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 D. Gibson
  • Councillor R. Goller
  • Councillor J. Gordon
  • Councillor J. Hofland
  • Councillor M. MacKinnon
Absent:
  • Councillor D. O'Rourke
  • Councillor M. Salisbury
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
  • T. Baker, General Manager, Finance/City Treasurer
  • G. Matthews, General Manager, Parks
  • S. O'Brien, General Manager, City Clerk's Office/City Clerk
  • J. Rose, General Manager, Environmental Services
  • L. Jefferson, Manager, Park and Trail Development
  • E. Barber, Board and Committee Coordinator
  • J. da Silva, Council and Committee Coordinator
  • T. Di Lullo, Council and Committee Coordinator
  • C. Murray-Sprague, Legislative Coordinator

1.
Call to Order
 

Chair Downer called the meeting to order. (6:00 p.m.)

2.
Authority to move into closed meeting
 

  • Moved ByCouncillor Hofland
    Seconded ByCouncillor Goller

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

    The following items were considered:

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

    2.2 Confirmation of Minutes for the closed Council meetings held February 28, 2022

    2.3 264 Crawley Road - Ontario Land Tribunal Update - 2022-171


2.1
Disclosure of Pecuniary Interest and General Nature Thereof (closed items)
 

2.2
Confirmation of Minutes for the closed Council meetings held February 28, 2022.
 

2.3
264 Crawley Road – Ontario Land Tribunal Update - 2022-171
 

3.
Open Meeting – 6:30 p.m.
 

Chair Downer called the meeting to order. (6:30 p.m.)

3.4
Disclosure of Pecuniary Interest and General Nature Thereof
 

There were no disclosures. 

3.5
Closed Meeting Summary
 

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

264 Crawley Road - Ontario Land Tribunal Update - 2022-171

Chair Downer advised that Council received information and staff were given direction regarding this matter.

4.
Confirmation of Open Minutes
This item has attachments. 

1.Post-Meeting Minutes - CoW_Mar07_2022 - English.pdf
2.Post-Meeting Minutes - CPM_Mar21_2022 - English.pdf
3.Post-Meeting Minutes - City Council_Mar28_2022 - English.pdf
4.Post-Meeting Minutes - SCM_Mar30_2022 - English.pdf
  • Moved ByCouncillor Hofland
    Seconded ByCouncillor Allt

    That the minutes of the open Committee of the Whole Meeting held March 7, 2022 and Council Meetings held March 21, 28, and 30, 2022 be confirmed as recorded and without being read.

    Voting in Favour: (11)Mayor Guthrie, Councillor Allt, Councillor Bell, Councillor Billings, Councillor MacKinnon, Councillor Hofland, Councillor Gordon, Councillor Goller, Councillor Gibson, Councillor Downer, and Councillor Caron
    Carried (11 to 0)

5.
Committee of the Whole Consent Report
 

The following items were extracted:

Solid Waste Management Master Plan Recommendations - 2022-127

Inflationary Financial Impact Strategy - 2022-118

  • Moved ByCouncillor Billings
    Seconded ByMayor Guthrie

    That the balance of the April 25, 2022 Committee of the Whole Consent Agenda as identified below be adopted:

5.1
Waste Resources Innovation Centre Public Liaison Committee Terms of Reference - 2022-106
This item has attachments. 

1.Waste Resources Innovation Centre Public Liaison Committee Terms of Reference - 2022-106.pdf
2.Attachment-1 Current Terms of Reference - Waste Resource Innovation Centre Public Liaison Committee.pdf
3.Attachment-2 Proposed Amended Terms of Reference - Waste Resource Innovation Centre.pdf
    1. That the proposed revisions to the Waste Resource Innovation Centre Public Liaison Committee Terms of Reference be approved.

5.2
2021 Water Services' Annual Report and Summary Report - 2022-107
This item has attachments. 

1.2021 Water Services' Annual Report and Summary Report - 2022-107.pdf
    1. That Guelph City Council approves the 2021 Water Services’ Annual Report and Summary Report.

5.3
Guelph. Future Ready 2021 Progress Report - 2022-105
This item has attachments. 

1.Guelph. Future Ready 2021 Progress Report - 2022-105.pdf
2.Attachment-1 Overview of Strategic Plan Strategic Initiatives and KPIs.pdf
    1. That the Guelph. Future Ready 2021 Progress Report, dated April 4, 2022, be received.
    Voting in Favour: (11)Mayor Guthrie, Councillor Allt, Councillor Bell, Councillor Billings, Councillor Caron, Councillor Downer, Councillor Gibson, Councillor Goller, Councillor Gordon, Councillor Hofland, and Councillor MacKinnon
    Carried (11 to 0)

6.
Items for Discussion
 

6.1
Park Plan - 2022-96
This item has attachments. 

1.Park Plan - 2022-96.pdf
2.Attachment-1 Park Plan.pdf
3.Attachment-2 Council Presentation.pdf
4.Susan Watson - Correspondence (presentation).pdf
5.Susan Watson - Correspondence.pdf

Colleen Clack-Bush, Deputy Chief Administrative Officer, provided opening remarks and explained the purpose of the Park Plan and its relationship to updates to the Parkland Dedication By-law. 

