Committee of the Whole

That the Council of the City of Guelph now hold a meeting that is closed to the public, pursuant to section 239(2)(e) and (f) of the Municipal Act, regarding litigation or potential litigation, including matters before administrative tribunals, affecting the municipality or local board; and advice that is subject to solicitor-client privilege, including communications necessary for that purpose. Voting

That the 2025 City of Guelph property tax ratios and corresponding tax rates, as set out in Attachment-1 to the report 2025-89 titled 2025 Property Tax Policy dated March 4, 2025, be approved. Voting

That the Membership and Composition section of the Economic Development and Tourism Advisory Committee terms of reference, included as Attachment-6 to report 2025-50, be amended to: Committee members will bring a mix of lived and professional expertise, knowledge and interest related to And that the following items be added to the membership and composition: Arts, culture, heritage Marketing, media, or communications That the Membership and Composition section of the Committee of Adjustment and Property Standards Committee terms of reference, included as Attachment-7 to report 2025-50, be amended to: Committee members will bring a mix of lived and professional expertise, knowledge and interest related to And that the following items be added to the membership and composition: Architecture, landscape architecture or urban forestry Construction, building trades, or heritage conservation Voting

3. That the Membership and Composition Section of the Heritage Advisory Committee terms of reference, included as Attachment-2 to report 2025-50, be amended to: Committee members will bring a mix of lived and professional expertise, knowledge and interest related to And that the following items be added to the membership and composition: education community engagement heritage organizations Voting

That the Accessibility Advisory Committee Terms of Reference, included as Attachment-1 to report 2025-50, be approved. That the Heritage Advisory Committee Terms of Reference, included as Attachment-2 to report 2025-50, be approved. That the Planning, Environment and Water Advisory Committee Terms of Reference, included as Attachment-3 to report 2025-50, be approved. That the Arts and Culture Advisory Committee Terms of Reference, included as Attachment-4 to report 2025-50, be approved. That the Transportation Advisory Committee Terms of Reference, included as Attachment-5 to report 2025-50, be approved. That the Economic Development and Tourism Advisory Committee Terms of Reference, included as Attachment-6 to report 2025-50, be approved, as amended. That the Committee of Adjustment and Property Standards Committee Terms of Reference, included as Attachment-7 to report 2025-50, be approved, as amended. That the Advisory Committee of Council - Administration Policy be repealed, as described in report 2025-50. That the Advisory Committees of Council – Meeting Procedures, included as Attachment-8 to report 2025-50, be approved. That the Advisory Committees of Council – Public Appointment Policy, included as Attachment-9 to report 2025-50, be approved. That the following Advisory Committees of Council be dissolved, following the appointment of members to, and the first meeting of, the newly created Advisory Committees of Council: Committee of Adjustment Guelph Economic Developme

That the Code of Conduct for Council and Local Boards, included as Attachment-3 to report 2025-44, be

That the City Clerk be directed to review and recommend amendments to the Public Appointment Policy, in consultation with the Accessibility Advisory Committee, to enable the Accessibility Advisory Committee to provide input regarding appointment recommendations to City Council, reporting back to City Council no later than Q1 2026. That the implementation of the revised Accessibility Advisory Committee terms of reference be paused, including all recruitments, until amendments to the Public Appointment Policy are considered by City Council. Voting

That the Procedure By-law, included as Attachment-1 to report 2025-44, be approved. That the Review of Code of Conduct for Members of Council and Local Boards and Use of Corporate Resources During an Election Policy regarding Members’ Use of Social Media, included as Attachment-2 to report 2025-44, be received. That the Pregnancy and Parental Leave Policy, included as Attachment-4 to report 2025-44, be approved. That the Public Notice Provisions Policy be updated as outlined in report 2025-44, to amend the definition of newspaper to include electronic publications. That the Delegation of Authority By-law amendments, included in Attachment-5 to report 2025-44, be approved. Voting

That Guelph City Council receive the 2024 Water Services’ Annual Report and Summary Report. That Guelph City Council receive the 2024 Water Efficiency Strategy Progress Report. Voting

1.That 5(1).5 Exemptions from sections 5(1).1, 5(1).2, 5(1).3, and 5(1).4 apply to the following: Self-serve restaurants such as buffets, salad bars, and all-you can-eat restaurants, and A food-service business that has written their own reusable-container policy outlining specific and limited conditions under which this Bylaw will not be complied with. Voting

