Committee of the Whole 
Revised Meeting Agenda

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2020 Project of the Year Awards received for the following categories: 

Jean Starchuk, Project Manager, Facilities and Energy Management
Prasoon Adhikari, Environmental Engineer, Engineering and Transportation Services

Prasson Adhikari, Environmental Engineer, Engineering and Transportation Services

Raid Eissa, Project Manager, Facilities and Energy Management

Chair - Mayor Guthrie

The following items have been extracted from Consent Agenda 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.

Presentation:
Dr. Nicola Mercer, Medical Officer of Health, Wellington-Dufferin-Guelph Public Health *(presentation)
Scott Stewart, Chief Administrative Officer *(presentation)

  • Recommendation:

    That report “Managing the Impacts of COVID-19: Update 7” dated March 1, 2021 be forwarded to the local Member of Parliament and Member of Provincial Parliament, Federation of Canadian Municipalities, Association of Municipalities Ontario, Ontario Big City Mayors and the Federal Minister of Finance and the Ministers of Municipal Affairs and Housing and Minister of Finance for the Province of Ontario.

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.

  • Recommendation:
    1. That the request for variance from Table 2, Row 3 of Sign By-law Number (1996)-15245, as amended, to permit an illuminated freestanding sign to be located distance of 16m and 112m from other freestanding signs on the property of 190 Hanlon Creek Boulevard, be approved. (Sign B)
    2. That the request for variance from Table 2, Row 3 of Sign By-law Number (1996)-15245, as amended, to permit a non-illuminated freestanding sign to be located a distance of 16m and 96m from other freestanding signs on the property of 190 Hanlon Creek Boulevard, be approved. (Sign C)
    3. That the request for variance from Table 1, Row 3 of Sign By-law Number (1996)-15245, as amended, to permit a non-illuminated building sign with an area of 1.71 m2 to be a height of 2.1m above the ground surface at 190 Hanlon Creek Boulevard, be approved. (Sign D)
  • Recommendation:
    1. That the request for variance from Table 1, Row 5 of Sign By-law Number (1996)-15245, as amended, to permit a non-illuminated building sign facing Gordon Street with an area of 2.22m2 to be located on the second storey of a building at 1886 Gordon Street, be approved.
  • Recommendation:
    1. That Council approve the 2020 Water Services Annual and Summary Report.
  • Recommendation:
    1. That the Amending By-law, included as Attachment 1, be enacted to amend the Building By-law.

The following items have been extracted from Consent Agenda 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.

Staff Presentation:
Christine Chapman, Manager, Economic Development

Delegations:
*Adam Donaldson
*Paul Smith
*Mike Darmon, on behalf of Guelph Collation for Active Transportation
*Adriano Salvatore
*Marty Williams, on behalf of Downtown Guelph Business Improvement Area
*Brianna Cook, on behalf of Aqua Salon Co.
*Bryan Steele, on behalf of La Reina
*Kim Hodgson
*Richard Overland
*Adriano Sorella, on behalf of La Reina
*Stephanie Parisi
*Bob Dehu, on behalf of McCabes Irish Pub
*Lorenz Calcagno, on behalf of Allen's Millpond Neighbourhood Group
*Cara McKillop
*Dominic Marra
*Colton Proveau, on behalf of Brothers Brewing Company
*Steve Petric

