Minutes of Guelph City Council

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Council Chambers
Guelph City Hall, 1 Carden Street
Council:
  • Mayor C. Guthrie
  • Councillor C. Billings
  • Councillor L. Busuttil
  • Councillor L. Caron
  • Councillor E. Caton
  • Councillor K. Chew
  • Councillor C. Downer
  • Councillor D. Gibson
  • Councillor R. Goller
  • Councillor C. Klassen
  • Councillor D. O'Rourke
  • Councillor M. Richardson
Absent:
  • Councillor P. Allt
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
  • E. Rempel, Development Planner
  • G. Meades, Council and Committee Coordinator
  • C. Murray-Sprague, Council and Committee Coordinator
  • S. O'Brien, General Manager, City Clerk's Office/City Clerk
  • A. Sandor, Council and Committee Assistant

2.
Call to Order

 

Mayor Guthrie called the meeting to order (6:33 p.m.)

3.
Council Consent Agenda

 

  • The following item was extracted from the Council Planning Consent Report:

    State of Housing in Guelph - Housing Affordability Strategy Update - 2023-471

    Moved ByCouncillor Busuttil
    Seconded ByCouncillor Richardson

    That the December 12, 2023 Council Planning Consent Report identified below be adopted.

3.1
Decision Report 331 Clair Road East, Zoning By-law Amendment File OZS23-007 - 2023-430

This item has attachments. 
1.Decision Report 331 Clair Road East, Zoning By-law Amendment File OZS23-007 - 2023-430.pdf
2.Attachment-1 Location Map and 120m Circulation.pdf
3.Attachment-2 Aerial Photograph(1).pdf
4.Attachment-3 Recommended Zoning, Regulations and Conditions.pdf
5.Attachment-4 Official Plan Land Use Designation and Policies.pdf
6.Attachment-5 Existing Zoning - Zoning By-law (1995)-14864.pdf
7.Attachment-6 Existing Zoning - Zoning By-law (2023)-20790.pdf
8.Attachment-7 Proposed Zoning - Zoning By-law (1995)-14864.pdf
9.Attachment-8 Proposed Zoning - Zoning By-law (2023)-20790.pdf
10.Attachment-9 Proposed Site Plan and Building Renderings.pdf
11.Attachment-10 Staff Review and Planning Analysis.pdf
12.Attachment-11 Community Energy Initiative Commitment.pdf
13.Attachment-12 Departmental and Agency Comments.pdf
14.Attachment-13 Public Notification Summary.pdf
    1. That the application from MHBC Planning on behalf of the owner, 2488995 Ontario Ltd. (Reid’s Heritage Homes partnership) for a Zoning By-law Amendment to change the current “Agricultural” (A-2) zone under the Township of Puslinch Zoning By-law 19/85, to a “Specialized Residential Townhouse” (R.3A-72 (H)) zone in the City of Guelph 1995 Comprehensive Zoning By-law (1995)-14864, as amended; and to change the current “Urban Reserve” (UR.1) zone, to a “Specialized Medium Density Residential 6” (RM.6-25 (H)) zone, in the City of Guelph 2023 Comprehensive Zoning By-law (2023)-20790, as amended, to permit the development of 8 stacked townhouse blocks comprising of 136 units on the lands municipally known as 331 Clair Road East and legally described as Concession 8 Rear Part Lot 11, formerly Township of Puslinch, City of Guelph, be approved in accordance with Attachment-3 of the Infrastructure, Development and Enterprise Services Report 2023-430, dated December 12, 2023.
    2. That in accordance with Section 34(17) of the Planning Act, City Council has determined that no further public notice is required related to the minor modifications to the proposed Zoning By-law Amendment affecting 331 Clair Road East.

