Council Planning

That the Notice of Objection to the intention to designate 22 James Street East dated December 16, 2024 from Ajay Sharma of Elevate Law on behalf of the property owner, Hudson Lee Smith, be received. That the designation by-law for 22 James Street East be approved. Voting

That Report 2025-16 Cambridge to Union Passenger Rail Connection Initial Business Case and Concept Design be received. That Mayor Guthrie submit a letter to Metrolinx, on behalf of the City of Guelph, supporting the Initial Business Case in principle. Voting

That the Notice of Objection to the intention to designate 37 Christie Lane dated December 19, 2024 from the University of Guelph be received. That the designation by-law for 37 Christie Lane be approved. Voting

That the report titled Downtown Heights Study Proposed Official Plan Amendment Statutory Public Meeting Report from Infrastructure, Development and Environment dated February 11, 2025 be received. Voting

That the Affordable Housing Community Improvement Plan as described in report 2025-75, be approved. Voting

That by-laws (2025)-21026, (2025)-21035, (2025)-21036, (2025)-21042, (2025)-21043, (2025)-21046 and (2025)-21049 be approved subject to Section 284.11 (4) of the Municipal Act. Voting

That the meeting be adjourned (7:55 p.m.).

1. That the Notice of Objection to the intention to designate 22 James Street East dated December 16, 2024 from Ajay Sharma of Elevate Law on behalf of the property owner, Hudson Lee Smith, be received. 2. That the designation by-law for 22 James Street East be approved. 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 O'Rourke, and Councillor Richardson

1. That Report 2025-16 Cambridge to Union Passenger Rail Connection Initial Business Case and Concept Design be received. 2. That Mayor Guthrie submit a letter to Metrolinx, on behalf of the City of Guelph, supporting the Initial Business Case in principle. 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 O'Rourke, and Councillor Richardson

1. That the Notice of Objection to the intention to designate 37 Christie Lane dated December 19, 2024 from the University of Guelph be received. 2. That the designation by-law for 37 Christie Lane be approved. Council Planning Meeting Minutes: February 11, 2025 - 3 Voting in Favour: (11): Mayor Guthrie, Councillor Allt, Councillor Billings, Councillor Busuttil, Councillor Caton, Councillor Chew, Councillor Downer, Councillor Gibson, Councillor Goller, Councillor O'Rourke, and Councillor Richardson

1. That the report titled Downtown Heights Study Proposed Official Plan Amendment Statutory Public Meeting Report from Infrastructure, Development and Environment dated February 11, 2025 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 O'Rourke, and Councillor Richardson

1. That the Affordable Housing Community Improvement Plan as described in report 2025-75, be approved. Voting in Favour: (11): Mayor Guthrie, Councillor Allt, Councillor Billings, Councillor Busuttil, Councillor Caron, Councillor Caton, Councillor Chew, Councillor Downer, Councillor Goller, Councillor O'Rourke, and Councillor Richardson

1. That by-laws (2025)-21026, (2025)-21035, (2025)-21036, (2025)- 21042, (2025)-21043, (2025)-21046 and (2025)-21049 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 Chew, Councillor Downer, Councillor Goller, Councillor O'Rourke, and Councillor Richardson