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. Salisbury
  • Councillor M. MacKinnon
  • Councillor D. O'Rourke
Staff:
  • S. Stewart, Chief Administrative Officer
  • K. Dedman, Deputy Chief Administrative Officer, Infrastructure, Development and Enterprise Services
  • C. Cooper, General Manager, Legal Realty and Court Services/City Solicitor
  • A. Thornton, Associate Solicitor
  • K. Walkey, General Manager, Planning and Building Services
  • M. Aldunate, Manager, Policy Planning and Urban Design
  • A. Watts, Program Manager, Comprehensive Zoning By-law Review
  • S. Robinson, Senior Heritage Planner
  • L. Sulatycki, Senior Policy Planner
  • D. McMahon, Manager, Legislative Services / Deputy City Clerk
  • L. Cline, Council and Committee Coordinator
  • D. Tremblay, Council and Committee Coordinator

2.
Call to Order - 7:15 p.m.
 

Mayor Guthrie called the meeting to order. (7:15 p.m.) 

2.1
Disclosure of Pecuniary Interest
 

There were no disclosures. 

3.
Authority to move into closed meeting
 

  • Moved ByCouncillor Allt
    Seconded ByCouncillor Goller

    That the Council of the City of Guelph now hold a meeting that is closed to the public, pursuant to sections 239 (2)(e) and (f) of the Municipal Act regarding 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)Councillor Billings, Councillor Caron, Mayor Guthrie, Councillor Gibson, Councillor Gordon, Councillor Goller, Councillor Allt, Councillor Hofland, Councillor Salisbury, Councillor Downer, Councillor MacKinnon, and Councillor O'Rourke
    Carried (12 to 0)

    The following matters were considered: 


4.
Open Meeting
 

Mayor Guthrie called the meeting to order. (7:26 p.m.)

4.1
Closed Meeting Summary
 

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

Disclosure of Pecuniary Interest and General Nature Thereof
There were none disclosed.

132 Clair Road West Local Planning Appeal Tribunal - Update, 20020-233
Council received information and direction was provided to staff. 

4.5
Disclosure of Pecuniary Interest and General Nature Thereof
 

There were no disclosures. 

5.
Items for Discussion
 

5.2
Decision Report - Additional Residential Unit Review: Planning Act Update OPA No. 72 Zoning By-Law Amendment File: 0ZS20-02, 2020-214
This item has attachments. 

1.Decision Report- Additional Residential Unit Review Planning Act Update - 2020-214.pdf
2.Attachment 1- Additional Residential Dwelling Unit Official Plan Amendment No. 72.pdf
3.Attachment 2- Additional Residential Dwelling Unit Zoning Bylaw Amendment.pdf
4.Attachment 3- Additional Residential Unit Review Survey Response Summary.pdf
5.Attachment 4- Public Notification Summary.pdf
6.Attachment 5- Staff Presentation Additional Residential Dwelling Unit Decision Meeting.pdf
7.General Correspondence - Decision Report - Additional Residential Unit Review - OPA 72 - ZBA 0ZS20-02.pdf
8.Correspondence - Deborah Maskens and Ken Dodge.pdf
9.Correspondence - Davis - Decision Report - Additional Residental Dwellings .pdf
10.Correspondence - Duffield - Additional Residential Dwellings.pdf
11.Correspondence - Wolting Ross - Additional Residential Dwelling Units.pdf
12.Correspondence - Pentland- Additional Residential Dwelling Units.pdf
13.Correspondence - MacKenzie - Additional Residental Dwelling Units.pdf
14.Correspondence - Lawson - Additional Residential Dwelling Units.pdf
15.Correspondence - Hunter - Additional Residental Dwelling Units.pdf
16.Correspondence - Mungall - Additional Residental Dwelling Units.pdf
17.Correspondence - Watson - Additional Residential Dwelling Units.pdf

Abby Watt, Program Manager, Comprehensive Zoning By-law Review summarized the Additional Residential Unit Review and Official Plan and Zoning By-law amendments. 

The following delegates spoke:
Linda Davis, on behalf of McElderry Community

  • Main Motion
    Moved ByCouncillor MacKinnon
    Seconded ByCouncillor Gibson
    1. That City-initiated Official Plan Amendment No. 72 be approved in accordance with Attachment 1 of the Decision Report, Additional Residential Unit Review: Planning Act Update, dated December 14, 2020.
    2. That the City-initiated Additional Residential Dwelling Unit Zoning Bylaw Amendment (OZS20-02), be approved in accordance with Attachment 2 of the Decision Report, Additional Residential Unit Review: Planning Act Update, dated December 14, 2020.
  • First Amendment
    Moved ByCouncillor Downer
    Seconded ByCouncillor Hofland

    Bedrooms in accessory unit
    That section 4.15.1.6.3 be amended to "two bedrooms". 

