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, to consider: Guelph Storm Hockey Club Operating Agreement - 2026-13 As per section 239(2) (f) and (k) of the Municipal Act, regarding advice that is subject to solicitor-client privilege, including communications necessary for that purpose and a position, plan, procedure, criteria or instruction to be applied to any negotiations

That the Lobbyist Registry One Year Review report, dated March 4, 2026, be received. Voting

That the 2026 Development Charges Update Study dated January 30, 2026, included as Attachment-1 to report 2026-76 - 2026 Administrative Development Charge By-law Update, be approved. That the Administrative By-law revisions set out in Chapter 3 of the 2026 Development Charges Update Study dated January 30, 2026, be approved. That, in accordance with the Development Charges Act, 1997, as amended, Council determine that no further public meeting is required in respect of the proposed 2026 Amending Development Charges By-law. That By-law Number (2026) – 21203 included as Attachment-2 to report 2026-76 – 2026 Administrative Development Charge By-law Update dated March 31, 2026, be approved. That the updated Development Charge Interest Policy included as Attachment-3 of report 2026-76 - 2026 Administrative Development Charge By-law Update, be approved. That Council direct staff to update the City’s Local Service Policy by May 27, 2027, as described in report 2026-76 – 2026 Administrative Development Charge By-law Update. Voting

That, with the continued extension by the province of the 2017-2020 assessment cycle, tax ratios for all tax classes including the Multi-Residential ratio will remain consistent until a province wide reassessment occurs or provincial legislation forces such change. That the 2026 City of Guelph property tax ratios and corresponding tax rates, as set out in Attachment-1 to the report titled 2026 Property Tax Policy dated March 4, 2026, be approved. Voting

That the Recreation Facilities Allocation Process be approved. Voting

That the Deputy Chief Administrative Officer of Public Services, or designate, have the authority to negotiate all Sleeman Centre rates and fees when revenue can be recovered through rental profit share or ticket sales. That Sleeman Centre capital reserve fund ticket service charge increase to between $2.00 and $3.00 starting September 1, 2026. Voting

3. That the following motion be

3. That the Youth Facility Discount no longer be applicable for rentals at Sleeman Centre, as of September 1, 2026. Voting

That the meeting be adjourned (12:38 p.m.).

1. That the Lobbyist Registry One Year Review report, dated March 4, 2026, be received. Voting in Favour: (11): Councillor Allt, Councillor Billings, Councillor Busuttil, Councillor Caron, Councillor Caton, Councillor Chew, Councillor Downer, Councillor Goller, Councillor Hauser, Councillor Klassen, and Councillor Richardson

1. That, with the continued extension by the province of the 2017- 2020 assessment cycle, tax ratios for all tax classes including the Multi-Residential ratio will remain consistent until a province Committee of the Whole Minutes: March 4, 2026 - 5 wide reassessment occurs or provincial legislation forces such change. 2. That the 2026 City of Guelph property tax ratios and corresponding tax rates, as set out in Attachment-1 to the report titled 2026 Property Tax Policy dated March 4, 2026, be approved. Voting in Favour: (11): Councillor Allt, Councillor Billings, Councillor Busuttil, Councillor Caron, Councillor Caton, Councillor Chew, Councillor Downer, Councillor Goller, Councillor Hauser, Councillor Klassen, and Councillor Richardson

1. That the Recreation Facilities Allocation Process be approved. Voting in Favour: (10): Councillor Billings, Councillor Busuttil, Councillor Caron, Councillor Caton, Councillor Chew, Councillor Downer, Councillor Goller, Councillor Hauser, Councillor Klassen, and Councillor Richardson

1. That the Deputy Chief Administrative Officer of Public Services, or designate, have the authority to negotiate all Sleeman Centre rates and fees when revenue can be recovered through rental profit share or ticket sales. 2. That Sleeman Centre capital reserve fund ticket service charge increase to between $2.00 and $3.00 starting September 1, 2026. Voting in Favour: (10): Councillor Billings, Councillor Busuttil, Councillor Caron, Councillor Caton, Councillor Chew, Councillor Downer, Councillor Goller, Councillor Hauser, Councillor Klassen, and Councillor Richardson

3. That the Youth Facility Discount no longer be applicable for rentals at Sleeman Centre, as of September 1, 2026. Voting in Favour: (6): Councillor Billings, Councillor Busuttil, Councillor Caton, Councillor Downer, Councillor Klassen, and Councillor Richardson Voting Against: (4): Councillor Caron, Councillor Chew, Councillor Goller, and Councillor Hauser