City Council

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: September 2026 Public Appointments – Downtown Guelph Business Association Board of Directors As per section 239(2)(b) of the Municipal Act, regarding personal matters about an identifiable individual, including municipal or local board employees. 1242-1270 Gordon Street and 9 Valley Road - Ontario Land Tribunal Update - 2026-485 As per 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. Organizational Structure Review Update - 2026-474 As per 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 Denise Mansur be appointed to the DGBA Board of Directors for a term ending in November 2026, or until such time as a successor is appointed. Voting

That the minutes of the open Council meetings held July 14, 21, and 22, 2026, and the minutes of the open Committee of the Whole meeting held July 7, 2026 be confirmed as recorded and without being read. Voting

That the September 15, 2026 Council Consent Report, identified below, be adopted: 6.1 2026 Second Quarter Budget Monitoring Report - 2026-384 1. 2026 Second Quarter Budget Monitoring Report - 2026-384.pdf 2. Attachment-1 Q2 2026 Capital Spending.pdf 3. Attachment-2 Q2 2026 Capital Budget Adjustments.pdf That the capital project budget adjustments in Attachment-2, Budget Reallocations (Table 3) of report 2026-384 2026 Second Quarter Budget Monitoring Report, be approved. That a net-zero budget adjustment consisting of an increase of $600,000 to WD0066 Cast Iron Replacement Program funded 100 per cent from the water capital reserve (152), and a decrease of $600,000 to PN0894 Ontario St. Reconstruction – Neeve to York & Wood St. funded 11 per cent from the infrastructure renewal reserve (150), 35 per cent from the water capital reserve (152), 29 per cent from the wastewater capital reserve (153) and 25 per cent from the stormwater capital reserve (165) be approved.

That Attachment 13, Recommended Official Plan Amendment No. 115, to report 2026-467, be approved. That consideration of the remaining components of the Official Plan Amendment, Zoning By-law Amendment, and Draft Plan of Subdivision applications for GID Blocks 1 and 2 be

3. That City Council direct staff and the developer to continue working collaboratively to address outstanding matters and conditions, including land use compatibility, related to the proposed development application. Voting

That the report titled ‘Winter Maintenance Value-for-Money Audit’ dated September 15, 2026 be received. That staff be directed to prioritize the implementation of the recommendations in the Value for Money Audit, and report back following winter 2026/2027 on the efficacy of those recommendations in terms of improvements to service levels, deferring the operational review until after the implementation of the audit recommendations. Voting

That the Government of Ontario be requested to review the role and mandate of the Ontario Land Tribunal to ensure greater respect for municipal planning decisions that are supported by evidence, public consultation, and approved planning policies. That the Province consider amendments to the Planning Act and Ontario Land Tribunal Act to provide stronger deference to municipal decisions that align with provincial planning frameworks and Official Plans. That the Province improve transparency and accountability within the Ontario Land Tribunal by requiring clear and detailed reasoning when municipal decisions are overturned. That the Province explore measures to reduce the financial burden on municipalities defending planning decisions before the OLT, helping to protect taxpayer dollars and improve the efficiency of the planning process. That staff be directed to circulate this resolution to the Premier of Ontario, the Minister of Municipal Affairs and Housing, Local Members of Provincial Parliament, the Association of Municipalities of Ontario (AMO), and all Ontario municipalities for consideration and support. Voting

That staff be directed to review options to modify the constructed streetscape on the east side of Wyndham Street between Carden Street and Macdonell Street to more closely align with the 90% detailed design presented publicly on September 18, 2025, while protecting the newly created area, and that staff report back to City Council in Q1 2027 with the options, estimated costs, constraints, and recommendations to amend the existing infrastructure associated with each option. That staff be directed to review the completed detail design works of the downtown reconstruction project and identify any material differences between the detailed design and the constructed works and report any findings to City Council in Q1 2027. Voting

That by-laws (2026) - 21291, (2026) - 21292, (2026) - 21300, (2026) - 21305, (2026) - 21307, and (2026) - 21308, be approved subject to Section 284.11 (4) of the Municipal Act. Voting

That the meeting be adjourned (10:07 p.m.).

