenda items: GMHI shareholder information and Alectra update
• Confirmation of minutes for the open GMHI meeting of June 24, 2025

The council approved moving the session to a closed meeting to protect confidential information (10‑0). It then confirmed the minutes of the June 24, 2025 open meeting (10‑0). Finally, the council adjourned the meeting.

• Moved to a closed meeting under Section 239(2)(i) – carried (10‑0)
• Confirmed minutes of June 24, 2025 open meeting – carried (10‑0)
• Adjourned the meeting – carried

Committee of the Whole

The Committee of the Whole will consider a consent agenda item to approve an administrative penalty system for automated speed enforcement and red‑light camera violations, including new by‑laws and agreements with provincial ministries. Council will also discuss a $600,000 one‑time grant and up to $100,000 in‑kind support for the Guelph Storm’s bid to host the 2027 Memorial Cup, funded from the Municipal Accommodation Tax Reserve. Additional items include a proposal for funding temporary accessible ramps across the city and updates on construction mitigation for Wyndham Street North and St. George’s Square.

• Approve Administrative Penalty System for Automated Speed Enforcement and Red Light Camera Violations – new by‑law and agreements, transition effective Jan 1 2026
• Grant $600,000 and up to $100,000 in‑kind support for Guelph Storm 2027 Memorial Cup bid, funded from Municipal Accommodation Tax Reserve
• Propose funding plan for temporary accessible ramps at business entrances, request inclusion in 2026 budget
• Approve construction mitigation and sequencing plan for Phase 1 Wyndham Street North reconstruction and St. George’s Square concept plan
• Review lease renewal for Guelph Paramedic Station at 34 Gordon Street (closed‑meeting item)

The council authorized two closed meetings under the Municipal Act to discuss land acquisition matters, each passing 10‑0. Council approved the transition of automated speed‑enforcement and red‑light camera violations to an administrative penalty system, also 10‑0. Council directed staff to consult on a three‑year temporary accessible‑ramps program and to refer the proposal to the July 2025 council meeting, again 10‑0. The Downtown Infrastructure Renewal Program items, including the capital implementation plan and related by‑law amendments, were approved.

• Approved transition to an administrative penalty system for automated speed enforcement and red‑light camera violations (10‑0)
• Authorized a closed meeting on land acquisition under the Municipal Act (10‑0)
• Authorized a second closed meeting on land acquisition under the Municipal Act (10‑0)
• Directed staff to consult on a three‑year temporary accessible ramps initiative and refer it to the July 2025 council meeting (10‑0)
• Amended clauses 1 and 2 of the downtown infrastructure motion to replace “directed” with “encouraged” (9‑1)
• Approved Downtown Infrastructure Renewal Program capital implementation plan, sequencing plan, concept plan, construction mitigation plan, and delegation‑of‑authority by‑law (vote not recorded)

Economic Development and Tourism Advisory Committee

The Economic Development and Tourism Advisory Committee will approve the minutes from its June 10, 2025 meeting and receive an orientation presentation on economic development and tourism in Guelph.

• Approval of June 10, 2025 meeting minutes
• Presentation on Economic Development and Tourism in Guelph
• Orientation and workshop for the committee

The Economic Development and Tourism Advisory Committee approved the minutes from its June 10, 2025 meeting. The meeting was then adjourned. No other substantive actions were taken.

• Approved June 10, 2025 meeting minutes (carried)
• Adjourned meeting (carried)

Information Items

City Council will receive information reports on road network maintenance levels of service, provincial amendments to the Resource Recovery and Circular Economy Act and the Blue Box Regulation, and several municipal resolutions and committee minutes. The items are for information only and may be moved to a Committee of the Whole for discussion if requested. No formal decisions are scheduled at this meeting.

• Road Network Maintenance, Levels of Service – 2025-197 report
• City of Guelph response to ERO 025‑0536 and ERO 025‑0009 (waste‑management legislation)
• Resolutions relating to Bill 5 from the City of Pickering and Town of Cobourg
• Wellington‑Guelph Health and Housing Community Planning Table – key messages
• Municipal Property and Building Commemorative Naming Committee minutes (July 2, 2025)

Heritage Advisory Committee

The Heritage Advisory Committee will consider approving the minutes from its June 5, 2025 meeting. It will advise City Council that 12 Clarke Street West and 2 Suffolk Street West merit designation under Part IV of the Ontario Heritage Act. The committee will also review updates to heritage policies in the Official Plan and a workplan for heritage designations covering September to December 2025.

• Approval of the June 5, 2025 meeting minutes
• Recommendation to designate 12 Clarke Street West under Part IV of the Ontario Heritage Act
• Recommendation to designate 2 Suffolk Street West under Part IV of the Ontario Heritage Act
• Presentation on Official Plan heritage policy updates (2025‑325)
• Presentation on Heritage Planning Part IV Designation Workplan (Sept‑Dec 2025)

The committee approved the minutes from the June 5, 2025 meeting. It adopted the consent agenda, recommending that 12 Clarke Street West and 2 Suffolk Street West each merit designation under Part IV of the Ontario Heritage Act and supporting the staff‑recommended heritage attributes. The Official Plan Update – Heritage Policies (2025‑325) was received and staff were instructed to bring draft changes to the November meeting. The meeting was then adjourned.

• Approved June 5, 2025 meeting minutes (carried)
• Recommended 12 Clarke Street West for Part IV heritage designation (carried)
• Supported heritage attributes for 12 Clarke Street West (carried)
• Recommended 2 Suffolk Street West for Part IV heritage designation (carried)
• Supported heritage attributes for 2 Suffolk Street West (carried)
• Received Official Plan Update – Heritage Policies, 2025‑325 (carried)
• Directed staff to present draft changes at November Heritage Advisory Committee meeting (carried)
• Adjourned meeting (carried)

Municipal Property and Building Commemorative Naming Committee

The Municipal Property and Building Commemorative Naming Committee will meet to discuss a name for the Kortright East Subdivision Park. The committee will also review minutes from the May 7, 2025 meeting.

• Discussion of naming for Kortright East Subdivision Park

The committee approved the minutes from the May 7, 2025 meeting. It recommended to staff that the Kortright East Subdivision Park be named Mkinaak Donjibaa Park. The meeting was adjourned at 5:10 p.m.

• Approved May 7, 2025 meeting minutes (Carried)
• Recommended naming Kortright East Subdivision Park as Mkinaak Donjibaa Park (Carried)
• Adjourned meeting at 5:10 p.m. (Carried)

Information Items

At the June 27, 2025 meeting, City Council will be presented with information items. The agenda includes updates on the City of Guelph Master Plans and Strategies (2025‑235), a report on County of Wellington paramedic facilities (2025‑299), and a consultation alert on amendments to the Blue Box Regulation (ERO 025‑0009). It also contains correspondence about strong mayor powers from the Town of Prescott and the Town of Renfrew, and minutes from the Accessibility, Transportation, and Arts & Culture advisory committees. No decisions are scheduled; the items are for information only.

• City of Guelph Master Plans and Strategies Update – 2025‑235
• Paramedic Facilities – County of Wellington Sites Update – 2025‑299
• Consultation Alert – Amendments to the Blue Box Regulation – ERO 025‑0009
• Town of Prescott correspondence and resolution on Strong Mayor Powers
• Town of Renfrew letter of opposition to Strong Mayor Powers

Arts and Culture Advisory Committee

The Guelph Arts and Culture Advisory Committee meeting on June 26, 2025 includes introductions, an orientation and education workshop, and the election of a chair and vice‑chair. Delegates may address the committee for up to five minutes after registering by noon on June 20. The meeting will be recorded and posted online.

• Orientation and Education Workshop with presentations by city staff
• Election of Arts and Culture Advisory Committee Chair and Vice‑Chair
• Delegates limited to five‑minute presentations; registration deadline June 20, 2025
• Privacy notice: meeting video recorded and posted publicly

The Arts and Culture Advisory Committee elected Madeleine Krucker as Chair and Easir Arafat as Vice‑Chair, each serving until November 2026 or until a successor is appointed. Both motions were carried. The meeting was then adjourned at 6:04 p.m. and the next meeting was scheduled for July 24, 2025.

• Elected Madeleine Krucker as Chair (term until Nov 2026) – carried
• Elected Easir Arafat as Vice‑Chair (term until Nov 2026) – carried
• Adjourned meeting at 6:04 p.m. – carried

City Council as Shareholder of GJR

The council will receive the 2024 annual report and audited financial statements of Guelph Junction Railway for information. It will approve the amended shareholder declaration and by‑law for the railway. The council will accept the resignation of CEO Tara Baker and appoint Jayne Holmes as the new CEO. It will also elect Gene Matthews as a director and CFO, and appoint James Goodram as chief operations officer.

• Approve Amended and Restated Shareholder Declaration for the City of Guelph as sole shareholder of GJR
• Approve Amended and Restated By‑law Number 1 of GJR
• Accept resignation of Tara Baker as CEO, effective 11:59 pm June 24 2025
• Appoint Jayne Holmes as CEO of GJR, effective 12:00 am June 25 2025
• Elect Gene Matthews as director and appoint him as CFO; appoint James Goodram as COO

The council received the 2024 annual report and audited financial statements of Guelph Junction Railway Limited. It approved an amended shareholder declaration and by‑law, accepted the resignation of CEO Tara Baker, and appointed Jayne Holmes as the new CEO. The council also elected Gene Matthews as a director and approved his appointment as CFO, and approved James Goodram as COO. All items were approved unanimously.

• Received 2024 Annual Report and Audited Financial Statements (11‑0)
• Approved Amended and Restated Shareholder Declaration (11‑0)
• Approved Amended and Restated By‑law No. 1 (11‑0)
• Accepted resignation of CEO Tara Baker (effective 11:59 pm June 24, 2025) (11‑0)
• Appointed Jayne Holmes as CEO (effective 12:00 am June 25, 2025) (11‑0)
• Elected Gene Matthews as director (up to 3 years) (11‑0)
• Appointed Gene Matthews as Chief Financial Officer (11‑0)
• Appointed James Goodram as Chief Operations Officer (11‑0)

City Council as Shareholder of GMHI

The Council confirmed the minutes of the June 25, 2024 GMHI meeting. It received the 2024 Annual Report and audited financial statements of Guelph Municipal Holdings Inc. The Council approved an amended shareholder declaration and by‑law for GMHI and elected Gene Matthews as a director for up to three years.

• Confirm open minutes of the June 25, 2024 GMHI meeting
• Receive GMHI 2024 Annual Report and audited financial statements
• Approve amended and restated Shareholder Declaration for GMHI
• Confirm amended and restated By‑law Number 1 for GMHI
• Elect Gene Matthews as GMHI director for a term up to three years

The council confirmed the minutes from the June 25, 2024 open council meeting. It received the 2024 annual report and audited financial statements of Guelph Municipal Holdings Inc. The council approved the governance update, including an amended shareholder declaration, an amended by‑law, and elected Gene Matthews as a director of GMHI.

• Confirmed June 25, 2024 open council minutes (9‑0)
• Received 2024 GMHI Annual Report and audited financial statements (10‑0)
• Received Governance Update staff report (10‑0)
• Approved Amended and Restated Shareholder Declaration (10‑0)
• Confirmed Amended and Restated By‑law No. 1 (10‑0)
• Elected Gene Matthews as GMHI director (10‑0)

City Council

The council will consider several consent items, including approval of the Community Benefit Agreement Program Review, the 2025 Corporate Asset Management Plan and Levels of Service, and the Ontario Health Multi‑Sector Service Accountability Agreement declaration. It will also discuss the 2024 audited consolidated financial statements and fill vacant committee and board positions resulting from a Ward 6 vacancy. All approvals are recommended by staff reports.

