The Guelph Record

Council Planning

February 10, 2026

Who was there

Present (11): Phil Allt, Christine Billings, Linda Busuttil, Erin Caton, Ken Yee Chew, Dan Gibson, Rodrigo Goller, C. Guthrie, Katherine Hauser, Carly Klassen, Michele Richardson

Absent (2): Leanne Caron, Cathy Downer

Taken from the roll call in the town’s own minutes. The minutes record who was not there and almost never why.

What was decided (17 motions)

16 carried, 1 recorded otherwise. Every motion below is printed as the minutes print it.

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: Comprehensive Zoning By-law Appeals - Ontario Land Tribunal Update - 2026-35 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. Voting
Moved by Councillor Busuttil, seconded by Councillor Allt
Carried
That the February 10, 2026 Council Consent Agenda identified below be adopted. 6.2 44 Edinburgh Road North - Notice of Intention to Designate - 2026-20 1. 44 Edinburgh Road North - Notice of Intention to Designate - 2026-20.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 44 Edinburgh Road North pursuant to Part IV, Section 29 of the Ontario Heritage Act. That the Heritage Advisory Committee advises City Council that the committee supports the heritage attributes recommended in the staff report titled “44 Edinburgh Road North – Draft Council Designation Report” and dated January 15, 2026. Voting
Moved by Councillor Klassen, seconded by Councillor Goller
Carried
That staff remove mentions and provisions for residential development from the Ontario Reformatory Heritage Conservation District Plan and Guidelines included as Attachment-2 of the staff report. That staff bring the amended Ontario Reformatory Heritage Conservation District Plan and Guidelines and subsequent bylaw to a future Council meeting for approval. Voting
Moved by Councillor Caton, seconded by Councillor Goller
Carried
That City Council, in accordance with Section 41 of the Ontario Heritage Act, designate by by-law the area shown in Attachment-1 of this report, as the Ontario Reformatory Heritage Conservation District as amended. That staff remove mentions and provisions for residential development from the Ontario Reformatory Heritage Conservation District Plan and Guidelines included as Attachment-2 of the staff report. That staff bring the amended Ontario Reformatory Heritage Conservation District Plan and Guidelines and subsequent bylaw to a future Council meeting for approval. Voting
Moved by Councillor Richardson, seconded by Councillor Goller
Carried
That the City-initiated Official Plan Amendment Number 110 to update the Official Plan be approved in accordance with Attachment-1 of Report 2026-40, dated February 10, 2026. Voting
Moved by Councillor Gibson, seconded by Councillor Busuttil
Carried
That staff be directed to report back no later than Q2 2026, with a City initiated amendment to the City’s Official Plan and Zoning Bylaw, pursuant to Section 17 and 34 of the Planning Act, to designate the parcel of land with the legal description of PT LT 13 CON 5 Puslinch PT 1, 61R1483, as open-space and parkland. Voting
Moved by Councillor Billings, seconded by Councillor Chew
Carried
In favour (11): Mayor Guthrie, Councillor Allt, Councillor Billings, Councillor Busuttil, Councillor Caton, Councillor Chew, Councillor Gibson, Councillor Goller, Councillor Hauser, Councillor Klassen, Councillor Richardson
That the City Clerk be directed to amend the February 3, 2026 Committee of the Whole draft minutes such that the vote result for clauses one and two of the staff recommendations from the Council Remuneration Review reflect Councillor Gibson voting against. That the City Clerk be directed to amend the February 3, 2026 Committee of the Whole draft minutes such that the vote result for clause two of the staff recommendations from the Council Remuneration Review reflect Mayor Guthrie voting against. That the City Clerk be directed to amend the February 3, 2026 Committee of the Whole draft minutes such that the vote result for clause two of the staff recommendations from the Council Remuneration Review reflect Councillor Hauser voting in favour. This motion was
Moved by Councillor Gibson, seconded by Councillor Billings
Withdrawn
That by-laws (2026) - 21197, (2026) - 21211, and (2026) - 21212 be approved subject to Section 284.11 (4) of the Municipal Act. Voting
Moved by Councillor Richardson, seconded by Councillor Allt
Carried
That the meeting be adjourned (8:28 p.m.).
Moved by Councillor Hauser, seconded by Councillor Caton
Carried
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: Comprehensive Zoning By-law Appeals - Ontario Land Tribunal Update - 2026-35 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. Voting in Favour: (9): Mayor Guthrie, Councillor Allt, Councillor Billings, Councillor Busuttil, Councillor Caton, Councillor Chew, Councillor Goller, Councillor Klassen, and Councillor Richardson
Moved by Councillor Busuttil, seconded by Councillor Allt
Carried