City Council Minutes: September 15, 2026 - 3 1. That Denise Mansur be appointed to the DGBA Board of Directors for a term ending in November 2026, or until such time as a successor is appointed. 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 Hauser, and Councillor Klassen

1. That the minutes of the open Council meetings held July 14, 21, and 22, 2026, and the minutes of the open Committee of the Whole meeting held July 7, 2026 be confirmed as recorded and without being read. 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 Hauser, and Councillor Klassen

1. That the September 15, 2026 Council Consent Report, identified below, be adopted: 6.1 2026 Second Quarter Budget Monitoring Report - 2026-384 1. That the capital project budget adjustments in Attachment-2, Budget Reallocations (Table 3) of report 2026-384 2026 Second Quarter Budget Monitoring Report, be approved. 2. That a net-zero budget adjustment consisting of an increase of $600,000 to WD0066 Cast Iron Replacement Program funded 100 per cent from the water capital reserve (152), and a decrease of $600,000 to PN0894 Ontario St. Reconstruction – City Council Minutes: September 15, 2026 - 4 Neeve to York & Wood St. funded 11 per cent from the infrastructure renewal reserve (150), 35 per cent from the water capital reserve (152), 29 per cent from the wastewater capital reserve (153) and 25 per cent from the stormwater capital reserve (165) be approved.

3. That City Council direct staff and the developer to continue working collaboratively to address outstanding matters and conditions, including land use compatibility, related to the proposed development application. 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 Hauser, and Councillor Klassen

1. That the report titled ‘Winter Maintenance Value-for-Money Audit’ dated September 15, 2026 be received. 2. That staff be directed to prioritize the implementation of the recommendations in the Value for Money Audit, and report back following winter 2026/2027 on the efficacy of those recommendations in terms of improvements to service levels, deferring the operational review until after the implementation of the audit recommendations. City Council Minutes: September 15, 2026 - 6 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 Hauser, and Councillor Klassen

1. That the Government of Ontario be requested to review the role and mandate of the Ontario Land Tribunal to ensure greater respect for municipal planning decisions that are supported by evidence, public consultation, and approved planning policies. 2. That the Province consider amendments to the Planning Act and Ontario Land Tribunal Act to provide stronger deference to municipal decisions that align with provincial planning frameworks and Official Plans. 3. That the Province improve transparency and accountability within the Ontario Land Tribunal by requiring clear and detailed reasoning when municipal decisions are overturned. 4. That the Province explore measures to reduce the financial burden on municipalities defending planning decisions before the OLT, helping to protect taxpayer dollars and improve the efficiency of the planning process. 5. That staff be directed to circulate this resolution to the Premier of Ontario, the Minister of Municipal Affairs and Housing, Local Members of Provincial Parliament, the Association of Municipalities of Ontario (AMO), and all Ontario municipalities for consideration and support. 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 Hauser, and Councillor Klassen

1. That staff be directed to review options to modify the constructed streetscape on the east side of Wyndham Street between Carden Street and Macdonell Street to more closely align with the 90% detailed design presented publicly on September 18, 2025, while protecting the newly created area, and that staff report back to City Council in Q1 2027 with the options, estimated costs, constraints, and recommendations to amend the existing infrastructure associated with each option. 2. That staff be directed to review the completed detail design works of the downtown reconstruction project and identify any material differences between the detailed design and the constructed works and report any findings to City Council in Q1 2027. 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 Hauser, and Councillor Klassen

1. That by-laws (2026) - 21291, (2026) - 21292, (2026) - 21300, (2026) - 21305, (2026) - 21307, and (2026) - 21308, 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 Downer, Councillor Gibson, Councillor Goller, Councillor Hauser, and Councillor Klassen