That the additional phase 2 recommendation for the Single-Use Items Reduction Strategy, as included in report 2025-84, dated March 4, 2025, be approved. That the Single-Use Items By-law (2025) - 21033, as amended, be approved. Voting

Downer called a point of order, noting that Councillor Goller's questions on procuring Canadian vendors may not be in order. Chair O'Rourke ruled in favour of the point of order, and noted that questions should be related to the Vision Zero item. That Vision Zero Guelph – Action Plan for Safe Streets, included as Attachment- 1, to the Infrastructure, Development & Environment Report 2025-12, dated March 4, 2025, be approved. That the Community Safety Zone Policy, included as Attachment-3, to the Infrastructure, Development and Environment Services Report 2025-12, dated March 4, 2025, be approved and in effect as of July 1, 2025. That staff be directed to bring forward a revised Traffic By-law, including Community Safety Zones and speed limits in preparation for future automated enforcement programs, as outlined in report Infrastructure, Development and Environment 2025-12 dated March 4, 2025. Voting

That the meeting be adjourned (3:09 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)(e) and (f) of the Municipal Act, regarding litigation or potential litigation, including matters before administrative tribunals, affecting the municipality or local board; and advice that is subject to solicitor-client privilege, including communications necessary for that purpose. Voting in Favour: (9): Mayor Guthrie, Councillor Allt, Councillor Billings, Councillor Busuttil, Councillor Caton, Councillor Downer, Councillor Goller, Councillor O'Rourke, and Councillor Richardson

1. That the 2025 City of Guelph property tax ratios and corresponding tax rates, as set out in Attachment-1 to the report 2025-89 titled 2025 Property Tax Policy dated March 4, 2025, be approved. Committee of the Whole Meeting Minutes: March 4, 2025 - 3 Voting in Favour: (11): Mayor Guthrie, Councillor Billings, Councillor Busuttil, Councillor Caron, Councillor Caton, Councillor Chew, Councillor Downer, Councillor Gibson, Councillor Goller, Councillor O'Rourke, and Councillor Richardson

Committee of the Whole Meeting Minutes: March 4, 2025 - 6 1. That the Membership and Composition section of the Economic Development and Tourism Advisory Committee terms of reference, included as Attachment-6 to report 2025-50, be amended to:Committee members will bring a mix of lived and professional expertise, knowledge and interest related toAnd that the following items be added to the membership and composition: a. Arts, culture, heritage b. Marketing, media, or communications 2. That the Membership and Composition section of the Committee of Adjustment and Property Standards Committee terms of reference, included as Attachment-7 to report 2025-50, be amended to:Committee members will bring a mix of lived and professional expertise, knowledge and interest related toAnd that the following items be added to the membership and composition: a. Architecture, landscape architecture or urban forestry b. Construction, building trades, or heritage conservation 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 O'Rourke, and Councillor Richardson

1. That the Accessibility Advisory Committee Terms of Reference, included as Attachment-1 to report 2025-50, be approved. 2. That the Heritage Advisory Committee Terms of Reference, included as Attachment-2 to report 2025-50, be approved. 3. That the Planning, Environment and Water Advisory Committee Terms of Reference, included as Attachment-3 to report 2025- 50, be approved. 4. That the Arts and Culture Advisory Committee Terms of Reference, included as Attachment-4 to report 2025-50, be approved. 5. That the Transportation Advisory Committee Terms of Reference, included as Attachment-5 to report 2025-50, be approved. 6. That the Economic Development and Tourism Advisory Committee Terms of Reference, included as Attachment-6 to report 2025-50, be approved, as amended. 7. That the Committee of Adjustment and Property Standards Committee Terms of Reference, included as Attachment-7 to report 2025-50, be approved, as amended. Committee of the Whole Meeting Minutes: March 4, 2025 - 8 8. That the Advisory Committee of Council - Administration Policy be repealed, as described in report 2025-50. 9. That the Advisory Committees of Council – Meeting Procedures, included as Attachment-8 to report 2025-50, be approved. 10.That the Advisory Committees of Council – Public Appointment Policy, included as Attachment-9 to report 2025-50, be approved. 11.That the following Advisory Committees of Council be dissolved, following the appointment of members to, and the first meeting of, the new