1. That the February 10, 2026 Council Consent Agenda identified below be adopted. 6.1 38 Clinton Street - Notice of Intention to Designate - 2026-19 1. That the City Clerk be authorized to publish and serve notice of intention to designate 38 Clinton 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. 6.2 44 Edinburgh Road North - Notice of Intention to Designate - 2026-20 1. That the City Clerk be authorized to publish and serve notice of intention to designate 44 Edinburgh Road North pursuant to Part IV, Section 29 of the Ontario Heritage Act. 2. That the Heritage Advisory Committee advises City Council that the committee supports the heritage attributes recommended in the staff report titled “44 Edinburgh Road North – Draft Council Designation Report” and dated January 15, 2026. Voting in Favour: (10): Mayor Guthrie, Councillor Allt, Councillor Billings, Councillor Busuttil, Councillor Caton, Councillor Chew, Councillor Gibson, Councillor Goller, Councillor Klassen, and Councillor Richardson Council Planning Minutes: February 10, 2026 - 3
Moved by Councillor Klassen, seconded by Councillor Goller
Carried
Council Planning Minutes: February 10, 2026 - 4 1. That staff remove mentions and provisions for residential development from the Ontario Reformatory Heritage Conservation District Plan and Guidelines included as Attachment-2 of the staff report. 2. That staff bring the amended Ontario Reformatory Heritage Conservation District Plan and Guidelines and subsequent bylaw to a future Council meeting for approval. Voting in Favour: (7): Councillor Allt, Councillor Billings, Councillor Caton, Councillor Gibson, Councillor Goller, Councillor Hauser, and Councillor Klassen Voting Against: (4): Mayor Guthrie, Councillor Busuttil, Councillor Chew, and Councillor Richardson
Moved by Councillor Caton, seconded by Councillor Goller
Carried
1. That City Council, in accordance with Section 41 of the Ontario Heritage Act, designate by by-law the area shown in Attachment-1 of this report, as the Ontario Reformatory Heritage Conservation District as amended. 2. That staff remove mentions and provisions for residential development from the Ontario Reformatory Heritage Conservation District Plan and Guidelines included as Attachment-2 of the staff report. 3. That staff bring the amended Ontario Reformatory Heritage Conservation District Plan and Guidelines and subsequent bylaw to a future Council meeting for approval. Voting in Favour: (11): Mayor Guthrie, Councillor Allt, Councillor Billings, Councillor Busuttil, Councillor Caton, Councillor Chew, Councillor Gibson, Councillor Goller, Councillor Hauser, Councillor Klassen, and Councillor Richardson
Moved by Councillor Richardson, seconded by Councillor Goller
Carried
1. That the City-initiated Official Plan Amendment Number 110 to update the Official Plan be approved in accordance with Attachment-1 of Report 2026-40, dated February 10, 2026. Voting in Favour: (11): Mayor Guthrie, Councillor Allt, Councillor Billings, Councillor Busuttil, Councillor Caton, Councillor Chew, Councillor Gibson, Councillor Goller, Councillor Hauser, Councillor Klassen, and Councillor Richardson
Moved by Councillor Gibson, seconded by Councillor Busuttil
Carried
In favour (11): Mayor Guthrie, Councillor Allt, Councillor Billings, Councillor Busuttil, Councillor Caton, Councillor Chew, Councillor Gibson, Councillor Goller, Councillor Hauser, Councillor Klassen, Councillor Richardson
1. That the City Clerk be directed to amend the February 3, 2026 Committee of the Whole draft minutes such that the vote result for clauses one and two of the staff recommendations from the Council Planning Minutes: February 10, 2026 - 7 Council Remuneration Review reflect Councillor Gibson voting against. 2. That the City Clerk be directed to amend the February 3, 2026 Committee of the Whole draft minutes such that the vote result for clauses two of the staff recommendations from the Council Remuneration Review reflect Mayor Guthrie voting against. 3. That the City Clerk be directed to amend the February 3, 2026 Committee of the Whole draft minutes such that the vote result for clauses two of the staff recommendations from the Council Remuneration Review reflect Councillor Hauser voting in favour. 4. That the City Clerk be directed to amend the February 3, 2026 Committee of the Whole draft minutes such that the vote result for clauses one and two of the staff recommendations from the Council Remuneration Review reflect Councillor Klassen voting in favour. Voting in Favour: (11): Mayor Guthrie, Councillor Allt, Councillor Billings, Councillor Busuttil, Councillor Caton, Councillor Chew, Councillor Gibson, Councillor Goller, Councillor Hauser, Councillor Klassen, and Councillor Richardson
Moved by Councillor Gibson, seconded by Councillor Billings
Carried
1. That by-laws (2026) - 21197, (2026) - 21211, and (2026) - 21212 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 Caton, Councillor Chew, Councillor Gibson, Councillor Goller, Councillor Hauser, Councillor Klassen, and Councillor Richardson
Moved by Councillor Richardson, seconded by Councillor Allt
Carried
In favour (11): Mayor Guthrie, Councillor Allt, Councillor Billings, Councillor Busuttil, Councillor Caton, Councillor Chew, Councillor Gibson, Councillor Goller, Councillor Hauser, Councillor Klassen, Councillor Richardson
Council Planning Minutes: February 10, 2026 - 8 1. That the meeting be adjourned (8:28 p.m.).
Moved by Councillor Hauser, seconded by Councillor Caton
Carried

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