Correspondence: 
*Jackie Merkley, *Eat Thai restaurant, *Jarod Dalley, General Manager, Beertown Guelph, *Stephanie McCrone, *Jane Cotter, *Mike Darmon, *David Gibson, *Jamie Hobson, *Jordan Richard, *Derek Boudreau,*Christine Drumm, *Khalil Khamis, * Kim Passmore, *Jade Smith, *Diana Mooij, *Annie Margeson, *Anna Huschka, *Matt Dough, *Christelle Amaya, *Patrick Stiles, *Alex Fasken, *Cees van Arendonk, *Niva Shrestha, *Giuliana Giancotta, *Marcella Jager, *Kimberley Battaglia, *Leasa Peters, *Fabro Enriquez, *Kyla Dunn, *Penny Overbaugh, *Carleen Paterson, *Vanin Farrell, *Britney Rodgers, *Darin Bryce, *Mackenzie Bernhardt, *Clayton, Backpeddling Bike Shop, *K. Grossi, *Omar Khamis, *Pascal Perrier, *Jay Elinesky, *Scott Fraser, *Tara Reinink, *Lindsey Fogliato, *Lisa McCormack, *Kayla Kenny,  *Matthew Kayahara, *Shellie McDonald, *Jill Gillard, *Joelma Cristina Costa Oliveira, *Jared Farrell, *Crafty Crew, *Nick Minigan, *Tracey Rowe, *Jennifer Hannam, *Anne Trzcinski, *Talia Yeo, *Troy Amos, *Noah Van Dam, *Tom Bartlett, *Rochelle Rickard, *Adrian Varilla, *Sarah Hawthorn, *Holly Fischer, *Mikayla Hooper, *Alyssa Vanderhyden, *Brittany Stairs, *Richelle Forsey, *Devin Lalani, *Marianne Thompson, *Shane Thomas-Lovric, *Jan Douma, *Aaron Douma, *Christine Arget, *Natasha DeGroot, *Sarah Milando, *Those Pizza Guys, *Jane Addeo, *Hajnal Kovacs, *Josh Addeo, *Nicole Prince, *Ariana Christie, *Mike Christie, *Jules and Dee, Pressedfortime Paninis, *Nick Mewett, *Andrew (Lou) Glassier, *Landon Arndt, *Christopher Greyson-Gaito, *Holly de Vaal, *Brett Smith, *Karen White, *Sam Scott, *Heather Unwin, *Steven Petric, Chair, Transit Action Alliance of Guelph, *Josh Smith, *Ellen Piazza, *Monika Klein-Marshall, *Krystal Furlani, *Steve Petric, *Katharine Morris, *Nicole Cross, *Sarah Kinnunen, *Lauren Martin, *Rachel Chatman, *Danielle Kuepfer, *Eric Arnold, *Dawson Deck, *Mo Mora, *Ged Smyth, *Shauna Patmore, *Andrea West, *Elena Di Leonardo, *Sarah Croft, *Aidan Naus, *Alvin Paliuanan

  • Recommendation:
    1. That the 2021-2023 Seasonal Patio Program as described in the 2021-2023 Seasonal Patio Program report be approved.
    2. That staff be directed to implement road closure Option 1 (Special Events Only) included as part of the 2021-2023 Seasonal Patio Program.
    3. That a one-time total transfer of $112,500 from the Tax Operating Contingency Reserve #180 be approved for the purpose of delivering the Seasonal Patio Program in 2021 with expected future program costs being presented as part of the budget process.
    4. That a new annual seasonal patio parking stall rental fee be created in the amount of $3.00 per square meter, and that staff be directed to waive fees associated with the approval of seasonal patio applications for the 2021 year to support economic recovery due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
    5. That the Chief Administration Officer, or designate, be delegated authority until October 31, 2023, to implement, administer and revise any City Council approved form, guideline or requirement associated with the City of Guelph’s Seasonal Patio Program, including any modifications which may be necessary to the forms prescribed in connection with Commercial Patio Premises by the City Lands Encroachment By-law (2009)-18799.
    6. That staff shall be directed to prepare a temporary use by-law as authorized under section 39 of the Planning Act and O. Reg. 345/20 in connection with the 2021-2023 Seasonal Patio Program. And further, to liaise with Provincial representatives from the Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing, Ministry of Economic Development, Job Creation and Trade, and Ministry of Finance for the purpose of extending the authority to maintain this temporary use by-law in full force and effect for the duration of the 2021-2023 Seasonal Patio Program.

Vice-Chair - Mayor Guthrie

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.

  • Recommendation:

    That the 2021 City of Guelph property tax ratios, subclass discounts and corresponding tax rates, as set out in Attachment-1 to the report titled 2021 Property Tax Policy dated March 1, 2021, be approved.

  • Recommendation:

    That the City of Guelph does not implement any property tax deferral programs other than those legislatively required.

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