That the Official Plan application submitted by GSP Group Inc., on behalf of EM Guelph Developments Limited Partnership, to change the land use designation from “Low Density Residential” to “High Density Residential”, and to add a site specific policy to permit a maximum net density of 324 units per hectare, to permit the development of a 117 dwelling unit, purpose-built apartment building on the
That the application from MHBC Planning, on behalf of the owner, Rockpoint Properties Inc. for a Zoning By-law Amendment to change the zoning from the “Low Density Residential” (RL.1) and “Natural Heritage System” (NHS) Zones, to an amended “Low Density Residential” (RL.2) Zone, to the “Site-Specific Low Density Residential” (RL.4-23), to the “Neighbourhood Park” (NP) Zone, to the “Open Space” (OS
That the transition period in 1.5.1 be amended to three years. Voting
That by-law (2026) - 21217, (2026) - 21218, (2026) - 21223, by-laws (2026) - 21225 through (2026) - 21227, (2026) - 21230, (2026) - 21231, and by-law (2026) - 21237, be approved subject to Section 284.11 (4) of the Municipal Act. Voting
1. That the transition period in 1.5.1 be amended to three years. Voting in Favour: (4): Mayor Guthrie, Councillor Billings, Councillor Chew, and Councillor Gibson Voting Against: (8): Councillor Allt, Councillor Busuttil, Councillor Caron, Councillor Caton, Councillor Downer, Councillor Goller, Councillor Hauser, and Councillor Klassen Council Planning Minutes: April 15, 2026 - 10
1. That by-law (2026) - 21217, (2026) - 21218, (2026) - 21223, by-laws (2026) - 21225 through (2026) - 21227, (2026) - 21230, (2026) - 21231, and by-law (2026) - 21237, 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 Downe
That the minutes of the open Council Meetings held January 13, 20 and 27, 2026, and the February 3, 2026 Committee of the Whole minutes, as amended, be confirmed as recorded and without being read. Voting
1. That the minutes of the open Council Meetings held January 13, 20 and 27, 2026, and the February 3, 2026 Committee of the Whole minutes, as amended, be confirmed as recorded and without being read. Voting in Favour: (11): Mayor Guthrie, Councillor Allt, Councillor Billings, Councillor Busuttil, Councillor Caron, Councillor Caton, Councillor Chew, Councillor Downer, Councillor Goller, Councillor
That Council amends Guelph’s 2026 operating budget by removing Budget Request 001574 - Community Energy CBA totalling $75,000, reducing the property tax levy. Voting
That Council amends the 2026 capital budget by deferring PO0056 – Downtown & Non-standard New/Replacement Tree Planting costs of $158,000 to the 2027 capital forecast and deferring the 2027 operating impact of $600 to 2028. This motion was
4. That staff be directed to report back to Council with an information report during the detailed design phase, following the public open houses, addressing Allan’s Dam and its associated structures. Voting
4. That staff be directed to report back to Council with an information report during the detailed design phase, following the public open houses, addressing Allan’s Dam and its associated structures. Voting in Favour: (3): Councillor Chew, Councillor Goller, and Councillor Klassen City Council Minutes: October 28, 2025 - 8 Voting Against: (10): Mayor Guthrie, Councillor Allt, Councillor Billings,
That the proposed north–south internal street access (“woonerf”) connecting to Poppy Drive East and 1888 Gordon Street be approved in principle as a service and emergency access only, until such time that the City reviews the area's traffic operations and pedestrian circulation, following the full build-out of Poppy Drive East and the opening of the South End Community Centre, be considered for fu
That the feedback provided through the Zoning By-law Amendment process be included and considered during the site plan approval process for 1 Clair Road East. Voting
1. That the proposed north–south internal street access (“woonerf”) connecting to Poppy Drive East and 1888 Gordon Street be approved in principle as a service and emergency access only, until such time that the City reviews the area's traffic operations and pedestrian circulation, following the full build-out of Poppy Drive East and the opening of the South End Community Centre, be considered for
1. That the feedback provided through the Zoning By-law Amendment process be included and considered during the site plan approval process for 1 Clair Road East. 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
That Council appoint Katherine Hauser to fill the vacant Ward 6 Councillor seat for the term ending November 15, 2026. Voting
1. That Council appoint Katherine Hauser to fill the vacant Ward 6 Councillor seat for the term ending November 15, 2026. 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 report number 2025-270 entitled Administrative Penalty System for Automated Speed Enforcement and Red Light Camera Violations, be received. That Council approve the transition of Automated Speed Enforcement and Red Light Camera violations to an administrative penalty system, under and in accordance with the requirements of Ontario Regulation 355/22 made under the Highway Traffic Act , R.S.O.
1. That report number 2025-270 entitled Administrative Penalty System for Automated Speed Enforcement and Red Light Camera Violations, be received. 2. That Council approve the transition of Automated Speed Enforcement and Red Light Camera violations to an administrative penalty system, under and in accordance with the requirements of Ontario Regulation 355/22 made under the Highway Traffic Act, R.
