Minutes of Guelph City Council

Tuesday, July 25, 2023 at 6:30 P.m. - 10:00 P.m.

Council Chambers

Guelph City Hall, 1 Carden Street

Council:

• Mayor C. Guthrie
• Councillor P. Allt
• Councillor C. Billings
• Councillor L. Busuttil
• Councillor L. Caron
• Councillor E. Caton
• Councillor K. Chew
• Councillor C. Downer
• Councillor D. Gibson
• Councillor R. Goller
• Councillor C. Klassen
• Councillor D. O'Rourke
• Councillor M. Richardson

Staff:

• S. Stewart, Chief Administrative Officer
• C. Clack-Bush, Deputy Chief Administrative Officer, Public Services
• J. Holmes, Deputy Chief Administrative Officer, Infrastructure, Development and Enterprise Services
• T. Lee, Deputy Chief Administrative Officer, Corporate Services
• D. Godfrey, General Manager, Operations
• S. Dunnigan, Acting General Manager, Economic Development and Tourism
• J. Sales, General Manager, Strategy, Innovation and Intergovernmental Services
• A. Jaworiwsky, Manager, Tourism and Destination Development
• D. Gronc, Manager, Corporate and Community Safety
• S. O'Brien, General Manager, City Clerk's Office/City Clerk
• E. Barber, Board and Committee Coordinator
• G. Meades, Council and Committee Coordinator
• C. Murray-Sprague, Council and Committee Coordinator

Also Present:

• Glenna Banda, Executive Director, United Way Guelph Wellington Dufferin

  Chris Willard, Executive Director, The Guelph Community Foundation

  Daria Allan-Ebron, Chief Executive Officer, Kindle Communities

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2.

Call to Order

Mayor Guthrie called the meeting to order. (6:30 p.m.)

2.4

Disclosure of Pecuniary Interest and General Nature Thereof

There were no disclosures.

3.

Recognition

3.1

Special Olympics World Games - Berlin, Germany: June 17-25, 2023

Mayor Guthrie recognized Marc Richardson and Jennifer Allen for their achievements. 

4.

Confirmation of Open Minutes

• Moved By Councillor Gibson
  Seconded By Councillor Billings

  That the minutes of the open Council meetings held June 1, 13 and 14, 2023, and the open Committee of the Whole meeting held June 6, 2023, be confirmed as recorded and without being read.

  Voting in Favour: (13)

  Mayor Guthrie, Councillor Gibson, Councillor Goller, Councillor Allt, Councillor Downer, Councillor O'Rourke, Councillor Billings, Councillor Caron, Councillor Caton, Councillor Klassen, Councillor Richardson, Councillor Busuttil, and Councillor Chew

  Carried (13 to 0)

5.

Committee of the Whole Consent Report

The following item was extracted from the Committee of the Whole Consent Report:

E-scooter By-law - 2023-276

• Moved By Councillor Allt
  Seconded By Councillor Downer

  That the remainder of the July 25, 2023 Committee of the Whole Consent Report identified below be adopted.

5.1

Future Guelph Strategic Plan 2024-2027 - 2023-182

• 1. That Future Guelph: Strategic Plan 2024-2027 be approved.
  2. That the costs associated with the implementation of Future Guelph: Strategic Plan 2024-2027 be referred to the 2024-2027 multi-year budget planning process in Fourth Quarter 2023.
  3. That staff be directed to share the final key performance indicators for Future Guelph: Strategic Plan 2024-2027 in an information report in fall 2023.

5.3

Paramedic Services Response Time 2022 and Performance Plan 2024 - 2023-265

• 1. That the Response Time Performance Plan for 2024 is set as recommended by staff.
  2. That Council receives for information the report on the Response Time Performance of Guelph Wellington Paramedic Service in 2022.

  Voting in Favour: (13)

  Mayor Guthrie, Councillor Gibson, Councillor Goller, Councillor Allt, Councillor Downer, Councillor O'Rourke, Councillor Billings, Councillor Caron, Councillor Caton, Councillor Klassen, Councillor Richardson, Councillor Busuttil, and Councillor Chew

  Carried (13 to 0)

6.