Committee of the Whole Meeting Minutes: March 4, 2025 - 10 1. That the Code of Conduct for Council and Local Boards, included as Attachment-3 to report 2025-44, be

1. That the City Clerk be directed to review and recommend amendments to the Public Appointment Policy, in consultation with the Accessibility Advisory Committee, to enable the Accessibility Advisory Committee to provide input regarding appointment recommendations to City Council, reporting back to City Council no later than Q1 2026. 2. That the implementation of the revised Accessibility Advisory Committee terms of reference be paused, including all recruitments, until amendments to the Public Appointment Policy are considered by City Council. Voting in Favour: (5): Councillor Allt, Councillor Caron, Councillor Caton, Councillor Gibson, and Councillor Goller Voting Against: (7): Mayor Guthrie, Councillor Billings, Councillor Busuttil, Councillor Chew, Councillor Downer, Councillor O'Rourke, and Councillor Richardson

1. That the Procedure By-law, included as Attachment-1 to report 2025-44, be approved. Committee of the Whole Meeting Minutes: March 4, 2025 - 11 2. That the Review of Code of Conduct for Members of Council and Local Boards and Use of Corporate Resources During an Election Policy regarding Members’ Use of Social Media, included as Attachment-2 to report 2025-44, be received. 3. That the Pregnancy and Parental Leave Policy, included as Attachment-4 to report 2025-44, be approved. 4. That the Public Notice Provisions Policy be updated as outlined in report 2025-44, to amend the definition of newspaper to include electronic publications. 5. That the Delegation of Authority By-law amendments, included in Attachment-5 to report 2025-44, be approved. 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 O'Rourke, and Councillor Richardson

1. That Guelph City Council receive the 2024 Water Services’ Annual Report and Summary Report. 2. That Guelph City Council receive the 2024 Water Efficiency Strategy Progress Report. Committee of the Whole Meeting Minutes: March 4, 2025 - 12 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 O'Rourke, and Councillor Richardson

1. 1.That 5(1).5 Exemptions from sections 5(1).1, 5(1).2, 5(1).3, and 5(1).4 apply to the following: a. Self-serve restaurants such as buffets, salad bars, and all- you can-eat restaurants, and b. A food-service business that has written their own reusable- container policy outlining specific and limited conditions under which this Bylaw will not be complied with. Committee of the Whole Meeting Minutes: March 4, 2025 - 13 Voting in Favour: (11): Mayor Guthrie, Councillor Allt, Councillor Billings, Councillor Busuttil, Councillor Caron, Councillor Caton, Councillor Chew, Councillor Downer, Councillor Goller, Councillor O'Rourke, and Councillor Richardson

1. That the additional phase 2 recommendation for the Single-Use Items Reduction Strategy, as included in report 2025-84, dated March 4, 2025, be approved. 2. That the Single-Use Items By-law (2025) - 21033, as amended, be approved. Voting in Favour: (11): Mayor Guthrie, Councillor Allt, Councillor Billings, Councillor Busuttil, Councillor Caron, Councillor Caton, Councillor Chew, Councillor Downer, Councillor Goller, Councillor O'Rourke, and Councillor Richardson

Councillor Downer called a point of order, noting that Councillor Goller's questions on procuring Canadian vendors may not be in order. Chair O'Rourke ruled in favour of the point of order, and noted that questions should be related to the Vision Zero item. Committee of the Whole Meeting Minutes: March 4, 2025 - 14 1. That Vision Zero Guelph – Action Plan for Safe Streets, included as Attachment- 1, to the Infrastructure, Development & Environment Report 2025-12, dated March 4, 2025, be approved. 2. That the Community Safety Zone Policy, included as Attachment-3, to the Infrastructure, Development and Environment Services Report 2025-12, dated March 4, 2025, be approved and in effect as of July 1, 2025. 3. That staff be directed to bring forward a revised Traffic By-law, including Community Safety Zones and speed limits in preparation for future automated enforcement programs, as outlined in report Infrastructure, Development and Environment 2025-12 dated March 4, 2025. Voting in Favour: (11): Mayor Guthrie, Councillor Allt, Councillor Billings, Councillor Busuttil, Councillor Caron, Councillor Caton, Councillor Chew, Councillor Downer, Councillor Goller, Councillor O'Rourke, and Councillor Richardson