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. 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
Absent:
  • Councillor L. Busuttil
Staff:
  • T. Baker, Chief Administrative Officer
  • 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
  • J. Goodram, General Manager, Economic Development and Tourism
  • K. Walkey, General Manager, Planning and Building Services
  • S. Robinson, Senior Heritage Planner
  • J. Mallon, Heritage Planner
  • G. Meades, Acting Manager, Legislative Services/Deputy Clerk
  • C. Murray-Sprague, Council and Committee Coordinator
  • T. Di Lullo, Council and Committee Coordinator
  • J. Tang, Legislative Coordinator
Also Present:

  • Heidy Schopf, MES, CAHP, Cultural Heritage Team Lead, WS

1.
Call to Order

 

Mayor Guthrie called the meeting to order. (5:33 p.m.)

2.
Authority to move into closed meeting

 
  • Moved ByCouncillor Klassen
    Seconded ByCouncillor Billings
    1. That the Council of the City of Guelph now hold a meeting that is closed to the public, pursuant to section 239(2)(f) of the Municipal Act, regarding 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 Richardson, and Councillor Chew
    Carried (12 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
Public Space Use By-law Update

 

3.
Closed Meeting Summary

 

Mayor Guthrie called the open meeting to order (6:13 p.m.).
Mayor Guthrie spoke regarding the matters discussed in closed session and identified the following:
Public Space Use By-law Update
Council received information and staff direction was given.

4.
Open Meeting - 6:00 p.m.

 

4.4
Disclosure of Pecuniary Interest and General Nature Thereof

 

Councillor Caron declared a pecuniary interest for items 6.1 and 7.2 as these two items are properties that are owned by her employer. 

5.
Council Consent Agenda

 
  • Moved ByCouncillor Caron
    Seconded ByCouncillor Allt
    1. That the November 13, 2024 Council Consent Agenda identified below be adopted.

5.1
Development Charges By-law Update for Bill 185, 2024-410

This item has attachments. 
1.DC By-law Update for Bill 185 - 2024-410.pdf
2.Attachment-1 Development Charges By-Law Amendment Memorandum - Growth Studies.pdf
3.Attachment-2 By-law Number (2024) – 20997 and By-law Number (2024) – 20998.pdf
    1. That the Amendment Memorandum, Development Charges By-Law Amendment - Growth Studies dated October 10, 2024, included as Attachment-1 of Development Charges By-law Update for Bill 185 2024-410 be approved;
    2. That the updated capital projects set out in Table 1 of the October 10, 2024, Amendment Memorandum - Growth Studies be approved;
    3. That By-laws number (2024) – 20997 and (2024) – 20998, included as Attachment-2 of Development Charges By-law Update for Bill 185 dated November 13, 2024, be approved.

5.4
19 Fountain Street West: Notice of Intention to Designate, 2024-432

This item has attachments. 
1.19 Fountain Street West - Notice of Intention to Designate - 2024-432.pdf
2.Attachment-1 Property Location(2).pdf
3.Attachment-2 Historical Photographs and Documents(1).pdf
4.Attachment-3 Current Photographs(1).pdf
5.Attachment-4 Ontario Regulation 9-06 Criteria for Determining Cultural Heritage Value or Interest.pdf
    1. That the City Clerk be authorized to publish and serve notice of intention to designate 19 Fountain Street West pursuant to Part IV, Section 29 of the Ontario Heritage Act.
    2. That the designation by-law be brought before Council for approval if no objections are received within the thirty (30) day objection period.
    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 Richardson, and Councillor Chew
    Carried (12 to 0)

6.
Items for Discussion

 

Councillor Caron left the meeting and did not participate in the discussion or debate. 

6.1
37 Christie Lane - Notice of Intention to Designate - 2024-422

This item has attachments. 
1.37 Christie Lane - Notice of Intention to Designate - 2024-422.pdf
2.Attachment-1 Property Location.pdf
3.Attachment-2 Historical Photographs and Documents.pdf
4.Attachments-3 Current Photographs.pdf
5.Attachment-4 Ontario Regulation 9-06 Criteria for Cultural Heritage Value or Interest.pdf
6.Presentation - Rene Van Acker, University of Guelph.pdf

Jack Mallon, Heritage Planner, introduced 37 Christie Lane - Notice of Intention to Designate.
David Cameletti, Heritage Guelph, spoke on behalf of Heritage Guelph. 

