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:
  • C. Clack-Bush, Deputy Chief Administrative Officer, Public Services
  • J. Holmes, Deputy Chief Administrative Officer, Infrastructure, Development and Environment
  • T. Lee, Deputy Chief Administrative Officer, Corporate Services
  • K. Walkey, General Manager, Planning and Building Services
  • C. DeVriendt, Manager, Development Planning
  • K. Nasswetter, Program Manager, Policy Planning
  • C. Matthews, Development Advisor
  • E. Rempel, Planner
  • G. Meades, Acting Manager, Legislative Services/Deputy Clerk
  • C. Murray-Sprague, Council and Committee Coordinator
  • A. Sandor, Council and Committee Coordinator
  • J. Tang, Legislative Coordinator

1.
Call to Order

 

Mayor Guthrie called the meeting to order (9:33 a.m.).

2.
Authority to move into closed meeting

 
  • Moved ByCouncillor Klassen
    Seconded ByCouncillor Busuttil
    1. That the Council of the City of Guelph now hold a meeting that is closed to the public, pursuant to the Municipal Act, section 239(2) (k) of the Municipal Act relating to a position, plan, procedure, criteria or instruction to be applied to any negotiations carried on or to be carried on by or on behalf of the municipality or local board.
    Voting in Favour: (10)Mayor Guthrie, Councillor Goller, Councillor Allt, Councillor Downer, Councillor O'Rourke, Councillor Billings, Councillor Caron, Councillor Caton, Councillor Klassen, and Councillor Busuttil
    Carried (10 to 0)

    The following items were considered: 


2.1
Call to Order (closed meeting)

 

2.2
Disclosure of Pecuniary Interest and General Nature Thereof

 

2.3
Housing Development Financial Request - 2024-178

 

3.
Closed Meeting Summary

 

Mayor Guthrie spoke regarding the matters discussed in closed session and identified the following:
Housing Development Financial Request - 2024-178
Staff direction was given.

4.
Open Meeting - 10:00 a.m.

 

Mayor Guthrie called the meeting to order. (10:07 a.m.)

5.
Public Meeting to Hear Applications Under Sections 17, 34 and 51 of The Planning Act

 

5.1
Public Meeting Report Gentle Density Four Dwelling Units on a Lot Proposed Zoning By-law Amendment - 2024-140

This item has attachments. 
1.Public Meeting Report Gentle Density Four Dwelling Units on a Lot Proposed Zoning By-law Amendment - 2024-140.pdf
2.Attachment-1 Draft Regulations to Permit Four (4) Dwelling Units in Low Density Residential Zones.pdf
3.Attachment-2 Exploring Opportunities for Four Units in Guelph What We Heard Report.pdf
4.Attachment-3 Summary of Draft Regulations to Permit Four (4) Units in Low Density Residential Zones.pdf
5.Attachment-4 Comparative Zoning Review of Selected Ontario Municipalities.pdf
6.Attachment-5 Statutory Public Meeting Presentation.pdf
7.Correspondence - Yumei De Armas.pdf
8.Correspondence - Cathy Kelly.pdf
9.Correspondence - Tyler Bragg.pdf
10.Correspondence - Sylvia Watson.pdf
11.Correspondence - Dennis and Marlene Mortley.pdf
12.Correspondence - Loreen and Peter McCaskell.pdf
13.Correspondence - John Lawson.pdf
14.Correspondence - Nelson Chukwuma.pdf
15.Correspondence - Danny Kelly.pdf
16.Correspondence - Jason G.pdf
17.Correspondence - Nadine Lozon.pdf
18.Correspondence - Paul Kraehling.pdf
19.Correspondence - Jenna Hardy.pdf
20.Correspondence - Paul Szymanski.pdf
21.Correspondence - Leila Mehkeri.pdf
22.Correspondence - Katja Helmer.pdf

Cushla Matthews, Development Advisor, introduced the item. 
Katie Nasswetter, Program Manager, Policy Planning, explained the details of the proposed regulation changes.

