Special Council Meeting

That the Council of the City of Guelph now hold a meeting that is closed to the public, pursuant to the Municipal Act, pursuant Section 239 (2)(e) and (f) of the Municipal Act relating to 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 clause 3 be amended as follows: 3. That Council requests that Local Boards and funded agencies, with the exception of The Elliott Community, take necessary 2020 cost containment actions, similar to those implemented by Council, to mitigate budget overages collectively for the tax and ratepayers of Guelph Voting

That clause 4 be amended as follows: 4. That transit fares be reinstated effective on or around September 1, 2020, subject to ServiceGuelph resuming operations with the public. Voting

1. That report “Managing the impacts of COVID-19: Update #3” dated June 17, 2020 be forwarded to the local MP and MPP, FCM, AMO, LUMCO and the Federal Minister of Finance and the Ministers of Municipal Affairs and Housing and Minister of Finance for the Province of Ontario. 2. That Council approve the Principles for post-COVID Stimulus Programs, and that a copy of the principles be forwarded to the local MP and MPP, FCM, AMO, LUMCO and the Federal Minister of Finance and Minister of Infrastructure and Communities, and the Ministers of Municipal Affairs and Housing, Minister of Infrastructure, Minister of the Environment, Minister of Transportation and Minister of Finance for the Province of Ontario. 3. That Council requests that Local Boards and funded agencies take necessary 2020 cost containment actions, similar to those implemented by Council, to mitigate budget overages collectively for the tax and ratepayers of Guelph. 5. That the City of Guelph Sign Bylaw No. (1996)-15245, Table 4, Row 1, be suspended from June 17 to August 31, 2020 to allow for the issuance of more than four, 30-day mobile sign permits to the same business within a calendar year. 6. That the City of Guelph Bylaw No. (2019)-20460, Table 89, related to mobile sign fees be suspended from June 17 to August 31, 2020 to allow for the issuance of 30-day mobile sign permits without a fee. 7. That staff be directed to assist the Guelph Family Health Team and the Guelph General Hospital with a transition plan fo

4. That transit fares and parking fees be reinstated effective on or around July 6, 2020, subject to ServiceGuelph and the parking office safely resuming operations with the public. Voting

That the Temporary Seasonal Patio Program as described in 2020-74 be approved. That for the period from June 12, 2020 to November 1, 2020, staff are directed to temporarily suspend enforcement of such provisions of the Zoning By-law (1995)-14864 which conflict with Provincial Directives with respect to licensed outdoor dining capacity and the establishment of temporary outdoor dining premises, and in particular to suspend enforcement of: restrictions for licensed capacity of outdoor commercial patios in section 4.17.1 which are more restrictive than the temporary Provincial requirement of 1.11 square metres per person; and restrictions in required parking numbers in section 4.13.4 of the Zoning By-law in connection with a an establishment which has an approved application for a Temporary Patio, and which are operated in conformity with all applicable laws, including the Temporary City of Guelph Guidelines for outdoor patios and all other relevant Zoning By-law requirements. That the temporary suspension of enforcement of Zoning By-law (1995)-14864 as outlined above shall be strictly time-limited and shall not be interpreted as an authorization for any Temporary Outdoor Patio which is operated beyond these limited timelines or which operates in contravention of any other applicable law and/or of the Temporary Patio Guidelines established by the City. That operation of a permitted Temporary Outdoor Patio between June 12, 2020 and November 1, 2020 pursuant to this Resolution doe

That the City of Guelph offer a pilot program for the opportunity for the Downtown Guelph Business Association and/or commercial areas that are predominantly restaurants and cafes to create temporary, shared “Outdoor Dining Districts” on City streets or to use specified parking areas for Summer/Fall 2020. That staff consult with the Downtown Guelph Business Association and/or interested restaurant owners to identify appropriate locations where City streets or specified parking areas could be temporarily converted into shared Outdoor Dining Districts, and that applications for shared Outdoor Dining Districts be accepted and reviewed through an expedited process with a start date of no later than July 1st, 2020. That any Outdoor Dining Districts follow all applicable public health requirements, including any COVID-related public health requirements, as well as all applicable Provincial Orders. That through the application process, staff ensure safe alternatives with respect to pedestrian safety, accessibility, emergency services, public transit, private accesses or any and other issues that are normally addressed through the regular patio process be implemented. That costs for the establishment of Outdoor Dining Districts on City streets or City parking lots/spaces for temporary road closure permits, Book 7 traffic management measures, be waived with all other costs to be borne by the applicants. That the applicants be responsible for the management and operation of any approve

That staff be directed to adjust the 2020 allocation funding from the GMHI dividend through the Community Investment Strategy to focus on the Emergency and Resiliency Funding streams, to permit funding to Community Benefit organizations that are struggling to recover from the impacts of COVID-19; and That the funding allocation for 2020 be $350,000. Voting

That By-law Numbered (2020)-20504 is hereby passed. Voting

That the meeting be adjourned (7:32 p.m.).

