Minutes of Guelph City Council

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Council:
  • Mayor C. Guthrie
  • Councillor P. Allt
  • Councillor B. Bell
  • Councillor L. Caron
  • Councillor C. Billings
  • 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
  • K. Dedman, Deputy Chief Administrative Officer, Infrastructure, Development and Enterprise Services
  • T. Lee, Deputy Chief Administrative Officer, Corporate Services
  • T. Baker, General Manager, Finance/City Treasurer
  • G. Matthews, Acting General Manager, Parks
  • T. Filer, Urban Forestry Field Technologist
  • T. Gayman, General Manager, Engineering and Transportation Services/City Engineer
  • M. Aldunate, Manager, Policy Planning Urban Design
  • K. Vanderwal, Manager, Technical Services
  • L. Lefler, Planner III, Environmental Planner
  • L. Jefferson, Manager, Open Space Planning
  • K. Walkey, General Manager, Planning and Building Services
  • A. Vilkko, General Manager, Facilities and Energy Management
  • B. Ho-Yan, Manager, Corporate Energy and Climate Change
  • A. Thornton, Associate Solicitor
  • J. Sales, General Manager, Strategy, Innovation and Intergovernmental Services
  • Jennifer Smith, Manager, Corporate and Community Strategic Initiatives
  • S. O'Brien, General Manager, City Clerk's Office/City Clerk
  • L. Cline, Council and Committee Coordinator
  • D. Tremblay, Council and Committee Coordinator

2.
Call to Order 
 

Mayor Guthrie called the meeting to order. (6:00 p.m.)

3.
Open Meeting
 

4.
Confirmation of Open Minutes
This item has attachments. 

1.Council Planning Minutes August 10, 2020.pdf
2.Special Council Minutes - August 12, 2020.pdf
3.Council Minutes August 24, 2020 .pdf
  • Moved ByCouncillor MacKinnon
    Seconded ByCouncillor Goller

    That the minutes of the open Council Meetings held August 10, 12 and 24, 2020, be confirmed as recorded and without being read.

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

5.
Committee of the Whole Consent Report
 

5.1
City Operations Campus Part One - Transit Electrification - 2020-118
This item has attachments. 

1.City Operations Campus Part 1 - Transit Electrification - 2020-118.pdf
2.Attachment-1 ICIP Public Transit Stream.pdf
3.Attachment-2 City Operations Campus and Guelph Transit Electric Bus Fleet Transition Next Steps.pdf
4.Staff Presentation - City Operations Campus Part 1 - Transit Electrification .pdf
  • Moved ByCouncillor Hofland
    Seconded ByCouncillor MacKinnon
    1. That staff be directed to continue developing plans in alignment with the Investing in Canada Infrastructure Plan (ICIP) projects approved by Infrastructure Canada (INFC), including negotiation of the required Transfer Payment Agreement (TPA).
    2. That staff be directed to complete electrical infrastructure modifications and initial electric bus charger installation at the existing Transit Facility at 170 Watson Road South using funds approved in project TC0059 Transit Operations Facility.
    Voting in Favour: (12)Mayor Guthrie, Councillor Allt, Councillor Caron , Councillor Billings, Councillor Downer, Councillor Gibson, Councillor Goller, Councillor Gordon, Councillor Hofland, Councillor MacKinnon, Councillor O'Rourke, and Councillor Salisbury
    Voting Against: (1)Councillor Bell
    Carried (12 to 1)

6.
Items for Discussion
 

6.1
Urban Forest Management Plan Implementation Update and Second Phase Plan Report - 2020-08 
This item has attachments. 

1.Urban Forest Management Plan Implementation Update and Second Phase Plan Report - 2020-08.pdf
2.ATT-1 Urban Forest Management Plan Implementation Update and Second Phase Plan.pdf
3.ATT-2 Guelph Urban Forest Study Report.pdf
4.ATT-3 Staff Presentation - Urban Forest Management Plan Implementation Update and Second Phase Plan .pdf
5.Correspondence -Ewart - Sunnyacres Canopy Project - Urban Forest Management Plan Implementation.pdf
6.Correspondence-Gevaert- Urban Forest Management Plan Implementation Update and Second Phase Plan Report .pdf

The following delegations spoke on this item: 
Morgan Dandie-Hannah

Tanja Gevaert did not speak on this item. 

  • Moved ByCouncillor Allt
    Seconded ByCouncillor Downer
    1. That the Urban Forest Management Plan Implementation Update and Second Phase Plan Report dated August 2020, included as Attachment-1 to this report, be approved.
    2. That that funding requirements for the Urban Forest Management Plan be prioritized within future operating and capital budgets in order to implement the recommendations of this plan.

    It was requested that the clauses be voted on separately.  