The following delegates spoke:
Andrew Arklie spoke in support of the proposed changes. 
Annia Kycia expressed concern about the intensification of the population in certain neighbourhoods.
Dillon Fraser spoke in support of the increase in housing.
Philip Maher feels that the increase is too much and that it is not gentle. 
Dave Groen expressed concern about the lack of oversight that would occur should this pass.
Council recessed at 11:30
Council reconvened at 11:35
Lyle Mcnair requested that a maximum number of bedrooms per property be instated.


The following delegates did not speak:
Andy Donlan
Susan Ratcliffe
Paul Szymanski

  • Moved ByCouncillor Goller
    Seconded ByCouncillor O'Rourke
    1. That report 2024-140 regarding a proposed city-initiated Zoning Bylaw Amendment (File OZS24-002) to permit up to four dwelling units on a lot in zones that permit low density residential uses, from Infrastructure, Development and Environment dated April 9, 2024, be received.
    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)

5.2
Statutory Public Meeting and Decision Report 35 and 41 Janefield Avenue Proposed ZBA File OZS23-013, 2024-127

This item has attachments. 
1.Statutory Public Meeting and Decision Report 35 + 41 Janefield Avenue Proposed ZBA File OZS23-013.pdf
2.Attachment-1 Location Map and 120 m Circulation .pdf
3.Attachment-2 Aerial Photograph.pdf
4.Attachment-3 Existing Zoning .pdf
5.Attachment-4 Existing Official Plan Designation.pdf
6.Attachment-5 Proposed Zoning and Details 1995-14864 and 2023 - 20790.pdf
7.Attachment-6 Conceptual Site Plan .pdf
8.Attachment-7 Staff Review and Planning Analysis.pdf
9.Attachment-8 Departmental and Agency Comments.pdf
10.Attachment-9 Public Notification Summary.pdf
11.Attachment-10 Public Meeting Presentation.pdf
12.Correspondence - Chris Mitchell.pdf
13.Correspondence - Sean Sanago.pdf

Eric Rempel, Development Planner, introduced the application.

The following delegate spoke:
Jeff Buisman, provided general information about the application. 
Council recessed at 1:07 p.m.
Council reconvened at 1:10 p.m.

  • Moved ByCouncillor Goller
    Seconded ByCouncillor Busuttil
    1. That the application from Van Harten Surveying Inc. on behalf of 27 Janefield Inc. for a Zoning By-law Amendment to change the zoning from the current “Residential Single Detached” (R.1B) Zone (1995 - 14864) and the “Low Density Residential” (RL.1) Zone (2023 - 20790) to the “ Specialized Residential Semi-Detached/Duplex ” (R.2-XX(H)) Zone, and a “Specialized Low Density Residential” (RL.1-XX(H)) Zones to permit the proposed semi-detached dwellings with site-specific provisions at 35-41 Janefield Avenue be received.
    2. That the application from Van Harten Surveying Inc. on behalf of 27 Janefield Inc. for a Zoning By-law Amendment to change the zoning from the current “Residential Single Detached” (R.1B) Zone (1995 - 14864) and the “Low Density Residential” (RL.1) Zone (2023 - 20790) to the “Specialized Residential Semi-Detached/Duplex ” (R.2-XX(H)) Zone, and a “Specialized Low Density Residential” (RL.1-XX(H)) Zones to permit the proposed semi-detached dwellings with site-specific provisions at 35-41 Janefield Avenue be approved in accordance with Attachments 4 and 5 of the Infrastructure, Development and Environment Report 2024-127, dated April 9, 2024.
    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)

6.
By-laws

 
  • Moved ByCouncillor Goller
    Seconded ByCouncillor Allt
    1. That by-laws (2024) - 20931 through (2024) - 20935 are approved subject to Section 284.11 (4) of the Municipal Act.
    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)

8.
Adjournment

 
  • Moved ByCouncillor Busuttil
    Seconded ByCouncillor Billings

    That the meeting be adjourned (1:13 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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