Items for Discussion

6.1

Permanent Seasonal Patio Program - 2023-236

• Moved By Councillor Goller
  Seconded By Councillor Klassen
  1. That the Seasonal Patio Program as described in the Permanent Seasonal Patio Program report dated July 5, 2023 be approved pending budget approval as part of the 2024-2027 multi-year budget.
• Amendment to the Main Motion
  Moved By Councillor O'Rourke
  Seconded By Councillor Richardson

  That the Seasonal Patio Program, as described in the Permanent Seasonal Patio Program report dated July 5, 2023, be amended to reflect a revenue neutral service level with a $10 per square meter per month seasonal patio fee with any additional funding coming from the general tax levy in the case that fees do not fully cover the cost of the program.

  The following delegate spoke on this item: 
  Bryan Steele

  The amendment was withdrawn by the mover and seconder.

  
  
• Amendment to the Main Motion
  Moved By Councillor O'Rourke
  Seconded By Councillor Richardson

  That the Seasonal Patio Program, as described in the Permanent Seasonal Patio Program report dated July 5, 2023, be amended to reflect a revenue neutral service level with a $10 per square meter per month for an on-street fee with any additional funding coming from the general tax levy in the case that fees do not fully cover the cost of the program.

  Voting in Favour: (12)

  Mayor Guthrie, Councillor Gibson, Councillor Goller, Councillor Allt, Councillor Downer, Councillor O'Rourke, Councillor Caron, Councillor Caton, Councillor Klassen, Councillor Richardson, Councillor Busuttil, and Councillor Chew

  Carried (12 to 0)
• Main Motion as amended
  Moved By Councillor O'Rourke
  Seconded By Councillor Richardson

  That the Seasonal Patio Program, as described in the Permanent Seasonal Patio Program report dated July 5, 2023, be amended to reflect a revenue neutral service level with a $10 per square meter per month for an on-street fee with any additional funding coming from the general tax levy in the case that fees do not fully cover the cost of the program.

  Voting in Favour: (12)

  Mayor Guthrie, Councillor Gibson, Councillor Goller, Councillor Allt, Councillor Downer, Councillor O'Rourke, Councillor Caron, Councillor Caton, Councillor Klassen, Councillor Richardson, Councillor Busuttil, and Councillor Chew

  Carried (12 to 0)
• Additional Motion
  Moved By Councillor Klassen
  Seconded By Councillor Chew

  That staff come back to Council on an annual basis with a report on the permanent patio program.

  Voting in Favour: (12)

  Mayor Guthrie, Councillor Gibson, Councillor Goller, Councillor Allt, Councillor Downer, Councillor O'Rourke, Councillor Caron, Councillor Caton, Councillor Klassen, Councillor Richardson, Councillor Busuttil, and Councillor Chew

  Carried (12 to 0)

6.3

By-law Review Update - 2023-256

• Main Motion
  Moved By Councillor Goller
  Seconded By Councillor Klassen
  1. That staff report back by October 2023 with additional information on the current workplan of by-law reviews being undertaken by the Operations Department, so that Council can consider any potential deletions or deferrals from the workplan.
  2. That staff report back by October 2023 on potential timelines and resources required to undertake a review of the existing noise by-law as it pertains to vehicle noise and the use of noise cameras.
  3. That staff report back by October 2023 on the potential timelines and resources required to undertake a review of a potential outdoor recreational fire by-law.
  4. That staff report back by October 2023 on potential timelines and resources required to undertake a review of the existing by-law to regulate the display, sale, and setting off of fireworks. 

  Mayor Guthrie requested for the clauses to be voted on separately. 

  
  
• Clause 1 of the Main Motion
  Moved By Councillor Goller
  Seconded By Councillor Klassen

  1. That staff report back by October 2023 with additional information on the current workplan of by-law reviews being undertaken by the Operations Department, so that Council can consider any potential deletions or deferrals from the workplan.

