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 M. MacKinnon
  • Councillor D. O'Rourke
  • Councillor M. Salisbury
Absent:
  • Councillor J. Hofland
Staff:
  • 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
  • K. Walkey, General Manager, Planning and Building Services
  • C. DeVriendt, Manager Development Planning
  • K. Nasswetter, Senior Development Planner
  • M. Witmer, Senior Development Planner
  • R. Mallory, Planner II
  • D. McMahon, Manager, Legislative Services/Deputy Clerk
  • L. Cline, Council and Committee Coordinator
  • G. Meades, Council and Committee Coordinator

2.
Call to Order
 

Mayor Guthrie called the meeting to order (5:00 p.m.)

3.
Authority to move into closed meeting
 

  • Moved ByCouncillor Allt
    Seconded ByCouncillor Caron

    That the Council of the City of Guelph now hold a meeting that is closed to the public, pursuant to Section 239 (2)(d), (e) and (f) of the Municipal Act relating to labour relations or employee negotiations, litigation or potential litigation, including matters before administrative tribunals, and affecting 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 Bell, Councillor Gordon, Councillor Goller, Councillor Allt, Councillor Salisbury, Councillor MacKinnon, Councillor Billings, and Councillor Caron
    Carried (10 to 0)

    The following items were discussed:


4.
Open Meeting – 6:30 p.m.
 

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

4.1
Closed Meeting Summary
 

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

Memorandum of Agreement between the City of Guelph and the Amalgamated Transit Union Local 1189, 2021-276
Staff were given direction on this item.

Planning Act Conformity - Legal Update, 2021-258
Council received information.

4.5
Disclosure of Pecuniary Interest and General Nature Thereof
 

There were no disclosures. 

5.
Council Consent Agenda
 

  • Moved ByCouncillor Billings
    Seconded ByCouncillor Allt

    That the September 13, 2021 Council Planning Consent Report as identified below, be adopted:

5.1
Decision Report 29-31 Fountain Street Zoning Bylaw Amendment File OZS21-005 - 2021-256
This item has attachments. 

1.Decision Report 29-31 Fountain Street Zoning Bylaw Amendment File OZS21-005 - 2021-256.pdf
2.Attachment-1 Location and 120m Circulation.pdf
3.Attachment-2 Aerial Photograph.pdf
4.Attachment-3 Recommended Zoning Regulations and Conditions.pdf
5.Attachment-4 Official Plan Designation and Policies.pdf
6.Attachment-5 Existing Zoning.pdf
7.Attachment-6 Proposed Zoning.pdf
8.Attachment-7 Conceptual Plan.pdf
9.Attachment-8 Existing Building Photos.pdf
10.Attachment-9 Staff Review and Planning Analysis.pdf
11.Attachment-10 Departmental and Agency Comment Summary.pdf
12.Attachment-11 Public Notification Summary.pdf
13.Correspondence - Jason Clattenburg.pdf
    1. That the application submitted by Van Harten Surveying Inc. on behalf of 2782552 Ontario Ltd. c/o Thomas MacKillop to amend the Zoning By-law from the current “Residential Single Detached” (R.1B) Zone to the “Residential Semi-Detached/Duplex” (R.2) Zone to recognize the existing semi-detached dwelling on lands municipally known as 29-31 Fountain Street, and legally described as All of Lot 175 and Part of Lot 174, Registered Plan 8, City of Guelph, be approved in accordance with Attachment-6 of the Infrastructure, Development and Enterprise Report 2021-256, dated September 13, 2021.

5.2
Technical Amendment to Bylaw (2019)-20366 to Address Pre-1989 Conveyances, 2021-269
This item has attachments. 

1.Technical Amendment to Bylaw (2019)-20366 to Address Pre-1989 Conveyances - 2021-269.pdf
2.Attachment 1 - Draft Amending By-law (2021)-20624.pdf
    1. That the technical amendment to By-law Number (2019)-20366 to address pre-1989 conveyances, as described in report 2021-269, dated September 13, 2021, to ensure conformity with the Planning Act, be approved.
    Voting in Favour: (12)Mayor Guthrie, Councillor Gibson, Councillor Bell, Councillor Gordon, Councillor Goller, Councillor Allt, Councillor Salisbury, Councillor Downer, Councillor MacKinnon, Councillor O'Rourke, Councillor Billings, and Councillor Caron
    Carried (12 to 0)

