Minutes of Guelph City Council

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Remote meeting live streamed on guelph.ca/live
Council:
  • Mayor C. Guthrie
  • Councillor P. Allt
  • Councillor B. Bell
  • Councillor C. Billings
  • Councillor L. Caron
  • Councillor C. Downer
  • Councillor D. Gibson
  • Councillor R. Goller
  • Councillor J. Gordon
  • Councillor J. Hofland
  • Councillor M. MacKinnon
  • Councillor D. O'Rourke
  • Councillor M. Salisbury
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
  • M. Ellis, General Manger, Human Resources
  • S. O'Brien, General Manager, City Clerk's Office/City Clerk
  • E. Barber, Board and Committee Coordinator
  • G. Meades, Council and Committee Coordinator
  • A. Sandor, Council and Committee Assistant

2.
Open Meeting – 6:30 p.m.
 

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

3.
Confirmation of Open Minutes
This item has attachments. 

1.Post-Meeting Minutes - CPM_Feb14_2022 - English.pdf
2.Post-Meeting Minutes - City Council_Feb28_2022 - English.pdf
3.Post-Meeting Minutes - SCM_Feb28_2022 - English.pdf
4.Post-Meeting Minutes - CoW_Feb07_2022 - English.pdf
  • Moved ByCouncillor Hofland
    Seconded ByCouncillor Gordon

    That the minutes of the open Council Meetings held February 14 and 28, 2022, Special Council Meeting held February 28, 2022 and Committee of the Whole held February 7, 2022 be confirmed as recorded and without being read.

    Voting in Favour: (13)Mayor Guthrie, Councillor Gibson, Councillor Bell, Councillor Gordon, Councillor Goller, Councillor Allt, Councillor Hofland, Councillor Salisbury, Councillor Downer, Councillor MacKinnon, Councillor O'Rourke, Councillor Billings, and Councillor Caron
    Carried (13 to 0)

4.
Committee of the Whole Consent Report
 

The following item was extracted:
City Council Remuneration and Support Advisory Committee Report - 2022-87

  • Moved ByCouncillor Hofland
    Seconded ByCouncillor Allt

    That the balance of the March 28, 2022 Committee of the Whole Consent Agenda as identified below be adopted: 

4.1
797 Victoria Road North Debrief - 2022-76
This item has attachments. 

1.797 Victoria Road North Debrief - 2022-76.pdf
2.Solutions Timeline.pdf
    1. That Council direct the CAO to provide a progress report at the end of Q3 2022 on the Solutions Timelines as outlined in Report (2022-76). 

4.2
2022 Property Tax Policy - 2022-41
This item has attachments. 

1.2022 Property Tax Policy - 2022-41.pdf
2.Attachment-1 2022 City of Guelph Ratios, Discounts and Rates.pdf
    1. That the 2022 City of Guelph property tax ratios, subclass discounts and corresponding tax rates, as set out in Attachment-1 to the report 2022-41 titled 2022 Property Tax Policy dated March 7, 2022, be approved.

4.3
Community Benefit Agreements - Councillor O'Rourke Motion
 

    1. That staff be directed to establish more enhanced reporting for all Community Benefit Agreements in the amount of $200,000 or more, and that staff include this information in the annual report to Council. This should include clear objectives and metrics.
    Voting in Favour: (13)Mayor Guthrie, Councillor Gibson, Councillor Bell, Councillor Gordon, Councillor Goller, Councillor Allt, Councillor Hofland, Councillor Salisbury, Councillor Downer, Councillor MacKinnon, Councillor O'Rourke, Councillor Billings, and Councillor Caron
    Carried (13 to 0)

5.
Item for Discussion
 

5.1
City Council Remuneration and Support Advisory Committee Report - 2022-87
This item has attachments. 

1.Staff Report - City Council Remuneration and Support Advisory Committee Report - 2022-87.pdf
2.Attachment 1 - City Council Remuneration and Support Advisory Committee Report.pdf
3.Attachment-1 – 2021 Compensation Review for Elected Officials Presentation by ML Consulting .pdf
4.Attachment 2 – AMCTO Report Municipal Council Compensation in Ontario – March 2018.pdf
5.Attachment 3 – The Role of a Municipal Councillor Background Report – Prepared by Watson and Associates.pdf
6.Attachment 4 - Council Remuneration and Support Advisory Committee Presentation to Council.pdf
  • First Motion
    Moved ByCouncillor Hofland
    Seconded ByCouncillor Downer
    1. That the salary for the position of Mayor for the Council term commencing November 15, 2022, be set at $152,500 (job rate) and that all other compensation items remain as is.
    2. That the alternative salary as outlined by the City Council Remuneration and Support Advisory Committee for the position of City Councillor for the Council term commencing November 15, 2022, be set at $51,327 (job rate) annually.
    3. That compensation adjustments for the Mayor and members of Council be equal to the Non-union Municipal Employee group increase effective January 1st of each year for the next term of Council to be maintained.
    4. That the current policy of conducting a formal market review for Council every four years and the continued engagement of a Council Remuneration and Support Advisory Committee during the last year of the Council’s term of office be maintained.

