City Council

That the Council of the City of Guelph now hold a meeting that is closed to the public, pursuant to 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 negotiations. Voting

That Nicole Detlor and Chelsea Noiles be appointed to the Economic Development and Tourism Advisory Committee for a term ending November 2026 or until such time as successors are appointed. That Joel Meier and Chelsey Edwards be appointed to the Transportation Advisory Committee for a term ending November 2026 or until such time as successors are appointed. Voting

That staff be directed to update the list of comparator municipalities used for all future compensation comparison exercises including City Council remuneration and the Executive Team is delegated to update the list, as required. Voting

2. That staff be directed to conduct a market survey to determine competitiveness of the City’s Non-union Municipal Employee group benefits. 3. That staff be directed to conduct total compensation reviews (pay and benefits) instead of only a salary review in accordance with the established schedule of every four (4) years. Voting

That the September 16, 2025 Committee of the Whole Consent Agenda identified below be adopted. 5.1 Graffiti By-law 1. Correspondence - Peter Ferguson.pdf That staff be directed to review and compile options on addressing and defining graffiti, both impacting city and private properties, and that a report be introduced to Committee of the Whole by end of Q1, 2026. And that as work is underway, that solutions such as volunteerism, mural initiatives, public education campaigns, and partnerships for faster removal on private property be considered. 5.2 Facilities Cleaning Services Value for Money Audit, 2025-402 1. Facilities Cleaning Services Value for Money Audit - 2025-402.pdf That staff be directed to incorporate audit recommendations into appropriate staff workplans. 5.3 2025 Second Quarter Budget Monitoring Report, 2025-420 1. 2025 Second Quarter Budget Monitoring Report - 2025-420.pdf 2. Attachment-1 Q2 2025 Capital Spending.pdf 3. Attachment-2 Q2 2025 Capital Budget Adjustments.pdf That the capital project budget adjustments in Attachment 2, Budget Reallocations (Tables 4 and 6) and Funding Adjustments (Tables 5 and 7) be approved. That Council approve an in-year operating budget adjustment to compensation and benefits for Guelph Wellington Paramedics Service (GWPS) totaling $1,300,000, to be shared between the City and The County of Wellington ($819,000 and $481,000 respectively), with the City share of $819,000 funded from the Tax Operating Contingency Reserve (180). Th

That Councillor Hauser be appointed to the Board of Trustees of The Elliott for a term ending November 15, 2026. That Councillor Hauser be appointed to the Well Interference Committee for a term ending November 15, 2026. Voting

That the minutes of the open Council Meetings held July 15, 16, 22 and 23, 2025, as amended, and the open minutes of the Committee of the Whole meeting held July 8, 2025, be confirmed as recorded and without being read. Voting

That the City of Guelph adopt the optional subclass for affordable rental housing in respect of the multi-residential (MT) and new multi-residential (NT) property classes. To be effective January 1, 2026. That staff be authorized to prepare the necessary by-law, to come into force on January 1, 2026, to adopt the aforesaid optional subclasses in respect of the multi-residential (MT) and new multi-residential (NT) property classes. That the subclass discount be set at 35 per cent at the time tax policy for 2026 is brought forward in the spring of 2026. Voting

That on behalf of Guelph City Council, the Mayor send a letter to the Minister of Municipal Affairs and Housing requesting that the Provincial Government consider current and future opportunities to enable property tax relief for Ontario Disability Support Program and Ontario Works registered homeowners. And that a copy of the letter be sent to the Association of Municipalities of Ontario, Ontario Big City Mayors, the Minister of Children, Community and Social Services, Joint Social Services and Land Ambulance Committee, and the Minister of Finance. Voting

2. That on behalf of Guelph City Council, the Mayor send a letter to the Minister of Municipal Affairs and Housing requesting that the Provincial Government provide grant funding to municipalities that adopt the Multi-Residential Property Tax Subclass discount for Affordable Housing to reduce property taxes for all taxpayers in recognition of the substantial cost of affordable housing and homelessness support borne by municipalities. And that a copy of the letter be sent to the Association of Municipalities of Ontario, Ontario Big City Mayors and the Minister of Finance. 3. That on behalf of Guelph City Council, the Mayor send a letter to the Minister of Municipal Affairs and Housing requesting that the Provincial Government match the municipal discount provided through the Multi-Residential Property Tax Subclass for Affordable Housing for Education Property taxes. And that a copy of the letter be sent to the Association of Municipalities of Ontario, Ontario Big City Mayors and the Minister of Finance.

