Minutes of Guelph City Council

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Council Chambers
Guelph City Hall, 1 Carden Street
Council:
  • Mayor C. Guthrie
  • Councillor P. Allt
  • Councillor B. Bell
  • Councillor C. Billings
  • Councillor L. Caron
  • Councillor C. Downer
  • Councillor R. Goller
  • Councillor J. Gordon
  • Councillor J. Hofland
  • Councillor M. MacKinnon
  • Councillor D. O'Rourke
  • Councillor M. Salisbury
Absent:
  • Councillor D. Gibson
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
  • T. Gayman, General Manager, Engineering and Transportation Services/City Engineer
  • J. Rose, General Manager, Environmental Services
  • B. Ho-Yan, Manager, Corporate Energy and Climate Change
  • J. Juste, Manager Transportation Planning
  • S. O'Brien, General Manager, City Clerk's Office/City Clerk
  • E. Barber, Board and Committee Coordinator
  • T. Di Lullo, Council and Committee Coordinator
  • G. Meades, Council and Committee Coordinator
  • C. Murray-Sprague, Council and Committee Coordinator

2.
Call to Order

 

Chair Goller called the meeting to order. (6:16 p.m.)

3.
Authority to move into closed meeting

 
  • Moved ByCouncillor Hofland
    Seconded ByCouncillor O'Rourke

    That the Council of the City of Guelph now hold a meeting that is closed to the public, pursuant to Section 239(2) (b) of the Municipal Act relating to personal matters about an identifiable individual, including municipal or local board employees.

    Voting in Favour: (11)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 (11 to 0)

    The following items were considered:


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

 

4.
Open Meeting – 6:30 p.m.

 

Chair Goller called the meeting to order. (6:40 p.m.)

4.4
Disclosure of Pecuniary Interest and General Nature Thereof

 

None

4.5
Closed Meeting Summary

 

Chair Goller spoke regarding the matter discussed in closed session and identified the following: 

4.5.1
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
  • Moved ByCouncillor Hofland
    Seconded ByCouncillor O'Rourke
    1. That Kathy Wilkie and Kim Cusimano be appointed to the Board of Trustees of The Elliott for a three-year term ending June 2025 or until successors are appointed.
    Voting in Favour: (10)Councillor Bell, Councillor Gordon, Councillor Goller, Councillor Allt, Councillor Hofland, Councillor Salisbury, Councillor Downer, Councillor MacKinnon, Councillor O'Rourke, and Councillor Caron
    Carried (10 to 0)

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
  • Moved ByCouncillor Hofland
    Seconded ByCouncillor Allt

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

    Voting in Favour: (10)Councillor Bell, Councillor Gordon, Councillor Goller, Councillor Allt, Councillor Hofland, Councillor Salisbury, Councillor Downer, Councillor MacKinnon, Councillor O'Rourke, and Councillor Caron
    Carried (10 to 0)

6.
Committee of the Whole Consent Report

 
  • Moved ByCouncillor Downer
    Seconded ByCouncillor Hofland

    That the June 27, 2022 Committee of the Whole Consent Agenda as identified below, be adopted:

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
    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
    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
    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

6.3.1
Council Memo - Taxicab Rate Increase - 2022-166 - Correction to Staff Recommendation - 2022-251

This item has attachments. 
1.Council Memo - Taxicab Rate Increase - 2022-166 - Correction to Staff Recommendation - 2022-251.pdf
  • 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.
Council Consent Agenda

 

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
  • Moved ByCouncillor O'Rourke
    Seconded ByCouncillor Hofland
    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.
    Voting in Favour: (10)Councillor Bell, Councillor Gordon, Councillor Goller, Councillor Allt, Councillor Hofland, Councillor Salisbury, Councillor Downer, Councillor MacKinnon, Councillor O'Rourke, and Councillor Caron
    Carried (10 to 0)

8.
Items for Discussion

 