  • It was requested that each clause be separated.

    First Amendment to Clause Two
    Moved ByCouncillor Hofland
    Seconded ByCouncillor Downer

    2. That the alternative salary as outlined by the City Council Remuneration and Support Advisory Committee for the position of City Councillor for the Council term commencing November 15, 2022, be set at $47,446 (job rate) annually.

    Voting in Favour: (11)Mayor Guthrie, Councillor Bell, Councillor Gordon, Councillor Goller, Councillor Allt, Councillor Hofland, Councillor Salisbury, Councillor Downer, Councillor MacKinnon, Councillor O'Rourke, and Councillor Caron
    Voting Against: (2)Councillor Gibson, and Councillor Billings
    Carried (11 to 2)
  • Amendment to Clause One
    Moved ByCouncillor Billings
    Seconded ByCouncillor Gibson
    1. That the salary for the position of Mayor for the Council term commencing November 15, 2022, be set at $152,500 (job rate) and that all other compensation items remain as is, representing a 0% increase.
    Voting in Favour: (10)Mayor Guthrie, Councillor Gibson, Councillor Bell, Councillor Gordon, Councillor Goller, Councillor Hofland, Councillor Salisbury, Councillor MacKinnon, Councillor Billings, and Councillor Caron
    Voting Against: (3)Councillor Allt, Councillor Downer, and Councillor O'Rourke
    Carried (10 to 3)
  • Clause One as Amended
    Moved ByCouncillor Hofland
    Seconded ByCouncillor Downer
    1. That the salary for the position of Mayor for the Council term commencing November 15, 2022, be set at $152,500 (job rate) and that all other compensation items remain as is, representing a 0% increase.
    Voting in Favour: (13)Mayor Guthrie, Councillor Gibson, Councillor Bell, Councillor Gordon, Councillor Goller, Councillor Allt, Councillor Hofland, Councillor Salisbury, Councillor Downer, Councillor MacKinnon, Councillor O'Rourke, Councillor Billings, and Councillor Caron
    Carried (13 to 0)
  • Clause Three
    Moved ByCouncillor Hofland
    Seconded ByCouncillor Downer

    3. That compensation adjustments for the Mayor and members of Council be equal to the Non-union Municipal Employee group increase effective January 1st of each year for the next term of Council to be maintained.

    Voting in Favour: (13)Mayor Guthrie, Councillor Gibson, Councillor Bell, Councillor Gordon, Councillor Goller, Councillor Allt, Councillor Hofland, Councillor Salisbury, Councillor Downer, Councillor MacKinnon, Councillor O'Rourke, Councillor Billings, and Councillor Caron
    Carried (13 to 0)
  • Amendment to Clause Four
    Moved ByCouncillor Downer
    Seconded ByCouncillor MacKinnon

    4. That the current policy of conducting a formal market review for Council every four years, during the last year of the Council’s term of office, be conducted by City staff.

    Voting in Favour: (8)Mayor Guthrie, Councillor Gibson, Councillor Bell, Councillor Hofland, Councillor Downer, Councillor MacKinnon, Councillor Billings, and Councillor Caron
    Voting Against: (5)Councillor Gordon, Councillor Goller, Councillor Allt, Councillor Salisbury, and Councillor O'Rourke
    Carried (8 to 5)
  • Clause Four as Amended
    Moved ByCouncillor Hofland
    Seconded ByCouncillor Downer

    4. That the current policy of conducting a formal market review for Council every four years, during the last year of the Council’s term of office, be conducted by City staff.

    Voting in Favour: (10)Mayor Guthrie, Councillor Gibson, Councillor Bell, Councillor Gordon, Councillor Hofland, Councillor Salisbury, Councillor Downer, Councillor MacKinnon, Councillor Billings, and Councillor Caron
    Voting Against: (3)Councillor Goller, Councillor Allt, and Councillor O'Rourke
    Carried (10 to 3)
  • Second Amendment to Clause Two
    Moved ByCouncillor Billings
    Seconded ByCouncillor Gibson

    2. That the alternative salary as outlined by the City Council Remuneration and Support Advisory Committee for the position of City Councillor for the Council term commencing November 15, 2022, be set at $47,446 (job rate) annually, representing a 14.57% increase.