  Voting in Favour: (12)

  Mayor Guthrie, Councillor Gibson, Councillor Goller, Councillor Allt, Councillor Downer, Councillor O'Rourke, Councillor Caron, Councillor Caton, Councillor Klassen, Councillor Richardson, Councillor Busuttil, and Councillor Chew

  Carried (12 to 0)

  The following delegate spoke to this item:
  Donna Jennison

  
  
• Clause 2 of the Main Motion
  Moved By Councillor Goller
  Seconded By Councillor Klassen

  2.That staff report back by October 2023 on potential timelines and resources required to undertake a review of the existing noise by-law as it pertains to vehicle noise and the use of noise cameras.
• Amendment to Clause 2 of the Main Motion
  Moved By Councillor Allt
  Seconded By Councillor Richardson

  That Council direct staff to report back to Council for further consideration when noise enforcement cameras become available in the Province of Ontario.
• Amendment to the amendment of Clause 2 of the Main Motion
  Moved By Councillor Goller
  Seconded By Councillor Allt

  And that Council direct the Mayor and Staff to advocate for noise vehicle camera technology to be legislated in Ontario when opportunities arise.

  Voting in Favour: (12)

  Mayor Guthrie, Councillor Gibson, Councillor Goller, Councillor Allt, Councillor Downer, Councillor O'Rourke, Councillor Caron, Councillor Caton, Councillor Klassen, Councillor Richardson, Councillor Busuttil, and Councillor Chew

  Carried (12 to 0)
• Amendment to Clause 2 of the Main Motion
  Moved By Councillor Allt
  Seconded By Councillor Richardson

  That Council direct staff to report back to Council for further consideration when noise enforcement cameras become available in the Province of Ontario and that Council direct the Mayor and Staff to advocate for noise vehicle camera technology to be legislated in Ontario when opportunities arise.

  Voting in Favour: (11)	Mayor Guthrie, Councillor Gibson, Councillor Allt, Councillor Downer, Councillor O'Rourke, Councillor Caron, Councillor Caton, Councillor Klassen, Councillor Richardson, Councillor Busuttil, and Councillor Chew
  Voting Against: (1)	Councillor Goller

  Carried (11 to 1)
• Clause 2 as Amended
  Moved By Councillor Goller
  Seconded By Councillor Klassen

  2. That Council direct staff to report back to Council for further consideration when noise enforcement cameras become available in the Province of Ontario and that Council direct the Mayor and Staff to advocate for noise vehicle camera technology to be legislated in Ontario when opportunities arise.

  Mayor Guthrie raised a point of privilege to clarify the intent of his comments.

  Voting in Favour: (11)	Mayor Guthrie, Councillor Gibson, Councillor Allt, Councillor Downer, Councillor O'Rourke, Councillor Caron, Councillor Caton, Councillor Klassen, Councillor Richardson, Councillor Busuttil, and Councillor Chew
  Voting Against: (1)	Councillor Goller

  Carried (11 to 1)
• Clause 3 of the Main Motion
  Moved By Councillor Goller
  Seconded By Councillor Klassen

  3. That staff report back by October 2023 on the potential timelines and resources required to undertake a review of a potential outdoor recreational fire by-law.

  Voting in Favour: (3)	Councillor Gibson, Councillor Goller, and Councillor Chew
  Voting Against: (9)	Mayor Guthrie, Councillor Allt, Councillor Downer, Councillor O'Rourke, Councillor Caron, Councillor Caton, Councillor Klassen, Councillor Richardson, and Councillor Busuttil

  Defeated (3 to 9)
• Clause 4 of the Main Motion
  Moved By Councillor Goller
  Seconded By Councillor Klassen

  4. That staff report back by October 2023 on potential timelines and resources required to undertake a review of the existing by-law to regulate the display, sale, and setting off of fireworks.

