Minutes of Guelph City Council

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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
Absent:
  • Councillor M. Richardson
Staff:
  • S. Stewart, Chief Administrative Officer
  • J. Holmes, Deputy Chief Administrative Officer, Infrastructure, Development and Enterprise Services
  • T. Lee, Deputy Chief Administrative Officer, Corporate Services
  • M. Aldunate, Manager, Policy Planning and Urban Design
  • C. DeVriendt, Manager, Development Planning
  • K. Walkey, General Manager, Planning and Building Services
  • R. Mallory, Senior Development Planner, Development Planning
  • D. McMahon, Manager, Legislative Services/Deputy Clerk
  • E. Barber, Board and Committee Coordinator
  • G. Meades, Council and Committee Coordinator
  • A. Sandor, Council and Committee Assistant

1.
Call to Order

 

Mayor Guthrie called the meeting to order at 6:01 p.m.

2.
Authority to move into closed meeting

 
  • Moved ByCouncillor Goller
    Seconded ByCouncillor Klassen

    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 Section 239(2) (e) and (f) litigation or potential litigation, including matters before administrative tribunals, affecting the municipality or local board and advice that is subject to solicitor-client privilege, including communications necessary for that purpose.

    Voting in Favour: (12)Mayor Guthrie, Councillor Gibson, Councillor Goller, Councillor Allt, Councillor Downer, Councillor O'Rourke, Councillor Billings, Councillor Caron, Councillor Caton, Councillor Klassen, Councillor Busuttil, and Councillor Chew
    Carried (12 to 0)

2.1
Call to Order (closed meeting)

 

2.2
Declaration of Pecuniary Interest and General Nature Thereof

 

2.3
Clair Maltby Secondary Plan – Ontario Land Tribunal Update

 

3.
Closed Meeting Summary

 

Mayor Guthrie spoke regarding the matters discussed in closed session and identified the following:

Clair-Maltby Secondary Plan - Ontario Land Tribunal Update
Council received information and provided direction to staff.

4.
Open Meeting – 6:30 p.m.

 

Mayor Guthrie called the meeting to order at 6:36 p.m.

5.
Council Consent Agenda

 
  • Moved ByCouncillor Downer
    Seconded ByCouncillor O'Rourke

    That the November 21, 2023 Council Planning Consent Report identified below be adopted.

5.1
331 Clair Road East - Notice of Intention to Designate - 2023-433

This item has attachments. 
1.331 Clair Road East - Notice of Intention to Designate - 2023-433.pdf
2.Attachment 1 - Historical Documents.pdf
3.Attachment 2 - Current Photos.pdf
4.Attachment 3 - Location.pdf
5.Attachment 4 - Criteria for Determining Cultural Heritage Value or Interest.pdf
6.Correspondence - Emily Elliott, MHBC Planning.pdf
    1. That the City Clerk be authorized to publish and serve notice of intention to designate 331 Clair Road East pursuant to Part IV, Section 29 of the Ontario Heritage Act. 
    2. That the designation bylaw be brought before Council for approval if no objections are received within the thirty (30) day objection period. 

5.2
49 Metcalfe St - Notice of Intention to Designate - 2023-446

This item has attachments. 
1.49 Metcalfe St - Notice of Intention to Designate - 2023-446.pdf
2.Attachment 1 - Historic Documents.pdf
3.Attachment 2 - Current Photographs.pdf
4.Attachment 3 - Location(1).pdf
5.Attachment 4 - Criteria for Determining Cultural Heritage Value or Interest(1).pdf
    1. That the City Clerk be authorized to publish and serve notice of intention to designate 49 Metcalfe Street pursuant to Part IV, Section 29 of the Ontario Heritage Act.
    2. That the designation bylaw be brought before Council for approval if no objections are received within the thirty (30) day objection period.
    Voting in Favour: (11)Mayor Guthrie, Councillor Gibson, Councillor Goller, Councillor Allt, Councillor Downer, Councillor O'Rourke, Councillor Caron, Councillor Caton, Councillor Klassen, Councillor Busuttil, and Councillor Chew
    Carried (11 to 0)

6.
Public Meeting to Hear Applications Under Sections 17, 34 and 51 of The Planning Act

 

6.1
151 Bristol Street Proposed Zoning Bylaw Amendment File OZS23-012 Ward 3 - 2023-447

This item has attachments. 
1.151 Bristol Street Proposed Zoning Bylaw Amendment File OZS23-012 Ward 3 - 2023-447.pdf
2.Attachment-1 Location Map and 120 metre Circulation.pdf
3.Attachment-2 Aerial Photograph.pdf
4.Attachment-3 Existing Official Plan Land Use Designations and Policies.pdf
5.Attachment-4 Existing Zoning, Zoning By-law (1995)-14864.pdf
6.Attachment-5 Existing Zoning, Zoning By-law (2023)-20790.pdf
7.Attachment-6 Proposed Zoning, Zoning By-law (1995)-14864.pdf
8.Attachment-7 Proposed Conceptual Site Plan.pdf
9.Attachment-8 151 Bristol Street, Public Meeting Staff Presentation.pdf
10.Correspondence - Martin Ford.pdf
11.Correspondence - Frank Renda.pdf
12.Correspondence - Cheryl Jackson.pdf
13.Correspondence - Carolin Bot.pdf

Ryan Mallory, Senior Development Planner, provided an overview of the 151 Bristol Street Proposed Zoning By-law Amendment.

