City Council
Revised Meeting Agenda

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Council Chambers
Guelph City Hall, 1 Carden Street

Changes to the original agenda are noted with an asterisk "*".


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1.
Notice of Delegation Extension
 

Members of the public who have an interest in delegating to items:


6.1 2021 Consolidated Financial Statements and External Audit Findings Report 
6.5 Taxicab Rate Increase 2022 


may register up until 10:00 a.m. on Monday, June 27, 2022.


For more information please visit guelph.ca/delegate

2.
Call to Order
 

3.
Authority to move into closed meeting
 

  • Recommendation:

    That the Council of the City of Guelph now hold a meeting that is closed to the public, pursuant to the Municipal Act, to consider:

3.1
Disclosure of Pecuniary Interest and General Nature Thereof (closed items)
 

3.2
June 2022 Public Appointments to The Elliott Community Board of Trustees, 2022-226
 

Section 239(2) (b) of the Municipal Act relating to personal matters about an identifiable individual, including municipal or local board employees.

4.
Open Meeting – 6:30 p.m.
 

5.
Confirmation of Open Minutes
This item has attachments. 

1.Post-Meeting Minutes - CoW_May02_2022 - English.pdf
2.Post-Meeting Minutes - CPM_May09_2022 - English.pdf
3.Post-Meeting Minutes - SCM_May16_2022 - English.pdf
  • Recommendation:

    That the minutes of the open Council meetings held May 2, 9, and 16 2022, be confirmed as recorded and without being read.

6.
Committee of the Whole Consent Report
 

The following resolutions have been prepared to facilitate Council’s consideration of various matters and are suggested for consideration. If Council wishes to address a specific report in isolation of the Committee of the Whole Consent Report, please identify the item. It will be extracted and dealt with separately as part of the Items for Discussion.

6.1
2021 Consolidated Financial Statements and External Audit Findings Report 
This item has attachments. 

1.2021 Consolidated Financial Statements and External Audit Findings Report - 2022-187.pdf
2.Consolidated Financial Statements and Treasurer's Report for the Year Ended December 31, 2021.pdf
3.The Elliott Community 2021 Audited Financial Statements.pdf
4.Downtown Guelph Business Association 2021 Audited Financial Statements.pdf
5.Wellington-Dufferin-Guelph Public Health 2021 Audited Financial Statements.pdf
6.City of Guelph 2021 External Audit Findings Report.pdf
7.Staff Presentation.pdf
8.Amendment to 2021 Consolidated Financial Statements - 2022-218.pdf
  • Recommendation:
    1. That the City of Guelph 2021 Consolidated Financial Statements and External Audit Findings Report, dated June 27, 2022, be approved.

6.2
Bird Friendly City Certification 
This item has attachments. 

1.Bird Friendly City Certification - 2022-173.pdf
2.Attachment-1 Resolution Certifying the City of Guelph a Bird Friendly City.pdf
3.Attachment-2 City of Guelph Bird Friendly City Application.pdf
4.Attachment-3 Bird Friendly City Certification Staff Presentation.pdf
  • Recommendation:
    1. That City Council adopt the resolution of support contained in Attachment-1 Resolution Certifying the City of Guelph a Bird Friendly City for signature by the Mayor or designate.
    2. That City Council direct staff to submit Attachment-2 City of Guelph Bird Friendly City Application and the signed resolution of support to Nature Canada to become a certified Bird Friendly City.

6.3
Taxicab Rate Increase 2022 
This item has attachments. 

1.Taxicab Rate Increase 2022 - 2022-166.pdf
2.Attachment 1 Taxicab Fares for Comparator Municipalities.pdf
  • Recommendation:
    1. That Council direct staff to amend City of Guelph By-law (2018) 20272 (Taxicab) to reflect an approximate 6.7 percent increase in taxicab rates, effective July 1, 2022

7.
Council Consent Agenda
 

The following resolutions have been prepared to facilitate Council’s consideration of various matters and are suggested for consideration. If Council wishes to address a specific report in isolation of the Consent Agenda, please identify the item. It will be extracted and dealt with separately as part of the Items for Discussion.