• Approve Community Benefit Agreement Program Review – 2025-220.
• Approve 2025 Corporate Asset Management Plan and Levels of Service – 2025-45, to be submitted to the Ministry of Infrastructure by July 1 2025.
• Authorize Mayor to sign Ontario Health Multi‑Sector Service Accountability Agreement Declaration of Compliance – 2025-273 (April 1 2024 – March 31 2025).
• Approve 2024 Audited Consolidated Financial Statements and External Audit Findings Report – 2025-321.
• Appoint councillors to fill Ward 6 vacancies on the Committee of the Whole Infrastructure, Development and Environment Services chair, The Elliott Board of Trustees, and the Well Interference Committee.

The Guelph City Council unanimously approved the 2025 Corporate Asset Management Plan and the related service level targets. It also approved the 2024 audited financial statements, authorized the mayor to sign a health‑service compliance declaration, and made several appointments and deferrals regarding committee chairs and board vacancies.

• Confirmed open minutes from May meetings (11‑0)
• Approved 2025 Corporate Asset Management Plan (11‑0)
• Authorized Mayor to sign Ontario Health compliance declaration (11‑0)
• Approved 2024 audited financial statements (11‑0)
• Appointed Councillor Klassen as Committee of the Whole Infrastructure chair (11‑0)
• Appointed Councillor Chew as vice‑chair of the same committee (11‑0)
• Deferred Board of Trustees and Well Interference Committee vacancy decisions (11‑0)
• Appointed Ted Sehl, Kathy Wilkie and re‑appointed David Kennedy to The Elliott Community Board of Trustees (11‑0)

Information Items

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

• Consultation Alerts on proposed regulations for complete applications (ERO 025-0462) and setback requirements (ERO 025-0463)
• Consultation Alert on Blue Box Regulation amendments (ERO 025-0009)
• Municipal resolutions regarding Bill 5, Protecting Ontario by Unleashing Our Economy Act, 2025
• Resolutions from other municipalities regarding road salt usage and veteran income support thresholds
• Minutes from Heritage, Economic Development, Planning, and Committee of Adjustment meetings

Transportation Advisory Committee

The Transportation Advisory Committee will hold an orientation and education workshop covering the city’s Transportation Master Plan, the Transit Future Ready Action Plan, and a customer mobility survey. Members will be introduced and procedural training will be presented. The meeting includes the election of a Chair and Vice Chair. The session will adjourn and schedule the next meeting for July 17, 2025.

• Orientation and education workshop on transportation and transit policy
• Presentation of the Transportation Master Plan (TMP) and Transit Future Ready Action Plan (FRAP)
• Election of Chair and Vice Chair for the committee

The committee elected Natalia Crewson as Chair for a term ending November 2026. Eldrich Rebello was elected Vice‑Chair for the same term. Both motions were carried. The meeting was then adjourned.

• Elected Natalia Crewson as Chair (motion carried)
• Elected Eldrich Rebello as Vice‑Chair (motion carried)
• Adjourned the meeting (motion carried)

Accessibility Advisory Committee

The Accessibility Advisory Committee will hold an orientation and education workshop, then vote to elect a chair and vice‑chair. Delegations may address the committee for up to five minutes if they register by 12:00 noon on June 13, 2025. The committee also notes the next meeting date of July 15, 2025.

• Orientation and education workshop with presentations by Garrett Meades and Winnie Chan
• Election of AAC Chair and Vice‑Chair
• Delegations allowed to speak for up to five minutes; registration deadline June 13, 2025
• Next AAC meeting scheduled for July 15, 2025 at 3:00 p.m.

The Accessibility Advisory Committee elected Giovanni De Sero as Chair and Judy Noonan as Vice‑chair, each for a term ending November 2026. Both motions were carried. The meeting was then adjourned and the next meeting was scheduled for July 15, 2025.

• Elected Giovanni De Sero as Chair (carried)
• Elected Judy Noonan as Vice‑chair (carried)

Council Orientation and Education Workshop

The Guelph City Council will hold an orientation and education workshop on June 17, 2025. Council members will receive presentations on the Operational Facilities Long‑Term Plan (2025‑294) and on fleet electrification, transit and facility needs, including ICIP funding and budget updates (2025‑298). No formal decisions are scheduled; the meeting is informational.

• Operational Facilities Long‑Term Plan – document 2025‑294
• Fleet Electrification, Transit and Facility Needs – ICIP Funding and Budget Update – document 2025‑298

Mayor Guthrie called the meeting to order at 6:00 p.m. Staff presented on the Operational Facilities Long‑Term Plan and on fleet electrification, transit and facility needs. Council members asked questions. A motion to adjourn was moved by Councillor Downer, seconded by Councillor Busuttil, and carried.

• Adjourned meeting (motion moved by Downer, seconded by Busuttil, carried)

Information Items

This is an information-only meeting where City Council reviews consultation alerts from the province regarding planning regulations and development charges. The agenda also includes responses to proposed changes to the Building Transit Faster Act and the Protect Ontario by Building Faster and Smarter Act. No decisions are being made.

• Response to Bill 17 changes to the Development Charge Framework
• Response to Bill 17 changes to the Building Transit Faster Act
• Response to Bill 17 changes to the Planning Act and City of Toronto Act
• Response to Bill 17 changes to transit-oriented communities
• Consultation alerts regarding setback requirements and blue box regulations

Waste Resource Innovation Centre Public Liaison Committee

The Waste Resource Innovation Centre Public Liaison Committee will discuss an operations update and proposed amendments to its Terms of Reference. The changes follow a Council decision to move certain legislated mandate components into a community working group.

• Proposed amendments to the Public Liaison Committee Terms of Reference for review by the Ministry of Environment, Conservation and Parks
• Operations update presentation by Dan Turner, Environmental Management System Specialist
• Approval of meeting minutes from December 10, 2024 and February 27, 2025

The committee approved the minutes from the December 10, 2024 and February 27, 2025 meetings. Members agreed on amendments to the Public Liaison Committee Terms of Reference, including member term lengths and advertising methods. A motion to send the amended Terms of Reference to the Ministry of Environment, Conservation and Parks for review was carried. No other substantive actions were taken.

• Approved minutes from Dec 10 2024 and Feb 27 2025 meetings (carried)
• Approved sending amended Terms of Reference to the Ministry of Environment, Conservation and Parks (carried)

Committee of Adjustment

The Guelph Committee of Adjustment will hold a public hearing on applications under sections 45 and 53 of the Planning Act. Applicants are seeking consents to create new residential lots, retain existing lots, and obtain related variances at several addresses. The committee will consider each request and may approve or defer the applications.

• Consent and variances for 68-76 Wyndham Street South (new residential lot and shared driveway)
• Consent for new residential lot at 10 Ontario Street
• Consent for new residential lot at 127 Cityview Drive North
• Variance to reduce landscaped open space for addition at 41 Massey Road
• Consent for new servicing easement for sanitary and water lines at 17 Vardon Drive

The Committee of Adjustment approved consent B-1/25 to sever a 720 m² parcel and create a 99 m² shared‑driveway easement at 68‑76 Wyndham Street South, subject to a list of conditions. It also approved consent B-47/25 for the related easement on the retained parcel with similar conditions. The three consent applications for 108 Fleming Road (B-41/25, B-42/25, B-43/25) were deferred sine die, with a possible withdrawal after 12 months. The minutes from the May 8, 2025 meeting were approved.

• Approved minutes from May 8, 2025 (Carried)
• Deferred B-41/25, B-42/25, B-43/25 for 108 Fleming Road (Carried)
• Approved consent B-1/25 severance and easement at 68‑76 Wyndham St South (Carried)
• Approved consent B-47/25 easement for retained parcel at 68‑76 Wyndham St South (Carried)

Planning, Environment and Water Advisory Committee

The Planning, Environment and Water Advisory Committee will meet to elect a chair and vice-chair and receive procedural training. Delegations must register by June 6 to speak.

• Election of PEWAC Chair and Vice-Chair
• Procedural training for committee members
• Delegations must register by 12:00 noon on June 6
• Hybrid meeting at City Hall Meeting Room B

The Planning, Environment and Water Advisory Committee elected Mike Puddister as Chair and Rajul Singh as Vice‑chair, each serving until November 2026 or until a successor is appointed. The committee also moved its regular meetings to the second Monday of each month at 6:00 p.m. All motions were carried.

• Elected Mike Puddister as Chair (term to Nov 2026) – carried
• Elected Rajul Singh as Vice‑chair (term to Nov 2026) – carried
• Rescheduled meetings to the second Monday of each month at 6:00 p.m. – carried
• Adjourned meeting – carried

Council Planning

Council will vote on multiple heritage designation and demolition items, including approvals for 72 Gordon Street, 128 Dufferin Street, 14 Mitchell Street, 15 Gordon Street, 5 Queen Street, 57 Kirkland Street, 75 Suffolk Street West, 77 Suffolk Street West, 79 Suffolk Street West, and 57 Kirkland Street. The council will also approve the Ward West Heritage Conservation District Study and name the district. Two planning applications will be heard: a zoning amendment to permit a 6‑storey hotel at 725 Imperial Road North, and an official‑plan and zoning amendment at 81 Royal Road, which is proposed to be refused. By‑laws will be adopted at the meeting.

• 725 Imperial Road North – zoning amendment from Service Commercial (SC) to Specialized Service Commercial (SC‑5) for a 6‑storey hotel (recommended to receive and approve)
• 81 Royal Road – official‑plan amendment and zoning change from Industrial (B) to Specialized Industrial (B‑18) for commercial use (recommended to receive and refuse)
• 72 Gordon Street – objection received and designation by‑law approved
• 128 Dufferin Street – removal from heritage register to permit demolition
• Ward West Heritage Conservation District Study – recommendations approved and district named

The council authorized a closed meeting on labour relations (11‑0). It approved several heritage notices and demolition removals, including the removal of 128 Dufferin Street from the heritage register. The council approved the designation of 72 Gordon Street after an objection (8‑4) and approved a zoning amendment for a six‑storey hotel at 725 Imperial Road North (12‑0). It also approved the AGORA Official Plan amendment and zoning change for industrial land (11‑1) and deferred the notice for 5 Queen Street for further consultation (12‑0).

• Authorized closed meeting on labour relations (11‑0)
• Authorized notice of intention to designate 79 Suffolk St. West (12‑0)
• Removed 128 Dufferin St. from heritage register to permit demolition (consent agenda)
• Approved designation of 72 Gordon St. after objection (8‑4)
• Approved zoning amendment for 725 Imperial Rd N. to permit six‑storey hotel (12‑0)
• Received AGORA Official Plan amendment and zoning application (12‑0)
• Approved AGORA Official Plan amendment and zoning change (11‑1)
• Deferred notice of intention to designate 5 Queen St. for further consultation (12‑0)

Economic Development and Tourism Advisory Committee

The committee will hold an orientation and education workshop regarding general roles, responsibilities, and procedural training. Members will also elect a Chair and Vice-Chair.

• EDTAC Orientation and Education Workshop
• Election of EDTAC Chair and Vice-Chair

The committee elected Damien Smith as Chair and Kristel Manes as Vice‑Chair for terms ending November 2026, or until successors are appointed. The meeting was then adjourned. The next meeting is scheduled for July 8, 2025 at 3:00 p.m.

• Damien Smith elected Chair of the Planning, Environment and Water Advisory Committee
• Kristel Manes elected Vice‑Chair of the Planning, Environment and Water Advisory Committee
• Meeting adjourned

Information Items

The council will review information reports (none attached) and a series of intergovernmental consultation alerts related to Bill 17 schedules. It will also receive resolutions from other municipalities on topics such as strong mayor powers, Bill 5, Bill 6, Ontario Works, and a community climate‑action call. No decisions are scheduled; the items are for information only.