  • Moved ByCouncillor Allt
    Seconded ByCouncillor Downer
    1. That the Urban Forest Management Plan Implementation Update and Second Phase Plan Report dated August 2020, included as Attachment-1 to this report, be approved.
    Voting in Favour: (13)Mayor Guthrie, Councillor Allt, Councillor Bell, Councillor Caron , Councillor Billings, Councillor Downer, Councillor Gibson, Councillor Goller, Councillor Gordon, Councillor Hofland, Councillor MacKinnon, Councillor O'Rourke, and Councillor Salisbury
    Carried (13 to 0)
  • Moved ByCouncillor Allt
    Seconded ByCouncillor Downer

    2.  That that funding requirements for the Urban Forest Management Plan be prioritized within future operating and capital budgets in order to implement the recommendations of this plan.

    Voting in Favour: (12)Mayor Guthrie, Councillor Allt, Councillor Bell, Councillor Caron , Councillor Billings, Councillor Downer, Councillor Gibson, Councillor Goller, Councillor Gordon, Councillor Hofland, Councillor MacKinnon, and Councillor Salisbury
    Voting Against: (1)Councillor O'Rourke
    Carried (12 to 1)

6.2
Emma Street to Earl Street Pedestrian Bridge Schedule B Class EA - 2020-121
This item has attachments. 

1.Emma Street to Earl Street Pedestrian Bridge Schedule B Class EA - 2020-121.pdf
2.Attachment-1 Cost Estimates of Alternatives.pdf
3.Attachment-2 Schedule B Class Environmental Assesment Project File Emma to Earl Street Pedestiran Bridge.pdf
4.Attachment-3 Schedule B Class Environmental Assesment Combined Appendices A to E Emma to Earl Street Pedestiran Bridge.pdf
5.Attachment-4 Staff Report June 2, 2015 Speedvale Ave E from Manhattan Crt to Woolwich St.pdf
6.Attachment-5 Supplementary Staff Report July 7, 2015 Speedvale Ave E from Manhattan Crt to Woolwich St.pdf
7.Attachment-6 Speedvale Avenue East Reconstruction Pavement Parking Design Review.pdf
8.Attachment-7 Planning Recommendation Official Plan Amendment Memo.pdf
9.Attachment-8 Staff Presentation- September 8, 2020 Emma Street to Earl Street Pedestrian Bridge Schedule B Class EA .pdf
10.Correspondence- Finnis- Emma to Earl Street Pedestrian Bridge Schedule B Class Environmental Assessment - 2020-121.pdf

The following delegations spoke on this item: 

Meghan Mazurek
Morgan Dandie-Hannah
Martin Collier

  • Moved ByCouncillor Allt
    Seconded ByCouncillor Hofland
    1. That staff be authorized to complete the Schedule B Municipal Class Environmental Assessment process for the Emma Street to Earl Street Pedestrian Bridge and issue a notice of completion to place the Project File on the public record for the mandatory 30 day public review period and proceed with the implementation of the preferred alternative as outlined in report 2020-121.
    2. That Council direct staff to initiate a site-specific Official Plan Amendment to implement the preferred alternative for the Emma Street to Earl Street Pedestrian Bridge.
    Voting in Favour: (13)Mayor Guthrie, Councillor Allt, Councillor Bell, Councillor Caron , Councillor Billings, Councillor Downer, Councillor Gibson, Councillor Goller, Councillor Gordon, Councillor Hofland, Councillor MacKinnon, Councillor O'Rourke, and Councillor Salisbury
    Carried (13 to 0)

  • Council recessed at 7:16 and resumed at 7:20 p.m.


6.3
Strategic Plan, Future Ready Action Plans and Performance Management Framework - 2020-142
This item has attachments. 

1.Strategic Plan, Future Ready Action Plans and Performance Management Framework - 2020-142.pdf
2.Action Plan and PM Framework .pdf
3.Attachement - Staff Presentation - Council September 28 Strat Plan PMF and Action Plan Presentation.pdf

Scott Stewart, Chief Administrative Officer provided opening remarks regarding the Strategic Plan, Future Ready Action Plans and Performance Management Framework. Jodie Sales, General Manager, Strategy, Innovation and Intergovernmental Services summarized the future ready measures of success and Jennifer Smith, Manager, Corporate and Community Strategic Initiatives provided details regarding implementation.   

  • Moved ByCouncillor Gordon
    Seconded ByCouncillor O'Rourke
    1. That Council receive the Strategic Plan 2019-2023 Performance Measurement Framework and Future Ready Action Plans.
    2. That Council approve and adopt the ‘Strategic Measures of Success’ as the basis for strategic organizational performance indicator development and annual Council and public performance reporting.
    3. That Council receive the Future Ready Action Plan for deliberation during the 2021-2024 multi-year budget process.
    Voting in Favour: (13)Mayor Guthrie, Councillor Allt, Councillor Bell, Councillor Caron , Councillor Billings, Councillor Downer, Councillor Gibson, Councillor Goller, Councillor Gordon, Councillor Hofland, Councillor MacKinnon, Councillor O'Rourke, and Councillor Salisbury
    Carried (13 to 0)

6.4
COVID-19 Funding for Local Organizations 
This item has attachments. 

1.Correspondence - Orrell - COVID 19 Funding for Local Organizations.pdf

Councillor Caron provided details regarding the COVID-19 Funding for Local Organizations motions. 