3.2
Decision Report 55 Baker St., 152 and 160 Wyndham St. N Proposed ZBA File OZS23-008 - 2023-456

This item has attachments. 
1.Decision Report 55 Baker St., 152 and 160 Wyndham St. N Proposed ZBA File OZS23-008 - 2023-456.pdf
2.Attachment-1 Location Map and 120 metre Circulation.pdf
3.Attachment-2 Aerial Photograph(2).pdf
4.Attachment-3 Recommended Zoning, Regulations and Conditions.pdf
5.Attachment-4 Downtown Secondary Plan Land Use Designations and Policies.pdf
6.Attachment-5 Existing Zoning, Zoning By-law (1995)-14864.pdf
7.Attachment-6 Existing Zoning, Zoning By-law (2023)-20790.pdf
8.Attachment-7 Proposed Zoning, Zoning By-law (1995)-14864.pdf
9.Attachment-8 Proposed Zoning, Zoning By-law (2023)-20790.pdf
10.Attachment-9 Proposed Conceptual Site Plan.pdf
11.Attachment-10 Proposed Building Renderings and Elevations.pdf
12.Attachment-11 Staff Review and Planning Analysis.pdf
13.Attachment-12 Community Energy Initiative Commitment.pdf
14.Attachment-13 Departmental and Agency Comments.pdf
15.Attachment-14 Peer Review Memo for Proposed Parking Reduction.pdf
16.Attachment-15 Public Notification Summary.pdf
17.Correspondence - Trevor Heywood.pdf
    1. That the application from GSP Group Inc. on behalf of Windmill Development Group Ltd., for a Zoning By-law Amendment to change the current “Specialized Downtown 1” (D.1-29) Zone to a new “Specialized Downtown 1 (D.1-xx)” Zone in the City of Guelph 1995 Comprehensive Zoning By-law (1995)-14864, as amended, and to change the current “Site-specific Downtown 1” (D.1-22) Zone, to a new “Site-specific Downtown 1” (D.1-xx) Zone, in the 2023 Comprehensive Zoning By-law (2023)-20790, as amended to permit the development of two 15-storey mixed-use towers containing 353 residential dwelling units with ground floor commercial, underground parking and a future stacked townhouse block on the lands municipally known as 55 Baker Street, 152 and 160 Wyndham Street North and legally described as Part of Burying Ground, and Part of Lane Through Burying Ground, Registered Plan 8, Closed by MS80255, Designated as Parts 5, 6 and 7 on Plan 61R-21815, Part of Burying Ground, Part of Lots 73 and 74, and Part of Lane at the Rear of Lots 73 and 74 (Known as Park Lane), Closed by CS31228; Registered Plan 8, Designated as Parts 1, 2, 3, & 4, Reference Plan 61R-21815; Subject to Easement over Part 2, 61R-21815 as in Instrument ROS557919 and Subject to Easement over Part 3, 61R-21815 as in Instrument ROS573090, City of Guelph, be approved in accordance with Attachment-3 of Infrastructure, Development and Enterprise Report 2023-456, dated December 12, 2023.
    2. That in accordance with Section 34(17) of the Planning Act, City Council has determined that no further public notice is required related to the proposed Zoning By-law Amendment affecting 55 Baker Street, 152 and 160 Wyndham Street North.
    3. That Council provide authorization for the Mayor and City Clerk to enter into an Agreement with the Owner of 55 Baker Street, 152 and 160 Wyndham Street North regarding payment-in-lieu of parking and addressing transportation demand management measures in a form and final content to the satisfaction of the City Solicitor and Deputy CAO of Infrastructure, Development and Enterprise Services.
    Carried

4.
Items for Discussion

 

4.1
State of Housing in Guelph - Housing Affordability Strategy Update - 2023-471

This item has attachments. 
1.State of Housing in Guelph - Housing Affordability Strategy Update - 2023-471.pdf
2.Attachment-1 State of Housing in Guelph Report.pdf
3.Correspondence - Ian Panabaker.pdf
  • Moved ByCouncillor Goller
    Seconded ByCouncillor O'Rourke
    1. That Report 2023-471 regarding the Housing Affordability Strategy: State of Housing in Guelph Report (Attachment-1), dated December 12, 2023, be received.
    Voting in Favour: (12)Mayor Guthrie, Councillor Busuttil, Councillor Billings, Councillor Caron, Councillor Caton, Councillor Chew, Councillor Downer, Councillor Gibson, Councillor Goller, Councillor Klassen, Councillor Richardson, and Councillor O'Rourke
    Carried (12 to 0)

5.
Public Meeting to Hear Applications Under Sections 17, 34 and 51 of The Planning Act

 