    Voting in Favour: (7)Councillor Caron, Councillor Gordon, Councillor Allt, Councillor Hofland, Councillor Salisbury, Councillor Downer, and Councillor O'Rourke
    Voting Against: (6)Councillor Billings, Mayor Guthrie, Councillor Gibson, Councillor Bell, Councillor Goller, and Councillor MacKinnon
    Carried (7 to 6)
  • Second Amendment
    Moved ByCouncillor Downer
    Seconded ByCouncillor Hofland

    Height
    4.15.1.7.4 The maximum Building Height shall be 5 metres, and shall not exceed the overall Building Height of the primary Dwelling.

    4.15.1.7.4.1 Despite section 4.15.1.7.4, when an Additional Residential Dwelling Unit is located above a detached Garage, the maximum total Building Height shall be 6.1 metres, and shall not exceed the overall Building Height of the primary Dwelling.

    Voting in Favour: (11)Councillor Billings, Mayor Guthrie, Councillor Gibson, Councillor Bell, Councillor Gordon, Councillor Goller, Councillor Allt, Councillor Hofland, Councillor Salisbury, Councillor Downer, and Councillor O'Rourke
    Voting Against: (2)Councillor Caron, and Councillor MacKinnon
    Carried (11 to 2)
  • Main Motion as Amended
    Moved ByCouncillor MacKinnon
    Seconded ByCouncillor Gibson
    1. That City-initiated Official Plan Amendment No. 72 be approved in accordance with Attachment 1 of the Decision Report, Additional Residential Unit Review: Planning Act Update, dated December 14, 2020.
    2. That the City-initiated Additional Residential Dwelling Unit Zoning Bylaw Amendment (OZS20-02), be approved in accordance with Attachment 2 of the Decision Report, Additional Residential Unit Review: Planning Act Update, dated December 14, 2020, with the following amendments: 

      1. Bedrooms in accessory unit
        That section 4.15.1.6.3 be amended to "two bedrooms".
      2. Height

        4.15.1.7.4 The maximum Building Height shall be 5 metres, and shall not exceed the overall Building Height of the primary Dwelling.

        4.15.1.7.4.1 Despite section 4.15.1.7.4, when an Additional Residential Dwelling Unit is located above a detached Garage, the maximum total Building Height shall be 6.1 metres, and shall not exceed the overall Building Height of the primary Dwelling.

    Voting in Favour: (13)Councillor Billings, Councillor Caron, Mayor Guthrie, Councillor Gibson, Councillor Bell, Councillor Gordon, Councillor Goller, Councillor Allt, Councillor Hofland, Councillor Salisbury, Councillor Downer, Councillor MacKinnon, and Councillor O'Rourke
    Carried (13 to 0)
  • Suspending of Procedural By-law
    Moved ByCouncillor Allt
    Seconded ByCouncillor Goller

    That Section 5.8 of the Procedural By-law, Reconsideration of a Council Decision, be suspended to reconsider the Main Motion.  

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

    The Chair ruled that the Main Motion be returned to the floor.  


  • Third Amendment
    Moved ByCouncillor Caron
    Seconded ByCouncillor Gordon

    Size

    4.15.1.7.1 The Additional Residence Dwelling Unit shall not exceed 45% of the Total Net Floor Area of the primary Building, or a maximum of 56 square metres in Floor Area, whichever is less.

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

    Setback

    4.15.1.7.8 The Additional Residence Dwelling Unit is a separate Building on a Lot shall have a minimum 3 metre Side and Rear Yard Setback.

    Voting in Favour: (4)Councillor Caron, Councillor Gordon, Councillor Hofland, and Councillor Downer
    Voting Against: (9)Councillor Billings, Mayor Guthrie, Councillor Gibson, Councillor Bell, Councillor Goller, Councillor Allt, Councillor Salisbury, Councillor MacKinnon, and Councillor O'Rourke
    Defeated (4 to 9)
  • Main as Amended
    Moved ByCouncillor MacKinnon
    Seconded ByCouncillor Gibson
    1. That City-initiated Official Plan Amendment No. 72 be approved in accordance with Attachment 1 of the Decision Report, Additional Residential Unit Review: Planning Act Update, dated December 14, 2020.
    2. That the City-initiated Additional Residential Dwelling Unit Zoning Bylaw Amendment (OZS20-02), be approved in accordance with Attachment 2 of the Decision Report, Additional Residential Unit Review: Planning Act Update, dated December 14, 2020, with the following amendments: 

      1. Bedrooms in accessory unit
        That section 4.15.1.6.3 be amended to "two bedrooms".
      2. Height

        4.15.1.7.4 The maximum Building Height shall be 5 metres, and shall not exceed the overall Building Height of the primary Dwelling.