The following delegates spoke on the item:
Morgan Dandie-Hannah
Susan Watson
Laura Murr
Pia Muchaal
Tanya Gevaert
John Farley

  • Main Motion
    Moved ByCouncillor Hofland
    Seconded ByCouncillor Goller
    1. That the Park Plan dated February 2022, included as Attachment-1 to this report be approved.
    2. That the use of the alternative rate prescribed in the Official Plan be retained as a necessary and appropriate means of calculating parkland dedication to support the City’s parkland needs.
    3. That staff provide additional information on a wider range of funding scenarios, including both the alternative rate and the maximum rate allowable under the Planning Act, and
    4. That Council direct staff to investigate utilization of green municipal bonds as a debt financing tool as an alternative to traditional debentures.
    Voting in Favour: (11)Mayor Guthrie, Councillor Allt, Councillor Bell, Councillor Billings, Councillor Caron, Councillor Downer, Councillor Gibson, Councillor Goller, Councillor Gordon, Councillor Hofland, and Councillor MacKinnon
    Carried (11 to 0)
  • Additional Motion
    Moved ByMayor Guthrie
    Seconded ByCouncillor Goller

    That staff be directed to report back to Council on the potential of a parks citizen committee, including a draft terms of reference for Council consideration during the update of the parks and recreation master plan.

    Voting in Favour: (11)Mayor Guthrie, Councillor Gibson, Councillor Bell, Councillor Gordon, Councillor Goller, Councillor Allt, Councillor Hofland, Councillor Downer, Councillor MacKinnon, Councillor Billings, and Councillor Caron
    Carried (11 to 0)

6.2
Solid Waste Management Master Plan Recommendations - 2022-127
This item has attachments. 

1.Solid Waste Management Master Plan Recommendations - 2022-127.pdf
2.Presentation - Solid Waste Management Master Plan Recommendations.pdf
3.Attachment-1 Solid Waste Management Master Plan Recommendations.pdf
4.Attachment-2 Single Use Items - Other Government Actions.pdf
5.Attachment-3 Single Use Items Draft By-law Amendments.pdf
6.Attachment-4 Industrial, Commercial, and Institutional (ICI) - Municipal Comparator Survey Results.pdf
7.Attachment-5 Industrial, Commercial, and Institutional (ICI) Draft By-law Amendments.pdf
8.Attachment-6 Guelph and the Circular Economy.pdf
9.Solid Waste Management Master Plan - Single Use Items - Proposed Federal Regulation - 2022-167.pdf
10.George Forhan - Correspondence.pdf

Jayne Holmes, Deputy Chief Administrative Officer, Infrastructure, Development and Enterprise Services, provided an update on concerns received from the Accessibility Advisory Committee regarding the proposed ban on plastic straws.

  • Main Motion
    Moved ByCouncillor Hofland
    Seconded ByCouncillor Allt
    1. That the following recommendations outlined in the Solid Waste Management Master Plan (SWMMP) dated April 4, 2022, be approved:​
      1. The phase 1 approach to the reduction of single-use items, and the applicable changes to the Waste Management By-law.​
      2. That prior to the implementation of the phase 2 approach to the reduction of single-use items, and the applicable changes to the Waste Management By-law, that staff create further engagement opportunities for citizen and business feedback and report back to Council for further consideration.
      3. The waste collection service levels for the Industrial, Commercial, and Institutional (IC&I) sector, as well as the applicable changes to the Waste Management By-law.
      4. The remaining recommendations outlined in Attachment 1.
    2. That City Council extend their appreciation to the members of the SWMMP Public Advisory Committee for their efforts and dedication over the past two years and formally disband the SWMMP Public Advisory Committee.
    3. That staff be directed to implement phase one of the solid waste master plan for January 1st, 2023.
  • First Amendment
    Moved ByCouncillor Gibson
    Seconded ByCouncillor Hofland

    e.  That plastic straws be exempt from the Phase 1 ban on single use items and that staff consult further with stakeholders for feedback and report back to Council for further consideration in Phase 2 during Q1 2024.