Jeff Buisman, agent for the application, explained the application. 

Carolin Bott expressed concerns with the proposed increase in density, removal of trees on the property, parking, and entry to the lot. 

  • Moved ByCouncillor Goller
    Seconded ByCouncillor Downer
    1. That the Statutory Public Meeting Report regarding proposed Zoning By-law Amendment application (File OZS23-012) submitted by Van Harten Surveying lnc. on behalf of the owner, Madalikat Developments Ltd., to permit the development of two semi-detached buildings and accessory additional residential dwelling units on the lands municipally known as 151 Bristol Street and legally described as Lots 35 & 36, Plan 42, City of Guelph, from Infrastructure, Development and Enterprise Services dated November 21, 2023, be received.
    Voting in Favour: (12)Mayor Guthrie, Councillor O'Rourke, Councillor Klassen, Councillor Goller, Councillor Gibson, Councillor Downer, Councillor Caton, Councillor Caron, Councillor Chew, Councillor Busuttil, Councillor Billings, and Councillor Allt
    Carried (12 to 0)

6.2
Public Meeting Report 14 Stevenson Street North Official Plan and Zoning Bylaw Amendments OZS23-011 - 2023-443

This item has attachments. 
1.Public Meeting Report 14 Stevenson Street North Official Plan and Zoning Bylaw Amendments OZS23-011 - 2023-443.pdf
2.Attachment-1 Location Map and 120 m Circulation(2).pdf
3.Attachment-2 Aerial Photograph(3).pdf
4.Attachment-3 Existing Official Plan Land Use Designation and Policies (1).pdf
5.Attachment-4 Proposed Official Plan Amendment(1).pdf
6.Attachment-5 Existing Zoning(1).pdf
7.Attachment-8 14 Stevenson Street N, Public Meeting Staff Presentation(1).pdf
8.Attachment-6 Proposed Zoning(1).pdf
9.Attachment-7 Proposed Site Concept Plan and Building Renderings (1).pdf
10.Presentation - Hugh Handy and Hamid Bahrami.pdf

Ryan Mallory, Senior Development Planner, provided an overview of the 14 Stevenson Street North proposed Official Plan and Zoning Bylaw Amendments.

Hugh Handy, GSP Group and Hamid Bahrami, HB Developments, agents for the application, explained the application. 

Stefano Zicarelli, asked questions related to the proximity of the development to Metrolinx railway tracks, and the impact of proximity to development on their own property. 

Pranav Sharma, expressed concerns with the impacts of grading, the height of the proposed development, the increased density, parking, and impacts on their property and the neighbourhood.

  • Moved ByCouncillor Goller
    Seconded ByCouncillor Klassen
    1. That the Statutory Public Meeting Report regarding proposed Official Plan and Zoning By-law Amendment applications submitted by GSP Group on behalf of the owner, 1000243563 Ontario Inc, to permit the development of a 10 unit multi-residential building, on the lands municipally known as 14 Stevenson Street North and legally described as Part of Lot 53, Registered Plan 227, City of Guelph, from Infrastructure, Development and Enterprise Services dated November 21, 2023 be received.
    Voting in Favour: (12)Councillor O'Rourke, Councillor Klassen, Councillor Goller, Councillor Gibson, Councillor Downer, Councillor Chew, Councillor Caton, Councillor Caron, Councillor Busuttil, Councillor Billings, Councillor Allt, and Mayor Guthrie
    Carried (12 to 0)

7.
By-laws

 
  • Moved ByCouncillor Klassen
    Seconded ByCouncillor Busuttil

    That by-laws (2023) - 20852, and (2023) - 20854 be approved subject to Section 284.11 (4) of the Municipal Act. 

    Voting in Favour: (12)Mayor Guthrie, Councillor Allt, Councillor Billings, Councillor Busuttil, Councillor Caron, Councillor Caton, Councillor Chew, Councillor Downer, Councillor Gibson, Councillor Goller, Councillor Klassen, and Councillor O'Rourke
    Carried (12 to 0)

8.
Mayor’s Announcements

 

Mayor Guthrie noted that the last town hall budget meeting is to be held Thursday November 23, 2023 at the West End Rec Centre, Lion's Room, at 7:00 p.m.

9.
Adjournment

 
  • Moved ByCouncillor Billings
    Seconded ByCouncillor Klassen

    That the meeting be adjourned (7:55 p.m.)

    Voting in Favour: (12)Mayor Guthrie, Councillor Gibson, Councillor Goller, Councillor Allt, Councillor Downer, Councillor O'Rourke, Councillor Billings, Councillor Caron, Councillor Caton, Councillor Klassen, Councillor Busuttil, and Councillor Chew
    Carried (12 to 0)
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