Committee of the Whole

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 Municipal Act, regarding a proposed or pending acquisition or disposition of land by the municipality or local board.

That the report titled ‘Building Permits Approvals and Inspections Value-for-Money Audit’ dated May 5, 2026 be received. Voting

That the 2025 tax supported operating deficit of $19,743 be allocated to or funded from the City’s reserve and reserve funds as follows: Transfer $123,772 to the Library Operating Contingency Reserve (102) in accordance with the request from the Library Board. Transfer $5,759 to the Police Operating Contingency Reserve (115), $1,250,000 to the Police Capital reserve fund (158), and $300,000 to WSIB reserve (330) in accordance with the anticipated request from the Guelph Police Board. Fund the deficit of $1,699,274 from the Tax Rate Operating Contingency Reserve (180). That the 2025 non-tax supported operating deficit of $1,558,034 be allocated to or funded from the non-tax supported City reserve and reserve funds as follows: Fund the Parking Services deficit of $1,009,017 from the Parking Capital reserve fund (151). Transfer the Stormwater Services surplus of $249,857 to the Stormwater Capital Reserve Fund (165). Fund the Water Services deficit of $790,427 from the Water Operating Contingency Reserve (181). Transfer the Wastewater Services surplus of $1,705,759 to the Wastewater Capital Reserve Fund (153). Fund the Building Services deficit of $2,316,614 from the Building Services OBC Stabilization Reserve Fund (188). Transfer the Courts Services surplus of $602,408 to the Courts Capital Reserve Fund (120). That Council approves an increase in the 2026 operating budget of $175,000 to advance the HR job evaluation system funded from the Strategic Initiatives Reserve (179). Vot

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

That the 2025 Long-term Financial Statement: Reserves and Debt be received for information. That the updated Development Charge Exemptions Policy included as Attachment-5 of report 2026-222 - 2025 Long-term Financial Statement: Reserves and Debt, be approved. That Appendix A of the General Reserve and Reserve Fund Policy be amended to include the creation of DC Exemption reserve funds, as outlined in report 2026-222 2025 Long-term Financial Statement: Reserves and Debt. That $2,000,000 be transferred from the Accumulated Sick Leave (Fire) reserve (100) to the WSIB reserve (330) in 2026. Voting

That, for the 2030 Municipal and School Board Election, the City Clerk be directed to consider and prioritize voting methods which would enable voters to independently mark a ballot at home and that the City Clerk report back to City Council on the outcomes of this direction as part of the 2030 Municipal and School Board Election Voting Methods report, scheduled to go before City Council in 2028. Voting

That the meeting be adjourned (3:45 p.m.)

1. That the May 5, 2026 Committee of the Whole Consent Report, identified below, be adopted: 7.1 2026-2030 Municipal Election Compliance Audit Committee - 2026-128 1. That a joint Municipal Election Compliance Audit Committee be established for the 2026-2030 term of Council in accordance with the draft Terms of Reference as set out in Attachment-1 to report 2026-128, titled Joint Municipal Election Compliance Audit Committee, dated Tuesday, May 5, 2026. 2. That the City Clerk be delegated authority to select and appoint Committee Members and that Council be advised of the appointments by way of an Information Report once members have been selected. Committee of the Whole Minutes: May 5, 2026 - 3 3. That the City Clerk be delegated authority to review and revise the Terms of Reference throughout the term of the Committee in accordance and in consultation with other participating municipalities.

1. That the report titled ‘Building Permits Approvals and Inspections Value-for-Money Audit’ dated May 5, 2026 be received. Voting in Favour: (11): Mayor Guthrie, Councillor Allt, Councillor Billings, Councillor Busuttil, Councillor Caron, Councillor Caton, Councillor Downer, Councillor Goller, Councillor Hauser, Councillor Klassen, and Councillor Richardson

1. That the 2025 tax supported operating deficit of $19,743 be allocated to or funded from the City’s reserve and reserve funds as follows: a. Transfer $123,772 to the Library Operating Contingency Reserve (102) in accordance with the request from the Library Board. b. Transfer $5,759 to the Police Operating Contingency Reserve (115), $1,250,000 to the Police Capital reserve fund (158), and $300,000 to WSIB reserve (330) in accordance with the anticipated request from the Guelph Police Board. c. Fund the deficit of $1,699,274 from the Tax Rate Operating Contingency Reserve (180). 2. That the 2025 non-tax supported operating deficit of $1,558,034 be allocated to or funded from the non-tax supported City reserve and reserve funds as follows: a. Fund the Parking Services deficit of $1,009,017 from the Parking Capital reserve fund (151). b. Transfer the Stormwater Services surplus of $249,857 to the Stormwater Capital Reserve Fund (165). c. Fund the Water Services deficit of $790,427 from the Water Operating Contingency Reserve (181). d. Transfer the Wastewater Services surplus of $1,705,759 to the Wastewater Capital Reserve Fund (153). Committee of the Whole Minutes: May 5, 2026 - 5 e. Fund the Building Services deficit of $2,316,614 from the Building Services OBC Stabilization Reserve Fund (188). f. Transfer the Courts Services surplus of $602,408 to the Courts Capital Reserve Fund (120). 3. That Council approves an increase in the 2026 operating budget of $175,000 to advance t

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, Councillor Billings, Councillor Busuttil, Councillor Caron, Councillor Caton, Councillor Chew, Councillor Downer, Councillor Goller, Councillor Hauser, Councillor Klassen, and Councillor Richardson

Committee of the Whole Minutes: May 5, 2026 - 6 1. That the 2025 Long-term Financial Statement: Reserves and Debt be received for information. 2. That the updated Development Charge Exemptions Policy included as Attachment-5 of report 2026-222 - 2025 Long-term Financial Statement: Reserves and Debt, be approved. 3. That Appendix A of the General Reserve and Reserve Fund Policy be amended to include the creation of DC Exemption reserve funds, as outlined in report 2026-222 2025 Long-term Financial Statement: Reserves and Debt. 4. That $2,000,000 be transferred from the Accumulated Sick Leave (Fire) reserve (100) to the WSIB reserve (330) in 2026. Voting in Favour: (12): Mayor Guthrie, Councillor Allt, Councillor Billings, Councillor Busuttil, Councillor Caron, Councillor Caton, Councillor Chew, Councillor Downer, Councillor Goller, Councillor Hauser, Councillor Klassen, and Councillor Richardson

1. That, for the 2030 Municipal and School Board Election, the City Clerk be directed to consider and prioritize voting methods which would enable voters to independently mark a ballot at home and that the City Clerk report back to City Council on the outcomes of this direction as part of the 2030 Municipal and School Board Election Voting Methods report, scheduled to go before City Council in 2028. Voting in Favour: (12): Mayor Guthrie, Councillor Allt, Councillor Billings, Councillor Busuttil, Councillor Caron, Councillor Caton, Councillor Chew, Councillor Downer, Councillor Goller, Councillor Hauser, Councillor Klassen, and Councillor Richardson