    Voting in Favour: (2)Councillor Gibson, and Councillor Hofland
    Voting Against: (9)Mayor Guthrie, Councillor Bell, Councillor Gordon, Councillor Goller, Councillor Allt, Councillor Downer, Councillor MacKinnon, Councillor Billings, and Councillor Caron
    Defeated (2 to 9)
  • Second Amendment
    Moved ByCouncillor MacKinnon
    Seconded ByCouncillor Goller

    e.  That the Single Use Items by-law, as outlined in attachment 3, include a definition for “Single-Use Beverage Cup” being “a cup made from any material that is not 100% recyclable by the City, and that is used to serve a beverage and ordinarily or customarily used for its intended purpose only once before being disposed as solid waste”; and

    f.  That the by-law requires that every business or licensee shall charge at least one dollar for every Single-Use Beverage Cup distributed to a customer.

    It was requested that the clauses in the amendment be voted on separately.


  • e.  That the Single Use Items by-law, as outlined in attachment 3, include a definition for “Single-Use Beverage Cup” being “a cup made from any material that is not 100% recyclable by the City, and that is used to serve a beverage and ordinarily or customarily used for its intended purpose only once before being disposed as solid waste”.

    Voting in Favour: (4)Councillor Bell, Councillor Goller, Councillor Downer, and Councillor MacKinnon
    Voting Against: (7)Mayor Guthrie, Councillor Gibson, Councillor Gordon, Councillor Allt, Councillor Hofland, Councillor Billings, and Councillor Caron
    Defeated (4 to 7)

  • f.  That the by-law requires that every business or licensee shall charge at least one dollar for every Single-Use Beverage Cup distributed to a customer.

    Voting in Favour: (3)Councillor Bell, Councillor Goller, and Councillor MacKinnon
    Voting Against: (8)Mayor Guthrie, Councillor Gibson, Councillor Gordon, Councillor Allt, Councillor Hofland, Councillor Downer, Councillor Billings, and Councillor Caron
    Defeated (3 to 8)
  • Third Amendment
    Moved ByMayor Guthrie
    Seconded ByCouncillor Gordon

    That staff engage with the accessibility committee for further consideration of the elimination of plastic straws and that both staff and the accessibility committee recommendations come forward prior to implementation By-law in September 2022, with a start date of January 1, 2023.

    Voting in Favour: (11)Mayor Guthrie, Councillor Gibson, Councillor Bell, Councillor Gordon, Councillor Goller, Councillor Allt, Councillor Hofland, Councillor Downer, Councillor MacKinnon, Councillor Billings, and Councillor Caron
    Carried (11 to 0)
  • Fourth Amendment
    Moved ByCouncillor MacKinnon
    Seconded ByCouncillor Goller

    That Section 8.1.2 of Attachment 1 in Staff report number 2022-127, dated April 4, 2022, be amended as follows:

    Plastic straws (available on demand and exempt from the ban in places like hospitals).

    Mayor Guthrie raised a point of order suggesting that the proposed amendment was contrary to the previous amendment. Chair Downer ruled that the amendment was in order.

    Voting in Favour: (11)Mayor Guthrie, Councillor Gibson, Councillor Bell, Councillor Gordon, Councillor Goller, Councillor Allt, Councillor Hofland, Councillor Downer, Councillor MacKinnon, Councillor Billings, and Councillor Caron
    Carried (11 to 0)
  • Fifth Amendment
    Moved ByCouncillor Billings
    Seconded ByMayor Guthrie

    b.  That prior to the approval and implementation of the phase 2 approach to the reduction of single-use items, and the applicable changes to the Waste Management By-law, that staff create further engagement opportunities for citizen and business feedback and report back to Council for further consideration.

    Voting in Favour: (11)Mayor Guthrie, Councillor Gibson, Councillor Bell, Councillor Gordon, Councillor Goller, Councillor Allt, Councillor Hofland, Councillor Downer, Councillor MacKinnon, Councillor Billings, and Councillor Caron
    Carried (11 to 0)

    It was requested that clause e) be voted on separately.


  • Main Motion as Amended
    Moved ByCouncillor Hofland
    Seconded ByCouncillor Allt

    1.That the following recommendations outlined in the Solid Waste Management Master Plan (SWMMP) dated April 4, 2022, be approved:​

      1. The phase 1 approach to the reduction of single-use items, and the applicable changes to the Waste Management By-law.​
      2. That prior to the approval and implementation of the phase 2 approach to the reduction of single-use items, and the applicable changes to the Waste Management By-law, that staff create further engagement opportunities for citizen and business feedback and report back to Council for further consideration.
    Voting in Favour: (11)Mayor Guthrie, Councillor Gibson, Councillor Bell, Councillor Gordon, Councillor Goller, Councillor Allt, Councillor Hofland, Councillor Downer, Councillor MacKinnon, Councillor Billings, and Councillor Caron
    Carried (11 to 0)

  • c.  The waste collection service levels for the Industrial, Commercial, and Institutional (IC&I) sector, as well as the applicable changes to the Waste Management By-law.

