Committee of the Whole

That the Council of the City of Guelph now hold a meeting that is closed to the public, pursuant to the Municipal Act, Section 239(2)(c) of the Municipal Act, related to a proposed or pending acquisition or disposition of land by the municipality or local board.

That Council approves the draft by-law 2024-20944, as attached to this report, and that staff be directed to place the by-law on the July 23, 2024, agenda for final adoption, after which the by-law will come into effect on July 31, 2024. Voting

That the Deputy Chief Administrative Officer of Public Services execute the 10-year lease agreement with Guelph Youth Music Centre from August 1, 2024 to July 31, 2034. That the Deputy Chief Administrative Officer of Public Services execute the 20-year lease agreement with Royal City Tennis Club Corporation from July 1, 2024 to June 30, 2044. That the Deputy Chief Administrative Officer of Public Services execute the 10-year lease agreement with Navy League, Guelph Branch, from August 1, 2024 to July 31, 2034. Voting

That Council direct staff to create a by-law or an amendment to the existing property standards by-law (2000)-16456 regulating light generated from fixtures from trespassing from one private property to another private property. That Council direct staff to create lighting guidelines that encourage the use of full cut off light fixtures. These guidelines will allow the residents to adjust their outdoor lighting to eliminate light pollution. Voting

Allt called a Point of Order, asking that their comments be considered while a motion was on the floor. Mayor Guthrie ruled in favour of the Point of Order, and allowed Councillor Allt to state their comment. That the report titled Mayoral Direction B3 – Strategic Real Estate Partnerships on Underutilized City-Owned Assets dated July 3, 2024, be received. Voting

That staff be directed to initiate the required studies, applications, and actions to create development ready sites at City Parking Lots and Hugh Guthrie Park, as outlined in report 2024-308, and that an amount not to exceed $200,000, funded from the Housing Accelerator Fund, be allocated to complete this work. That staff be directed to develop and release a Request for Expressions of Interest, following the completion of all required studies, applications, and actions, to seek a proponent to develop government owned social housing or co-operative housing units at City Parking Lots and Hugh Guthrie Park as outlined in report 2024-308. Voting

That any action on the Item 10.1 Mayoral Direction B3 - Strategic Real Estate Partnerships on Underutilized City-Owned Assets, 2024-308 be

That the Lobbyist Registry By-law, included as Attachment-1 to report 2024-294, dated July 3, 2024, be approved. That the Lobbyist Code of Conduct, included as Attachment-2 to report 2024-294, dated July 3, 2024, be approved. That Suzanne Craig be appointed as the City of Guelph Lobbyist Registrar. That the Mayor and City Clerk be authorized to execute an agreement to contract the services of Suzanne Craig to act as the City of Guelph Lobbyist Registrar. Voting

That the Council of the City of Guelph call upon on the Minister of Municipal Affairs and Housing to bring forward amendments to the Municipal Elections Act that would remove the requirement for street name, number and postal codes to be listed on publicly available online forms and, that for verification purposes and campaign finance clarity, the addresses of all candidates and all donors over $100 be submitted to the municipal clerk on separate forms that are only available for inspection in-person at a municipal facility. That this resolution be forwarded to the Honourable Paul Calandra, Minister of Municipal Affairs and Housing, MPP Mike Schreiner, the Association of Municipal Managers, Clerks and Treasurers of Ontario (AMCTO), the Association of Municipalities of Ontario (AMO), the Ontario Public School Boards' Association (OPSBA), the Ontario Catholic School Trustees' Association (OCSTA), l’Association des conseils scolaires des écoles publiques de l’Ontario (ACEPO), and l’Association franco-ontarienne des conseils scolaires catholiques (AFOCSC). Voting

That the meeting be adjourned. (6:19 p.m.)

1. That Council approves the draft by-law 2024-20944, as attached to this report, and that staff be directed to place the by-law on the July 23, 2024, agenda for final adoption, after which the by- law will come into effect on July 31, 2024. Voting in Favour: (13): Mayor Guthrie, Councillor Allt, Councillor Billings, Councillor Busuttil, Councillor Caron, Councillor Caton, Councillor Chew, Councillor Downer, Councillor Gibson, Councillor Goller, Councillor Klassen, Councillor O'Rourke, and Councillor Richardson

1. That the Deputy Chief Administrative Officer of Public Services execute the 10-year lease agreement with Guelph Youth Music Centre from August 1, 2024 to July 31, 2034. 2. That the Deputy Chief Administrative Officer of Public Services execute the 20-year lease agreement with Royal City Tennis Club Corporation from July 1, 2024 to June 30, 2044. 3. That the Deputy Chief Administrative Officer of Public Services execute the 10-year lease agreement with Navy League, Guelph Branch, from August 1, 2024 to July 31, 2034. Committee of the Whole Minutes: July 3, 2024 - 3 Voting in Favour: (13): Mayor Guthrie, Councillor Allt, Councillor Billings, Councillor Busuttil, Councillor Caron, Councillor Caton, Councillor Chew, Councillor Downer, Councillor Gibson, Councillor Goller, Councillor Klassen, Councillor O'Rourke, and Councillor Richardson