The following delegates spoke:
Rene Van Acker, University of Guelph
Harry Bakker, University of Guelph
Justin Selby, University of Guelph
Arlin Otto, University of Guelph
Lloyd Grinham, University of Guelph 

  • Main Motion
    Moved ByCouncillor Allt
    Seconded ByCouncillor Klassen
    1. That the City Clerk be authorized to publish and serve notice of intention to designate 37 Christie Lane 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.
  • Amendment to Main Motion
    Moved ByCouncillor Downer
    Seconded ByCouncillor Allt
    1. That staff revise the heritage attributes of the designation bylaw to be limited to salvageable steel elements of the conservatory structure.
  • Amendment to Amendment
    Moved ByCouncillor O'Rourke
    Seconded ByCouncillor Billings
    1. That staff revise the heritage attributes of the designation bylaw to be limited to salvageable steel elements of the conservatory structure and that the salvage be to the satisfaction of the University.

    Councillor Downer raised a point of order regarding the amendment. Mayor Guthrie ruled this amendment to be out of order. 


  • Amendment to Main Motion
    Moved ByCouncillor Downer
    Seconded ByCouncillor Allt
    1. That staff revise the heritage attributes of the designation bylaw to be limited to salvageable steel elements of the conservatory structure.
    Voting in Favour: (7)Councillor Gibson, Councillor Goller, Councillor Allt, Councillor Downer, Councillor Caron, Councillor Caton, and Councillor Klassen
    Voting Against: (5)Mayor Guthrie, Councillor O'Rourke, Councillor Billings, Councillor Richardson, and Councillor Chew
    Carried (7 to 5)
  • Main Motion as Amended
    Moved ByCouncillor Allt
    Seconded ByCouncillor Klassen
    1. That the City Clerk be authorized to publish and serve notice of intention to designate 37 Christie Lane pursuant to Part IV, Section 29 of the Ontario Heritage Act.
    2. That staff revise the heritage attributes of the designation bylaw to be limited to salvageable steel elements of the conservatory structure.
    3. That the revised designation bylaw be brought before Council for approval if no objections are received within the thirty (30) day objection period.
    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 Richardson, and Councillor Chew
    Carried (12 to 0)

    Council recessed at 7:20 p.m.
    Council reconvened at 7:42 p.m.


7.
Public Meeting to Hear Applications Under Sections 17, 34 and 51 of The Planning Act

 

7.1
Affordable Housing Community Improvement Plan Public Meeting - 2024-451, 2024-451

This item has attachments. 
1.Affordable Housing Community Improvement Plan Public Meeting - 2024-451.pdf
2.Attachment-1 Draft Guelph Affordable Housing CIP November 13, 2024.pdf
3.Attachment-2 Affordable Housing Community Improvement Project Area.pdf
4.Attachment-3 Council Presentation - Affordable Housing CIP.pdf
5.Correspondence - Mike Labbe, Home Opportunities Non-Profit.pdf
6.Correspondence - Shakiba Shayani, Guelph Chamber of Commerce.pdf

James Goodram, General Manager, Economic Development and Tourism, introduced Affordable Housing Community Improvement Plan 

The following delegates spoke:
David Douglas
Mike Labbe
Morgan Dandie
Council recessed 8:20 p.m.
Council reconvened 8:23 p.m.
Eric Martin
Susan Watson

  • Main Motion
    Moved ByCouncillor Goller
    Seconded ByCouncillor Gibson
    1. That report 2024-451 Affordable Housing Community Improvement Plan Public Meeting be received.
    Voting in Favour: (11)Mayor Guthrie, Councillor Gibson, Councillor Goller, Councillor Allt, Councillor Downer, Councillor O'Rourke, Councillor Billings, Councillor Caron, Councillor Caton, Councillor Klassen, and Councillor Richardson
    Carried (11 to 0)
  • Additional Motion
    Moved ByCouncillor Goller
    Seconded ByCouncillor Caton

    2. That staff provide options to develop a deferral of Property Tax through incremental tax financing (TIF) program for non-profit developers who are building affordable home ownership projects, to be recovered when homes are re-sold or rented, as part of the Affordable Housing Strategy.

