Committee of the Whole

That Council approve the 2024 Asset Management Plan, including the baseline asset levels of service, and direct staff to submit it to the Ministry of Infrastructure on or before July 1, 2024. That staff bring back an update to the projected year of reaching sustainable funding based on updates made to capital funding levels for infrastructure renewal and the associated implications for state of good repair and service levels through the 2025 budget confirmation process. Voting

That staff be directed to also implement and include the use of re-usable containers within the bylaw with the same effective date as the Single-Use Items Phase 2 timeline of March 1st, 2025. Voting

That the phase 2 recommendations for the Single-Use Items Reduction Strategy, as included in report 2024-245, dated June 4, 2024, be approved. That the Single-Use Items By-law (2024)-20938, as amended and including the use of re-usable containers with the same effective date as the Single-Use Items Phase 2 timeline of March 1, 2025, be approved. Voting

That the Financial Needs-based Property Tax Program report 2024-230, dated June 4, 2024, be received. Voting

That the building at 72 Farquhar Street known as the Drill Hall, be declared a surplus asset and that no further investment into the building other than general maintenance and security occur. That staff be directed to sell 72 Farquhar Street in accordance with City process and protocol. Voting

That the following clauses be added as #3 and #4: 3. That the lease of 72 Farquhar be subject to the GCVA's creation of an equity and inclusion plan that addresses the concerns of equity deserving artists in the community. 4. That the lease of 72 Farquhar be subject to the GCVA following the City's engagement procedures in their planning before returning to Council in 2025. The amendment was

That the word procedures be replaced with principles in clause 4. Voting

That the following clauses be added as #3 and #4: 3.That the potential lease of 72 Farquhar be subject to the GCVA's creation of an equity and inclusion plan that addresses the concerns of equity deserving artists in the community. 4.That the potential lease of 72 Farquhar be subject to the GCVA following the City's engagement principles in their planning before returning to Council in 2025. Voting

That the words 'commence negotiation for' in clause 1 be replaced by the word 'explore'. Voting

That the word 'currently' be removed from clause 1. Voting

That Council direct staff to explore an agreement with the Guelph Centre for Visual Art (GCVA) board, for the lease of 72 Farquhar (the Drill Hall), providing a time limited window ending June 2025 for the GCVA to secure commitments for the required resources needed to convert the facility into a functioning community arts centre. Recognizing that no additional financial commitment from the city is approved, staff will work with GCVA to explore alternative funding opportunities. That the City of Guelph continue to own the Drill Hall building, and continue to be responsible to fund and maintain the current state of the structural elements and primary systems, estimated at approximately $125 000 annually, subject to the outcome of any future agreement. That the potential lease of 72 Farquhar be subject to the GCVA's creation of an equity and inclusion plan that addresses the concerns of equity deserving artists in the community. That the potential lease of 72 Farquhar be subject to the GCVA following the City's engagement principles in their planning before returning to Council in 2025. That staff report back by the end of Q1 of 2025 on the progress of this negotiation work. Voting

6. That staff be directed to allocate up to $10,000 from the unspent 2024 Community Investment Strategy account, to be paid to the Guelph Centre for Visual Arts, and used towards conducting a formal feasibility study for the potential future use of the Drill Hall, which must be completed and made public no later than December 31, 2024, subject to the satisfaction of the Deputy CAO of Public Services. Voting

That the meeting be adjourned (7:33 p.m.) Voting

1. That Council approve the 2024 Asset Management Plan, including the baseline asset levels of service, and direct staff to submit it to the Ministry of Infrastructure on or before July 1, 2024. 2. That staff bring back an update to the projected year of reaching sustainable funding based on updates made to capital funding levels for infrastructure renewal and the associated implications for state of good repair and service levels through the 2025 budget confirmation process. Voting in Favour: (10): Mayor Guthrie, Councillor Allt, Councillor Billings, Councillor Busuttil, Councillor Caron, Councillor Caton, Councillor Downer, Councillor Goller, Councillor Klassen, and Councillor O'Rourke

That staff be directed to also implement and include the use of re-usable containers within the bylaw with the same effective date as the Single-Use Items Phase 2 timeline of March 1st, 2025. Voting in Favour: (11): Mayor Guthrie, Councillor Allt, Councillor Billings, Councillor Busuttil, Councillor Caron, Councillor Caton, Councillor Downer, Councillor Goller, Councillor Klassen, Councillor O'Rourke, and Councillor Richardson