    Voting in Favour: (5)Mayor Guthrie, Councillor Gibson, Councillor Bell, Councillor MacKinnon, and Councillor Billings
    Voting Against: (8)Councillor Gordon, Councillor Goller, Councillor Allt, Councillor Hofland, Councillor Salisbury, Councillor Downer, Councillor O'Rourke, and Councillor Caron
    Defeated (5 to 8)
  • Clause Two as Amended
    Moved ByCouncillor Hofland
    Seconded ByCouncillor Downer

    2. That the alternative salary as outlined by the City Council Remuneration and Support Advisory Committee for the position of City Councillor for the Council term commencing November 15, 2022, be set at $47,446 (job rate) annually.

    Councillor MacKinnon raised a point of order. Councillor MacKinnon requested clarity on current clause being voted on. Mayor Guthrie provided information to clarify. 

    Voting in Favour: (11)Mayor Guthrie, Councillor Bell, Councillor Gordon, Councillor Goller, Councillor Allt, Councillor Hofland, Councillor Salisbury, Councillor Downer, Councillor MacKinnon, Councillor O'Rourke, and Councillor Caron
    Voting Against: (2)Councillor Gibson, and Councillor Billings
    Carried (11 to 2)
  • Second Motion
    Moved ByCouncillor Caron
    Seconded ByCouncillor Salisbury
    1. That staff be directed to work with OMERS and bring forward the requisite by-law to Council and to apply to the OMERS pension plan to include all City Council members upon the passing of such a by-law.
    Voting in Favour: (11)Mayor Guthrie, Councillor Gibson, Councillor Bell, Councillor Gordon, Councillor Goller, Councillor Allt, Councillor Hofland, Councillor Salisbury, Councillor Downer, Councillor MacKinnon, and Councillor Caron
    Voting Against: (2)Councillor O'Rourke, and Councillor Billings
    Carried (11 to 2)
  • Third Motion
    Moved ByCouncillor O'Rourke
    Seconded ByCouncillor Allt

    1. That staff be directed in future salary recommendations to conduct a total compensation analysis for the Mayor’s salary and use that as the basis for comparison with other comparator municipalities.

    Voting in Favour: (13)Mayor Guthrie, Councillor Gibson, Councillor Bell, Councillor Gordon, Councillor Goller, Councillor Allt, Councillor Hofland, Councillor Salisbury, Councillor Downer, Councillor MacKinnon, Councillor O'Rourke, Councillor Billings, and Councillor Caron
    Carried (13 to 0)

5.2
City Council Appointments to the Business License Appeals Committee - 2022-117
This item has attachments. 

1.City Council Appointments to the Business License Appeals Committee - 2022-117.pdf
  • Moved ByCouncillor Hofland
    Seconded ByCouncillor O'Rourke
    1. That Councillor Caron, Mayor Guthrie, Councillor Goller, Councillor MacKinnon and Councillor Allt be appointed to the Business License Appeals Committee for a term ending November 15, 2022.
    Voting in Favour: (13)Mayor Guthrie, Councillor Gibson, Councillor Bell, Councillor Gordon, Councillor Goller, Councillor Allt, Councillor Hofland, Councillor Salisbury, Councillor Downer, Councillor MacKinnon, Councillor O'Rourke, Councillor Billings, and Councillor Caron
    Carried (13 to 0)

6.
By-laws
 

  • Moved ByCouncillor Gibson
    Seconded ByCouncillor Hofland

    That By-laws numbered (2022) - 20685, (2022) - 20691, and (2022) - 20693 to (2022) - 20699 are hereby passed.

    Voting in Favour: (13)Mayor Guthrie, Councillor Gibson, Councillor Bell, Councillor Gordon, Councillor Goller, Councillor Allt, Councillor Hofland, Councillor Salisbury, Councillor Downer, Councillor MacKinnon, Councillor O'Rourke, Councillor Billings, and Councillor Caron
    Carried (13 to 0)

7.
Mayor’s Announcements
 

None

8.
Adjournment
 

  • Moved ByCouncillor Billings
    Seconded ByCouncillor Hofland

    That Council is adjourned. (7:59 p.m.)

    Voting in Favour: (13)Mayor Guthrie, Councillor Gibson, Councillor Bell, Councillor Gordon, Councillor Goller, Councillor Allt, Councillor Hofland, Councillor Salisbury, Councillor Downer, Councillor MacKinnon, Councillor O'Rourke, Councillor Billings, and Councillor Caron
    Carried (13 to 0)
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