1. That Council direct staff to create a by-law or an amendment to the existing property standards by-law (2000)-16456 regulating light generated from fixtures from trespassing from one private property to another private property. 2. That Council direct staff to create lighting guidelines that encourage the use of full cut off light fixtures. These guidelines will allow the residents to adjust their outdoor lighting to eliminate light pollution. Committee of the Whole Minutes: July 3, 2024 - 4 Voting in Favour: (13): Mayor Guthrie, Councillor Allt, Councillor Billings, Councillor Busuttil, Councillor Caron, Councillor Caton, Councillor Chew, Councillor Downer, Councillor Gibson, Councillor Goller, Councillor Klassen, Councillor O'Rourke, and Councillor Richardson

1. That Council direct staff to create a by-law or an amendment to the existing property standards by-law (2000)-16456 regulating light generated from fixtures from trespassing from one private property to another private property. 2. That Council direct staff to create lighting guidelines that encourage the use of full cut off light fixtures. These guidelines will allow the residents to adjust their outdoor lighting to eliminate light pollution. Voting in Favour: (13): Mayor Guthrie, Councillor Allt, Councillor Billings, Councillor Busuttil, Councillor Caron, Councillor Caton, Councillor Chew, Councillor Downer, Councillor Gibson, Councillor Goller, Councillor Klassen, Councillor O'Rourke, and Councillor Richardson

Councillor Allt called a Point of Order, asking that their comments be considered while a motion was on the floor. Mayor Guthrie ruled in favour of the Point of Order, and allowed Councillor Allt to state their comment. 1. That the report titled Mayoral Direction B3 – Strategic Real Estate Partnerships on Underutilized City-Owned Assets dated July 3, 2024, be received. Voting in Favour: (7): Mayor Guthrie, Councillor Chew, Councillor Downer, Councillor Gibson, Councillor Goller, Councillor Klassen, and Councillor O'Rourke Voting Against: (6): Councillor Allt, Councillor Billings, Councillor Busuttil, Councillor Caron, Councillor Caton, and Councillor Richardson

1. That staff be directed to initiate the required studies, applications, and actions to create development ready sites at City Parking Lots and Hugh Guthrie Park, as outlined in report 2024-308, and that an amount not to exceed $200,000, funded from the Housing Accelerator Fund, be allocated to complete this work. 2. That staff be directed to develop and release a Request for Expressions of Interest, following the completion of all required studies, applications, and actions, to seek a proponent to develop government owned social housing or co-operative housing units at City Parking Lots and Hugh Guthrie Park as outlined in report 2024-308. Voting in Favour: (2): Councillor Chew, and Councillor Gibson Voting Against: (10): Mayor Guthrie, Councillor Allt, Councillor Billings, Councillor Busuttil, Councillor Caron, Councillor Caton, Councillor Goller, Councillor Klassen, Councillor O'Rourke, and Councillor Richardson Conflict (1): Councillor Downer

1. That the Lobbyist Registry By-law, included as Attachment-1 to report 2024-294, dated July 3, 2024, be approved. 2. That the Lobbyist Code of Conduct, included as Attachment-2 to report 2024-294, dated July 3, 2024, be approved. 3. That Suzanne Craig be appointed as the City of Guelph Lobbyist Registrar. 4. That the Mayor and City Clerk be authorized to execute an agreement to contract the services of Suzanne Craig to act as the City of Guelph Lobbyist Registrar. Voting in Favour: (12): Mayor Guthrie, Councillor Allt, Councillor Billings, Councillor Busuttil, Councillor Caron, Councillor Caton, Councillor Chew, Councillor Downer, Councillor Goller, Councillor Klassen, Councillor O'Rourke, and Councillor Richardson

Committee of the Whole Minutes: July 3, 2024 - 8 1. That the Council of the City of Guelph call upon on the Minister of Municipal Affairs and Housing to bring forward amendments to the Municipal Elections Act that would remove the requirement for street name, number and postal codes to be listed on publicly available online forms and, that for verification purposes and campaign finance clarity, the addresses of all candidates and all donors over $100 be submitted to the municipal clerk on separate forms that are only available for inspection in-person at a municipal facility. 2. That this resolution be forwarded to the Honourable Paul Calandra, Minister of Municipal Affairs and Housing, MPP Mike Schreiner, the Association of Municipal Managers, Clerks and Treasurers of Ontario (AMCTO), the Association of Municipalities of Ontario (AMO), the Ontario Public School Boards' Association (OPSBA), the Ontario Catholic School Trustees' Association (OCSTA), l’Association des conseils scolaires des écoles publiques de l’Ontario (ACEPO), and l’Association franco- ontarienne des conseils scolaires catholiques (AFOCSC). Voting in Favour: (12): Mayor Guthrie, Councillor Allt, Councillor Billings, Councillor Busuttil, Councillor Caron, Councillor Caton, Councillor Chew, Councillor Downer, Councillor Goller, Councillor Klassen, Councillor O'Rourke, and Councillor Richardson