Ward 3 Councillor 2014 to 2018, re-elected in 2018, re-elected in 2022.
That the temporary inter-fund borrowing from City long-term care capital funds to advance capital requirements of the retirement home, within the funding envelope previously approved by City Council and with a plan for the repayment period to be reflected in 2027 budget, as described in The Elliott Long-term Care Residence Quarterly report 2026 – Q2 dated September 15, 2026, be approved. Voting
That the report titled ‘Winter Maintenance Value-for-Money Audit’ dated September 15, 2026 be received. That staff be directed to prioritize the implementation of the recommendations in the Value for Money Audit, and report back following winter 2026/2027 on the efficacy of those recommendations in terms of improvements to service levels, deferring the operational review until after the implementa
That by-laws (2026) - 21291, (2026) - 21292, (2026) - 21300, (2026) - 21305, (2026) - 21307, and (2026) - 21308, be approved subject to Section 284.11 (4) of the Municipal Act. Voting
1. That the report titled ‘Winter Maintenance Value-for-Money Audit’ dated September 15, 2026 be received. 2. That staff be directed to prioritize the implementation of the recommendations in the Value for Money Audit, and report back following winter 2026/2027 on the efficacy of those recommendations in terms of improvements to service levels, deferring the operational review until after the impl
1. That by-laws (2026) - 21291, (2026) - 21292, (2026) - 21300, (2026) - 21305, (2026) - 21307, and (2026) - 21308, be approved subject to Section 284.11 (4) of the Municipal Act. 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 H
2. That the temporary inter-fund borrowing from City long-term care capital funds to advance capital requirements of the retirement home, within the funding envelope previously approved by City Council and with a plan for the repayment period to be reflected in 2027 budget, as described in The Elliott Committee of Management for the Elliott Minutes: September 15, 2026 - 2 Long-term Care Residence
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: Comprehensive Zoning By-law Appeals - Ontario Land Tribunal Update As per Section 239(2)(e) and (f) litigation or potential litigation, including matters before administrative tribunals, affecting the municipality or local board and advice that is subject to solicitor
That the Public Meeting and Decision Report for Proposed Rental Replacement By-law and Enabling Official Plan Amendment as outlined in report 2026-351, dated July 14, 2026, be approved. That the draft Rental Replacement Bylaw Number (2026) – 21270, included as Attachment – 1, of the Public Meeting and Decision Report for Proposed Rental Replacement By-law and Enabling Official Plan Amendment repor
That Statutory Public Meeting Report regarding a proposed Official Plan Amendment and Zoning By-law Amendment application submitted by GSP Group Inc. on behalf of 2742707 Ontario Limited for an Official Plan Amendment to redesignate the subject lands at 266 & 280 Clair Road West and a portion of 950 Southgate Drive, legally known as PART OF LOT 11, CONCESSION 7, GEOGRAPHIC TOWNSHIP OF PUSLINCH, NO
1. That the Public Meeting and Decision Report for Proposed Rental Replacement By-law and Enabling Official Plan Amendment as outlined in report 2026-351, dated July 14, 2026, be approved. 2. That the draft Rental Replacement Bylaw Number (2026) – 21270, included as Attachment – 1, of the Public Meeting and Decision Report for Proposed Rental Replacement By-law and Enabling Official Plan Amendment
1. That Statutory Public Meeting Report regarding a proposed Official Plan Amendment and Zoning By-law Amendment application submitted by GSP Group Inc. on behalf of 2742707 Ontario Limited for an Official Plan Amendment to redesignate the subject lands at 266 & 280 Clair Road West and a portion of 950 Southgate Drive, legally known as PART OF LOT 11, CONCESSION 7, GEOGRAPHIC TOWNSHIP OF PUSLINCH,
That the report titled “Enterprise Risk Management (ERM) Risk Register Update”, dated July 7, 2026, be received. Voting
That the updated Budget Policy included as Attachment-1 to report 2026-357 – Finance Policy Updates, be approved. That the updated User Fees and Charges Policy included as Attachment-2 to report 2026-357 – Finance Policy Updates, be approved. That the existing Budget Monitoring Policy, Revenue Budgeting Policy, and Year-end Operating Surplus Allocation Policy be repealed. That the updated Debt Man