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

The following delegate spoke:
Susan Watson

  • Moved ByCouncillor O'Rourke
    Seconded ByCouncillor Hofland
    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.
    Voting in Favour: (10)Councillor Bell, Councillor Gordon, Councillor Goller, Councillor Allt, Councillor Hofland, Councillor Salisbury, Councillor Downer, Councillor MacKinnon, Councillor O'Rourke, and Councillor Caron
    Carried (10 to 0)

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

The following delegate spoke:
Hugh Whiteley

  • Moved ByCouncillor Hofland
    Seconded ByCouncillor Downer
    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.
    Voting in Favour: (11)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 (11 to 0)

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

The follow delegates spoke:
Mike Darmon
Hugh Whiteley
Martin Collier

The following delegates did not speak:
Gordon Drewitt

  • Moved ByCouncillor Allt
    Seconded ByCouncillor Gordon
    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.

    Councillor O'Rourke raised a point of privilege. Councillor O'Rourke commented that Councillor Bell misrepresented their earlier comments. Chair Goller requested Councillor Bell restate their comments. 

    Voting in Favour: (11)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 (11 to 0)

    Council recessed (8:15 p.m.)

    Council Reconvened (8:30 p.m.)


8.4
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 provide comments relating to Edinburgh Road Level Rail Crossing Separation Environmental Assessment.

Councillor Allt raised a point of order. Councillor Allt requested clarification as to whether a motion should be raised prior to delegations. Chair Goller noted the recommendation in the agenda is the subject to which the delegates will be speaking.

Councillor Hofland raise a point of order. Councillor Hofland asked for clarification as to which motion is being discussed. Chair Goller clarified that Council will hear from the delegates prior to any motion being presented.

The following delegates spoke:
Susan Watson
Amy Withers

The following delegates did not speak:
Jennifer Gareau Duncan
Michael Savage

Mayor Guthrie raised a point of order. Mayor Guthrie requested the opportunity move a motion. Chair Goller allowed Mayor Guthrie to continue

  • Moved ByMayor Guthrie
    Seconded ByCouncillor Downer
    1. That the community feedback specifically regarding concerns about potential property impacts be documented in the Level Rail Crossing Study Final Report and that staff consider the public feedback when preparing the community engagement and communications plans for the future Edinburgh Road Environmental Assessment (EA) and that public notification for the EA process be circulated a minimum of 300-metres in radius from the Edinburgh Road rail crossing.

    Councillor Caron raised a point of order. Councillor Caron asked for clarification as to the possibility of required staff direction. Chair Goller requested staff respond to the comments from Councillor Caron.

    Voting in Favour: (11)Mayor Guthrie, Councillor Bell, Councillor Gordon, Councillor Goller, Councillor Allt, Councillor Hofland, Councillor Salisbury, Councillor Downer, Councillor O'Rourke, Councillor Billings, and Councillor Caron
    Carried (11 to 0)
  • Moved ByMayor Guthrie
    Seconded ByCouncillor O'Rourke
    1. That staff be directed to engage with the community to receive feedback on the "problem statement" requirements prior to the initiation of the EA for further consideration. 
    Voting in Favour: (7)Mayor Guthrie, Councillor Bell, Councillor Gordon, Councillor Goller, Councillor Salisbury, Councillor Billings, and Councillor Caron
    Voting Against: (4)Councillor Allt, Councillor Hofland, Councillor Downer, and Councillor O'Rourke
    Carried (7 to 4)

8.5
Parking of Recreational Vehicles Update - 2021-105

This item has attachments. 
1.Parking of Recreational Vehicles Update.pdf

Chair Goller provide comments regarding Parking of Recreational Vehicles Update - 2021-105.