7.1
Decision Report 12 Poole St Proposed Official Plan Amendment File OZS22-002 - 2022-207
This item has attachments. 

1.Decision Report 12 Poole St Proposed Official Plan Amendment File OZS22-002 - 2022-207(1).pdf
2.Attachment-1 Location Map and 120m Circulation Area(1).pdf
3.Attachment-2 Aerial Photograph(3).pdf
4.Attachment-3 Summary of Reasons for Refusal and Planning Analysis(1).pdf
5.Attachment-4 Existing Official Plan Land Use Designations and Policies(1).pdf
6.Attachment-5 Proposed Official Plan Amendment(1).pdf
7.Attachment-6 Existing Zoning(1).pdf
8.Attachment-7 Proposed Development Concept Plan and Elevations(1).pdf
9.Attachment-8 Department and Agency Comments(1).pdf
10.Attachment-9 Public Notification Summary(1).pdf
11.Correspondence - Arden DeMarco.pdf

(This item was originally scheduled on the June 13 Council Planning Meeting, which was cancelled due to technical difficulties)


Correspondence:
Arden DeMarco

  • Recommendation:
    1. That the application submitted by IBI Group on behalf of the owner, Victoria Park Village Inc. on the lands municipally known as 12 Poole Street and legally described as Block 91, 61M-244, City of Guelph for an Official Plan Amendment to redesignate the subject lands from the “Low Density Greenfield Residential” land use designation to a “High Density Residential” land use designation with a site-specific policy to allow a maximum net density of 208 units per hectare, be refused; a summary of reasons for refusal are set out in Attachment-3 of Report 2022-207, dated June 13, 2022.

8.
Items for Discussion
 

The following items have been extracted from the Council Consent Report and will be considered separately. These items have been extracted either at the request of a member of Council or because they include a presentation and/or delegations.

8.1
2021 Water Supply Master Plan Update
This item has attachments. 

1.2021 Water Supply Master Plan Update - 2022-203.pdf
2.Attachment-1 Project List, Estimated Cost and Location of Project for Short Term and Long Term.pdf
3.Correspondence - Council Resolution Township of Puslinch.pdf
4.Correspondence - Susan Watson.pdf

Delegations:
*Susan Watson


Correspondence:
*Township of Puslinch Council
*Susan Watson

  • Recommendation:
    1. That the 2021 Water Supply Master Plan Update be approved according to the requirements of the Class EA process, and the associated projects be implemented subject to future budget approvals.
    2. That Delegation Authority be provided to the Deputy CAO of IDE to enter into a cost sharing agreement with the County of Wellington, Township of Puslinch and Guelph/Eramosa Township, subject to the satisfaction of the City solicitor, for Source Water Protection Services.

8.2
2022 Wastewater Treatment and Biosolids Management Master Plan Update
This item has attachments. 

1.2022 Wastewater Treatment and Biosolids Management Master Plan Update - 2022-206.pdf
2.Presentation 2022 Wastewater Treatment and Biosolids Management Master Plan Update and 2021 Water Supply Master Plan Update.pdf
3.Attachment-1 Early high-level Class D estimates and potential capital investments.pdf
4.Attachment-2 Facility Location of Planned Future Projects.pdf
5.Correspondence - Hugh Whiteley(1).pdf
6.Correspondence - Hugh Whiteley(2).pdf

Delegations:
*Hugh Whiteley


Correspondence:
*Hugh Whiteley

  • Recommendation:
    1. That the 2022 Wastewater Treatment and Biosolids Management Master Plan Update be approved according to the requirements of the Class EA process, and the associated projects be implemented subject to future budget approvals.

8.3
Decision Report City Initiated Official Plan Amendment, Emma to Earl Pedestrian Bridge - 2022-198
This item has attachments. 

