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: Development Charge Reduction Program Negotiation Parameters - 2026-426 As per section 239(2)(k) of the Municipal Act, regarding a position, plan, procedure, criteria or instruction to be applied to any negotiations
That by-law (2026) - 21288 be approved subject to Section 284.11 (4) of the Municipal Act. Voting
1. That by-law (2026) - 21288 be approved subject to Section 284.11 (4) of the Municipal Act. Voting in Favour: (9): Mayor Guthrie, Councillor Allt, Councillor Busuttil, Councillor Caron, Councillor Caton, Councillor Downer, Councillor Goller, Councillor Klassen, and Councillor Richardson
That the report titled ‘Future Guelph Progress Report, 2026 - 308’ dated July 22, 2026, be received. Voting
1. That the report titled ‘Future Guelph Progress Report, 2026 - 308’ dated July 22, 2026, be received. Voting in Favour: (12): Mayor Guthrie, Councillor Allt, Councillor Billings, Councillor Busuttil, Councillor Caron, Councillor Caton, Councillor Chew, Councillor Downer, Councillor Gibson, Councillor Goller, Councillor Klassen, and Councillor Richardson
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: Grant Agreement - 2026-399 As per section 239(2)(h) of the Municipal Act, regarding information explicitly supplied in confidence to the municipality or local board by Canada, a province or territory or a Crown agency of any of them. Voting
That staff be directed to report back to Council on policy change proposals and financial implications associated with the City’s Military Leave Policy that would support reservist leave top up and continuation of benefits. Voting
1. That staff be directed to report back to Council on policy change proposals and financial implications associated with the City’s Military Leave Policy that would support reservist leave top up and continuation of benefits. Voting in Favour: (12): Mayor Guthrie, Councillor Allt, Councillor Billings, Councillor Busuttil, Councillor Caron, Councillor Caton, Councillor Chew, Councillor Downer, Cou
That the following resolution passed by City Council on May 12, 2026 be reconsidered: That Council defer its decision and direct staff to continue to work collaboratively with the applicant to address the outstanding policy, technical, and regulatory matters identified in this report. Recognizing that this is one of the City’s key growth areas and provides employment and residential growth to 2051
That the following resolution passed by City Council on May 12, 2026 be reconsidered: 1. That Council defer its decision and direct staff to continue to work collaboratively with the applicant to address the outstanding policy, technical, and regulatory matters identified in this report. 2. Recognizing that this is one of the City’s key growth areas and provides employment and residential growth t
That the 2025 budget adjustments in Attachment-2, Table 4 of report 2026-223 2025 Year-end Capital Budget Monitoring Report, be approved. That the 2026 budget adjustments in Attachment-3 of report 2026-223 2025 Year-end Capital Budget Monitoring Report, be approved resulting in a net increase to the 2026 capital budget of $1,732,242. Voting
1. That the 2025 budget adjustments in Attachment-2, Table 4 of report 2026-223 2025 Year-end Capital Budget Monitoring Report, be approved. 2. That the 2026 budget adjustments in Attachment-3 of report 2026-223 2025 Year-end Capital Budget Monitoring Report, be approved resulting in a net increase to the 2026 capital budget of $1,732,242. Voting in Favour: (12): Mayor Guthrie, Councillor Allt, Co
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: April 2026 Public Appointments – The Elliott Community Board of Trustees As per section 239(2)(b) of the Municipal Act, regarding personal matters about an identifiable individual, including municipal or local board employees. Voting
That the minutes of the open Council meetings held March 10 and 31, 2026, the minutes of the open Committee of the Whole meeting held March 4, 2026, and the minutes of the open Business Licence Appeals Committee meeting held March 24, 2026, be confirmed as recorded and without being read. Voting
1. That the minutes of the open Council meetings held March 10 and 31, 2026, the minutes of the open Committee of the Whole meeting held March 4, 2026, and the minutes of the open Business Licence Appeals Committee meeting held March 24, 2026, be confirmed as recorded and without being read. City Council Minutes: April 21, 2026 - 3 Voting in Favour: (12): Mayor Guthrie, Councillor Billings, Counci
That the Business Licence Appeals Committee now hold a meeting that is closed to the public, pursuant to the Statutory Powers and Procedures Act, to consider: Business Licence Appeals Committee Complaint - Parking Agent Licence As per Section 9(1) (b) of the Statutory Powers Procedure Act, intimate financial or personal matters or other matters may be disclosed at the hearing of such a nature, hav
1. That the Business Licence Appeals Committee now hold a meeting that is closed to the public, pursuant to the Statutory Powers and Procedures Act, to consider: Business Licence Appeals Committee Complaint - Parking Agent Licence As per Section 9(1) (b) of the Statutory Powers Procedure Act, intimate financial or personal matters or other matters may be Business Licence Appeals Committee Minutes:
1. 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: Neeve Street Parking Lot – Development Opportunity, 2026-30 As per section 239(2)(c) and (f) of the Municipal Act, regarding a proposed or pending acquisition or disposition of land by the municipality or local board and advice that is subject to solicitor-client p
That City Council, in accordance with Section 41 of the Ontario Heritage Act, designate by by-law the area shown in Attachment-1 of this report, as the Ontario Reformatory Heritage Conservation District as amended. That staff remove mentions and provisions for residential development from the Ontario Reformatory Heritage Conservation District Plan and Guidelines included as Attachment-2 of the sta