City of Guelph urges the province of Ontario to work urgently with key stakeholders to develop limited liability legislation, including enforceable contractor training and a single set of provincially-endorsed standard BMPs for snow and ice management; and The City of Guelph urges the province of Ontario to create and fund an expert stakeholder advisory committee, including representatives from the disability community, to advise the province and municipalities on the best courses of action to protect freshwater ecosystems and drinking water from the impacts of salt pollution; and The City of Guelph commits to continuing to reduce the use of road salt as much as possible while meeting local service levels and maintaining safety on roads and sidewalks; and That this resolution and the attached Memo be sent to all municipalities in Wellington County, the Grand River Conservation Authority, the Association of Municipalities of Ontario (AMO), local MPPs, Conservation Ontario, the Minister of Environment Conservation and Parks, the Minister of Municipal Affairs and Housing, the Attorney General, and the Premier. Voting

That by-laws (2025) – 21136, (2025) – 21146, and by-law (2025) - 21150, be approved subject to Section 284.11 (4) of the Municipal Act. Voting

That the meeting be adjourned (7:01 p.m.)

1. That the Council of the City of Guelph now hold a meeting that is closed to the public, pursuant to 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 negotiations. Voting in Favour: (11): Mayor Guthrie, Councillor Allt, Councillor Billings, Councillor Busuttil, Councillor Caton, Councillor Chew, Councillor Downer, Councillor Gibson, Councillor Goller, Councillor Klassen, and Councillor Richardson

1. That Nicole Detlor and Chelsea Noiles be appointed to the Economic Development and Tourism Advisory Committee for a term ending November 2026 or until such time as successors are appointed. 2. That Joel Meier and Chelsey Edwards be appointed to the Transportation 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 Caton, Councillor Chew, Councillor Downer, Councillor Gibson, Councillor Goller, Councillor Hauser, Councillor Klassen, and Councillor Richardson

1. That staff be directed to update the list of comparator municipalities used for all future compensation comparison exercises including City Council remuneration and the Executive Team is delegated to update the list, as required. Voting in Favour: (11): Mayor Guthrie, Councillor Allt, Councillor Billings, Councillor Busuttil, Councillor Caton, Councillor Chew, Councillor Downer, Councillor Goller, Councillor Hauser, Councillor Klassen, and Councillor Richardson Voting Against: (1): Councillor Gibson

1. That the September 16, 2025 Committee of the Whole Consent Agenda identified below be adopted. 5.1 Graffiti By-law That staff be directed to review and compile options on addressing and defining graffiti, both impacting city and private properties, and that a report be introduced to Committee of the Whole by end of Q1, 2026. And that as work is underway, that solutions such as volunteerism, mural initiatives, public education campaigns, and partnerships for faster removal on private property be considered. 5.2 Facilities Cleaning Services Value for Money Audit, 2025-402 1. That staff be directed to incorporate audit recommendations into appropriate staff workplans. 5.3 2025 Second Quarter Budget Monitoring Report, 2025-420 1. That the capital project budget adjustments in Attachment 2, Budget Reallocations (Tables 4 and 6) and Funding Adjustments (Tables 5 and 7) be approved. 2. That Council approve an in-year operating budget adjustment to compensation and benefits for Guelph Wellington Paramedics Service (GWPS) totaling $1,300,000, to be shared between the City and The County of Wellington ($819,000 and $481,000 respectively), with the City share of $819,000 funded from the Tax Operating Contingency Reserve (180). 3. That Council acknowledges that the 2025 Second Quarter Budget Monitoring report serves to fulfill the requirement of reporting by the CAO per section 4.4 of the Procurement By-law (2018)-20259 regarding emergency procurement for Lewis Road culvert replacemen