1. That the report titled “Enterprise Risk Management (ERM) Risk Register Update”, dated July 7, 2026, be received. Voting in Favour: (10): Councillor Billings, Councillor Busuttil, Councillor Caron, Councillor Caton, Councillor Downer, Councillor Gibson, Councillor Goller, Councillor Hauser, Councillor Klassen, and Councillor Richardson
1. That the updated Budget Policy included as Attachment-1 to report 2026-357 – Finance Policy Updates, be approved. 2. That the updated User Fees and Charges Policy included as Attachment-2 to report 2026-357 – Finance Policy Updates, be approved. 3. That the existing Budget Monitoring Policy, Revenue Budgeting Policy, and Year-end Operating Surplus Allocation Policy be repealed. 4. That the upda
That the minutes of the open City Council as Shareholder of GMHI meeting held April 7, 2026, be confirmed as recorded and without being read. Voting
That Council of The Corporation of the City of Guelph, in its capacity as the sole shareholder of Guelph Municipal Holdings Inc., receives the Guelph Municipal Holdings Inc. 2025 Annual Report and Audited Financial Statements to Shareholders for information. Voting
That the minutes of the open City Council as Shareholder of GJR meeting held June 24, 2025, be confirmed as recorded and without being read. Voting
That the Board of Directors of Guelph Junction Railway (GJR) be directed to assess and report to the Shareholder on the risks, benefits, business impact, governance considerations, and resource requirements of a change in the board composition of GJR to include representatives of the community as Independent Directors (as defined in the Amended and Restated Shareholder Declaration of GJR). That th
1. That the minutes of the open City Council as Shareholder of GMHI meeting held April 7, 2026, be confirmed as recorded and without being read. Voting in Favour: (9): Councillor Allt, Councillor Billings, Councillor Busuttil, Councillor Caron, Councillor Downer, Councillor Gibson, Councillor Goller, Councillor Hauser, and Councillor Klassen
1. That Council of The Corporation of the City of Guelph, in its capacity as the sole shareholder of Guelph Municipal Holdings Inc., receives the Guelph Municipal Holdings Inc. 2025 Annual Report and Audited Financial Statements to Shareholders for information. Voting in Favour: (11): Councillor Allt, Councillor Billings, Councillor Busuttil, Councillor Caron, Councillor Caton, Councillor Chew, Co
1. That the minutes of the open City Council as Shareholder of GJR meeting held June 24, 2025, be confirmed as recorded and without being read. Voting in Favour: (11): Councillor Allt, Councillor Billings, Councillor Busuttil, Councillor Caron, Councillor Caton, Councillor Downer, Councillor Gibson, Councillor Goller, Councillor Hauser, Councillor Klassen, and Councillor Richardson
1. That the Board of Directors of Guelph Junction Railway (GJR) be directed to assess and report to the Shareholder on the risks, benefits, business impact, governance considerations, and resource requirements of a change in the board composition of GJR to include representatives of the community as Independent Directors (as defined in the Amended and Restated Shareholder Declaration of GJR). 2. T
That staff be directed to finalize the proposed Vacant Home Tax By-law, as described in the Affordable Housing Policy Program – Vacant Home Tax By-law report, dated June 10 th , 2026 . That staff be directed to implement the Vacant Home Tax By-law once approved and to report back annually. That any revenues in excess of expenses from the Vacant Home Tax be directed to the Affordable Housing Reserv
That staff be directed to review Property Standards and Yard Maintenance fines and propose increases in line with other municipal comparators with a view to improving compliance. And that staff be directed to review the administration fees related to the Property Standards and Yard Maintenance By-laws for repeat violations. Voting
1. That staff be directed to finalize the proposed Vacant Home Tax By-law, as described in the Affordable Housing Policy Program – Vacant Home Tax By-law report, dated June 10th, 2026. 2. That staff be directed to implement the Vacant Home Tax By-law once approved and to report back annually. 3. That any revenues in excess of expenses from the Vacant Home Tax be directed to the Affordable Housing
