Arts and Culture Advisory Committee

1. That the minutes from the March 26, 2026, meeting of the Arts and Culture Advisory Committee, be approved. Arts and Culture Advisory Committee Minutes: May 28, 2026 - 1

1. That the Arts and Culture Advisory Committee receive the staff report titled "Guelph 200 Update" dated April 23, 2026. 2. That the Arts and Culture Advisory Committee provide the following comments for staff's consideration regarding Guelph 200: o That staff explore ways to demonstrate the connection between food, fashion and song and Guelph culture towards building a sense of cultural identity o That staff ensure that a variety of visual arts are incorporated as part of the framework o That staff incorporate free, non-ticketed events to improve community involvement and engagement o That staff consider ways to connect with communities that do not traditionally take part in city events as they are an important part of Guelph’s fabric o That staff connect with Indigenous groups so that they are represented and create a sense of connection with Guelph 200

1. That the Arts and Culture Advisory Committee receive the staff report titled "City Hall Clock Preservation" dated April 23, 2026. Arts and Culture Advisory Committee Minutes: May 28, 2026 - 2 2. That the Arts and Culture Advisory Committee provide the following comments for staff's consideration regarding the City Hall Clock Preservation: o That staff evaluate the current state of the clock and consult with a clock expert prior to selecting a preservation strategy so that they can determine focus relative to art and heritage o That staff research the maker of the clock, and its historical and technical value o That the ACAC support options 2,3 and 4 o That the ACAC do not support options 5 or 6 acknowledging that some components will need to be disposed. o That the ACAC does not support option 1 as resources used to restore the clock could be better allocated elsewhere

1. That the Arts and Culture Advisory Committee support the Guelph Museums and Culture Strategic Plan, presented on May 28, 2026. 2. That the Arts and Culture Advisory Committee provide the following recommendations regarding the Guelph Museums and Culture Strategic Plan: o That staff explore ways to have the Guelph Museums be economically relevant o That the mandate be revised to include that Guelph Museums and Culture exists to: "foster community connections, cohesion, resilience and vitality" o Support the creative economy

1. That the Arts and Culture Advisory Committee meeting be adjourned (6:46 p.m.)