That the minutes of the open Council Meetings held May 13, 14, 15 and 27, 2025, and the open Committee of the Whole minutes held May 6, 2025 be confirmed as recorded and without being read. Voting
1. That the minutes of the open Council Meetings held May 13, 14, 15 and 27, 2025, and the open Committee of the Whole minutes held May 6, 2025 be confirmed as recorded and without being read. Voting in Favour: (11): Mayor Guthrie, Councillor Allt, Councillor Billings, Councillor Busuttil, Councillor Caron, Councillor Caton, Councillor Chew, Councillor Downer, Councillor Gibson, Councillor Goller,
That the Private Tree Protection By-law be amended such that the definition of a Regulated Tree includes any tree greater than 10 centimetres in diameter at breast height (DBH) on private lots greater than 0.2 hectares, and any tree greater than 40 centimetres DBH on all other private lots. Voting
That City staff be directed to review the effectiveness and operational impacts of the amended bylaw over a two-year period and provide an information report to Council no later than Q3 2027. This report shall include a summary of permit volumes, service delivery impacts, and compliance issues; a review of canopy outcomes and private property concerns; and recommendations on whether to revise the
1. That the Private Tree Protection By-law be amended such that the definition of a Regulated Tree includes any tree greater than 10 centimetres in diameter at breast height (DBH) on private lots greater than 0.2 hectares, and any tree greater than 40 centimetres DBH on all other private lots. Voting in Favour: (3): Mayor Guthrie, Councillor Chew, and Councillor Gibson Voting Against: (8): Council
1. That City staff be directed to review the effectiveness and operational impacts of the amended bylaw over a two-year period and provide an information report to Council no later than Q3 2027. This report shall include a summary of permit volumes, service delivery impacts, and compliance issues; a review of canopy outcomes and private property concerns; and recommendations on whether to revise t
That Attachment 1 – Recommended Official Plan Amendment (OPA 106) included in the Statutory Public Meeting and Decision Downtown Heights Study Official Plan Amendment, 2025-141 report dated April 8, 2025 be amended to not make changes to existing policy 11.1.7.2.4 c so that it would continue to read “Mechanical penthouses and elevator cores shall be screened and integrated into the design of build
That the Statutory Public Meeting Report regarding the proposed Official Plan and Zoning By-law Amendment applications submitted by MHBC Planning Limited on behalf of the owner, Mattamy (TruVilla) Limited to facilitate the development of 62 stacked townhouses on a portion of the lands municipally known as 132 Clair Road West and legally described as Part of Lot 11, Concession 7 (Geographic Townshi
1. That Attachment 1 – Recommended Official Plan Amendment (OPA 106) included in the Statutory Public Meeting and Decision Downtown Heights Study Official Plan Amendment, 2025-141 report dated April 8, 2025 be amended to not make changes to existing policy 11.1.7.2.4 c so that it would continue to read “Mechanical penthouses and elevator cores shall be screened and integrated into the design of bu
1. That the Statutory Public Meeting Report regarding the proposed Official Plan and Zoning By-law Amendment applications submitted by MHBC Planning Limited on behalf of the owner, Mattamy (TruVilla) Limited to facilitate the development of 62 stacked townhouses on a portion of the lands municipally known as 132 Clair Road West and legally described as Part of Lot 11, Concession 7 (Geographic Town
That the report titled Downtown Heights Study Proposed Official Plan Amendment Statutory Public Meeting Report from Infrastructure, Development and Environment dated February 11, 2025 be received. Voting
1. That the report titled Downtown Heights Study Proposed Official Plan Amendment Statutory Public Meeting Report from Infrastructure, Development and Environment dated February 11, 2025 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
That staff be directed to seek approval from the Regional Senior Justice for new set fines related to the fireworks bylaw, and that the set fines submitted for approval are greater than the administration fees and take into consideration the impact the violation may have on the public. Motion was
That staff be directed to seek approval from the Regional Senior Justice for new set fines related to the fireworks bylaw and take into consideration the impact the violation may have on the public. Voting
That staff be directed to amend or replace the Fireworks By-law (1993)-14362 to increase the number of allowed days that fireworks may be sold and discharged and to include other culturally significant days (e.g. Lunar New Year and New Years Eve) and improve safety. Motion was
That staff be directed to amend or replace the Fireworks By-law (1993)-14362 to increase the number of allowed days that fireworks to include Lunar New Year and New Years Eve. Motion was
Audit 6. That Councillor Richardson be appointed as the Committee of the Whole Audit Services vice-chair for a term ending November 15, 2026, effective November 16, 2024. Voting
1. That staff be directed to seek approval from the Regional Senior Justice for new set fines related to the fireworks bylaw and take City Council Meeting Minutes - October 29, 2024 8 into consideration the impact the violation may have on the public. Voting in Favour: (11): Mayor Guthrie, Councillor Allt, Councillor Billings, Councillor Caron, Councillor Chew, Councillor Downer, Councillor Gibson
Audit 6. That Councillor Richardson be appointed as the Committee of the Whole Audit Services vice-chair for a term ending November 15, 2026, effective November 16, 2024. 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 Klassen, C
That the application from MHBC Planning Ltd. on behalf of the owner, GSD Development and Management Inc., for an Official Plan Amendment to add a site-specific policy to the “Medium Density Residential” land use designation to permit the development of two, 6-storey apartment buildings with a total of 122 units and 20, 3-storey on-street townhouse dwelling units on the lands municipally known as 1