1. That Councillor Hauser be appointed to the Board of Trustees of The Elliott for a term ending November 15, 2026. 2. That Councillor Hauser be appointed to the Well Interference Committee for a term ending November 15, 2026. Voting in Favour: (12): Mayor Guthrie, Councillor Allt, Councillor Billings, Councillor Busuttil, Councillor Caton, Councillor Chew, Councillor Downer, Councillor Gibson, Councillor Goller, Councillor Hauser, Councillor Klassen, and Councillor Richardson

1. That the minutes of the open Council Meetings held July 15, 16, 22 and 23, 2025, as amended, and the open minutes of the Committee of the Whole meeting held July 8, 2025, be confirmed as recorded and without being read. Voting in Favour: (12): Mayor Guthrie, Councillor Allt, Councillor Billings, Councillor Busuttil, Councillor Caton, Councillor Chew, Councillor Downer, Councillor Gibson, Councillor Goller, Councillor Hauser, Councillor Klassen, and Councillor Richardson

1. That the City of Guelph adopt the optional subclass for affordable rental housing in respect of the multi-residential (MT) and new multi-residential (NT) property classes. To be effective January 1, 2026. 2. That staff be authorized to prepare the necessary by-law, to come into force on January 1, 2026, to adopt the aforesaid City Council Minutes: September 16, 2025 - 8 optional subclasses in respect of the multi-residential (MT) and new multi-residential (NT) property classes. 3. That the subclass discount be set at 35 per cent at the time tax policy for 2026 is brought forward in the spring of 2026. Voting in Favour: (12): Mayor Guthrie, Councillor Allt, Councillor Billings, Councillor Busuttil, Councillor Caton, Councillor Chew, Councillor Downer, Councillor Gibson, Councillor Goller, Councillor Hauser, Councillor Klassen, and Councillor Richardson

1. That on behalf of Guelph City Council, the Mayor send a letter to the Minister of Municipal Affairs and Housing requesting that the Provincial Government consider current and future opportunities to enable property tax relief for Ontario Disability Support Program and Ontario Works registered homeowners. And that a copy of the letter be sent to the Association of Municipalities of Ontario, Ontario Big City Mayors, the Minister of Children, Community and Social Services, Joint Social Services and Land Ambulance Committee, and the Minister of Finance. Voting in Favour: (12): Mayor Guthrie, Councillor Allt, Councillor Billings, Councillor Busuttil, Councillor Caton, Councillor Chew, Councillor Downer, Councillor Gibson, Councillor Goller, Councillor Hauser, Councillor Klassen, and Councillor Richardson

1. The City of Guelph urges the province of Ontario to work urgently with key stakeholders to develop limited liability legislation, including enforceable contractor training and a single set of provincially-endorsed standard BMPs for snow and ice management; and 2. The City of Guelph urges the province of Ontario to create and fund an expert stakeholder advisory committee, including representatives from the disability community, to advise the province and municipalities on the best courses of action to protect freshwater ecosystems and drinking water from the impacts of salt pollution; and 3. The City of Guelph commits to continuing to reduce the use of road salt as much as possible while meeting local service levels and maintaining safety on roads and sidewalks; and 4. That this resolution and the attached Memo be sent to all municipalities in Wellington County, the Grand River Conservation Authority, the Association of Municipalities of Ontario (AMO), local MPPs, Conservation Ontario, the Minister of Environment Conservation and Parks, the Minister of Municipal Affairs and Housing, the Attorney General, and the Premier. Voting in Favour: (12): Mayor Guthrie, Councillor Allt, Councillor Billings, Councillor Busuttil, Councillor Caton, Councillor Chew, Councillor Downer, Councillor Gibson, Councillor Goller, Councillor Hauser, Councillor Klassen, and Councillor Richardson City Council Minutes: September 16, 2025 - 11

1. That by-laws (2025) – 21136, (2025) – 21146, and by-law (2025) - 21150, 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 Caton, Councillor Chew, Councillor Downer, Councillor Gibson, Councillor Goller, Councillor Hauser, Councillor Klassen, and Councillor Richardson