  • Main Motion
    Moved ByCouncillor Caron
    Seconded ByCouncillor Downer
    1. That the City of Guelph calls on the Federal and Provincial governments to help local municipalities assist their local cultural, social benefit, and charitable organizations with additional relief funding programs to help sustain the important work they do in our community; and 
    2. That a copy of this resolution be sent to the Prime Minister of Canada, the Premier of Ontario, all Ontario Municipalities, the local Members of Provincial and Federal Parliament, Federal and Provincial Ministers of Finance, the Provincial Minister of Municipal Affairs and Housing, the Association of Municipalities of Ontario and the Federation of Canadian Municipalities.
    3. That staff be directed to report back through the 2021 operating budget process on any additional funding sources that can be identified in the upcoming budget for one-time Community Well-being Grants under the same criteria as the Community Investment Emergency Fund.
  • Amendment:
    Moved ByCouncillor Caron
    Seconded ByCouncillor Gordon

    2. That a copy of this resolution be sent to the Prime Minister of Canada, the Premier of Ontario, all Ontario Municipalities, the local Members of Provincial and Federal Parliament, Federal and Provincial Ministers of Finance, the Provincial Minister of Municipal Affairs and Housing, the Association of Municipalities of Ontario and the Federation of Canadian Municipalities and Ontario's Big City Mayors.

    Voting in Favour: (13)Mayor Guthrie, Councillor Allt, Councillor Bell, Councillor Caron , Councillor Billings, Councillor Downer, Councillor Gibson, Councillor Goller, Councillor Gordon, Councillor Hofland, Councillor MacKinnon, Councillor O'Rourke, and Councillor Salisbury
    Carried (13 to 0)
  • Main Motion as Amended
    Moved ByCouncillor Caron
    Seconded ByCouncillor Downer
    1. That the City of Guelph calls on the Federal and Provincial governments to help local municipalities assist their local cultural, social benefit, and charitable organizations with additional relief funding programs to help sustain the important work they do in our community; and 
    2. That a copy of this resolution be sent to the Prime Minister of Canada, the Premier of Ontario, all Ontario Municipalities, the local Members of Provincial and Federal Parliament, Federal and Provincial Ministers of Finance, the Provincial Minister of Municipal Affairs and Housing, the Association of Municipalities of Ontario and the Federation of Canadian Municipalities and Ontario's Big City Mayors.
    3. That staff be directed to report back through the 2021 operating budget process on any additional funding sources that can be identified in the upcoming budget for one-time Community Well-being Grants under the same criteria as the Community Investment Emergency Fund.
    Voting in Favour: (13)Mayor Guthrie, Councillor Allt, Councillor Bell, Councillor Caron , Councillor Billings, Councillor Downer, Councillor Gibson, Councillor Goller, Councillor Gordon, Councillor Hofland, Councillor MacKinnon, Councillor O'Rourke, and Councillor Salisbury
    Carried (13 to 0)

7.
Special Resolutions
This item has attachments. 

1.Councillor Goller - Notice of Motion Overnight Parking Restrictions.pdf
2.Correspondence - General - Councillor Goller - Notice of Motion regarding removal of winter overnight parking restrictions.pdf
3.Correspondence - McLean and Micallef - Councillor Goller- Notice of Motion removal of winter overnight parking restrictions.pdf

Councillor Goller provided details regarding the Notice of Motion. 

  • Moved ByCouncillor Goller
    Seconded ByCouncillor Gibson

    That the following motion be referred to the November 2, 2020 Committee of the Whole meeting for consideration: 

    1. That staff be directed to complete a review of the implications of permanently removing the blanket on-street parking restriction from December 1 to March 31, 2:00 AM to 6:00 AM and replacing it with a permissive system that uses notification software to let residents know when temporary parking restrictions are in effect.  And that staff be directed to provide recommendations to Council in 2021 for potential implementation by December 1, 2021.
    Voting in Favour: (4)Mayor Guthrie, Councillor Gibson, Councillor Goller, and Councillor Gordon
    Voting Against: (9)Councillor Allt, Councillor Bell, Councillor Caron , Councillor Billings, Councillor Downer, Councillor Hofland, Councillor MacKinnon, Councillor O'Rourke, and Councillor Salisbury
    Defeated (4 to 9)

8.
By-laws
 

  • Moved ByCouncillor MacKinnon
    Seconded ByCouncillor Hofland

    That By-law Numbers (2020)-20525, (2020)-20526 and (2020)-20528 and (2020)-20529 are hereby passed. 

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

9.
Mayor’s Announcements
 

Councillors Downer and Caron will be holding a virtual town hall on Thursday, October 1st at 7:00 p.m. Speakers will include Police Chief Colby, Steve Kraft, CEO, Guelph Public Library and Scott Butler, Chair, Guelph Public Library Board.  Details of the virtual town hall can be found at ward5.ca.  

10.
Adjournment
 

  • Moved ByCouncillor Billings
    Seconded ByCouncillor Caron

    That the meeting be adjourned. (8:26 p.m.) 

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