• Consultation Alert – Schedule 2 of Bill 17 (25-MTO005)
• Consultation Alert – Schedule 4 of Bill 17 (25-MMAH003)
• Consultation Alert – Schedule 7 of Bill 17 (ERO 025-0461)
• Resolution – Norfolk County opposition to strong mayor powers
• Resolution – City of Guelph Community Call to Climate Action

Heritage Advisory Committee

The Heritage Advisory Committee will approve the minutes from its May 1, 2025 meeting, hold an orientation and education workshop on committee roles and heritage planning, and elect a chair and vice‑chair. The meeting will conclude with adjournment and schedule the next session for July 3, 2025.

• Approval of May 1, 2025 meeting minutes
• Heritage Advisory Committee Orientation and Education Workshop
• Election of Heritage Advisory Committee Chair and Vice‑Chair
• Adjournment of the meeting
• Next meeting scheduled for July 3, 2025

The committee approved the minutes from the May 1, 2025 meeting. Members elected Sara Epp as Chair and Kimberly Carroll as Vice‑Chair for terms ending in November 2026. The meeting was then adjourned.

• Approved May 1, 2025 meeting minutes (carried)
• Elected Sara Epp as Chair (carried)
• Elected Kimberly Carroll as Vice‑Chair (carried)
• Adjourned meeting (carried)

Committee of Management for the Elliott

The Committee of Management for the Elliott will meet to receive the first quarter 2025 operations report for The Elliott Long-Term Care Residence. The committee will also seek confirmation of the meeting minutes from March 4, 2025.

• The Elliott Long-Term Care Residence Quarterly Report 2025 – Q1

The committee confirmed the March 4, 2025 Committee of Management minutes after a motion moved by Councillor Klassen and seconded by Councillor Caton; the motion passed unanimously (6‑0). It also approved the Elliott Long‑Term Care Residence Q1 2025 quarterly report after a motion moved by Councillor Richardson and seconded by Councillor Allt; that motion also passed unanimously (6‑0).

• Confirmed March 4, 2025 minutes (6‑0)
• Approved Elliott Long‑Term Care Residence Q1 2025 quarterly report (6‑0)

Committee of the Whole

The Committee of the Whole will consider several items, including a closed meeting for training and disclosures, staff recognitions, and presentations. Council will vote on the Community Benefit Agreement Program Review and the 2025 Corporate Asset Management Plan. The meeting also includes a motion to authorize the mayor to sign the Ontario Health Multi‑Sector Service Accountability Agreement compliance declaration.

• Closed meeting to discuss Enterprise Risk Management Phase 1 training
• Staff recognitions for safety, municipal administration, and paramedic services
• Community Benefit Agreement Program Review – 2025‑220 (approval recommendation)
• 2025 Corporate Asset Management Plan and Levels of Service – 2025‑45 (approval recommendation)
• Ontario Health Multi‑Sector Service Accountability Agreement – 2025‑273 (mayor authorization)

The council moved the meeting to a closed session and approved several items. Recommendations from the Community Benefit Agreement Program Review were approved (10‑0). The 2025 Corporate Asset Management Plan was approved for submission to the Ministry of Infrastructure (10‑0). The mayor was authorized to sign the Ontario Health Multi‑Sector Service Accountability Agreement declaration (10‑0).

• Moved meeting to closed session (8‑0)
• Approved Community Benefit Agreement Program Review recommendations (10‑0)
• Approved 2025 Corporate Asset Management Plan (10‑0)
• Authorized mayor to sign Ontario Health Multi‑Sector Service Accountability Agreement declaration (10‑0)
• Adjourned meeting (vote passed)

Information Items

The council will be presented with the 2025 First Quarter Budget Monitoring Report, including capital spending and budget adjustments. It will also receive a series of Consultation Alerts related to Schedule 2‑8 of Bill 17 and other regulatory updates. Additionally, the council will review resolutions from other municipalities concerning strong mayor powers, Bill 5, tariff responses, carbon storage, and municipal ethics. No decisions are listed; items are for information and possible discussion.

• 2025 First Quarter Budget Monitoring Report – includes capital spending and budget adjustments
• Consultation Alerts for Schedule 2‑8 of Bill 17 (items 25-MTO005, 25-MMAH003, ERO 025‑0461, ERO 025‑0504)
• Resolution from Prince Edward County opposing strong mayor powers
• Resolution from Prince Edward County on Bill 5, Protect Ontario by Unleashing Our Economy Act, 2025
• Resolution from Grey Highlands on enabling a municipal response to tariffs

City Council

City Council will declare the Ward 6 councillor seat vacant and approve a policy‑driven open nomination process to fill it, including a special meeting on July 23, 2025. The Committee of the Whole will consider a competitive procurement for daytime shelter services and approve several budget transfers and capital project allocations. Additional items include updating the Committee of the Whole Terms of Reference, adopting a revised Code of Conduct, and supporting the community climate‑action plan.

• Declare Ward 6 Councillor seat vacant and direct open‑call nomination process; schedule special council meeting July 23, 2025
• Approve competitive procurement for daytime shelter services and request County of Wellington fund 10% of cost
• Approve revised Committee of the Whole Terms of Reference (report 2025‑190)
• Allocate 2024 operating budget deficits and surpluses (e.g., $397,604 deficit, $333,814 surplus) to specific reserve funds
• Transfer funds for capital projects: $841,000 for affordable housing, $150,000 for parkland dedication, $145,000 for firefighter bunker gear, $70,000 for OBC digitization

Council authorized a closed meeting on personal matters (10‑0) and confirmed the open‑meeting minutes (11‑0). It approved multiple reserve‑fund transfers and allocations for 2024 deficits and surpluses, as well as 2026 forecast adjustments (12‑0). The council appointed members to eight advisory committees (12‑0). It also directed staff to commence a competitive procurement process for daytime shelter services and requested funding for the program in the 2026 budget.

• Closed meeting on personal matters authorized (10-0)
• Open minutes for April meetings confirmed (11-0)
• Approved 2024 reserve fund transfers and allocations totaling over $6 million (12-0)
• Approved 2026 budget adjustments and forecasted allocations (12-0)
• Appointed members to eight advisory committees (12-0)
• Directed staff to pursue competitive procurement for daytime shelter services
• Requested Mayor to include daytime shelter funding in 2026 budget

Information Items

The council will review a series of information items, including proposed delegation topics for the 2025 Association of Municipalities of Ontario conference, responses to several provincial statutes, and various municipal resolutions. No formal decisions are scheduled; items are for informational purposes only.

• Proposed Delegation Topics for the 2025 AMO Conference
• Response to ERO 025-0380 – Species Conservation Act
• Response to ERO 025-0391 – Special Economic Zones Act
• Regional Municipality of Halton resolution on homelessness and encampments
• Committee of Adjustment minutes (May 8, 2025)

Information Items

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

• 2025 Community Grant Update (2025-234) and list of recipients
• Consultation alerts for the Species Conservation Act 2025, Special Economic Zones Act 2025, and Ontario Heritage Act amendments
• Correspondence regarding Strong Mayor Powers from the Town of Goderich, City of Quinte West, Town of Orangeville, and Town of Shelburne
• Notification letter from Minister Rob Flack regarding Bill 17 (Protect Ontario by Building Faster and Smarter Act, 2025)
• Resolutions from the Town of Goderich regarding trade tariffs and the Town of Orangeville regarding Bill 5

Special Council Meeting

The Special City Council will hold a public meeting to hear a complaint under Section 20 of the Development Charges Act, 1997 concerning 601 Scottsdale Drive. Counsel for the complainant, Joe Hoffman of Goodmans LLP, and counsel for the City, Peter Gross of Gowling LLP, will present their submissions. After the public portion, the Council will move to a closed session to deliberate on the matter.

• Public hearing of Development Charges complaint for 601 Scottsdale Drive
• Presentation by Joe Hoffman (Goodmans LLP) representing 601 Scottsdale GP Inc.
• Presentation by Peter Gross (Gowling LLP) representing the City of Guelph
• Closed‑session deliberation under Section 9(1)(b) of the Statutory Powers Procedure Act
• Attachments include complaint documents dated March 31 2025

The council waived the 14‑day notice requirement for a Development Charges complaint and convened a closed‑session hearing on the complaint for 601 Scottsdale Drive. Council announced that a decision on the complaint will be issued in writing as required by the Development Charges Act. The meeting was then adjourned by a carried motion.

• Waived 14‑day notice provision for Development Charges complaint (consent obtained)
• Closed‑session hearing on Development Charges Complaint – decision to be issued in writing
• Meeting adjourned (motion carried)

Transportation Advisory Committee

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

Arts and Culture Advisory Committee

The Arts and Culture Advisory Committee agenda for May 15, 2025 contains no listed items. No decisions, proposals, or discussions are detailed in the provided document. The meeting appears to be procedural with no substantive agenda content.

Council Orientation and Education Workshop

City Council is holding an orientation and education workshop focused on water and wastewater systems. Staff will present information on system capacity, master planning, and project lifecycles.

• Water and Wastewater Servicing Capacity Workshop presentation
• Discussion on Water Servicing and Wastewater Treatment Master Planning
• Review of Intermunicipal Servicing Commitments
• Presentation on Bill 185 Capacity Allocation Process and Use it or Lose it By-law

The City Council held a Water and Wastewater Orientation and Education Workshop. A motion to receive the workshop presentation was moved, seconded, and carried unanimously (9‑0). The council then adjourned the meeting at 7:22 p.m.

• Received Water and Wastewater Orientation Workshop presentation (9‑0)
• Meeting adjourned at 7:22 p.m. (unanimous)

Council Planning

The Council will consider a consent agenda that includes an objection to the Notice of Intention to Designate for 72 Gordon Street. A public meeting will be held to hear the application for an Official Plan Amendment and a Zoning By-law Amendment for the site at 105 Elmira Road North, changing it from Neighbourhood Commercial Centre to a site‑specific Medium Density Residential zone. The meeting also includes a proposal to amend the 2021 Sign By‑law and the adoption of several by‑laws.

• Objection to Notice of Intention to Designate for 72 Gordon Street (2025‑210)
• Public Meeting on 105 Elmira Road North – OPA amendment and zoning change (OZS25‑003, 2025‑198)
• Proposed amendments to Sign By‑law (2021) – 20621, 2025‑62
• Adoption of pending by‑laws
• Council Consent Agenda items

The council approved an Official Plan Amendment to rezone 105 Elmira Road North to medium‑density residential (10‑0). It also approved the receipt of an objection to the 72 Gordon Street designation (10‑0) and deferred the matter to the next meeting (10‑0), while the designation by‑law and withdrawal motions each tied and were defeated (5‑5). Additionally, the council accepted a report on a sign‑by‑law amendment and approved four by‑laws (all 10‑0).

• Approved Official Plan Amendment for 105 Elmira Rd N to medium‑density residential (10‑0)
• Approved receipt of objection to 72 Gordon Street designation (10‑0)
• Defeated designation by‑law for 72 Gordon Street (5‑5)
• Defeated withdrawal of 72 Gordon Street notice of intention to designate (5‑5)
• Deferred 72 Gordon Street objection to June 10, 2025 meeting (10‑0)
• Approved receipt of Sign By‑law (2021) amendment report IDE‑2025‑62 (10‑0)
• Approved by‑laws (2025)-21082 through (2025)-21084, (2025)-21089, (2025)-21090 (10‑0)

Information Items

The City Council will review a series of information items, including a draft Outside Water Use By-law (2025-218) and several provincial consultation alerts under the Species Conservation Act, Special Economic Zones Act, and Ontario Heritage Act. The agenda also contains municipal resolutions concerning strong mayor powers, Ontario Works financial assistance rates, and redistribution of the land transfer tax. No decisions are scheduled; the items are for information only.

