Council Planning

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, Section 239(2)(d) of the Municipal Act, regarding labour relations or employee negotiations. Voting

That the City Clerk be authorized to publish and serve notice of intention to designate 79 Suffolk Street West pursuant to Part IV, Section 29 of the Ontario Heritage Act. That the designation bylaw be brought before Council for approval if no objections are received within the thirty (30) day objection period. Voting

That the June 10, 2025 Council Consent Agenda identified below be adopted. 5.2 128 Dufferin Street - Intention to Demolish a Cultural Heritage Resource - 2025-259 1. 128 Dufferin Street - Intention to Demolish a Cultural Heritage Resource - 2025-259(1).pdf That 128 Dufferin Street does not meet the criteria for designation under Part IV of the Ontario Heritage Act, and; That 128 Dufferin Street be removed from the Municipal Register of Cultural Heritage Properties to permit demolition. 5.3 14 Mitchell Street - Notice of Intention to Designate - 2025-254 1. 14 Mitchell Street - Notice of Intention to Designate - 2025-254.pdf 2. Attachment-1 Ontario Regulation 9-06 Criteria for Determining Cultural Heritage Value or Interest.pdf That the City Clerk be authorized to publish and serve notice of intention to designate 14 Mitchell Street pursuant to Part IV, Section 29 of the Ontario Heritage Act. That the designation bylaw be brought before Council for approval if no objections are received within the thirty (30) day objection period. 5.4 15 Gordon Street - Notice of Intention to Designate - 2025-238 1. 15 Gordon St. - Notice of Intention to Designate - 2025-238.pdf 2. Attachment-1 Ontario Regulation 9-06 Criteria for Determining Cultural Heritage Value or Interest(1).pdf That the City Clerk be authorized to publish and serve notice of intention to designate 15 Gordon St. pursuant to Part IV, Section 29 of the Ontario Heritage Act. That the designation bylaw be brought before Coun

That the Notice of Objection to the intention to designate 72 Gordon Street dated April 10, 2025 from Nancy Schnurr be received. That the designation by-law for 72 Gordon Street be approved. Voting

That the application from MHBC Planning on behalf of 2794767 Ontario Inc. for a Zoning By-law Amendment to change the zoning from the current “Service Commercial” (SC) Zone (2023 - 20790) to a “Specialized Service Commercial” (SC-5) Zone to permit the proposed 6 storey hotel at 725 Imperial Road North be received. That the application from MHBC Planning on behalf of 2794767 Ontario Inc. for a Zoning By-law Amendment to change the zoning from the current “Service Commercial” (SC) Zone (2023 - 20790) to a “Specialized Service Commercial” (SC-5) Zone to permit the proposed 6 storey hotel at 725 Imperial Road North be approved in accordance with Attachments 4 and 5 of the Infrastructure, Development and Environment Services Report 2025-249, dated June 10, 2025. Voting

That the application from AGORA Research Group Inc. on behalf IJK Holdings Inc. for an Official Plan Amendment to redesignate a portion of the subject lands from Industrial to Site-Specific Industrial and a Zoning By-law Amendment to change the zoning from the current “Industrial” (B) Zone (2023 - 20790) to a “Specialized Industrial” (B-18) Zone to permit the proposed Commercial Use be received. Voting

2. That the application from AGORA Research Group Inc. on behalf IJK Holdings Inc. for an Official Plan Amendment to redesignate a portion of the subject lands from Industrial to Site-Specific Industrial and a Zoning By-law Amendment to change the zoning from the current “Industrial” (B) Zone (2023 - 20790) to a “Specialized Industrial” (B-18) Zone to permit the proposed Commercial Use be refused in accordance with Attachment 9 of the Infrastructure, Development and Environment Services Report 2025-250, dated June 10, 2025. Voting

That the applications from AGORA Research Group Inc. on behalf IJK Holdings Inc. for an Official Plan Amendment to redesignate a portion of the subject lands from Industrial to Site-Specific Industrial and a Zoning By-law Amendment to change the zoning from the current “Industrial” (B) Zone (2023 - 20790) to a “Specialized Industrial” (B-18) Zone to permit the proposed Commercial Use be approved in accordance with Attachments 5 and 6 of the Infrastructure, Development and Environment Services Report 2025-250, dated June 10, 2025. Voting

