Committee of the Whole
Meeting Agenda

Tuesday, July 08, 2025 at 12:00 P.m. - 8:00 P.m.

Council Chambers

Guelph City Hall, 1 Carden Street

Changes to the original agenda are noted with an asterisk "*".

 

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1.

Call to Order - Mayor

1.1

Disclosure of Pecuniary Interest and General Nature Thereof

2.

Authority to move into closed meeting

• Recommendation:

  That the Council of the City of Guelph now hold a meeting that is closed to the public, pursuant to The Municipal Act, to consider:

2.1

Call to Order (closed meeting)

2.2

Disclosure of Pecuniary Interest and General Nature Thereof (closed items)

2.3

Guelph Paramedic Station Lease Renewal at 34 Gordon Street - 2025-335

Section 239(2)(c) of the Municipal Act, regarding a proposed or pending acquisition or disposition of land by the municipality or local board.

2.4

Centralization of Back-Office Support Functions Review - 2025-356

Section 239(2)(d) of the Municipal Act, regarding labour relations or employee negotiations.

2.5

601 Scottsdale Drive Phase 2 – Development Charges Complaint

Section 239(2)(f) of the Municipal Act, regarding advice that is subject to solicitor-client privilege, including communications necessary for that purpose.

3.

Closed Meeting Summary

4.

Open Meeting - 2:00 p.m.

4.1

O Canada

4.2

Silent Reflection

4.3

Indigenous Territorial Acknowledgement

4.4

Disclosure of Pecuniary Interest and General Nature Thereof

5.

Staff Recognitions

5.1

2025 AMCTO E.A. Danby Award, Certificate of Merit

Tara Baker, Chief Administrative Officer
Jodie Sales, General Manager, Strategic Initiatives and Intergovernmental Services
Shanna O'Dwyer, General Manager, Finance/City Treasurer/Chief Financial Officer
Erin Britnell, Manager, Corporate Performance and Strategy
Stephanie Devost, Senior Corporate Analyst, Financial Strategy

5.2

City of Guelph achieves accreditation of their ISO 14001 Environmental Management System

Jayne Holmes, Deputy Chief Administrative Officer, Infrastructure, Development and Environment
Nectar Tampacopoulos, General Manager, Environmental Services
Heather Yates, Manager, Compliance, Programs and Performance
Heather Connell, Manager, Business and Technical Services
Chad Scott, Manager, Logistics and Site Operations
Cameron Walsh, Division Manager, Solid Waste Resources
Dan Turner, Supervisor, Compliance

5.3

HUB (Heroes Underpinning Brownfields), Award for Emerging Leader

Kyle VanderMeer, Environmental Engineer

5.4

President of the Canadian Association of Road Safety Professionals

Liraz Fridman, Supervisor, Road Safety

6.

Service Area - Corporate Services and Office of the Chief Administrative Officer

Chair - Councillor Caron

7.

Consent Agenda - Corporate Services and Office of the Chief Administrative Officer

The following resolutions have been prepared to facilitate Council’s consideration of various matters and are suggested for consideration. If Council wishes to address a specific report in isolation of the Consent Agenda, please identify the item. It will be extracted and dealt with separately as part of the Items for Discussion.

7.1

Administrative Penalty System for Automated Speed Enforcement and Red Light Camera Violations - 2025-270

• Recommendation:
  1. That report number 2025-270 entitled Administrative Penalty System for Automated Speed Enforcement and Red Light Camera Violations, be received.
  2. That Council approve the transition of Automated Speed Enforcement and Red Light Camera violations to an administrative penalty system, under and in accordance with the requirements of Ontario Regulation 355/22 made under the Highway Traffic Act, R.S.O. 1990, to take effect on or about January 1, 2026.
  3. That the Mayor and Clerk be authorized to execute any necessary agreements with the Ministry of the Attorney General, Ministry of Transportation, and any other government agency that may be required to transition Automated Speed Enforcement and Red Light Camera violations to an administrative penalty system.
  4. That a new Administrative Penalty By-law for Contraventions Detected Using Camera Systems, substantially in the form attached as Attachment-1, be approved.
  5. That a by-law to amend By-law Number (2025)-21056, being the Screening and Hearing Officer By-law, substantially in the form attached as Attachment-2, be approved.
  6. That the City Solicitor be directed to update the policies, guidelines and procedures that apply to the administrative penalty system, as needed to give effect to the transition of Automated Speed Enforcement and Red Light Camera violations to an administrative penalty system, and make them publicly available on the City’s website.