• Outside Water Use By-law – 2025-218 (draft)
• Consultation Alert – ERO 025-0380 – Species Conservation Act, 2025
• Consultation Alert – ERO 025-0391 – Special Economic Zones Act, 2025
• Consultation Alert – ERO 025-0418 – Amendments to the Ontario Heritage Act, 2025
• Resolutions on strong mayor powers, Ontario Works rates, and land transfer tax redistribution

Public Art Advisory Committee

The agenda for the Guelph Public Art Advisory Committee meeting on May 8, 2025 contains no listed items. It only includes generic headings and placeholders without any specific proposals, contracts, or decisions.

Committee of Adjustment

The Committee of Adjustment will hold a public hearing on applications under sections 45 and 53 of the Planning Act. Attendees will consider variances, consents, and lot creation requests for several properties, including 46 Goldenview Drive, 221 Victoria Road North, 66‑68 Bagot Street, 32 and 34 Landsdown Drive, and 6 Aberdeen Street. The meeting will allow written or spoken comments from the public.

• A-49/25 – 46 Goldenview Drive: variances for reduced rear yard, buffer strip, private amenity, and rear porch setbacks for a townhouse development
• A-56/25 – 221 Victoria Road North: variance to increase building height for an additional residential dwelling unit in a detached garage
• B‑30/25‑B‑32/25 and A‑50/25‑A‑53/25 – 66‑68 Bagot Street: consent to create three new residential lots with one retained lot and related variances
• B‑33/25‑B‑37/25 and A‑57/25‑A‑62/25 – 32 and 34 Landsdown Drive: consent to create five new residential lots with one retained lot and related variances
• A-55/25 – 6 Aberdeen Street: variances for reduced front and side yard setbacks for a third‑storey addition and other accessory structures

The Committee of Adjustment approved the minutes from the March 27 and April 10 hearings. It approved variances for a townhouse development at 46 Goldenview Drive. It approved a height variance for an additional dwelling unit at 221 Victoria Road North, with a tree‑inventory condition. It approved the severance of Part Lot 15, Concession 15 (51 Hazelwood Drive) subject to a series of development conditions.

• Approved March 27 and April 10 Committee minutes (Carried)
• Approved variances for 46 Goldenview Drive (townhouse buffer and setbacks) (Carried)
• Approved height variance for 221 Victoria Road North, subject to Tree Inventory condition (Carried)
• Approved severance of 51 Hazelwood Drive, subject to multiple development conditions (Carried)

Municipal Property and Building Commemorative Naming Committee

The Municipal Property and Building Commemorative Naming Committee will approve the minutes from its March 26, 2025 meeting. It will discuss recommendations to staff for the official names of Kortright East Subdivision Park and 106 Beaumont Park. Delegations may present brief comments if they register by May 2, 2025.

• Approve minutes from the March 26, 2025 meeting
• Recommend a name for Kortright East Subdivision Park
• Recommend a name for 106 Beaumont Park

The committee approved the minutes from the March 26, 2025 meeting. It resolved to provide words, phrases and descriptions to the Mississaugas of the Credit First Nation to help develop Indigenous names for the Kortright East Subdivision Park by May 14, 2025. The committee also recommended that 106 Beaumont Park be renamed Sloan Hill Park.

• Approved March 26, 2025 meeting minutes – carried
• Provide Indigenous naming inputs for Kortright East Subdivision Park by 14 May 2025 – carried
• Recommend 106 Beaumont Park be called Sloan Hill Park – carried

Committee of the Whole

The Committee of the Whole will discuss 2024 year-end financial reports, including the allocation of a $397,604 operating deficit and a $333,814 surplus. The body will also approve updates to the Code of Conduct and Committee of the Whole Terms of Reference, and consider a request for daytime shelter services funding.

• 2024 Year-end Operating Budget Monitoring Report
• 2024 Year-end Capital Budget Monitoring Report
• Revised Code of Conduct for Council and Local Boards
• Committee of the Whole Terms of Reference Update
• Addressing Gaps in Daytime Sheltering Options

The Committee of Whole unanimously approved the revised Committee of Whole Terms of Reference. It adopted the 2024 year‑end financial reports and authorized multiple fund transfers with an 11‑to‑0 vote. The council also approved the revised Code of Conduct (10‑to‑1), directed procurement for daytime shelter services, and endorsed the Community Call to Climate Action report.

• Approved revised Committee of Whole Terms of Reference (11‑0)
• Adopted 2024 year‑end financial reports and allocated deficits/surpluses (11‑0)
• Approved fund transfers for long‑term care, infrastructure renewal, and reserves (11‑0)
• Approved revised Code of Conduct for Council and Local Boards (10‑1)
• Directed competitive procurement for daytime shelter services and requested inclusion in 2026 budget (11‑0)
• Requested County of Wellington contribute 10 % of daytime shelter costs (11‑0)
• Approved Guelph’s Community Call to Climate Action report and staff actions (10‑0)
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous)

Information Items

The City Council's Information Items meeting provides a weekly set of documents for review only. Items include consultation alerts on the Special Economic Zones Act, 2025 and amendments to the Ontario Heritage Act, as well as several resolutions from other municipalities opposing the expansion of strong mayor powers and a proposal to end daylight‑saving time. No decisions are scheduled; the items are for information and possible future discussion.

• Consultation Alert – ERO 025‑0391 – Special Economic Zones Act, 2025
• Consultation Alert – ERO 025‑0418 – Amendments to the Ontario Heritage Act
• Resolutions from Essex, Petawawa, Bluewater, Deep River, Cobalt, Stratford and Plympton‑Wyoming on strong mayor powers
• Resolution from Otonabee‑South Monaghan proposing to end daylight‑saving time in Ontario
• Heritage Guelph Committee Minutes – May 1, 2025

Heritage Advisory Committee

The Heritage Guelph Committee is reviewing draft reports to recommend the designation of 10 properties under the Ontario Heritage Act. The committee will also consider a request to demolish a listed property and review a cultural heritage report for infrastructure improvements.

• Demolition request for listed property at 57 Kirkland Street
• Designation reports for 1, 3, 5, 7, and 9 Norwich Street West
• Designation reports for 117 and 89 Surrey Street East
• Designation reports for 240 Woolwich Street, 2 Suffolk Street West, and 18 Paisley Street
• Cultural Heritage Evaluation Report for Exhibition Park Neighbourhood Infrastructure Improvements

The Heritage Advisory Committee approved the minutes from the April 3 meeting and adopted a consent agenda that recommends designation for nine properties under the Ontario Heritage Act. It advised City Council to remove 57 Kirkland Street and 128 Dufferin Street from the Municipal Register of Cultural Heritage Properties. The committee also accepted the Exhibition Park Neighbourhood Infrastructure Improvements cultural heritage evaluation report and adjourned the meeting.

• Approved April 3, 2025 meeting minutes (Carried)
• Adopted consent agenda recommending designation for 117 Surrey St E, 240 Woolwich St, 89 Surrey St E, 18 Paisley St, 1 Norwich St W, 3 Norwich St W, 5 Norwich St W, 7 Norwich St W, and 9 Norwich St (Carried)
• Advised removal of 57 Kirkland Street from the Municipal Register of Cultural Heritage Properties (Carried)
• Advised removal of 128 Dufferin Street from the Municipal Register of Cultural Heritage Properties (Carried)
• Received Exhibition Park Neighbourhood Infrastructure Improvements Preliminary Design Project – Cultural Heritage Evaluation Report (Carried)
• Adjourned the meeting at 12:29 p.m. (Carried)

Tourism Advisory Committee

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

Special Council Meeting

The Special City Council meeting scheduled for Tuesday, April 29, 2025 was cancelled. The agenda had listed a public hearing on a Development Charges complaint for 601 Scottsdale Drive and a motion to move into a closed session under the Statutory Powers Procedure Act. Because the meeting was cancelled, no decisions or votes were taken on any agenda items.

• Public hearing on Development Charges complaint – 601 Scottsdale Drive (file dated March 31, 2025)
• Proposed authority to move into closed session under Section 9(1)(b) of the Statutory Powers Procedure Act
• Call to Order (open session) – procedural item
• Decision item – no items selected, no attachments
• Adjournment – no action taken

Information Items

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

• 2024 Year End Investment Report (2025-201)
• 2024 Public Art Advisory Committee Update (2025-205)
• 2024 Museum Advisory Committee Update (2025-204)
• Consultation Alerts for the Special Economic Zones Act, 2025 and Ontario Heritage Act amendments
• Resolutions from Parry Sound, Zorra, and Tecumseh opposing strong mayor powers

Arts and Culture Advisory Committee

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

The Guelph Museums Advisory Committee approved the February 27, 2025 meeting minutes and adopted its March 27, 2025 agenda. The meeting was adjourned at 7:08 pm. No other decisions were recorded.

• Adopted February 27, 2025 minutes (carried)
• Adopted March 27, 2025 agenda (carried)
• Adjourned meeting (carried)

City Council

City Council is deciding on debt financing for capital projects and updating policies regarding municipal service agreements and tree protection. The body is also reviewing a feasibility study for the future of the Drill Hall and reporting on water system grant requirements.

• Approval of debenture issues up to $118.15 million for capital projects
• Proposed repeal of Private Tree Protection By-law 2010-19058 and adoption of an updated version
• Proposal to retain 72 Farquhar St. (Drill Hall) as a city asset with $125,000 annual maintenance
• Implementation of a new Municipal Service and Financing Agreements Policy
• By-law for Wyndham-Wellington Water and Wastewater Capacity Improvement project construction contracts

Council confirmed the March open‑meeting minutes and adopted a $118.15 million debenture authority for capital projects. It approved policy amendments, retained the Drill Hall as a city asset and directed staff to seek funding for its mixed‑use redevelopment. The council endorsed updates to the Private Tree Protection By‑law (defeating the new tree‑size definition but adopting a review clause) and approved a $39,500 accessibility modification for a Red Top Taxi vehicle.

• Confirmed March open‑meeting minutes (11‑0)
• Approved Debenture Issue Authority up to $118.15 M for capital projects (consent agenda)
• Adopted amended Municipal Service and Financing Agreements Policy (consent agenda)
• Retained Drill Hall as city‑owned asset and directed staff to find capital funding (11‑0)
• Endorsed Private Tree Protection By‑law updates; tree‑size definition defeated (3‑8), review clause passed (11‑0), final motion passed (7‑4)
• Approved $39,500 Red Top Taxi accessibility modification (10‑1)
• Approved grant by‑law recognizing Wyndham‑Wellington water project contracts (11‑0)
• Directed staff to review TaxiSCRIP program for 2026 budget (10‑0)

Transportation Advisory Committee

The agenda for the Guelph Transportation Advisory Committee meeting on April 17, 2025 contains no listed items. No decisions, proposals, or discussions are detailed in the provided document.

Information Items

The City Council will review information items, including a series of resolutions from Amherstburg, Aylmer, Kingsville, Rideau Lakes, Saugeen Shores and Tillsonburg that address or oppose the expansion of strong mayor powers in Ontario. Additional items include a Town of Georgina resolution on salt management, a Howick Township resolution on installing new utility poles for the Accelerated High Speed Internet Project, Accessibility Advisory Committee minutes and resignations, and a petition concerning development charges for 601 Scottsdale Drive.