  Voting in Favour: (12)

  Mayor Guthrie, Councillor Gibson, Councillor Goller, Councillor Allt, Councillor Downer, Councillor O'Rourke, Councillor Caron, Councillor Caton, Councillor Klassen, Councillor Richardson, Councillor Busuttil, and Councillor Chew

  Carried (12 to 0)
• Motion as Carried 
  

  1. That staff report back by October 2023 with additional information on the current workplan of by-law reviews being undertaken by the Operations Department, so that Council can consider any potential deletions or deferrals from the workplan.
  2. That Council direct staff to report back to Council for further consideration when noise enforcement cameras become available in the Province of Ontario and that Council direct the Mayor and Staff to advocate for noise vehicle camera technology to be legislated in Ontario when opportunities arise.
  3. That staff report back by October 2023 on potential timelines and resources required to undertake a review of the existing by-law to regulate the display, sale, and setting off of fireworks.

5.

Committee of the Whole Consent Report

5.2

E-scooter By-law - 2023-276

• Moved By Councillor Goller
  Seconded By Councillor Busuttil
  1. That Council approve the draft by-law and any required amendments to the Traffic By-law Number (2022) - 20698 to permit the operation of personal use e-scooters effective July 25, 2023.

  Voting in Favour: (12)

  Mayor Guthrie, Councillor Gibson, Councillor Goller, Councillor Allt, Councillor Downer, Councillor O'Rourke, Councillor Caron, Councillor Caton, Councillor Klassen, Councillor Richardson, Councillor Busuttil, and Councillor Chew

  Carried (12 to 0)

  Council recessed (8:08 p.m.)
  Council reconvened (8:16 p.m.)

  
  

6.

Items for Discussion

6.4

Home for Good Campaign - Supportive Housing

• Moved By Councillor Goller
  Seconded By Councillor Klassen

  That, in alignment with the "Building Our Future" pillar of the Strategic Plan, staff be directed to partner with the Home for Good Campaign, to the satisfaction of the DCAO of Corporate Services, to leverage up to $500,000 from the Affordable Housing Reserve for a matching funds program alongside the Home for Good Campaign with a start date of August 1, 2023, and an end date of March 31, 2024, and that the City's contribution be front-ended with a requirement for any matching funds not realized by March 31, 2024 to be paid back to the City by May 31, 2024 and that staff report back in June 2024 on the results of the City’s contribution to the campaign through 2022 to 2024, informing City Council of the outcomes, lessons learned or other relevant information.
• Moved By Councillor O'Rourke
  Seconded By Councillor Busuttil

  Motion to refer the matter to staff for urgent consideration resulting in an emergency meeting of council in the coming weeks.

  Voting in Favour: (12)

  Mayor Guthrie, Councillor Gibson, Councillor Goller, Councillor Allt, Councillor Downer, Councillor O'Rourke, Councillor Caron, Councillor Caton, Councillor Klassen, Councillor Richardson, Councillor Busuttil, and Councillor Chew

  Carried (12 to 0)

  Councillor Goller raised a point of order regarding the timeline of when the item needs to come back to Council. 
  Mayor Guthrie provided clarity surrounding the urgency of the item and timeline. 

  
  

7.

By-laws

• Moved By Councillor Chew
  Seconded By Councillor O'Rourke

  That By-laws numbered (2023)-20804, (2023)-20814 to (2023)-20816, (2023)-20818 and (2023)-20819, are hereby passed.

  Voting in Favour: (12)

  Mayor Guthrie, Councillor Gibson, Councillor Goller, Councillor Allt, Councillor Downer, Councillor O'Rourke, Councillor Caron, Councillor Caton, Councillor Klassen, Councillor Richardson, Councillor Busuttil, and Councillor Chew

  Carried (12 to 0)

9.

Adjournment

• Moved By Councillor Klassen
  Seconded By Councillor Goller

  That the meeting be adjourned. (9:56 p.m.)

  Voting in Favour: (12)

  Mayor Guthrie, Councillor Gibson, Councillor Goller, Councillor Allt, Councillor Downer, Councillor O'Rourke, Councillor Caron, Councillor Caton, Councillor Klassen, Councillor Richardson, Councillor Busuttil, and Councillor Chew

  Carried (12 to 0)