That by-laws (2026) - 21197, (2026) - 21211, and (2026) - 21212 be approved subject to Section 284.11 (4) of the Municipal Act. Voting
1. That City Council, in accordance with Section 41 of the Ontario Heritage Act, designate by by-law the area shown in Attachment-1 of this report, as the Ontario Reformatory Heritage Conservation District as amended. 2. That staff remove mentions and provisions for residential development from the Ontario Reformatory Heritage Conservation District Plan and Guidelines included as Attachment-2 of t
1. That by-laws (2026) - 21197, (2026) - 21211, and (2026) - 21212 be approved subject to Section 284.11 (4) of the Municipal Act. Voting in Favour: (11): Mayor Guthrie, Councillor Allt, Councillor Billings, Councillor Busuttil, Councillor Caton, Councillor Chew, Councillor Gibson, Councillor Goller, Councillor Hauser, Councillor Klassen, and Councillor Richardson
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: Chief Administrative Officer 2026 Performance Objectives Update As per section 239(2)(b) and (d) of the Municipal Act, regarding personal matters about an identifiable individual, including municipal or local board employees and labour relations or employee negotiatio
1. 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: Chief Administrative Officer 2026 Performance Objectives Update As per section 239(2)(b) and (d) of the Municipal Act, regarding personal matters about an identifiable individual, including municipal or local board employees and labour relations or employee negotia
That by-laws (2025) – 21175, (2025) - 21178, (2025) - 21181 and (2025) - 21183, be approved subject to Section 284.11 (4) of the Municipal Act Voting
1. That by-laws (2025) – 21175, (2025) - 21178, (2025) - 21181 and (2025) - 21183, be approved subject to Section 284.11 (4) of the Municipal Act Voting in Favour: (11): Mayor Guthrie, Councillor Allt, Councillor Billings, Councillor Caron, Councillor Caton, Councillor Chew, Councillor Downer, Councillor Gibson, Councillor Goller, Councillor Hauser, and Councillor Richardson
That the November 4, 2025 Committee of the Whole Consent Report, identified below, be adopted. 5.1 Diversity Plan for the Guelph Police Service Board - 2025-470 1. That the Diversity Plan for the Guelph Police Service Board, included as Attachment-1 to report 2025-470, be approved. 5.2 City of Guelph Source Protection Plan Proposed Amendments and Endorsement - 2025-480 1. That Council endorse the
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: Mayor's Draft 2026 Budget Update (Closed Council Memo), 2025-499 As per Section 239(2)(b) and (d) of the Municipal Act, regarding personal matters about an identifiable individual, including municipal or local board employees and labour relations or employee negotiati
1. 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: Mayor's Draft 2026 Budget Update (Closed Council Memo), 2025-499 As per Section 239(2)(b) and (d) of the Municipal Act, regarding personal matters about an identifiable individual, including municipal or local board employees and labour relations or employee negoti
That by-laws (2025) – 21108, (2025) – 21138, (2025) - 21158 and (2025) - 21159, be approved subject to Section 284.11 (4) of the Municipal Act. Voting
1. That by-laws (2025) – 21108, (2025) – 21138, (2025) - 21158 and (2025) - 21159, be approved subject to Section 284.11 (4) of the Municipal Act. Voting in Favour: (13): Mayor Guthrie, Councillor Allt, Councillor Billings, Councillor Busuttil, Councillor Caron, Councillor Caton, Councillor Chew, Councillor Downer, Councillor Gibson, Councillor Goller, Councillor Hauser, Councillor Klassen, and Co
That KPMG LLP be appointed as the external auditor for the City of Guelph for the fiscal years ending 2025 through 2029. That the Treasurer be authorized to annually execute the engagement letter with KPMG LLP subject to the terms approved. Voting
1. That KPMG LLP be appointed as the external auditor for the City of Guelph for the fiscal years ending 2025 through 2029. 2. That the Treasurer be authorized to annually execute the engagement letter with KPMG LLP subject to the terms approved. Voting in Favour: (12): Mayor Guthrie, Councillor Allt, Councillor Billings, Councillor Busuttil, Councillor Caron, Councillor Caton, Councillor Chew, Co
That Susan J Ferguson Prior, Jennifer Popkey, Kathleen Beitz, Cheryl Stacey, and Dean Martin be appointed to the Accessibility Advisory Committee for a term ending November 2026 or until such time as successors are appointed. Voting
That Susan J Ferguson Prior, Jennifer Popkey, Kathleen Beitz, Cheryl Stacey, and Dean Martin be appointed to the Accessibility Advisory Committee for a term ending November 2026 or until such time as successors are appointed. Voting in Favour: (12): Mayor Guthrie, Councillor Allt, Councillor Billings, Councillor Busuttil, Councillor Caron, Councillor Caton, Councillor Chew, Councillor Downer, Coun
That the application from GSP Group on behalf of Killam Apartment Subsidiary II Limited Partnership and HIP for an Official Plan Amendment to change the Zoning from the current “Neighbourhood Commercial Centre” designation to a site specific “Medium Density Residential” designation, and a Zoning By-law Amendment to change the zoning from the current “Neighbourhood Commercial Centre” with a municip
That the 2025-Q1 quarterly report on the operations of The Elliott Long-Term Care Residence (the ELTCR), be received. Voting
1. That the 2025-Q1 quarterly report on the operations of The Elliott Long-Term Care Residence (the ELTCR), be received. Voting in Favour: (6): Councillor Downer, Councillor Allt, Councillor Busuttil, Councillor Caton, Councillor Klassen, and Councillor Richardson
That the Council of the City of Guelph now hold a meeting that is closed to the public, pursuant to Section 239(2)(c) of the Municipal Act, regarding a proposed or pending acquisition or disposition of land by the municipality or local board. Voting
That the revised Committee of the Whole Terms of Reference, included as Attachment- 1 to report 2025-190, be approved. Voting