• Resolutions from six Ontario municipalities (Amherstburg, Aylmer, Kingsville, Rideau Lakes, Saugeen Shores, Tillsonburg) on strong mayor powers
• Town of Georgina resolution on salt management
• Township Howick resolution to install new utility poles under the Accelerated High Speed Internet Project
• Accessibility Advisory Committee minutes (April 15, 2025) and resignations of four members
• Petition on development charges for 601 Scottsdale Drive

Accessibility Advisory Committee

The Accessibility Advisory Committee will review and discuss several agenda items, including an exhibition park zipline play feature, barrier‑free street design and accessible parking on Wyndham Street, and updates to the park, trail and open space manual. The committee will consider a funding request from Red Top Taxi for vehicle accessibility modifications and a proposal for a protected intersection at College and Gordon. Additional items include a city‑wide wayfinding strategy and a membership follow‑up. Standard agenda approval, minutes approval, and a consent agenda are also on the docket.

• Exhibition Park Accessible Zipline Play Feature Project
• Wyndham Street North – Barrier‑Free Street Design and Accessible Parking
• Funding Request by Red Top Taxi for Vehicle Accessibility Modifications
• Protected Intersection at College and Gordon
• City‑Wide Wayfinding Strategy

The committee approved the Exhibition Park Zipline Play Feature project and suggested adding tactile feedback and keeping four accessible parking spaces on Wyndham Street North. It declined Red Top Taxi's request for funding, recommended proceeding with the protected intersection at College Ave and Gordon St, and asked staff to update the City‑Wide Wayfinding Strategy before Council. Chair Lorelei Root and three members (Cameron, Ashkewe, Stienstra) resigned effective immediately.

• Approved Exhibition Park Accessible Zipline Play Feature Project (Carried)
• Suggested adding tactile feedback options for blind and low‑vision users (Carried)
• Suggested keeping four accessible parking spaces on Wyndham Street North (Carried)
• Did not support Red Top Taxi funding request for vehicle modifications (Carried)
• Recommended proceeding with protected intersection at College Ave and Gordon St (Carried)
• Received and acknowledged Park Trail and Open Space Manual (Carried)
• Received City‑Wide Wayfinding Strategy and asked staff to provide an update before Council (Carried)
• Chair Root and members Cameron, Ashkewe, Stienstra resigned effective immediately

Information Items

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

• Township of North Glengarry Resolution on Rural Roads Safety
• Letter from Hon. Raymond Cho regarding 2025 Ontario Senior of the Year Award nominations
• Township of Central Frontenac Resolution on US Tariff Response
• Prince Edward-Lennox and Addington Social Services Committee Resolution on Ontario Works Financial Assistance Rates

Committee of Adjustment

The Committee of Adjustment will hold a public hearing to consider several applications for residential lot creations and zoning variances. The body will decide on requests for property severances and building modifications at various locations across Guelph.

• 91 Duke Street: Request to create five new residential lots and one retained lot
• 165, 165A and 167 Alice Street: Request to create four new residential lots and one retained lot
• 73 Yorkshire Street South: Request for servicing easement and variances for an addition, garage, and porch
• 39 Armstrong Avenue: Request to create one new residential lot and one retained lot
• 530 Whitelaw Road: Variance request for a reduced front yard setback for a dwelling addition

The Committee of Adjustment approved the minutes from the March 13, 2025 hearing. It granted a sanitary easement for 73 Yorkshire Street South with several conditions. It approved a minor variance for the same address altering parking and setback requirements. It also approved the severance of part of Lots 15 and 16 at 39 Armstrong Avenue with conditions.

• Approved March 13, 2025 hearing minutes (Carried)
• Approved sanitary easement over part of Lot 33 at 73 Yorkshire Street South (Carried)
• Approved minor variance for 73 Yorkshire Street South altering parking, garage, and yard setbacks (Carried)
• Approved severance of part of Lots 15 and 16 at 39 Armstrong Avenue (Carried)

Public Art Advisory Committee

The Public Art Advisory Committee agenda for April 10, 2025 contains no listed proposals, contracts, or decisions. It consists solely of generic headings and empty fields, indicating no concrete agenda items were provided.

The committee adopted the March 13, 2025 meeting minutes and the April 9, 2025 agenda. It approved the selection of the 2025 Artist-in-Residence, naming Kween and Raechele Lovell. The meeting was then adjourned.

• Adopted March 13, 2025 minutes (motion carried)
• Adopted April 9, 2025 agenda (motion carried)
• Identified 2025 Artist-in-Residence as Kween & Raechele Lovell (motion carried)
• Adjourned meeting (motion carried)

Council Planning

City Council is considering an Official Plan Amendment to modify permitted building heights in the Downtown Secondary Plan area. The body will also review a proposal for 62 stacked townhouses at 132 Clair Road West and a Community Planning Permit System for Stone Road and Edinburgh Road.

• Proposed Official Plan and Zoning By-law Amendments for 62 stacked townhouses at 132 Clair Rd W
• Official Plan Amendment to modify permitted building heights in the Downtown Secondary Plan area
• Notice of Intention to Designate heritage properties at 52, 54, 56, 9, 13, 15, and 17 Paisley Street
• Notice of Intention to Designate 136 Glasgow Street North, 30 and 32 Eramosa Road, and 328 Victoria Road South
• Community Planning Permit Decision Report for Stone Road and Edinburgh Road

Council received the Statutory Public Meeting report and approved the Downtown Heights Study Official Plan Amendment (OPA 106) to modify permitted building heights in the Downtown Secondary Plan area, with a vote of 11‑0. The council also adopted several amendments to the motion, including a change to the vision statement (11‑0) and an amendment to view corridors to the Basilica (6‑5). Proposals to increase maximum building heights to 12 or 16 storeys in the railway‑Fountain‑Wyndham area, and to keep street‑facing lands unchanged, were each defeated by votes of 5‑6. The consent agenda for heritage designations on several Paisley Street and Eramosa Road properties was adopted unanimously (11‑0).

• Approved Downtown Heights Study Official Plan Amendment (OPA 106) – 11‑0
• Adopted amendment changing Vision wording in OPA 106 – 11‑0
• Adopted amendment to view corridors to the Basilica – 6‑5
• Defeated amendment setting maximum 12 storeys in railway‑Fountain‑Wyndham area – 5‑6
• Defeated amendment setting maximum 16 storeys in railway‑Fountain‑Wyndham area – 5‑6
• Defeated amendment to keep street‑facing lands along Woolwich and Douglas unchanged – 5‑6
• Approved Norfolk/Woolwich corridor 2‑4 storeys amendment (final version) – 7‑4
• Adopted heritage designation notices for multiple properties – 11‑0

Information Items

The City Council will receive information reports (none) and intergovernmental information (none). It will review three correspondence items: a Durham Region resolution banning Nazi symbols of hate, a LaSalle resolution on Canadian and Ontario trade tariff negotiations with the USA, and a Peterborough resolution concerning the use of X. The meeting also includes minutes from the Committee of Adjustment (March 27, 2025) and Heritage Guelph (April 3, 2025). No decisions are being made; items are for information only.

• Durham Region Resolution: Banning Nazi symbols of hate
• Town of LaSalle Resolution: Canadian and Ontario trade tariff negotiations with the USA
• City of Peterborough Resolution: Use of X
• Committee of Adjustment Minutes – March 27, 2025
• Heritage Guelph Minutes – April 3, 2025

Heritage Advisory Committee

The Heritage Guelph Committee will advise City Council that several addresses merit designation under Part IV, Section 29 of the Ontario Heritage Act. Items on the consent agenda include draft designation reports for 14 Mitchell Street, 5 Queen Street, 1949 Gordon Street, 15 Gordon Street, 108 Queen Street, and several Suffolk Street properties. Committee items also cover an appointment to the Downtown Heritage Conservation District Focus Group, comments on a heritage permit for 76 Water Street, and a recommendation to initiate Part IV designations for five university campus properties.

• 14 Mitchell Street – draft council designation report recommending Part IV designation
• 5 Queen Street – draft council designation report recommending Part IV designation
• 76 Water Street – heritage permit application comments to Planning and Building Services
• Appointment of a Heritage Guelph member to the Downtown Heritage Conservation District Focus Group
• Recommendation to designate campus properties: 476 Gordon St, 99 Trent Lane, 250 Arboretum Rd, 390 Gordon St, 480 Gordon St

The committee approved its consent agenda covering draft designation reports for several streets. It deferred the designation of 108 Queen Street, appointed Member Caldwell to the Downtown Heritage Conservation District Focus Group, and approved a heritage permit for 76 Water Street. The members recommended preserving Allan’s Bridge and urged Council to start Part IV designations for six campus buildings. All motions were carried.

• Approved consent agenda items for draft designation reports on 14 Mitchell St, 5 Queen St, 1949 Gordon St, 15 Gordon St, 75 Suffolk St, 77 Suffolk St, and 79 Suffolk St (Carried)
• Deferred Draft Council Designation Report for 108 Queen Street pending further discussion (Carried)
• Appointed Member Caldwell to represent Heritage Guelph on the Downtown Heritage Conservation District Focus Group (Carried)
• Approved heritage permit application 2025-173 for 76 Water Street (Carried)
• Recommended preserving Allan’s Bridge and not moving it; comments to be provided to staff and Council (Carried)
• Approved pursuit of Part 4 designation for Allan’s Mill Ruins (Carried)
• Recommended Council direct Heritage Staff to initiate Part IV designations for 45 Trent Lane, 476 Gordon Street, 99 Trent Lane, 250 Arboretum Road, 390 Gordon Street, and 480 Gordon Street (Carried)

Committee of the Whole

The Committee of the Whole will discuss debt financing for capital projects and updates to the Private Tree Protection By-law. Members will also consider declaring the Drill Hall a surplus asset and updating the Municipal Service and Financing Agreements Policy.

• Approval of debenture issues up to $118.15 million for 2025 or 2026 capital projects
• Proposed update to the Private Tree Protection By-law and associated permit fees
• Proposal to declare the Drill Hall at 72 Farquhar Street a surplus asset for disposition
• Implementation of a new Municipal Service and Financing Agreements Policy and new application fees
• Closed session update on bargaining mandates for CUPE Local 241 and 973

The Council approved the Debenture Issue Authority, authorizing up to $118.15 million of debt financing for the capital projects listed in Table 1 of report 2025‑160, and allowed the City Treasurer to market the issue. The Municipal Service and Financing Agreements Policy was also approved, along with updates to the Delegated Authority and User Fees By‑laws. Council endorsed updates to the Private Tree Protection By‑law, repealing the 2010 version and directing staff to place the revised by‑law on the April 23 agenda. Finally, the Council voted to retain the former Drill Hall at 72 Farquhar St. as a city‑owned asset and to seek capital funding for its conversion into a mixed‑use arts and cultural space.

• Approved Debenture Issue Authority up to $118.15 M (12‑0)
• Approved Municipal Service and Financing Agreements Policy and related by‑law updates (11‑0)
• Endorsed Private Tree Protection By‑law updates and repeal of 2010 by‑law (8‑3)
• Directed staff to place updated Private Tree By‑law on April 23 agenda (8‑3)
• Amended User Fees By‑law to include new tree permit fees (8‑3)
• Received Drill Hall Feasibility Study (10‑0)
• Approved retention of 72 Farquhar St. and directive to identify capital funding (9‑0)

Information Items

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

• 2024 City Council Attendance, Meeting Statistics and Remuneration Report (2025-86)
• 2024 Corporate Delegation of Authority Reporting (2025-168)
• Litigation Status Report as of March 25, 2025 (2025-123)
• Tourism Funding Programs Annual Update (2025-159)
• Municipal resolutions from Peterborough and Lanark County regarding U.S. Tariffs

Committee of Adjustment

The Guelph Committee of Adjustment will hold a public hearing to consider five applications for variances and a non‑conforming use enlargement. The requests include adding a residential unit at 10 Industrial Street, multiple variances for a new apartment building at 93‑97 Surrey Street East, setback and porch changes at 42 Bristol Street, yard and height changes for an accessory garage at 71 Ferndale Avenue, and porch and deck variances at 25 and 27 Alice Street. The committee will decide whether to grant each request under the Planning Act.