    3. That staff provide options to develop a program for non-profit affordable housing developers that allows a no interest deferral of municipal application, and permit fees prior to building permit, which would be payable in full, prior to issuance of the building permit, as part of the Affordable Housing Strategy

  • Amendment
    Moved ByCouncillor Allt
    Seconded ByCouncillor O'Rourke

    2.That staff consider the feasibility to develop a deferral of Property Tax through incremental tax financing (TIF) program for non-profit developers who are building affordable home ownership projects, to be recovered when homes are re-sold or rented, as part of the Affordable Housing Strategy.
    3.That staff consider the feasibility to develop a program for non-profit affordable housing developers that allows a no interest deferral of municipal application, and permit fees prior to building permit, which would be payable in full, prior to issuance of the building permit, as part of the Affordable Housing Strategy

    Voting in Favour: (11)Mayor Guthrie, Councillor Gibson, Councillor Goller, Councillor Allt, Councillor Downer, Councillor O'Rourke, Councillor Billings, Councillor Caron, Councillor Caton, Councillor Klassen, and Councillor Richardson
    Carried (11 to 0)

  • The motions were requested to be voted on separately. 

    Additional Motion as amended clause 1
    Moved ByCouncillor Goller
    Seconded ByCouncillor Caton

    1.That Staff consider the feasibility to develop a deferral of Property Tax through incremental tax financing (TIF) program for non-profit developers who are building affordable home ownership projects, to be recovered when homes are re-sold or rented, as part of the Affordable Housing Strategy.

    Voting in Favour: (11)Mayor Guthrie, Councillor Gibson, Councillor Goller, Councillor Allt, Councillor Downer, Councillor O'Rourke, Councillor Billings, Councillor Caron, Councillor Caton, Councillor Klassen, and Councillor Richardson
    Carried (11 to 0)
  • Additional Motion as amended clause 2
    Moved ByCouncillor Goller
    Seconded ByCouncillor Caton

    2.That Staff consider the feasibility to develop a program for non-profit affordable housing developers that allows a no interest deferral of municipal application, and permit fees prior to building permit, which would be payable in full, prior to issuance of the building permit, as part of the Affordable Housing Strategy

    Voting in Favour: (11)Mayor Guthrie, Councillor Gibson, Councillor Goller, Councillor Allt, Councillor Downer, Councillor O'Rourke, Councillor Billings, Councillor Caron, Councillor Caton, Councillor Klassen, and Councillor Richardson
    Carried (11 to 0)

7.2
Decision Meeting - 601 Scottsdale Drive Proposed Official Plan and Zoning By-law Amendments File OZS24-007, 2024-460

This item has attachments. 
1.Decision Report 601 Scottsdale Drive Proposed OPA and ZBA File OZS24-007 Ward 5 - 2024-460.pdf
2.Attachment-1 Location Map and 120 metre Circulation.pdf
3.Attachment-2 Aerial Photograph.pdf
4.Attachment-3 Recommended Official Plan Amendment No. 99.pdf
5.Attachment-4 Recommended Zoning, Regulations and Conditions.pdf
6.Attachment-5 Existing Official Plan Land Use Designations and Policies.pdf
7.Attachment-6 Existing Zoning, Zoning By-law (2023)-20790.pdf
8.Attachment-7 Proposed Zoning, Zoning By-law (2023)-20790.pdf
9.Attachment-8 Conceptual Site Plan and Renderings.pdf
10.Attachment-9 Planning Analysis.pdf
11.Attachment-10 Urban Design Peer Review.pdf
12.Attachment-11 Parking Peer Review Memo.pdf
13.Attachment-12 Community Energy Initiative.pdf
14.Attachment-13 Departmental and Agency Comments.pdf
15.Attachment-14 Public Notification Summary.pdf
16.Correspondence - Danya Gilbert, Forum Asset Management.pdf

Councillor Caron left the meeting and did not participate in discussion or debate. 