6.
Public Meeting to Hear Applications Under Sections 17, 34 and 51 of The Planning Act
 

6.1
Public Meeting 710 Woolwich Street Zoning By-law Amendment OZS21-010 - 2021-234
This item has attachments. 

1.Public Meeting 710 Woolwich Street Zoning By-law Amendment OZS21-010 - 2021-234.pdf
2.Attachment-1 Location Map.pdf
3.Attachment-2 Aerial Photograph(1).pdf
4.Attachment-3 Official Plan Designation.pdf
5.Attachment-4 Existing Zoning.pdf
6.Attachment-5 Proposed Zoning.pdf
7.Attachment-6 Proposed Site Plan and Building Concepts.pdf
8.Attachment-7 710 Woolwich St Public Meeting Presentation.pdf
9.Correspondence - Adam Laranjeiro.pdf
10.Correspondence - Dave Galbraith.pdf

Katie Nasswetter, Senior Development Planner summarized the proposed zoning by-law amendment application and presented on the following items; site context, Official Plan, zoning, requested zoning uses, requested specialized regulations, proposed site plan, and proposed stacked townhouses.

Dave Galbraith, Associate Manager, Planning, IBI Group, provided an overview of the application.

Council recessed at 7:06 p.m. to allow time for delegations to call into the remote meeting to speak to the item. Council reconvened at 7:09 p.m.

  • Moved ByCouncillor MacKinnon
    Seconded ByCouncillor Billings
    1. That report 2021-234 regarding a proposed Zoning By-law Amendment application (File OZS21-010) by IBI Group on behalf of the owner, 2776563 Ontario Inc., to permit a mixed use development containing commercial lands and 96 stacked townhouses on the lands municipally known as 710 Woolwich Street, from Infrastructure, Development and Enterprise dated September 13, 2021, be received.
    Voting in Favour: (12)Mayor Guthrie, Councillor Gibson, Councillor Bell, Councillor Gordon, Councillor Goller, Councillor Allt, Councillor Salisbury, Councillor Downer, Councillor MacKinnon, Councillor O'Rourke, Councillor Billings, and Councillor Caron
    Carried (12 to 0)

6.2
Statutory Public Meeting Report - 103-105 Victoria Road North Zoning By-law Amendment (OZS21-008) - 2021-245
This item has attachments. 

1.Statutory Public Meeting Report - 103-105 Victoria Road North Zoning By-law Amendment (OZS21-008) - 2021-245.pdf
2.Attachment-1 Location Map and 120m Circulation.pdf
3.Attachment-2 Aerial Photograph(2).pdf
4.Attachment-3 Existing Official Plan Land Use Designation Map and Policies.pdf
5.Attachment-4 Existing Zoning(1).pdf
6.Attachment-5 Proposed Zoning and Details.pdf
7.Attachment-6 Proposed Site Plan.pdf
8.Attachment-7 Townhouse Building Rendering.pdf
9.Attachment-8 Staff Presentation.pdf
10.Correspondence - Dave Aston.pdf
11.Collins - Correspondence.pdf
12.Dougherty - Correspondence.pdf
13.Correspondence - Blanche McEwan.pdf

Michael Witmer, Senior Development Planner summarized the proposed zoning by-law amendment application and presented on the following items; location, existing Official Plan land use designation, existing zoning, proposed zoning, requested specialized zoning regulations, and proposed conceptual site plan.

Dave Aston, Vice President, Partner, MHBC Planning, Urban Design and Landscape Architecture provided a summary of the proposed application.

Mary Gobbi provided concerns about the application in regards to density, parking and traffic.

Brian Rose, Board Member, Wellington Condominium Corporation No. 60 provided support for the application. Brian also provided concerns regarding the possible impacts to surrounding properties.

Albert Pyper provide concerns towards safety, traffic and parking.

Council recessed at 8:03 p.m. to allow time for delegations to call into the remote meeting to speak to the item. Council reconvened at 8:08 p.m.

  • Moved ByCouncillor MacKinnon
    Seconded ByCouncillor O'Rourke
    1. That report 2021-245 regarding proposed Zoning By-law Amendment application (File OZS21-008) by MHBC Planning Limited, on behalf of the owners, Gemini Homes and Alex Maziarz, to permit a 44 unit cluster townhouse development as well as 3 single detached dwellings on the lands municipally known as 103-105 Victoria Road North and legally described as Part of Lot 1, Concession 4, Division ‘C’, City of Guelph from Infrastructure, Development and Enterprise dated September 13, 2021, be received.
    Voting in Favour: (12)Mayor Guthrie, Councillor Gibson, Councillor Bell, Councillor Gordon, Councillor Goller, Councillor Allt, Councillor Salisbury, Councillor Downer, Councillor MacKinnon, Councillor O'Rourke, Councillor Billings, and Councillor Caron
    Carried (12 to 0)

    Council recessed at 8:13 p.m. and reconvened at 8:20 p.m.


6.3
Statutory Public Meeting Report 151 Bristol Street Proposed Zoning Bylaw Amendment File OZS21-011 - 2021-257
This item has attachments. 