That the 5 Queen Street – Notice of Intention to Designate – 2025 – 240 be

That the recommendations of the Ward West Heritage Conservation District Study Report (prepared by ASI and dated April 2025) be approved. That the proposed heritage conservation district be named, “The Ward Heritage Conservation District” That staff be directed to prepare a plan and guideline for the Ward Heritage Conservation District in accordance with the Ontario Heritage Act. Voting

That the City of Guelph opposes provisions in Bill 5, particularly under Schedules 2 and 9, and provisions in Bill17, that would diminish environmental protections or override municipal planning authority; and That the City of Guelph call on the Province of Ontario to obey their own rule of law, to pursue housing, forestry, infrastructure and critical mineral development through policies that follow sound environmental planning principles, uphold the planning authority of local government, respect Indigenous treaty obligations, and protect vital ecological systems; and That City of Guelph Council endorse the City’s submissions regarding Bill 5 to ERO 025-0391 - Special Economic Zones Act, 2025 and ERO 025-0380 - Species Conservation Act, 2025 as posted in Information Items on May 23, 2025; and That this resolution be forwarded to: The Premier of Ontario; Mike Schreiner, MPP for Guelph; Minister of Municipal Affairs and Housing; Minister of the Environment, Conservation and Parks; Minister of Economic Development, Job Creation and Trade; The Association of Municipalities of Ontario (AMO) Voting

That by-laws (2025) - 21079 - (2025) - 21081, (2025) - 21093, (2025) - 21097 - (2025) - 21099, (2025) - 21101 and (2025) - 21103 be approved subject to Section 284.11 (4) of the Municipal Act. Voting

That the meeting be adjourned (8:54).

1. 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, Section 239(2)(d) of the Municipal Act, regarding labour relations or employee negotiations. Voting in Favour: (11): Mayor Guthrie, Councillor Allt, Councillor Billings, Councillor Busuttil, Councillor Caron, Councillor Caton, Councillor Chew, Councillor Gibson, Councillor Goller, Councillor Klassen, and Councillor Richardson Conflict (1): Councillor Downer

1. That the City Clerk be authorized to publish and serve notice of intention to designate 79 Suffolk Street West pursuant to Part IV, Section 29 of the Ontario Heritage Act. 2. That the designation bylaw be brought before Council for approval if no objections are received within the thirty (30) day objection period. 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 Klassen, and Councillor Richardson

1. That the June 10, 2025 Council Consent Agenda identified below be adopted. 5.2 128 Dufferin Street - Intention to Demolish a Cultural Heritage Resource - 2025-259 1. That 128 Dufferin Street does not meet the criteria for designation under Part IV of the Ontario Heritage Act, and; 2. That 128 Dufferin Street be removed from the Municipal Register of Cultural Heritage Properties to permit demolition. Council Planning Meeting Minutes: June 10, 2025 - 3 5.3 14 Mitchell Street - Notice of Intention to Designate - 2025-254 1. That the City Clerk be authorized to publish and serve notice of intention to designate 14 Mitchell Street pursuant to Part IV, Section 29 of the Ontario Heritage Act. 2. That the designation bylaw be brought before Council for approval if no objections are received within the thirty (30) day objection period. 5.4 15 Gordon Street - Notice of Intention to Designate - 2025-238 1. That the City Clerk be authorized to publish and serve notice of intention to designate 15 Gordon St. pursuant to Part IV, Section 29 of the Ontario Heritage Act. 2. That the designation bylaw be brought before Council for approval if no objections are received within the thirty (30) day objection period. 5.5 57 Kirkland Street - Intention to Demolish a Cultural Heritage Resource - 2025-262 1. That 57 Kirkland Street be removed from the Municipal Register of Cultural Heritage Properties to permit demolition. 5.6 75 Suffolk Street West - Notice of Intention to Designate - 2025-241 1