• A‑14/25 – 10 Industrial Street: enlarge/extend legal non‑conforming use to add a residential dwelling unit
• A‑29/25 – 93‑97 Surrey Street East: multiple variances for a proposed new apartment building
• A‑30/25 – 42 Bristol Street: variances to reduce front‑yard setback and increase projection for an uncovered porch and stairs
• A‑31/25 – 71 Ferndale Avenue: variances to increase rear‑yard coverage and height for an accessory detached garage
• A‑31/25 & A‑32/25 – 25 & 27 Alice Street: variances for a roofed front porch, rear deck, and second‑storey stairs on a semi‑detached dwelling

The Committee of Adjustment approved five applications, including permission to add a residential dwelling at 10 Industrial Street and multiple zoning variances for Surrey Street East, Bristol Street, Ferndale Avenue, and Alice Street. All motions were moved, seconded and carried. No members of the public spoke during the hearing.

• Approved permission to enlarge/extend the legal non‑conforming use to add a residential dwelling at 10 Industrial Street (A‑14/25)
• Approved variances for 93‑97 Surrey Street East (A‑29/25) subject to Special Policy Area condition
• Approved variances for 42 Bristol Street (A‑30/25) subject to encroachment agreement condition
• Approved variances for 71 Ferndale Avenue (A‑31/25)
• Approved variances for 25 and 27 Alice Street (A‑32/25 and A‑33/25)

Property Standards Committee

The agenda for the Guelph Property Standards Committee on 2025-03-26 contains no listed items, descriptions, or decisions. It appears to be a placeholder with no substantive business scheduled.

Municipal Property and Building Commemorative Naming Committee

The Municipal Property and Building Commemorative Naming Committee will approve the minutes from its December 11, 2024 meeting. It will then discuss and recommend names for Kortright East Subdivision Park and 106 Beaumont Park. The meeting includes standard procedural items such as announcements and adjournment.

• Approve December 11, 2024 meeting minutes
• Recommend a name for Kortright East Subdivision Park
• Recommend a name for 106 Beaumont Park

The committee approved the minutes from the December 11, 2024 meeting. It deferred the Kortright East Subdivision Park naming item to the May 7, 2025 meeting. It also recommended that staff work with the Heritage department to provide background information on the suggested names Sloan Hill and Margaret Beaumont before the next meeting. All motions were carried.

• Approved December 11, 2024 minutes (carried)
• Deferred Kortright East Subdivision Park naming to May 7, 2025 (carried)
• Recommended staff obtain Heritage background on Sloan Hill and Margaret Beaumont names for next meeting (carried)

City Council

The City Council will vote to adopt the 2025 Property Tax Policy, setting new tax ratios and rates. It will also approve terms of reference for several advisory committees and dissolve older committees. Additional approvals include governance by‑law updates, a single‑use items by‑law amendment, and the Vision Zero Action Plan with a Community Safety Zone Policy.

• Approve 2025 Property Tax Policy (2025‑89) with new tax ratios and rates
• Approve Terms of Reference for multiple advisory committees (Accessibility, Heritage, Planning Environment and Water, Arts and Culture, Transportation, Economic Development and Tourism, Committee of Adjustment and Property Standards)
• Approve Procedure By‑law, Parental and Pregnancy Leave Policy, and Delegation of Authority By‑law amendments from the Governance Review (2025‑44)
• Approve Single‑Use Items By‑law amendment (2025‑84) for reusable containers
• Approve Vision Zero Action Plan and Community Safety Zone Policy (2025‑12) with effect July 1 2025

The council unanimously approved the 2025 property tax policy, a suite of governance‑review bylaws, and the Phase 2 single‑use items strategy. It adopted new terms of reference for several advisory committees, repealed the old administration policy and dissolved ten legacy committees. The Vision Zero Guelph Action Plan for Safe Streets and the Community Safety Zone Policy were also approved, with staff directed to update the traffic by‑law. All motions carried with a 12‑to‑0 vote.

• Approved 2025 Property Tax Policy (12‑0)
• Approved Governance Review bylaws – Procedure By‑law, Pregnancy and Parental Leave Policy, Public Notice update, Delegation of Authority amendments (12‑0)
• Approved Single‑Use Items Phase 2 recommendation and amended Single‑Use Items By‑law (12‑0)
• Approved new advisory committee terms of reference, repealed the Advisory Committee of Council – Administration Policy, and dissolved ten existing advisory committees (12‑0)
• Approved Vision Zero Guelph – Action Plan for Safe Streets (12‑0)
• Approved Community Safety Zone Policy, effective July 1 2025 (12‑0)
• Amended Vision Zero Action Plan to require council approval before converting lanes to dedicated transit lanes (12‑0)
• Amended Vision Zero Action Plan to add driver‑education testing language to Action 57 (12‑0)

Transportation Advisory Committee

The committee will approve the draft minutes from the January 16, 2025 meeting. It will receive and accept verbal updates on digital signage, IVR/SMS projects, and the general transit system including electric buses. Members will be asked to provide feedback on self‑service kiosk designs and on debit/credit payment options for buses.

• Approve draft minutes of the Jan 16, 2025 Transit Advisory Committee meeting
• Receive feedback request on self‑service kiosks (presented by Acting GM Glenn Marcus)
• Receive feedback request on debit & credit payment on buses (presented by Acting GM Glenn Marcus)
• Accept verbal update on Digital Signs & IVR/SMS projects (presented by Project Manager Abby Spielmacher)
• Accept verbal General Transit Update, including electric buses (presented by Transit Staff)

The committee adopted the minutes from the January 16, 2025 meeting. It approved verbal project updates on digital signs and IVR/SMS, and a verbal general transit update that included electric buses. The meeting was then adjourned.

• Approved minutes from Jan 16 2025 (carried)
• Approved verbal project updates on Digital Signs and IVR/SMS (carried)
• Approved verbal general transit update including electric buses (carried)
• Adjourned meeting (carried)

Information Items

The City Council will receive several information items, including a Community Plan update on gender‑based violence (2025‑170) and a status report on outstanding management action plans for Q4 2024 (2025‑137). Additional items include intergovernmental correspondence about US tariffs, a Crime Stoppers newsletter, Committee of Adjustment minutes, and a Snow Plow Windrow Clearance petition. No items are selected for formal discussion at this meeting.

• Community Plan Update – Gender-Based Violence (2025‑170)
• Status of Outstanding Management Action Plans – Q4 2024 (2025‑137)
• Township of Assiginack Resolution: Request for Support – US Tariffs, Buy Local
• Crime Stoppers Guelph Wellington Newsletter – Spring 2025
• Snow Plow Windrow Clearance Petition

Transportation Advisory Committee

The agenda for the Guelph Transportation Advisory Committee meeting on 2025-03-20 contains no listed items. It appears to consist only of procedural placeholders and no decisions, proposals, or discussions are detailed. Consequently, no specific actions or topics are scheduled for consideration.

Arts and Culture Advisory Committee

The agenda for the March 20, 2025 meeting of the Arts and Culture Advisory Committee is procedural and contains no listed decisions or discussion topics.

The Arts and Culture Advisory Committee approved the November 28, 2024 meeting minutes and adopted the February 27, 2025 agenda. Both motions were moved, seconded, and carried. The meeting was then adjourned.

• Adopt November 28, 2024 minutes (carried)
• Adopt February 27, 2025 agenda (carried)
• Adjourn meeting (carried)

Council Orientation and Education Workshop

The Guelph City Council will conduct a Council Orientation and Education Workshop on March 19, 2025. The agenda includes a presentation on the 2026 Budget Confirmation Planning Workshop by the General Manager of Finance/City Treasurer and the General Manager of Strategic Initiatives. The meeting will also feature an interactive discussion and standard procedural items such as the call to order and disclosures.

• 2026 Budget Confirmation Planning Workshop presentation by Shanna O'Dwyer and Jodie Sales
• Interactive discussion
• Disclosure of pecuniary interest and general nature thereof
• Indigenous Territorial Acknowledgement
• Call to Order

The City Council met on March 19, 2025 for an orientation and education workshop. A budget confirmation planning workshop for 2026 and 2027 was presented, followed by an interactive discussion. A motion to adjourn the meeting was moved, seconded, and carried unanimously (10‑0).

• Adjourned meeting (10‑0)

Council Orientation and Education Workshop

Council will attend an orientation and education workshop focused on Engineering and Transportation Services. The session includes presentations on road safety, traffic calming, and parking reviews.

• Education on Provincial Warrant System
• Traffic Calming Policy Update
• City-wide On-street Parking Review
• Neighbourhood Bikeways and Enhancing Cycling Networks
• Vision Zero Council Workshop

The council held an orientation and education workshop for Engineering and Transportation Services. No policy decisions or approvals were made. The meeting was adjourned by a motion moved by Councillor Downer, seconded by Councillor Caton, and carried unanimously (7‑0).

• Adjourned meeting (7‑0)

Council Planning

The Council will consider a consent agenda that authorizes notices of intention to designate multiple properties under the Ontario Heritage Act. It will also receive the Housing in Guelph Semi‑Annual Update and approve a $100,000 Affordable Housing Seed Funding Program from Reserve #119. A strategic property acquisition update will direct disposition of the Rodgers Road site and prioritize residential use for downtown surface parking lots. The heritage permit application for 33‑35 James Street West will be approved.

• Notice of intention to designate 19 Woodycrest Drive, 328 Woolwich Street, 33 Dormie Lane, 330 Woolwich Street, 332 Woolwich Street, 59 Green Street, 72 Gordon Street, and 99 Maltby Road West under the Ontario Heritage Act
• Heritage permit application approval for new construction at 33‑35 James Street West
• Approval of Affordable Housing Seed Funding Program up to $100K from Affordable Housing Reserve #119
• Housing in Guelph Semi‑Annual Update presentation and receipt of the report
• Strategic Property Acquisition update: disposition of Rodgers Road site and evaluation of residential use for downtown surface parking lots at Neeve Street and Fountain Street

Information Items

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

• City of Kingston Resolution regarding High Speed Rail Project
• Town of Bradford West Gwillimbury Resolution requesting Landlord Tenant Reforms
• Municipality of East Ferris Resolution titled Standing for Canada

Committee of Adjustment

The Committee of Adjustment will hold a public hearing for applications under sections 45 and 53 of the Planning Act. Items include variance requests for reduced setbacks at 26 Eramosa Road, 385 Michener Road, and 25 Kent Street, as well as consent applications to create new residential lots at 36 Ridgeway Avenue, 86 Couling Crescent, and 150 Alma Street North. The committee will also consider a fee refund request for 39 Paisley Street and other administrative matters.

• A‑1/25 26 Eramosa Road – variance to enlarge a fitness centre and reduce setbacks, buffer strip, and parking spaces
• A‑15/25 385 Michener Road – variance for reduced side‑yard setback for an industrial addition
• A‑16/25 25 Kent Street – variances for reduced front yard setback, porch addition, and triplex development
• B‑7/25‑B‑9/25 & A‑17/25‑A‑20/25 36 Ridgeway Avenue – consent to create three new residential lots with related garage variances
• B‑10/25 39 Paisley Street – consent to create a servicing easement for sanitary and water laterals

Public Art Advisory Committee

The provided agenda contains only procedural software boilerplate and no specific discussion items, decisions, or reports.

Economic Development and Tourism Advisory Committee

The Economic Development and Tourism Advisory Committee meeting on March 11, 2025 has no agenda items listed in the provided document. No decisions, proposals, or discussions are detailed. The agenda appears to be a procedural placeholder.