The following delegate spoke:
Dayna Gilbert

  • Moved ByCouncillor Downer
    Seconded ByCouncillor Allt
    1. That the application from MHBC Planning Limited on behalf of Forum Asset Management, for an Official Plan Amendment to add a site-specific policy to the Mixed-Use Corridor 1 land use designation to permit a maximum net density of 300 units per hectare to facilitate the development of two, 7-storey residential buildings with 489 residential suites on the vacant portion of the subject lands municipally known as 601 Scottsdale Drive and legally described as Block K, Registered Plan 649, City of Guelph, be approved in accordance with Attachment-3 of the Infrastructure, Development and Environment Report 2024-460, dated November 13, 2024.
    2. That the application from MHBC Planning Limited on behalf of Forum Asset Management, for a Zoning By-law Amendment to change the zoning on the subject lands from the current Site-specific Mixed-use Corridor with a Parking Adjustment Suffix and Holding Provisions (MUC-2(PA)(H12)) Zone, in Zoning By-law (2023)-20790, as amended, to a new Site-specific Mixed-use Corridor with a Parking Adjustment Suffix and Holding Provisions (MUC-XX(PA)(HXX)) Zone, as amended to permit the development of two, 7-storey residential buildings with 489 residential suites on the vacant portion of the subject lands municipally known as 601 Scottsdale Drive and legally described as Block K, Registered Plan 649, City of Guelph, be approved in accordance with Attachment-4 of the Infrastructure, Development and Environment Report 2024-460, dated November 13, 2024.
    3. That in accordance with Section 34(17) of the Planning Act, City Council has determined that no further public notice is required related to the proposed Zoning By-law Amendment affecting lands municipally known as 601 Scottsdale Drive.
    Voting in Favour: (10)Mayor Guthrie, Councillor Gibson, Councillor Goller, Councillor Allt, Councillor Downer, Councillor O'Rourke, Councillor Billings, Councillor Caton, Councillor Klassen, and Councillor Richardson
    Carried (10 to 0)

7.3
Ontario Reformatory Heritage Conservation District - Draft Plan and Guidelines, 2024-487

This item has attachments. 
1.Ontario Reformatory Heritage Conservation District - Draft Plan and Guidelines - 2024-487.pdf
2.Attachment-1 Ontario Reformatory Heritage Conservation District Boundary.pdf
3.Attachment-2 Ontario Reformatory Heritage Conservation District Plan and Guidelines.pdf
4.Attachment-3 Staff Presentation.pdf
5.Correspondence - Vikky Fenwick-Sehl.pdf
6.Correspondence - Kris Rogers.pdf
7.Correspondence - Kim Wakeford.pdf
8.Correspondence - Mimi Giancotta.pdf
9.Correspondence - Claudia Espindola.pdf
10.Correspondence - Susan Church.pdf
11.Correspondence - Katherine Howitt.pdf
12.Correspondence - David Douglas.pdf
13.Correspondence - Lisa Ivaldi.pdf
14.Correspondence - Chris Mitchell.pdf
15.Correspondence - Lynn Roodbol.pdf
16.Correspondence - Michelle Wan.pdf
17.Correspondence - Bonnie Durtnall.pdf
18.Correspondence - Jaclyn, Guelph Urbex Walking Tours.pdf
19.Correspondence - Mary J. Popp.pdf
20.Correspondence - Michelle Martin-Donaldson.pdf
21.Correspondence - Tony Wilson.pdf
22.Correspondence - Ross Morello.pdf
23.Correspondence - Connie Shaw.pdf
24.Correspondence - Michelle Bowman.pdf
25.Correspondence - Susan Watson.pdf
26.Presentation - P. Brian Skerrett, Urban Park Guelph.pdf
27.Correspondence - P. Brian Skerrett, Urban Park Guelph.pdf
28.Correspondence - Anna Baggio, Wildlands League.pdf
29.Correspondence - Sidney Sproule.pdf
30.Correspondence - Paul Kraehling.pdf
31.Correspondence - Chrissy Saillian.pdf

Stephen Robinson, Senior Heritage Planner, introduced Ontario Reformatory Heritage Conservation District - Draft Plan and Guidelines.
Heidy Schopf, MES, CAHP, Cultural Heritage Team Lead, WS 
Council recessed at 9:45 p.m.
Council reconvened at 9:50 p.m.