1.Statutory Public Meeting Report 151 Bristol Street Proposed Zoning Bylaw Amendment File OZS21-011 - 2021-257.pdf
2.Attachment-1 Location and 120m Circulation(1).pdf
3.Attachment-2 Aerial Photo.pdf
4.Attachment-3 Existing Official Plan Designation and Policies.pdf
5.Attachment-4 Existing Zoning(2).pdf
6.Attachment-5 Proposed Zoning(1).pdf
7.Attachment-6 Conceptual Plan.pdf
8.Attachment-7 Staff Presentation.pdf
9.Allen - Correspondence.pdf
10.Correspondence - Adam Laranjeiro.pdf
11.Correspondence - Terry Scroggie.pdf
12.Correspondence - Shuna and John Ilika.pdf
13.Correspondence - Frank and Ellen Renda.pdf
14.Correspondence - Carolin Bot.pdf
15.Correspondence - Cheryl Jackson.pdf
16.Correspondence - Stephen Moss.pdf
17.Correspondence - David and Joan Hopkins.pdf
18.Correspondence - Russell Kilbourn and Sandra Parmegiani.pdf
19.Correspondence - David Hopkins.pdf
20.Correspondence - Susan Watts.pdf
21.Correspondence - Bianca Iannitelli and Kris Lentsch.pdf
22.Correspondence - Christopher and Nicole Boucek.pdf
23.Correspondence - Glen Prince.pdf

Ryan Mallory, Planner II Development and Urban Design summarized the proposed zoning by-law amendment application and presented on the following items; location, existing Official Plan land use designation, existing zoning, proposed zoning, requested specialized zoning regulations, and proposed conceptual site plan.

Jeff Buisman, Van Harten Surveying provided a highlight of the application.

John Cox, JL Cox Planning Consultants provided a summary of the application.

Bianca Ianniteli and Kris Lentsch provide concerns about compatibility with the surrounding area, parking and storm water management.

Martin Ford provided concerns in regards to parking, tree canopy and waste water management. Finally, Martin provided additional concerns related to parking.

Terry Scroggie provided concerns about the application in regards to the flood plain, and tree canopy.

David Hopkins provided concerns around tree canopy, traffic, parking and soil composition.

Carolin Bot provided concerns towards impact to adjacent properties, and tree canopy

Russell Kilbourn provided concerns regarding traffic and parking, and impacts to surrounding area.

Council recessed at 9:34 p.m. to allow time for delegations to call into the remote meeting to speak to the item. Council reconvened at 9:40 p.m.

Glen Prince provided concerns relating to impact to adjacent properties, traffic, and safety.

Chris Boucek provided general concerns about the application.

Richard Zadro provided comments in regards to the history of the property. Richard also provided concerns in regards to the impact of the surrounding area.

Bronagh Ni Chonaill provide concerns in regards to safety.

The following delegates did not speak:
Zachary Fischer
Katrina Bell

  • Moved ByCouncillor MacKinnon
    Seconded ByCouncillor Caron
    1. That Report 2021-257 regarding proposed Zoning By-law Amendment application submitted by Van Harten Surveying Inc. on behalf of Madalikat Developments Ltd. to amend the Zoning By-law for the lands municipally known as 151 Bristol Street, and legally described as Lots 35 & 36, Plan 42, City of Guelph from Infrastructure, Development and Enterprise dated September 13, 2021, be received.
    Voting in Favour: (12)Mayor Guthrie, Councillor Gibson, Councillor Bell, Councillor Gordon, Councillor Goller, Councillor Allt, Councillor Salisbury, Councillor Downer, Councillor MacKinnon, Councillor O'Rourke, Councillor Billings, and Councillor Caron
    Carried (12 to 0)

7.
By-laws
 

  • Moved ByCouncillor O'Rourke
    Seconded ByCouncillor Goller

    That by-law numbers (2021) - 20623 to (2021) - 20625 and (2021) - 20627, are hereby passed. 

    Voting in Favour: (12)Mayor Guthrie, Councillor Gibson, Councillor Bell, Councillor Gordon, Councillor Goller, Councillor Allt, Councillor Salisbury, Councillor Downer, Councillor MacKinnon, Councillor O'Rourke, Councillor Billings, and Councillor Caron
    Carried (12 to 0)

9.
Adjournment
 

  • Moved ByCouncillor Billings
    Seconded ByCouncillor Allt

    That the meeting be adjourned (10:22 p.m.)

    Voting in Favour: (12)Mayor Guthrie, Councillor Gibson, Councillor Bell, Councillor Gordon, Councillor Goller, Councillor Allt, Councillor Salisbury, Councillor Downer, Councillor MacKinnon, Councillor O'Rourke, Councillor Billings, and Councillor Caron
    Carried (12 to 0)
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