1. That staff be directed to review Property Standards and Yard Maintenance fines and propose increases in line with other municipal comparators with a view to improving compliance. 2. And that staff be directed to review the administration fees related to the Property Standards and Yard Maintenance By-laws for repeat violations. Voting in Favour: (10): Mayor Guthrie, Councillor Allt, Councillor B
That Aird & Berlis LLP be appointed as the City of Guelph’s Closed Meeting Investigator. That the Mayor and City Clerk be authorized to execute an agreement to contract the services of Aird & Berlis LLP as the City of Guelph’s Closed Meeting Investigator. That By-law Number (2026) – 21249, included as Attachment-1 to report 2026-250, dated June 2, 2026, be brought forward for approval. Voting
That recommendations outlined in the Community Investment Strategy Update report dated June 2, 2026 be approved. That implementation of future grant program streams and other inflationary adjustments are subject to being added through future budget updates. Voting
That Guelph City Council approve the Outside Water Use By-law (2026) – 21216 provided as Attachment-1 of this report. That Guelph City Council repeal the existing Outside Water Use By-law (2014) – 19714 to be replaced with the Outside Water Use By-law (2026) – 21216 provided as Attachment-1 of this report. Voting
That the open meeting minutes of the Committee of Management for the Elliott held on March 4, 2026 be confirmed as recorded and without being read. Voting
1. That Aird & Berlis LLP be appointed as the City of Guelph’s Closed Meeting Investigator. 2. That the Mayor and City Clerk be authorized to execute an agreement to contract the services of Aird & Berlis LLP as the City of Guelph’s Closed Meeting Investigator. 3. That By-law Number (2026) – 21249, included as Attachment-1 to report 2026-250, dated June 2, 2026, be brought forward for approval. Vo
1. That recommendations outlined in the Community Investment Strategy Update report dated June 2, 2026 be approved. 2. That implementation of future grant program streams and other inflationary adjustments are subject to being added through future budget updates. Voting in Favour: (13): Mayor Guthrie, Councillor Allt, Councillor Billings, Councillor Busuttil, Councillor Caron, Councillor Caton, Co
1. That Guelph City Council approve the Outside Water Use By-law (2026) – 21216 provided as Attachment-1 of this report. 2. That Guelph City Council repeal the existing Outside Water Use By-law (2014) – 19714 to be replaced with the Outside Water Use By-law (2026) – 21216 provided as Attachment-1 of this report. Voting in Favour: (12): Mayor Guthrie, Councillor Allt, Councillor Billings, Councillo
1. That the open meeting minutes of the Committee of Management for the Elliott held on March 4, 2026 be confirmed as recorded and without being read. Voting in Favour: (6): Councillor Downer, Councillor Allt, Councillor Busuttil, Councillor Caton, Councillor Chew, and Councillor Hauser
That, using the powers granted under section 107 of the Municipal Act, 2001 , Council approve the Multi-Unit Accelerator Grant to advance the public objectives as described in this report. Voting
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: Update Expression of Interest – 170 Stephenie Drive, 2026-265 As per 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
1. That, using the powers granted under section 107 of the Municipal Act, 2001, Council approve the Multi-Unit Accelerator Council Planning Minutes: May 12, 2026 - 9 Grant to advance the public objectives as described in this report. Voting in Favour: (13): Mayor Guthrie, Councillor Allt, Councillor Billings, Councillor Busuttil, Councillor Caron, Councillor Caton, Councillor Chew, Councillor Down
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: Parkland Acquisitions - 2026-25 As per section 239(2)(c) of the Municipal Act regarding a proposed or pending acquisition or disposition of land by the municipality or local board. Update Expression of Interest - 170 Stephanie Drive As per section 239(2)(c) of the Mun
That the report titled ‘Building Permits Approvals and Inspections Value-for-Money Audit’ dated May 5, 2026 be received. Voting