1. That the phase 2 recommendations for the Single-Use Items Reduction Strategy, as included in report 2024-245, dated June 4, 2024, be approved. 2. That the Single-Use Items By-law (2024)-20938, as amended and including the use of re-usable containers with the same effective date as the Single-Use Items Phase 2 timeline of March 1, 2025, be approved. Voting in Favour: (11): Mayor Guthrie, Councillor Allt, Councillor Billings, Councillor Busuttil, Councillor Caron, Councillor Caton, Councillor Downer, Councillor Goller, Councillor Klassen, Councillor O'Rourke, and Councillor Richardson

1. That the Financial Needs-based Property Tax Program report 2024-230, dated June 4, 2024, be received. Voting in Favour: (11): Mayor Guthrie, Councillor Allt, Councillor Billings, Councillor Busuttil, Councillor Caron, Councillor Caton, Councillor Downer, Councillor Goller, Councillor Klassen, Councillor O'Rourke, and Councillor Richardson

1. That the building at 72 Farquhar Street known as the Drill Hall, be declared a surplus asset and that no further investment into the building other than general maintenance and security occur. 2. That staff be directed to sell 72 Farquhar Street in accordance with City process and protocol. Voting in Favour: (2): Councillor Billings, and Councillor Gibson Voting Against: (10): Mayor Guthrie, Councillor Allt, Councillor Busuttil, Councillor Caron, Councillor Caton, Councillor Downer, Councillor Goller, Councillor Klassen, Councillor O'Rourke, and Councillor Richardson

That the word procedures be replaced with principles in clause 4. Voting in Favour: (12): Mayor Guthrie, Councillor Allt, Councillor Billings, Councillor Busuttil, Councillor Caron, Councillor Caton, Councillor Downer, Councillor Gibson, Councillor Goller, Councillor Klassen, Councillor O'Rourke, and Councillor Richardson

That the words 'commence negotiation for' in clause 1 be replaced by the word 'explore'. Voting in Favour: (12): Mayor Guthrie, Councillor Allt, Councillor Billings, Councillor Busuttil, Councillor Caron, Councillor Caton, Councillor Downer, Councillor Gibson, Councillor Goller, Councillor Klassen, Councillor O'Rourke, and Councillor Richardson

That the word 'currently' be removed from clause 1. Committee of the Whole Minutes - June 4, 2024 8 Voting in Favour: (10): Mayor Guthrie, Councillor Billings, Councillor Busuttil, Councillor Caton, Councillor Downer, Councillor Gibson, Councillor Goller, Councillor Klassen, Councillor O'Rourke, and Councillor Richardson Voting Against: (2): Councillor Allt, and Councillor Caron

1. That Council direct staff to explore an agreement with the Guelph Centre for Visual Art (GCVA) board, for the lease of 72 Farquhar (the Drill Hall), providing a time limited window ending June 2025 for the GCVA to secure commitments for the required resources needed to convert the facility into a functioning community arts centre. Recognizing that no additional financial commitment from the city is approved, staff will work with GCVA to explore alternative funding opportunities. 2. That the City of Guelph continue to own the Drill Hall building, and continue to be responsible to fund and maintain the current state of the structural elements and primary systems, estimated at approximately $125 000 annually, subject to the outcome of any future agreement. 3. That the potential lease of 72 Farquhar be subject to the GCVA's creation of an equity and inclusion plan that addresses the concerns of equity deserving artists in the community. 4. That the potential lease of 72 Farquhar be subject to the GCVA following the City's engagement principles in their planning before returning to Council in 2025. 5. That staff report back by the end of Q1 of 2025 on the progress of this negotiation work. Voting in Favour: (12): Mayor Guthrie, Councillor Allt, Councillor Billings, Councillor Busuttil, Councillor Caron, Councillor Caton, Councillor Downer, Councillor Gibson, Councillor Goller, Councillor Klassen, Councillor O'Rourke, and Councillor Richardson

That the meeting be adjourned (7:33 p.m.) Voting in Favour: (12): Mayor Guthrie, Councillor Allt, Councillor Billings, Councillor Busuttil, Councillor Caron, Councillor Caton, Councillor Downer, Councillor Gibson, Councillor Goller, Councillor Klassen, Councillor O'Rourke, and Councillor Richardson