    Voting in Favour: (9)Councillor Allt, Mayor Guthrie, Councillor Downer, Councillor Caron, Councillor Billings, Councillor Goller, Councillor Gordon, Councillor Hofland, and Councillor MacKinnon
    Voting Against: (2)Councillor Bell, and Councillor Gibson
    Carried (9 to 2)

  • d.  That Section 8.1.2 of Attachment 1 in staff report number 2022-127, dated April 4, 2022, be amended as follows: Plastic straws (available on demand and exempt from the ban in places like hospitals).

    Voting in Favour: (11)Mayor Guthrie, Councillor Gibson, Councillor Bell, Councillor Gordon, Councillor Goller, Councillor Allt, Councillor Hofland, Councillor Downer, Councillor MacKinnon, Councillor Billings, and Councillor Caron
    Carried (11 to 0)

  • e.  The remaining recommendations outlined in Attachment 1.

    Voting in Favour: (9)Mayor Guthrie, Councillor Bell, Councillor Gordon, Councillor Goller, Councillor Allt, Councillor Hofland, Councillor Downer, Councillor MacKinnon, and Councillor Caron
    Voting Against: (2)Councillor Gibson, and Councillor Billings
    Carried (9 to 2)
    1. That City Council extend their appreciation to the members of the SWMMP Public Advisory Committee for their efforts and dedication over the past two years and formally disband the SWMMP Public Advisory Committee.
    2. That staff be directed to implement phase one of the solid waste master plan for January 1st, 2023.
    3. That staff engage with the accessibility committee for further consideration of the elimination of plastic straws and that both staff and the accessibility committee recommendations come forward prior to implementation By-law in September 2022, with a start date of January 1, 2023.
    Voting in Favour: (11)Mayor Guthrie, Councillor Gibson, Councillor Bell, Councillor Gordon, Councillor Goller, Councillor Allt, Councillor Hofland, Councillor Downer, Councillor MacKinnon, Councillor Billings, and Councillor Caron
    Carried (11 to 0)

6.3
Inflationary Financial Impact Strategy - 2022-118
This item has attachments. 

1.Inflationary Financial Impact Strategy - 2022-118.pdf
2.Attachment-1 Inflationary Financial Impact Strategy Staff Presentation.pdf

Councillor Caron raised a point of privilege in response to statements made by Councillor Bell regarding staff. Chair Downer asked Councillor Bell to provide further clarification and ruled that the statements did not impugn the reputation of staff. 

Councillor Gibson left the meeting. (9:20 p.m.)

  • Moved ByCouncillor Allt
    Seconded ByMayor Guthrie
    1. That staff be given the authority, until the approval of the 2024 capital budget, to address capital project inflationary price increases through the prioritization of capital projects, within the current approved capital expenditure budgets, in accordance with the methodology as described in Report 2022-118 Inflationary Financial Impact Strategy.
    Voting in Favour: (9)Mayor Guthrie, Councillor Allt, Councillor Billings, Councillor Caron, Councillor Downer, Councillor Goller, Councillor Gordon, Councillor Hofland, and Councillor MacKinnon
    Voting Against: (1)Councillor Bell
    Carried (9 to 1)

7.
By-laws
 

  • Moved ByCouncillor Gordon
    Seconded ByCouncillor Goller

    That By-laws numbered (2022)-20704, (2022)-20706 to (2022)-20708, (2022)-20710 and (2022)-20711 are hereby passed.

    Voting in Favour: (10)Mayor Guthrie, Councillor MacKinnon, Councillor Hofland, Councillor Gordon, Councillor Goller, Councillor Downer, Councillor Caron, Councillor Billings, Councillor Bell, and Councillor Allt
    Carried (10 to 0)

8.
Mayor’s Announcements
 

There were no announcements.

9.
Adjournment
 

  • Moved ByCouncillor Goller
    Seconded ByCouncillor Hofland

    That the meeting be adjourned.  (9:25 p.m.)

    Voting in Favour: (10)Mayor Guthrie, Councillor Bell, Councillor Gordon, Councillor Goller, Councillor Allt, Councillor Hofland, Councillor Downer, Councillor MacKinnon, Councillor Billings, and Councillor Caron
    Carried (10 to 0)
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