Information Items

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

• Public Sector Salary Disclosure for Taxation Year 2024-2025
• City of Toronto Resolution regarding a 'Buy Local, Buy Canadian' campaign
• Township of Champlain Resolution regarding U.S. tariff threats on the steel sector
• Town of LaSalle Resolution regarding tariffs on Canadian production
• City of Sarnia letter to Justin Trudeau regarding carbon tax

Heritage Advisory Committee

The Heritage Guelph Committee is reviewing draft reports to advise City Council on whether several properties merit heritage designation. The body will also discuss the Allan's Bridge preferred solution and the designation of five University of Guelph campus properties.

• Designation reports for 328 Victoria Road South (G. M. Frost Building), 136 Glasgow Street North, and 9, 13, 15, 17, 52, 54, and 56 Paisley Street
• Proposed Part IV designations for 476 Gordon Street, 99 Trent Lane, 250 Arboretum Road, 390 Gordon Street, and 480 Gordon Street
• Macdonell and Allan Structures Municipal Class Environmental Assessment regarding Allan's Bridge

Committee of the Whole

The agenda for the Guelph Committee of the Whole meeting on March 5, 2025 contains no listed items. The document appears to be a placeholder with no descriptions, categories, or attachments. No decisions or discussions are indicated.

Committee of the Whole

Guelph City Council will vote on dissolving several advisory committees and creating new ones, approve a Vision Zero action plan for safer streets, and set 2025 property tax rates.

• Approval of 2025 property tax policy and rates
• Dissolution of 10 advisory committees and creation of new ones
• Approval of Vision Zero action plan for safe streets
• Approval of Single Use Items Strategy Phase 2 by-law
• Approval of new governance policies for council and staff

Committee of Management for the Elliott

The Committee of Management for the Elliott will meet to receive the 2024 fourth-quarter operations report for The Elliott Long-Term Care Residence. The committee will also seek confirmation of the meeting minutes from December 4, 2024.

• Receipt of The Elliott Long-Term Care Residence Quarterly Report 2024 – Q4
• Confirmation of December 4, 2024 meeting minutes

Information Items

The council will review a series of information items, including a letter from Mayor Cam Guthrie to provincial party leaders and several resolutions from neighboring municipalities. No decisions are scheduled; the items are for informational purposes only.

• Letter from Mayor Cam Guthrie to Provincial Party Leaders
• Township of The Archipelago Resolution: Response to tariff threats
• Town of Niagara on the Lake Resolution: Request to reconsider amendment of Ontario Heritage Act
• Township of Zorra Resolution: Road safety
• City of Woodstock Resolution: Speeding, distracted driving and impaired driving

Waste Resource Innovation Centre Public Liaison Committee

The Waste Resource Innovation Centre Public Liaison Advisory Committee will meet to review an operations update and discuss changes to its Terms of Reference. The discussion focuses on the committee's assignment as an Advisory Committee of Council.

• Approval of meeting minutes from October 17 and December 10, 2024
• Operations update presented by Environmental Management System Specialist Dan Turner
• Discussion on revising Terms of Reference regarding the committee's role as an Advisory Committee of Council

City Council

The City Council will consider and vote on a package of by‑laws establishing an Administrative Penalty System, including the creation of screening and hearing officer positions and related policies. The council will also approve the administrative fee schedule to be added to the User Fees By-law. Additional items include approval of the Internal Audit Work Plan for 2025‑2027 and receipt of the 2024 annual reports of the Integrity Commissioner and the Lobbyist Registrar.

• Approve Administrative Penalty System By‑law (Attachment‑1)
• Approve Screening and Hearing Officer By‑law (Attachment‑2)
• Approve omnibus amending By‑law designating bylaws subject to the system (Attachment‑3)
• Adopt policies and procedures for the system (Attachment‑4 series)
• Approve administrative fee schedule (Schedule C) to be added to the User Fees By‑law

Information Items

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

• 2025 Property Tax Receivables and Collections report (2025-109)
• Accessibility Advisory Committee Annual Report (2025-98)
• Town of Parry Sound resolution regarding a call to buy Canadian to counter US tariffs
• Municipality of North Bruce Peninsula resolution regarding cell tower maintenance
• Minutes from the Committee of Adjustment (Feb 13), Accessibility Advisory Committee (Feb 18), and Planning Advisory Committee (Feb 19)

Arts and Culture Advisory Committee

The Arts and Culture Advisory Committee agenda for February 20, 2025 contains no listed items. The document shows only placeholders and no descriptions, categories, or decisions. Therefore, no specific topics or actions are scheduled for discussion.

Transportation Advisory Committee

The Transportation Advisory Committee agenda for Feb 20, 2025 contains no listed items; it appears to be a procedural placeholder with no decisions or discussions recorded.

Heritage Advisory Committee

The Heritage Guelph Committee is meeting to conduct two workshops regarding heritage conservation. These sessions focus on planning and guidelines for specific districts within the city.

• Downtown Guelph Heritage Conservation District Plan and Guidelines Workshop 1
• Ward West Heritage Conservation District Study Workshop 2

Council Orientation and Education Workshop

City Council is holding an orientation and education workshop focused on the Construction Improvement Program. The session includes presentations and interactive discussions regarding infrastructure project delivery and management.

• Construction Improvement Program - 2025-39 presentation
• Workshop on Capital Project Planning and Design
• Workshop on Construction Project Delivery
• Workshop on Traffic Management
• Workshop on Customer Service, Communications and Relationship Building

Planning, Environment and Water Advisory Committee

The Planning, Environment and Water Advisory Committee will receive the draft Official Plan Amendment for the Downtown Heights Study and the draft amendment, by‑law, and presentation for the Community Planning Permit System pilot. The committee will consider the feedback they provide on both proposals. No final decisions are scheduled at this meeting.

• Downtown Heights Study – draft Official Plan Amendment (proposal 2025‑01‑21)
• Community Planning Permit System pilot – draft Official Plan Amendment
• Community Planning Permit System pilot – City of Guelph Community Planning Permit System By‑law
• Downtown Heights Study – presentation by Brenna MacKinnon
• Community Planning Permit System pilot – presentation by Anni Buelles and Brenna MacKinnon

Accessibility Advisory Committee

The Accessibility Advisory Committee will introduce and discuss the Downtown Guelph Heritage Conservation District Plan and its guidelines. It will consider moving accessible on‑street parking spaces to support downtown seasonal patios. The meeting also includes a discussion of a mobility transit application and a general discussion of the TaxiScrip program. Several consent‑agenda items provide updates on parks planning, the Accessible Customer Service draft standard, an interim staff liaison, Vision Zero, and the completed College Ave at Edinburgh Rd protected intersection.

• Introduction to the Downtown Guelph Heritage Conservation District Plan and Guidelines
• Accessible on‑street parking changes for downtown seasonal patios
• Mobility Transit Application discussion
• TaxiScrip Program general discussion
• Extension to Provincial Feedback Deadline for the Accessible Customer Service Draft Standard

Information Items

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

• Information Report 2025-47: Enhanced Basic Needs for Individuals Living in Encampments
• Eastern Ontario Wardens' Caucus Resolution regarding U.S. trade tariffs
• Township of Uxbridge Resolution on 'Buy Canadian' Policy
• Heritage Guelph minutes from February 6, 2025
• Tourism Advisory Committee minutes from October 30, 2024 and February 5, 2025

Public Art Advisory Committee

The meeting agenda contains no listed items or decisions. No projects, contracts, or policy matters are presented. The agenda appears to be procedural only.

Committee of Adjustment

The Guelph Committee of Adjustment will conduct a public hearing on applications under sections 45 and 53 of the Planning Act. Applicants are seeking variances and consents for residential lot severances, setbacks, parking and other site changes at several addresses. Written comments are accepted, and participants may join in person or electronically.

• A-90/24 – 493 Victoria Road North: variances for reduced buffer strip, parking spaces, landscaped open space, bicycle spaces, and a common amenity area (deferred from Dec. 12, 2024)
• A-95/24 – 39 Hayes Avenue: variances for reduced setbacks and removal of electric vehicle parking for a proposed triplex (deferred from Dec. 12, 2024)
• B-52/24‑B-58/24 & A-96/24‑A-103/24 – 302 and 306 Edinburgh Road South: consent to create seven new residential lots with related variances (deferred from Dec. 12, 2024)
• B-1/25‑A-3/25 – 68‑76 Wyndham Street South: consent to create one new residential lot with related variances
• B-3/25‑A-11/25 – 79 Northumberland Street: consent to create one new residential lot with related variances

City Council as Shareholder of GMHI

City Council is meeting as the shareholder of Guelph Municipal Holdings Inc. (GMHI) to discuss board appointments and by-law changes. The body is considering increasing the number of directors and appointing new members to the board.

• Proposal to increase the number of GMHI directors from one to three
• Proposed appointment of Jayne Holmes and Trevor Lee as directors for terms up to three years
• Proposed amendment to By-law No. 1 to remove restrictions on directors holding office
• Confirmation of Tara Baker as sole director, Chair, and CEO

Council Planning

The Guelph City Council will consider several heritage designations, a regional rail study, a downtown building‑height public‑meeting report, and a new affordable‑housing community improvement plan. Items include designations for 22 James Street East and 37 Christie Lane, a business case for the Cambridge‑to‑Union passenger rail connection, and a report on downtown building heights. The council is asked to adopt the affordable‑housing plan and related by‑laws.

• 22 James Street East – objection received; designation by‑law to be approved
• 37 Christie Lane – objection received; designation by‑law to be approved
• Cambridge to Union Passenger Rail Connection – initial business case and concept design report to be received; mayor to submit supporting letter to Metrolinx
• Downtown Building Heights draft Official Plan Amendment – public‑meeting report to be received
• Affordable Housing Community Improvement Plan – plan to be approved

City Council as Shareholder of GJR

The council will confirm the minutes of the June 25, 2024 GJR shareholder meeting. It will vote to raise the number of directors on Guelph Junction Railway Limited from two to three. The council will elect Jayne Holmes as a new director and appoint Jennifer Charles as corporate secretary/legal. Current directors Tara Baker and Trevor Lee, and officers Tara Baker (CEO) and Trevor Lee (CFO/Treasurer), will be reaffirmed.

• Confirm minutes of the GJR shareholder meeting held June 25, 2024
• Increase GJR directors from 2 to 3
• Elect Jayne Holmes as a director for up to three years
• Appoint Jennifer Charles as corporate secretary/legal
• Reaffirm current directors Tara Baker (Chair) and Trevor Lee, and officers Tara Baker (CEO) and Trevor Lee (CFO/Treasurer)

Information Items

The City Council’s Information Items meeting will present several items for information only. It includes the City of Guelph’s submission to the 2025 Provincial Pre‑budget Consultation (2025‑90) and correspondence from Peterborough County and the Town of Hanover regarding proposed U.S. tariffs on Canadian goods. No formal decisions are scheduled; members may request items be moved to a Committee of the Whole for discussion.

• City of Guelph submission to the 2025 Provincial Pre‑budget Consultation (2025‑90)
• Peterborough County resolution: Proposed U.S tariffs on Canadian Goods
• Town of Hanover resolution: United State Imposition on Tariffs on Canada

Heritage Advisory Committee

The Heritage Guelph Committee will approve the minutes from its January meetings. It will consider a consent agenda recommending that six properties – 19 Woodycrest Drive, 33 Dormie Lane, 59 Green Street, 30 Eramosa Road, 32 Eramosa Road, and 328 Victoria Road South – be designated under Part IV of the Ontario Heritage Act. Additional items include a heritage permit for new construction at 33-35 James Street West, comments on the Macdonell and Allan Structures Municipal Class Environmental Assessment (Allan's Bridge Preferred Solution), and a draft official‑plan amendment for the Downtown Heights study. The committee will also support an outreach letter to owners of non‑designated listed properties and propose campus property designations.