        4.15.1.7.4.1 Despite section 4.15.1.7.4, when an Additional Residential Dwelling Unit is located above a detached Garage, the maximum total Building Height shall be 6.1 metres, and shall not exceed the overall Building Height of the primary Dwelling.

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

    That the issue of tree protection and preservation with the creation of Additional Residential Dwelling Units be referred to the Private Tree Bylaw Review in 2022.

    Voting in Favour: (13)Councillor Billings, Councillor Caron, Mayor Guthrie, Councillor Gibson, Councillor Bell, Councillor Gordon, Councillor Goller, Councillor Allt, Councillor Hofland, Councillor Salisbury, Councillor Downer, Councillor MacKinnon, and Councillor O'Rourke
    Carried (13 to 0)
  • New Motion
    Moved ByCouncillor Downer
    Seconded ByCouncillor O'Rourke
    1. That staff report back in 2021 on the effectiveness of the recommended alternative approach to the Rental Housing Licensing Program as described in Report 14-29, dated August 5, 2014, Rental Housing Licensing Recommended Approach; and
    2. That the Report directly respond to the issues identified in Report 13-32, July 15, 2013, Rental Housing Licensing Cost/Benefit Analysis.
    Voting in Favour: (13)Councillor Billings, Councillor Caron, Mayor Guthrie, Councillor Gibson, Councillor Bell, Councillor Gordon, Councillor Goller, Councillor Allt, Councillor Hofland, Councillor Salisbury, Councillor Downer, Councillor MacKinnon, and Councillor O'Rourke
    Carried (13 to 0)

5.1
264 Crawley Road - Notice of Intention to Designate under section 29, Park IV of the Ontario Heritage Act, 2020-227
This item has attachments. 

1.264 Crawley Road - Notice of Intention to Designate under section 29, Part IV of the Ontario Heritage Act.pdf
2.Attachment-1 Location of subject property (City of Guelph GIS and Google Streetview).pdf
3.Attachment-2 Part 2 on Registered Plan 61R-10808 (subject property highlighted in yellow).pdf
4.Attachment-3 Historical Maps showing Lot 13 in Concession 7 (formerly Township of Puslinch).pdf
5.Attachment-4 Selected Entries from Land Title Abstract.pdf
6.Attachment-5 264 Crawley Road as Listed on Heritage Register.pdf
7.Attachment-6 Overall Site Plan approved for 995 Southgate Drive and details from Overall Site Plan and Tree Inventory Plan.pdf
8.Attachment-7 Current Exterior Photos (November 2020).pdf
9.Attachment-8 Interior Photos (April 2017).pdf
10.Attachment-9 Statement of Cultural Heritage Value.pdf
11.Attachment-10 Recommended Heritage Attributes.pdf
12.Attachment-11 Staff Presentation - 264 Crawley Rd.pdf
13.Correspondence - Costello - 264 Crawley Rd - Notice of Intention to Designate.pdf

Stephen Robinson, Senior Heritage Planner provided a summary of the property at 264 Crawley Road and the Notice of Intention to Designate under section 29, Part IV of the Ontario Heritage Act.   

The following delegates spoke: 
Eileen Costello

The following delegates did not speak:
Susan Ratcliffe

  • Moved ByCouncillor Caron
    Seconded ByCouncillor Allt
    1. That the City Clerk be authorized to publish and serve notice of intention to designate 264 Crawley Road pursuant to section 29, Part IV of the Ontario Heritage Act.
    2. That the designation bylaw be brought before City Council for approval if no objections are received within the thirty (30) day objection period.
    Voting in Favour: (9)Councillor Caron, Councillor Bell, Councillor Gordon, Councillor Allt, Councillor Hofland, Councillor Salisbury, Councillor Downer, Councillor MacKinnon, and Councillor O'Rourke
    Voting Against: (4)Councillor Billings, Mayor Guthrie, Councillor Gibson, and Councillor Goller
    Carried (9 to 4)
  • New Motion
    Moved ByCouncillor Caron
    Seconded ByCouncillor Goller

    That the city work with the property owner to explore future residential or compatible use, which may include Specialized Zoning to expand the range of permitted uses, and/or allow the installation of septic services to service the property.

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

6.
By-laws
 

  • Moved ByCouncillor Gibson
    Seconded ByCouncillor Hofland

    That by-law numbers (2020)-20554 to (2020)-20558, as amended are hereby passed. 

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

7.
Mayor’s Announcements
 

Mayor Guthrie provided holiday greetings to Council and staff.   

8.
Adjournment
 

  • Moved ByCouncillor Downer
    Seconded ByCouncillor Billings

    That the meeting be adjourned.  (10:54 p.m.) 

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