5.1
Statutory Public Meeting and Decision Report 27 and 35 Janefield Avenue ZBA File OZS23-010 - 2023-429

This item has attachments. 
1.Statutory Public Meeting and Decision Report 27 and 35 Janefield Avenue ZBA File OZS23-010 - 2023-429(1).pdf
2.Attachment-1 Location Map and 120 m Circulation (1).pdf
3.Attachment-2 Aerial Photograph(3).pdf
4.Attachment-3 Existing Zoning (1).pdf
5.Attachment-4 Existing Official Plan Designation(1).pdf
6.Attachment-5 Proposed Zoning and Details 1995-14864 and 2023-20790(1).pdf
7.Attachment-6 Conceptual Site Plan (1).pdf
8.Attachment-7 Staff Review and Planning Analysis(1).pdf
9.Attachment-8 Departmental and Agency Comments(1).pdf
10.Attachment-9 Public Notification Summary(1).pdf
11.27-35 Janefield Public Meeting Presentations.pdf
12.Correspondence - Chris Mitchell.pdf
13.Correspondence - Miranda Cove-Shannon.pdf
14.Correspondence - Mark Mitchell.pdf
15.Correspondence - Barbara Macdonald.pdf
16.Correspondence - Dr. Bipasha Chakravarty.pdf

Eric Rempel, Development Planner, provided an overview of the Statutory Public Meeting and Decision Report for 27 and 35 Janefield Avenue ZBA File OZS23-010 - 2023-429.

Jeff Buisman, agent for the application, explained the application. 

  • Moved ByCouncillor Goller
    Seconded ByCouncillor Caron
    1. That the application from Van Harten Surveying Inc. on behalf of 27 Janefield Inc. for a Zoning By-law Amendment to change the zoning from the current “Residential Single Detached” (R.1B) Zone (1995 - 14864) to a “Specialized Residential Single Detached” (R.1B-XX) Zone and the “Specialized Residential Semi-Detached/Duplex” (R.2-XX) Zone and to change the zoning from the current “Low Density Residential” (RL.1) Zone (2023 - 20790) to a “Specialized Low Density Residential” (RL.1-XX) Zone to permit the proposed semi-detached dwellings with site-specific provisions at 27-35 Janefield Avenue be received.
    2. That the application from Van Harten Surveying Inc. on behalf of 27 Janefield Inc. for a Zoning By-law Amendment to change the zoning from the current “Residential Single Detached” (R.1B) Zone (1995 - 14864) to a “Specialized Residential Single Detached” (R.1B-XX(H)) Zone and the “Specialized Residential Semi-Detached/Duplex” (R.2-XX(H)) Zone and to change the zoning from the current “Low Density Residential” (RL.1) Zone (2023 - 20790) to a “Specialized Low Density Residential” (RL.1-XX(H)) Zone to permit the proposed semi-detached dwellings with site-specific provisions at 27-35 Janefield Avenue be approved in accordance with Attachments 4 and 5 of the Infrastructure, Development and Enterprise Services Report 2023-429, dated December 12, 2023.
    Voting in Favour: (12)Mayor Guthrie, Councillor Gibson, Councillor Goller, Councillor Downer, Councillor O'Rourke, Councillor Billings, Councillor Caron, Councillor Caton, Councillor Klassen, Councillor Richardson, Councillor Busuttil, and Councillor Chew
    Carried (12 to 0)

6.
By-laws

 
  • Moved ByCouncillor Caron
    Seconded ByCouncillor Caton

    That By-laws numbered (2023) - 20838 to (2023) - 20842, (2023) - 20856, (2023) - 20857, (2023) - 20861, (2023) -20863 to (2023) - 20865, (2023) - 20881 to (2023) - 20885 and (2023) - 20888, be approved subject to Section 284.11 (4) of the Municipal Act. 

    Voting in Favour: (12)Mayor Guthrie, Councillor Gibson, Councillor Goller, Councillor Downer, Councillor O'Rourke, Councillor Billings, Councillor Caron, Councillor Caton, Councillor Klassen, Councillor Richardson, Councillor Busuttil, and Councillor Chew
    Carried (12 to 0)

7.
Mayor’s Announcements

 

Mayor Guthrie recognized Graham McNaughton, reporter for the Guelph Mercury-Times, who is working their final Council Meeting at the City of Guelph, and wished them all the best on their future endeavors.

8.
Adjournment

 
  • Moved ByCouncillor Caton
    Seconded ByCouncillor Downer

    That the meeting be adjourned (7:01 p.m.)

    Voting in Favour: (12)Mayor Guthrie, Councillor Gibson, Councillor Goller, Councillor Downer, Councillor O'Rourke, Councillor Billings, Councillor Caron, Councillor Caton, Councillor Klassen, Councillor Richardson, Councillor Busuttil, and Councillor Chew
    Carried (12 to 0)
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