  • Moved ByMayor Guthrie
    Seconded ByCouncillor Caron
    1. That staff be directed to suspend enforcement of recreational vehicles parked within residential driveways provided the parking of the vehicle complies with the following:
      1. The recreational vehicle is a vehicle that is used for temporary recreational travel or accommodation and includes a camper trailer and the like or is a non-commercial/working trailer of various types including but not limited to a boat, personal watercraft or snowmobile trailer used for specifically for recreational purposes.
      2. The parking of the recreational vehicle complies with all other by-law regulations, including but not limited to the Property Standards Bylaw, sightline restrictions under the Zoning By-law and any restrictions for working/commercial trailers.
      3. The recreational vehicle is properly plated as required under the Highway Traffic Act and is in proper working condition.
      4. Any recreational vehicle parked in a driveway must have the consent of the property owner or their agent.
      5. The recreational vehicle must not pose a safety/visibility hazard, must not overhang a sidewalk or curb, must not occupy or obstruct any access to or from the required off-street parking space of a residential unit.
      6. The recreational vehicle must not be used for living, sleeping, or housekeeping purposes when located on a lot within any zone.
      7. A driveway cannot be widened to accommodate a recreational vehicle unless in compliance with present zoning regulations
    Voting in Favour: (4)Mayor Guthrie, Councillor Bell, Councillor Goller, and Councillor Salisbury
    Voting Against: (7)Councillor Gordon, Councillor Allt, Councillor Hofland, Councillor Downer, Councillor O'Rourke, Councillor Billings, and Councillor Caron
    Defeated (4 to 7)

8.6
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 provided comments regarding Cities Race-to-Zero Four-Year Interim Targets - 2022-223

9.
Extension of Meeting per Procedural By-law

 
  • Moved ByCouncillor Hofland
    Seconded ByCouncillor Gordon

    That Section 4.13 (a) and (b) of the Procedural By-Law be invoked to allow Council to continue to 11:59 p.m.

    Voting in Favour: (11)Mayor Guthrie, Councillor Bell, Councillor Gordon, Councillor Goller, Councillor Allt, Councillor Hofland, Councillor Salisbury, Councillor Downer, Councillor O'Rourke, Councillor Billings, and Councillor Caron
    Carried (11 to 0)

10.
Rescinding of Motion - Taxicab Rate Increase 2022

 
  • Moved ByCouncillor Hofland
    Seconded ByMayor Guthrie
    1. That Council rescind the previous resolution adopted at the June 27, 2022 Council meeting and as outlined in the report entitled “Taxicab Rate Increase 2022” and dated June 7, 2022; and,
    2. That Council instead adopt the staff recommended motion contained in the staff memo entitled “Taxicab Rate Increase 2022-166 – Correction to Staff Recommendation” dated June 27, 2022 as listed below:

    That City Council direct staff to amend Schedule 16 (Taxicab) to By-law Number (2009) – 18855 to reflect an approximate 6.7 percent increase in taxicab rates, effective July 1, 2022.

    Voting in Favour: (11)Mayor Guthrie, Councillor Bell, Councillor Gordon, Councillor Goller, Councillor Allt, Councillor Hofland, Councillor Salisbury, Councillor Downer, Councillor O'Rourke, Councillor Billings, and Councillor Caron
    Carried (11 to 0)

11.
By-laws

 
  • Moved ByCouncillor Allt
    Seconded ByCouncillor Hofland

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

    Voting in Favour: (11)Mayor Guthrie, Councillor Bell, Councillor Gordon, Councillor Goller, Councillor Allt, Councillor Hofland, Councillor Salisbury, Councillor Downer, Councillor O'Rourke, Councillor Billings, and Councillor Caron
    Carried (11 to 0)

12.
Mayor’s Announcements

 

None

13.
Adjournment

 
  • Moved ByCouncillor Allt
    Seconded ByCouncillor O'Rourke

    That the meeting be adjourned. (10:58 p.m.)

    Voting in Favour: (11)Mayor Guthrie, Councillor Bell, Councillor Gordon, Councillor Goller, Councillor Allt, Councillor Hofland, Councillor Salisbury, Councillor Downer, Councillor O'Rourke, Councillor Billings, and Councillor Caron
    Carried (11 to 0)
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