That clause 4 be amended as follows: 4. That transit fares be reinstated effective on or around September 1, 2020, subject to ServiceGuelph resuming operations with the public. Voting in Favour: (4): Councillor Allt, Councillor Caron, Councillor Gordon, and Councillor Hofland Voting Against: (9): Mayor Guthrie, Councillor Bell, Councillor Billings, Councillor Downer, Councillor Gibson, Councillor Goller, Councillor Salisbury, Councillor MacKinnon, and Councillor O'Rourke

4. That transit fares and parking fees be reinstated effective on or around July 6, 2020, subject to ServiceGuelph and the parking office safely resuming operations with the public. Voting in Favour: (10): Mayor Guthrie, Councillor Bell, Councillor Billings, Councillor Caron, Councillor Downer, Councillor Gibson, Councillor Goller, Councillor Salisbury, Councillor MacKinnon, and Councillor O'Rourke Voting Against: (3): Councillor Allt, Councillor Gordon, and Councillor Hofland

1. That the Temporary Seasonal Patio Program as described in 2020- 74 be approved. 2. That for the period from June 12, 2020 to November 1, 2020, staff are directed to temporarily suspend enforcement of such provisions of the Zoning By-law (1995)-14864 which conflict with Provincial Directives with respect to licensed outdoor dining capacity and the establishment of temporary outdoor dining premises, and in particular to suspend enforcement of: a. restrictions for licensed capacity of outdoor commercial patios in section 4.17.1 which are more restrictive than the temporary Provincial requirement of 1.11 square metres per person; and b. restrictions in required parking numbers in section 4.13.4 of the Zoning By-law in connection with a an establishment which has an approved application for a Temporary Patio, and which are operated in conformity with all applicable laws, including the Temporary City of Guelph Guidelines for outdoor patios and all other relevant Zoning By-law requirements. 3. That the temporary suspension of enforcement of Zoning By-law (1995)-14864 as outlined above shall be strictly time-limited and shall not be interpreted as an authorization for any Temporary Outdoor Patio which is operated beyond these limited timelines or which operates in contravention of any other applicable law and/or of the Temporary Patio Guidelines established by the City. 4. That operation of a permitted Temporary Outdoor Patio between June 12, 2020 and November 1, 2020 pursuant to

1. That the City of Guelph offer a pilot program for the opportunity for the Downtown Guelph Business Association and/or commercial areas that are predominantly restaurants and cafes to create temporary, shared “Outdoor Dining Districts” on City streets or to use specified parking areas for Summer/Fall 2020. 2. That staff consult with the Downtown Guelph Business Association and/or interested restaurant owners to identify appropriate locations where City streets or specified parking areas could be temporarily converted into shared Outdoor Dining Districts, and that applications for shared Outdoor Dining Districts be accepted and reviewed through an expedited process with a start date of no later than July 1st, 2020. 3. That any Outdoor Dining Districts follow all applicable public health requirements, including any COVID-related public health requirements, as well as all applicable Provincial Orders. 4. That through the application process, staff ensure safe alternatives with respect to pedestrian safety, accessibility, emergency services, public transit, private accesses or any and other issues that are normally addressed through the regular patio process be implemented. 5. That costs for the establishment of Outdoor Dining Districts on City streets or City parking lots/spaces for temporary road closure permits, Book 7 traffic management measures, be waived with all other costs to be borne by the applicants. 6. That the applicants be responsible for the management and operat

1. That staff be directed to adjust the 2020 allocation funding from the GMHI dividend through the Community Investment Strategy to focus on the Emergency and Resiliency Funding streams, to permit funding to Community Benefit organizations that are struggling to recover from the impacts of COVID-19; and 2. That the funding allocation for 2020 be $350,000. Voting in Favour: (13): Mayor Guthrie, Councillor Allt, Councillor Bell, Councillor Billings, Councillor Caron, Councillor Downer, Councillor Gibson, Councillor Goller, Councillor Gordon, Councillor Hofland, Councillor Salisbury, Councillor MacKinnon, and Councillor O'Rourke

That By-law Numbered (2020)-20504 is hereby passed. Voting in Favour: (13): Mayor Guthrie, Councillor Allt, Councillor Bell, Councillor Billings, Councillor Caron, Councillor Downer, Councillor Gibson, Councillor Goller, Councillor Gordon, Councillor Hofland, Councillor Salisbury, Councillor MacKinnon, and Councillor O'Rourke