  • Motion to Extend Beyond the Automatic Adjournment Time
    Moved ByCouncillor Goller
    Seconded ByCouncillor Richardson
    1. That Council extend the November 13, 2024 Council Planning meeting beyond the automatic adjournment time of 11:00 p.m. and extend the meeting to 11:59 p.m.
    Voting in Favour: (9)Mayor Guthrie, Councillor Gibson, Councillor Goller, Councillor Allt, Councillor Downer, Councillor O'Rourke, Councillor Caron, Councillor Caton, and Councillor Richardson
    Carried (9 to 0)

    The following delegates spoke:
    Susan Ratcliffe
    Connie Shaw, speaking on behalf of Norah Chaloner
    Lin Grist
    Ron East
    P. Brian Skerrett
    Morgan Dandie 
    Lynn Bestari
    Alex Smith
    James Smith
    Council recessed 11:07 p.m.
    Council reconvened 11:13 p.m.
    Susan Watson
    Thomas Kaufmann
    Daniel Kaufmann 


  • Authority to Move into Closed Meeting
    Moved ByCouncillor Goller
    Seconded ByCouncillor Richardson
    1. That the Council of the City of Guelph now hold a meeting that is closed to the public, pursuant to Section 239(2)(c) and (f) of the Municipal Act, a proposed or pending acquisition or disposition of land by the municipality or local board and advice that is subject to solicitor-client privilege, including communications necessary for that purpose.
    Voting in Favour: (10)Mayor Guthrie, Councillor Gibson, Councillor Goller, Councillor Allt, Councillor Downer, Councillor O'Rourke, Councillor Caron, Councillor Caton, Councillor Klassen, and Councillor Richardson
    Carried (10 to 0)

    Closed Meeting Summary 
    Mayor Guthrie called the open meeting to order (11:41 p.m.).
    Mayor Guthrie spoke regarding the matters discussed in closed session and identified the following:
    Ontario Reformatory Heritage Conservation District - Draft Plan and Guidelines
    Council received information and staff direction was given.


  • Main Motion
    Moved ByCouncillor Goller
    Seconded ByCouncillor Gibson
    1. That Report 2024-487 from Planning Building Engineering and Environment, dated November 13, 2024, regarding the draft Ontario Reformatory Heritage Conservation District Plan and Guidelines be received.
  • Motion to Suspend the Procedural Bylaw
    Moved ByCouncillor Goller
    Seconded ByCouncillor Caton
    1. That Section 4.13 of the Procedural By-law be suspended to allow Council to continue the November 13, 2024 Council Planning meeting beyond 12:00 a.m.
    Voting in Favour: (8)Councillor Gibson, Councillor Goller, Councillor Downer, Councillor Billings, Councillor Caron, Councillor Caton, Councillor Klassen, and Councillor Richardson
    Voting Against: (3)Mayor Guthrie, Councillor Allt, and Councillor O'Rourke
    Carried (8 to 3)
  • Motion to Refer
    Moved ByCouncillor O'Rourke
    Seconded ByCouncillor Billings
    1. That this item be referred to the next Council Planning meeting. 

    This motion was withdrawn by the mover and seconder. 


  • Motion to Recess
    Moved ByCouncillor Allt
    Seconded ByCouncillor Klassen

    1. That the meeting be recessed until a time to be determined by clerks (12:07 p.m.).

    Voting in Favour: (6)Councillor Gibson, Councillor Allt, Councillor O'Rourke, Councillor Billings, Councillor Klassen, and Councillor Richardson
    Voting Against: (5)Mayor Guthrie, Councillor Goller, Councillor Downer, Councillor Caron, and Councillor Caton
    Carried (6 to 5)
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