1.Decision Report City Initiated Official Plan Amendment, Emma to Earl Pedestrian Bridge - 2022-198.pdf
2.Attachment-1 Location of the planned Emma Street to Earl Street Pedestrian Bridge.pdf
3.Attachment-2 Recommended Official Plan Amendment No. 81.pdf
4.P. Stiles M. Kennedy - Correspondence.pdf
5.Correspondence - Carol McMullen.pdf
6.Correspondence - Elizabeth Stewart.pdf
7.Correspondence - Gareth.pdf
8.Correspondence - Janet Wood.pdf
9.Correspondence - George Ivanoff.pdf
10.Correspondence - K. Vanessa Hyland.pdf
11.Correspondence - Joe Arruda.pdf
12.Correspondence - Alex Munroe.pdf
13.Correspondence - John Fisher .pdf
14.Correspondence - Rick McRonald.pdf
15.Correspondence - Amy Withers.pdf
16.Correspondence - Dr. Meg Thorburn.pdf
17.Correspondence - Adam Bonnycastle.pdf
18.Correspondence - Gerry O’Farrell.pdf
19.Correspondence - Jocelyne Fletcher.pdf
20.Correspondence - Christian Wong.pdf
21.Correspondence - Sandra McKinnon .pdf
22.Correspondence - Richelle Forsey.pdf
23.Correspondence - Mike Darmon.pdf
24.Correspondence - Yvette Tendick.pdf
25.Correspondence - Derek Hall.pdf
26.Correspondence - Cynthia Cheeseman.pdf
27.Correspondence - Sandy Nicholls.pdf
28.Correspondence - Hugh Whiteley.pdf
29.Correspondence - Ursula Bosshard.pdf
30.Correspondence - Andrew Pieczarski.pdf
31.Correspondence - Doug Stephens.pdf
32.Correspondence - Martin Collier.pdf

(This item was originally scheduled on the June 13 Council Planning Meeting, which was cancelled due to technical difficulties)


Delegations:
Mike Darmon, President Guelph Coalition for Active Transportation
Hugh Whiteley
Martin Collier, Residents for a Safe Speedvale Avenue
*Gordon Drewitt


Correspondence:
Patrick Stiles and Michael Kennedy
Carol McMullen
Elizabeth Stewart
Gareth
Janet Wood
George Ivanoff
K. Vanessa Hyland
Joe Arruda
Alex Munroe
John Fisher 
Rick McRonald
Amy Withers
Dr. Meg Thorburn
Adam Bonnycastle
Gerry O’Farrell
Jocelyne Fletcher
Christian Wong
Sandra McKinnon 
Richelle Forsey
Mike Darmon
Yvette Tendick
Derek Hall
Cynthia Cheeseman
*Sandy Nicholls
*Hugh Whiteley
*Ursula Bosshard
*Andrew Pieczarski
*Doug Stephens
*Martin Collier

  • Recommendation:
    1. That Official Plan Amendment No. 81, initiated by the City of Guelph, for the Emma Street to Earl Street pedestrian bridge, be approved as outlined in Attachment-2 to Report 2022-198.

8.4
Parking of Recreational Vehicles Update - 2021-105
This item has attachments. 

1.Parking of Recreational Vehicles Update.pdf

Councillor Goller will speak to the item.

8.5
Cities Race-to-Zero Four-Year Interim Targets - 2022-223
This item has attachments. 

1.Cities Race-to-Zero Four-Year Interim Targets - 2022-223.pdf

Councillor Hofland will speak to the item.

8.6
Edinburgh Road Level Rail Crossing Separation Environmental Assessment
This item has attachments. 

1.Correspondence - Mary Pat garton.pdf
2.Correspondence - Barbara Dao.pdf
3.Correspondence - Amie Prelsey.pdf
4.Correspondence - Jennifer Gareau Duncan.pdf
5.Correspondence - Julie McCann .pdf
6.Correspondence - Kathryn Folkl.pdf
7.Correspondence - Michael Savage.pdf
8.Correspondence - Mike Darmon(1).pdf
9.Correspondence - Meghan Barbour.pdf
10.Correspondence - Annica and Andrew Napier.pdf
11.Correspondence - Amy withers(1).pdf
12.Correspondence - Andrea and Mark Poste.pdf
13.Correspondence - Thomas Eckert.pdf

Mayor Guthrie will speak to this item.