• Designation recommendation for 19 Woodycrest Drive under Part IV, Section 29 of the Ontario Heritage Act
• Designation recommendation for 33 Dormie Lane under Part IV, Section 29 of the Ontario Heritage Act
• Heritage permit application for new construction at 33-35 James Street West
• Comments on the Macdonell and Allan Structures Municipal Class Environmental Assessment – Allan's Bridge Preferred Solution
• Evaluation of campus properties for Part IV designation, including 476 Gordon Street, 99 Trent Lane, 250 Arboretum Road, 390 Gordon Street, and 480 Gordon Street

Tourism Advisory Committee

The agenda for the Guelph Tourism Advisory Committee meeting on February 5, 2025 contains no listed items. It appears to consist only of procedural placeholders and no decisions or discussions are specified.

Committee of the Whole

The Committee is deciding on the establishment of an Administrative Penalty System, including associated by-laws, policies, and fees. The meeting also includes discussions on internal audit plans and paramedic service resource deployment.

• Administrative Penalty System By-laws and Policies (Report 2025-24)
• Internal Audit Work Plan 2025-2027 (Report 2025-40)
• Enterprise Risk Management Framework & Policy Overview (Report 2025-57)
• Optimal Resource Deployment of Paramedic Services Study update (Report 2024-468)
• Closed session items: Corporate Cyber Security Briefing and Guelph Storm Hockey Club Agreement

Information Items

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

• Information report on Playground Accessibility (2025-52)
• Response to Ontario Regulatory Registry posting 24-MMAH025 regarding municipal code of conduct and integrity commissioner framework
• Support resolution from Municipality of Mattice-Val Côté regarding fees for gas utilities using municipal property
• Resolutions from City of Waterloo, Town of Halton Hills, and Town of Fort Erie
• Heritage Guelph meeting minutes from January 27, 2025

City Council

City Council will consider a proposed employment land acquisition in a closed session. The council will vote to adopt amendments to the Solid Waste Management By-law, update the City Council Expense Policy, and approve Guelph’s Future in Focus advocacy plan. Council will also direct the City Treasurer to execute the Housing Enabling Water Systems Fund Grant agreement with the Province of Ontario.

• Solid Waste Management By-law Update – amendments to align with the Blue Box Regulation (By-law No. 2025‑20995)
• Updated City Council Expense Policy (2025‑06)
• Approval of Future in Focus – Guelph’s Advocacy Plan (2025‑09)
• Execution of Housing Enabling Water Systems Fund Grant agreement with Ontario
• Consideration of Proposed Employment Land Acquisition (2025‑38) in closed session

Heritage Advisory Committee

The Heritage Guelph Committee will hold a workshop on the Ontario Reformatory Heritage Conservation District Draft Plan and Guideline. The committee will also consider a motion to support the creation of a National Urban Park at the Ontario Reformatory.

• Workshop on Ontario Reformatory Heritage Conservation District Draft Plan and Guideline
• Proposed motion to support a National Urban Park at the Ontario Reformatory for heritage conservation, reconciliation, and public access

Information Items

The council will be presented with a series of information reports, including Guelph's proposed response to provincial pre‑budget consultations for 2025‑28. Intergovernmental updates will cover alerts on Bill 241 (Municipal Accountability Act) and proposed amendments to the Emergency Management and Civil Protection Act (Bill 238). The agenda also includes resolutions from neighboring municipalities and minutes from recent committees. No items are selected for formal discussion or decision.

• City of Guelph Proposed Response to Provincial Pre‑Budget Consultations – 2025‑28
• Consultation Alert – Bill 241 – Municipal Accountability Act, 2024
• Bill 238 – Proposed amendments to the Emergency Management and Civil Protection Act
• Township of Dubreuilville support resolution for municipal fee‑charging for gas utilities
• Transit Advisory Committee minutes – January 16, 2025

Arts and Culture Advisory Committee

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

Special Council Meeting - Budget

Council will consider an amended 2025 operating budget for the City’s local boards and shared services agencies, which includes a net levy increase of $10,192,159 (3.14%) over 2024. The budget details increased levies for Guelph Police Services ($5,142,214), Guelph Public Library ($624,346), County of Wellington ($4,603,154) and a decrease for The Elliott Community ($260,606). Council will also review a $2.5 million fixed‑term loan authorisation for The Elliott long‑term care expansion project. Additional items include a $51,700 increase for Grand River Conservation Authority expenses, a $632,708 increase to the LBSS capital budget, and the Downtown Guelph Business Association budget of $787,929 expenditures with a $721,200 levy.

• $10,192,159 net levy increase for local boards and shared services agencies (3.14% rise)
• Guelph Police Services levy increase of $5,142,214
• Guelph Public Library levy increase of $624,346
• Fixed‑term loan of approximately $2.5 million for The Elliott 29‑bed long‑term care expansion
• LBSS capital budget increase of $632,708, total 2025 capital expenditure $7,004,308

Council Planning

The council will vote on a consent agenda item to approve demolition of the cultural heritage resource at 56‑58 Glasgow St. S. A public meeting report will be received for a proposed zoning by‑law amendment at 115 Watson Parkway North, which seeks to allow four mixed‑use buildings with 928 dwelling units and commercial space. The meeting also includes an Ontario Land Tribunal update for 1242‑1270 Gordon Street and 9 Valley Road, and adoption of two by‑laws (2025‑21031 and 2025‑21034).

• Approval to demolish 56‑58 Glasgow St. S. cultural heritage property
• Proposed ZBA for 115 Watson Pkwy N: 928 units, mixed‑use towers, commercial space
• Ontario Land Tribunal update – 1242‑1270 Gordon St. and 9 Valley Rd (2025‑49)
• Adoption of by‑law (2025‑21031) and by‑law (2025‑21034)
• Receipt of public meeting report for Draft Official Plan Amendment and Community Planning Permit By‑law

Information Items

The City Council will review a set of information items, including intergovernmental consultation alerts, a letter of opposition, and recent committee minutes. No motions or votes are scheduled; the items are for informational purposes only. Council members may request any item for discussion at a future Committee of the Whole meeting.

• Consultation Alert – Bill 241 – Municipal Accountability Act, 2024 (2024-538)
• Consultation Alert – ERO 019-9467 – Emergency Management Modernization Act, 2024 (2024-537)
• Letter of Opposition from Municipality of West Perth on fee charges for gas utilities
• Heritage Guelph Minutes: January 13, 2025
• Transit Advisory Committee Minutes: November 21, 2024 (draft)

Committee of Adjustment

The Guelph Committee of Adjustment will hold a public hearing on applications under sections 45 and 53 of the Planning Act. Items include consent to create new residential lots, variances for parking, setbacks, building height, outdoor patio, fitness‑centre expansion, and increased apartment units. The meeting also covers opening remarks, chair and vice‑chair elections, disclosure of interests, approval of minutes, and staff announcements.

• B‑46/24 – Consent to create one new residential lot and retain one lot (Hyland Road)
• A‑89/24 – Variances for parking, setbacks, building height, and dwelling unit frontage (Nicholas Way)
• A‑1/25 – Enlargement of a fitness centre and related setbacks, buffer strip, and parking variances (Eramosa Road)
• A‑4/25 – Variance to permit an outdoor patio (Willow Road)
• A‑5/25 – Variance to increase the number of apartment dwelling units (360 Woolwich Street)

Transportation Advisory Committee

The Guelph Transit Advisory Committee will meet on Jan. 16, 2025 to approve the minutes from its November 21, 2024 meeting, adopt the 2025 meeting schedule, and elect its chair and vice‑chair. Members will also receive a verbal update on proposed transit fare changes and on the introduction of electric buses, and will vote to accept those updates.

• Approval of the November 21, 2024 meeting minutes
• Approval of the 2025 Transit Advisory Committee meeting dates
• Election of the 2024 Chair and 2024 Vice Chair of the Transit Advisory Committee
• Transit fare changes – verbal update to be accepted and approved
• General transit update, including electric buses – verbal update to be accepted and approved

Property Standards Committee

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

Committee of the Whole

The Committee is considering updates to the city's waste management by-law and the City Council Expense Policy. Members will also discuss the 'Future in Focus' advocacy plan and review performance objectives for the Chief Administrative Officer.

• Proposed amendments to the Waste Management By-law to align with Blue Box Regulation
• Approval of the 'Future in Focus: Guelph’s Advocacy Plan'
• Approval of the updated City Council Expense Policy
• Review of Chief Administrative Officer 2025 Performance Objectives
• Staff recognition for Allison Nap, Economic Development Officer

Special Council Meeting

The Guelph City Council will consider a recommendation to move the meeting to a closed session under the Municipal Act. The closed session will include a land‑tribunal update for 384 Crawley Road. Standard agenda items such as call to order, disclosure of pecuniary interests, and adjournment are also listed.

• Authority to move into closed meeting (recommendation)
• 384 Crawley Road – Ontario Land Tribunal update
• Disclosure of pecuniary interest (public and closed items)
• Call to order (public and closed items)
• Adjournment

Heritage Advisory Committee

The Heritage Guelph Committee will consider a draft amended Heritage Impact Assessment for the Powerhouse, Chimney, Service Tunnel and Cannery Storage at 785 York Road and will support staff advice that Infrastructure Ontario conduct detailed structural investigations. The committee will also vote to approve the December 2, 2024 meeting minutes, adopt the proposed 2025 meeting schedule, and endorse the 2025 Part IV Designation Strategy. Additionally, members will provide comments on the Macdonell and Allan Structures Municipal Class Environmental Assessment for Allan's Bridge.

• Review and comment on the amended Heritage Impact Assessment for 785 York Road (Powerhouse/Chimney/Service Tunnel/Cannery Storage)
• Approve minutes from the December 2, 2024 Heritage Guelph meeting
• Approve the proposed 2025 Heritage Guelph meeting dates
• Support the 2025 Part IV Designation Strategy
• Provide Heritage Guelph comments on the Macdonell and Allan Structures Municipal Class Environmental Assessment (Allan's Bridge Preferred Solution)

Information Items

The City Council meeting on January 10, 2025 is an Information Items session, which provides documents for the council's awareness but does not involve any votes or decisions. Items include a consultation alert on Bill 241 (Municipal Accountability Act), comments on a water‑take permit for James Dick Construction Ltd., a response to an environmental record amendment for brownfields redevelopment, and letters from the Town of Kearney, the City of Woodstock, and the Township of Aylmer. The Public Art Advisory Committee minutes from January 9, 2025 are also presented.

• Consultation Alert – Bill 241 – Municipal Accountability Act, 2024 (2024-538)
• City of Guelph comments on James Dick Construction Ltd. Permit to Take Water (2025-32)
• City of Guelph response to ERO 019-9310 – amendments to reduce records of site condition for brownfields redevelopment (2025-31)
• Town of Kearney letter to Hon. Paul Calandra regarding changes to the Planning Act
• Township of Aylmer resolution opposing provincial legislation on cycling lanes

Public Art Advisory Committee

The Guelph Public Art Advisory Committee will meet on January 9, 2025. The agenda does not list any specific items, contracts, or proposals. The meeting appears to be procedural with no substantive matters recorded.

Information Items

This is a weekly electronic publication of information items for the public and City Council. No decisions were made; the document provides reports, intergovernmental alerts, and committee minutes for review.

• Consultation Alert on Emergency Management Modernization Act, 2024
• Consultation Alert on Bill 241 - Municipal Accountability Act, 2024
• Consultation Alert on Reducing Records of Site Condition for Brownfield Development
• Permit to Take Water alerts for James Dick Construction Limited and Lafarge Canada Inc.
• City response to federal consultations on the Taxation of Vacant Lands