8.

Items for Discussion - Corporate Services and Office of the Chief Administrative Officer

The following items have been extracted from Consent Agenda and will be considered separately. These items have been extracted either at the request of a member of Council or because they include a presentation and/or delegations.

8.1

Temporary Accessible Ramps in the City of Guelph

Councillor Klassen will speak to this item.

• Recommendation:
  1. That Council direct staff to consult with the Accessibility Advisory Committee and the "StopGap Foundation" to develop a recommended level of annual funding and implementation plan for a three-year project to increase the number of temporary accessible ramps at the entrances of businesses across the City of Guelph with a goal of improving access for people of all abilities, and
  2. That staff examine opportunities for local sponsorship opportunities for the initiative, and
  3. That Council respectfully requests the Mayor to include the appropriate funding within the 2026 budget.

9.

Service Area Chair and Staff Announcements

10.

Service Area - Infrastructure, Development and Environment

Chair - Councillor Klassen

11.

Items for Discussion - Infrastructure, Development and Environment

The following items have been extracted from Consent Agenda and will be considered separately. These items have been extracted either at the request of a member of Council or because they include a presentation and/or delegations.

11.1

Wyndham Street North and St. George's Square - Preparing for and mitigating construction (DTIRP Phase 1) - 2025-303

Presentation:
Jayne Holmes, Deputy Chief Administrative Officer, Infrastructure, Development and Environment
Terry Gayman, General Manager, Engineering and Transportation Services
Reg Russwurm, Manager, Design and Construction
Stacey Laughlin, Downtown Revitalization Advisor

• Recommendation:
  1. That the Downtown Infrastructure Renewal Program Capital Implementation Plan, 2025, as outlined in report 2025-303, dated July 8, 2025, be approved.
  2. That the sequencing plan for Phase 1: Wyndham Street North Reconstruction including extended working hours, as outlined in report 2025-303, dated July 8, 2025, be approved.
  3. That the recommended Concept Plan for St. George’s Square, as outlined in report 2025-303, dated July 8, 2025, be approved.
  4. That the construction mitigation plan for Phase 1: Wyndham Street North Reconstruction, as outlined in report 2025-303, dated July 8, 2025, be approved.
  5. That the delegation of authority by-law, By-law (2024) – 20994, be amended to delegate authority to the DCAO of Infrastructure, Development and Environment, with written approval from the City Treasurer, to modify the following user fees at various times as needed for the duration of the Downtown Infrastructure Renewal Program, with lost revenue being funded through the construction mitigation budget for the Downtown Infrastructure Renewal Program:
     - Seasonal patio program parking stall rental fees
     - Downtown hourly parking fees
     - Encroachment agreement fees related to the Downtown Infrastructure Renewal Program
  6. And that an amending by-law be brought forward for approval at the July 22, 2025, City Council meeting.

12.

Service Area Chair and Staff Announcements 

13.

Service Area - Public Services 

Chair - Councillor Downer

14.

Consent Agenda - Public Services 

The following resolutions have been prepared to facilitate Council’s consideration of various matters and are suggested for consideration. If Council wishes to address a specific report in isolation of the Consent Agenda, please identify the item. It will be extracted and dealt with separately as part of the Items for Discussion.

14.1

Guelph Storm 2027 Memorial Cup Bid - 2025-320

• Recommendation:
  1. That a one-time grant of $600,000 be approved for 2027 as financial investment towards Guelph Storm Limited, contingent on a successful bid in securing the 2027 Memorial Cup in Guelph.
  2. That a commitment of up to $100,000 of in-kind fees at Sleeman Centre associated with facility ice rental, licensing fees, and facility staff be approved for 2027, contingent on a successful bid in securing the 2027 Memorial Cup in Guelph.
  3. That the one-time grant of $600,000 and the in-kind commitment of up to $100,000 in facility costs for Sleeman Centre be funded from the Municipal Accommodation Tax Reserve (184) in 2027, if the Guelph Storm bid is successful for the 2027 Memorial Cup.
  4. That the Chief Administrative Office be directed to include a letter in the bid package confirming the 2027 financial investment and in-kind commitment at Sleeman Centre.
  5. That the Chief Administrative Officer be directed to formalize and execute an agreement, to the satisfaction of the City Solicitor, with Guelph Storm Limited that includes the particulars noted above and as outlined within the staff report entitled Guelph Storm 2027 Memorial Cup Bid, dated July 8, 2025.

15.

Service Area Chair and Staff Announcements 

16.

Adjournment