Committee of the Whole

That the Council of the City of Guelph now hold a meeting that is closed to the public, pursuant to Section 239 (2) (c), (k) and (f) of the Municipal Act, regarding a proposed or pending acquisition or disposition of land by the municipality or local board; a position, plan, procedure, criteria or instruction to be applied to any negotiations

That KPMG LLP be appointed as the external auditor for the City of Guelph for the fiscal years ending 2025 through 2029. That the Treasurer be authorized to annually execute the engagement letter with KPMG LLP subject to the terms approved. Voting

That the recommended names proposed by the Naming Committee listed in Attachment-1 to this report be approved. Voting

That, subject to a naming process review by the General Manager, Parks, that the triangular park lot bounded by Water Street, Albert Street and Martin Street, located within the Brooklyn and College Hill Heritage Conservation District, be named Brooklyn Park, and that appropriate signage be scheduled to align with the planned commemoration of the Brooklyn and College Hill HCD. Voting

That on behalf of the City of Guelph, the Deputy CAO of Infrastructure, Development and Environment, subject to the satisfaction of the City Solicitor and City Treasurer, be directed to enter into a lease for the Baker Library facility for a forty year term that has two ten-year renewal terms or a thirty year term that has two, fifteen-year renewal terms, at the discretion of the Guelph Public Library Board. This motion was

That this item be referred to the October 28, 2025, City Council Meeting. Voting

That the Macdonell and Allan’s Structures Environmental Assessment be approved, and that staff be directed to issue a Municipal Class Environmental Assessment Notice of Completion. Voting

2. That staff be directed to salvage, retain, and conserve the steel railing system and salvageable elements of the superstructure of Allan’s Bridge for functional or commemorative re-use in the vicinity of Allan’s bridge. Voting

3. That staff be directed to engage with the Arts and Culture Advisory Committee and Heritage Advisory Committee to identify opportunities for historical commemoration and placemaking, and heritage conservation within the project area during the design process.​ Voting

the report Utility Billing Project Status and Customer Accounts By-law update. That the Utility Billing and Collections Customer Accounts by-law, as authority for in-house processing of billing and collections, be brought to Council in Q1, 2026. That the Stormwater by-law (2023)-20839, be amended by by-law (2025)-21108, at the October 28, 2025 Council Meeting. Voting

That the meeting be adjourned (4:36 p.m.).

1. That KPMG LLP be appointed as the external auditor for the City of Guelph for the fiscal years ending 2025 through 2029. 2. That the Treasurer be authorized to annually execute the engagement letter with KPMG LLP subject to the terms 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 Hauser, and Councillor Richardson

1. That the recommended names proposed by the Naming Committee listed in Attachment-1 to this report 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 Hauser, and Councillor Richardson

1. That, subject to a naming process review by the General Manager, Parks, that the triangular park lot bounded by Water Street, Albert Street and Martin Street, located within the Brooklyn and College Hill Heritage Conservation District, be named Brooklyn Park, and that appropriate signage be scheduled to align with the planned commemoration of the Brooklyn and College Hill HCD. 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 Hauser, and Councillor Richardson

1. That on behalf of the City of Guelph, the Deputy CAO of Infrastructure, Development and Environment, subject to the satisfaction of the City Solicitor and City Treasurer, be directed to enter into a lease for the Baker Library facility for a forty year term that has two ten-year renewal terms or a thirty year term Committee of the Whole Minutes: October 7, 2025 - 5 that has two, fifteen-year renewal terms, at the discretion of the Guelph Public Library Board. This motion was

1. That the Baker Library Facility Lease Approval report be

1. That the Macdonell and Allan’s Structures Environmental Assessment be approved, and that staff be directed to issue a Municipal Class Environmental Assessment Notice of Completion. Voting in Favour: (10): Mayor Guthrie, Councillor Billings, Councillor Busuttil, Councillor Caton, Councillor Chew, Councillor Downer, Councillor Gibson, Councillor Goller, Councillor Hauser, and Councillor Richardson Voting Against: (2): Councillor Allt, and Councillor Caron

2. That staff be directed to salvage, retain, and conserve the steel railing system and salvageable elements of the superstructure of Allan’s Bridge for functional or commemorative re-use in the vicinity of Allan’s bridge. Voting in Favour: (11): Mayor Guthrie, Councillor Billings, Councillor Busuttil, Councillor Caron, Councillor Caton, Councillor Chew, Councillor Downer, Councillor Gibson, Councillor Goller, Councillor Hauser, and Councillor Richardson Voting Against: (1): Councillor Allt

3. That staff be directed to engage with the Arts and Culture Advisory Committee and Heritage Advisory Committee to identify opportunities for historical commemoration and placemaking, and heritage conservation within the project area during the design process. 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 Hauser, and Councillor Richardson

1. Receive the report Utility Billing Project Status and Customer Accounts By-law update. 2. That the Utility Billing and Collections Customer Accounts by- law, as authority for in-house processing of billing and collections, be brought to Council in Q1, 2026. 3. That the Stormwater by-law (2023)-20839, be amended by by- law (2025)-21108, at the October 28, 2025 Council Meeting. 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 Hauser, and Councillor Richardson