Delegations:
*Jennifer Gareau Duncan
*Susan Watson
*Michael Savage, Savvy Innovations Inc
*Amy withers


Correspondence:
*Mary Pat garton
*Barbara Dao
*Amie Prelsey
*Jennifer Gareau Duncan
*Julie McCann 
*Kathryn Folkl
*Michael Savage
*Mike Darmon
*Meghan Barbour
*Annica and Andrew Napier
*Amy withers
*Andrea and Mark Poste
*Thomas Eckert

  • Recommendation:
    1. That staff be directed to proceed with an Environmental Assessment (EA) related to infrastructure improvements at the Edinburgh Road level rail crossing, and that the alternative solution to complete a vehicular grade separation, such as an overpass or underpass, only be analyzed and considered if no other suitable alternative is found first through the EA process.”

8.7
June 2022 Public Appointments to Elliott Board of Trustees
This item has attachments. 

1.June 2022 Public Appointments to The Elliott Board of Trustees - 2022-227.pdf
  • Recommendation:
    1. That ______ and ______ be appointed to the Board of Trustees of The Elliott for a three-year term ending June 2025 or until successors are appointed.

9.
By-laws
 

Resolution to adopt the By-laws (Councillor P. Allt).

  • Recommendation:

    That By-laws numbered (2022) - 20713, (2022) - 20720, (2022) - 20721, (2022) - 20723, (2022) - 20726, (2022) - 20730 and (2022) - 20733 are hereby passed.

9.1
By-law Number (2022) – 20713
This item has attachments. 

1.By-law Number (2022) – 20713.pdf

A By-law to authorize participation in the OMERS Primary Pension Plan (“Primary Plan”) and the Retirement Compensation Arrangement for the OMERS Primary Pension Plan (“RCA”), each as amended from time to time, of the head of council and councillors of the City of Guelph (“Employer”) identified herein.

9.2
By-law Number (2022) - 20720
This item has attachments. 

1.By-law Number (2022) - 20720 .pdf

A By-law to confirm the proceedings of a meeting of Guelph City Council held June 27, 2022.

9.3
By-law Number (2022) - 20721
This item has attachments. 

1.By-law Number (2022) - 20721.pdf
2.Bylaw 2022 20721 Schedule 1 OPA 81.pdf

A by-law to adopt Amendment Number 81 to the City of Guelph Official Plan for the Emma Street to Earl Street pedestrian bridge.

9.4
By-law Number (2022) - 20723
This item has attachments. 

1.By-law Number (2022) - 20723 - 2022-259.pdf

A by-law to remove Part Lot Control from All of Blocks 20, 21 and 22, Plan 61M-37, and Part of Grange Road Registered Plan 53, closed by WC449674 and Part of Cityview Drive Registered Plan 53, closed by WC449679, designated as Parts 1 to 13 inclusive, Reference Plan 61R-22204 in the City of Guelph.

9.5
By-law Number (2022) - 20726
This item has attachments. 

1.By-law Number (2022) - 20726.pdf

A By-law of The Corporation of the City of Guelph (the “City”) amending the Public Off-Street Parking By-law to remove the Macdonell Lot from the inventory of Public Off-Street Parking Facilities.

9.6
By-law Number (2022) - 20730
This item has attachments. 

1.By-law Number (2022) - 20730.pdf
2.Sch AA - Duration of Restricted Parking Zones.pdf
3.Sch C - Prohibited Turns - Revised.pdf
4.Sch EE - Permitted Angle Parking Zones.pdf
5.Sch K - All-way Stop Signs.pdf
6.Sch Y - No Parking Zones.pdf

A by-law to repeal By-law (2022)-20722, and amend By-law (2022)-20698 – Traffic By-law, as amended, being a By-law to regulate the use of Highways within the City of Guelph and the Traffic and Parking thereon

9.7
By-law Number (2022) - 20733
This item has attachments. 

1.By-law Number (2022) - 20733.pdf
2.Schedule A - Schedule 16 to City of Guelph By-law (2009) 18855.pdf

A By-law to amend By-law Number (2009)-18855, as amended, being a By-law respecting the licensing of Businesses operating within the City of Guelph, specifically to repeal and replace Schedule 16 (taxicab). 

10.
Mayor’s Announcements
 

Please provide any announcements, to the Mayor in writing, by 12 noon on the day of the Council meeting.

11.
Adjournment
 

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