1. That the Notice of Objection to the intention to designate 72 Gordon Street dated April 10, 2025 from Nancy Schnurr be received. 2. That the designation by-law for 72 Gordon Street be approved. Voting in Favour: (8): Councillor Allt, Councillor Busuttil, Councillor Caron, Councillor Caton, Councillor Downer, Councillor Gibson, Councillor Klassen, and Councillor Richardson Voting Against: (4): Mayor Guthrie, Councillor Billings, Councillor Chew, and Councillor Goller

1. That the application from AGORA Research Group Inc. on behalf IJK Holdings Inc. for an Official Plan Amendment to redesignate a portion of the subject lands from Industrial to Site-Specific Industrial and a Zoning By-law Amendment to change the zoning from the current “Industrial” (B) Zone (2023 - 20790) to a “Specialized Industrial” (B-18) Zone to permit the proposed Commercial Use be received. 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 Klassen, and Councillor Richardson

1. That the applications from AGORA Research Group Inc. on behalf IJK Holdings Inc. for an Official Plan Amendment to redesignate a portion of the subject lands from Industrial to Site-Specific Industrial and a Zoning By-law Amendment to change the zoning from the current “Industrial” (B) Zone (2023 - 20790) to a “Specialized Industrial” (B-18) Zone to permit the proposed Commercial Use be approved in accordance with Attachments 5 and 6 of the Infrastructure, Development and Environment Services Report 2025-250, dated June 10, 2025. Voting in Favour: (11): Mayor Guthrie, Councillor Allt, Councillor Billings, Councillor Busuttil, Councillor Caron, Councillor Chew, Councillor Downer, Councillor Gibson, Councillor Goller, Councillor Klassen, and Councillor Richardson Voting Against: (1): Councillor Caton Council Planning Meeting Minutes: June 10, 2025 - 8

1. That the recommendations of the Ward West Heritage Conservation District Study Report (prepared by ASI and dated April 2025) be approved. 2. That the proposed heritage conservation district be named, “The Ward Heritage Conservation District” Council Planning Meeting Minutes: June 10, 2025 - 9 3. That staff be directed to prepare a plan and guideline for the Ward Heritage Conservation District in accordance with the Ontario Heritage Act. Voting in Favour: (11): Mayor Guthrie, Councillor Allt, Councillor Billings, Councillor Busuttil, Councillor Caron, Councillor Caton, Councillor Downer, Councillor Gibson, Councillor Goller, Councillor Klassen, and Councillor Richardson

1. That the City of Guelph opposes provisions in Bill 5, particularly under Schedules 2 and 9, and provisions in Bill17, that would diminish environmental protections or override municipal planning authority; and 2. That the City of Guelph call on the Province of Ontario to obey their own rule of law, to pursue housing, forestry, infrastructure and critical mineral development through policies that follow sound environmental planning principles, uphold the planning authority of local government, respect Indigenous treaty obligations, and protect vital ecological systems; and 3. That City of Guelph Council endorse the City’s submissions regarding Bill 5 to ERO 025-0391 - Special Economic Zones Act, 2025 and ERO 025-0380 - Species Conservation Act, 2025 as posted in Information Items on May 23, 2025; and 4. That this resolution be forwarded to:  The Premier of Ontario;  Mike Schreiner, MPP for Guelph;  Minister of Municipal Affairs and Housing; Council Planning Meeting Minutes: June 10, 2025 - 10  Minister of the Environment, Conservation and Parks;  Minister of Economic Development, Job Creation and Trade;  The Association of Municipalities of Ontario (AMO) Voting in Favour: (10): Mayor Guthrie, Councillor Allt, Councillor Billings, Councillor Busuttil, Councillor Caron, Councillor Caton, Councillor Downer, Councillor Goller, Councillor Klassen, and Councillor Richardson Conflict (1): Councillor Gibson

1. That by-laws (2025) - 21079 - (2025) - 21081, (2025) - 21093, (2025) - 21097 - (2025) - 21099, (2025) - 21101 and (2025) - 21103 be approved subject to Section 284.11 (4) of the Municipal Act. Voting in Favour: (11): Mayor Guthrie, Councillor Allt, Councillor Billings, Councillor Busuttil, Councillor Caron, Councillor Caton, Councillor Downer, Councillor Gibson, Councillor Goller, Councillor Klassen, and Councillor Richardson