The Guelph Record

City Council

June 27, 2022

Who was there

Present (7): Phil Allt, Christine Billings, Leanne Caron, Cathy Downer, Rodrigo Goller, C. Guthrie, D. O'Rourke

Absent (1): Dan Gibson

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 (30 motions)

28 carried, 2 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 Section 239(2) (b) of the Municipal Act relating to personal matters about an identifiable individual, including municipal or local board employees. Voting
Moved by Councillor Hofland, seconded by Councillor O'Rourke
Carried
That Kathy Wilkie and Kim Cusimano be appointed to the Board of Trustees of The Elliott for a three-year term ending June 2025 or until successors are appointed. Voting
Moved by Councillor Hofland, seconded by Councillor O'Rourke
Carried
That the minutes of the open Council meetings held May 2, 9, and 16 2022, be confirmed as recorded and without being read. Voting
Moved by Councillor Hofland, seconded by Councillor Allt
Carried
That the June 27, 2022 Committee of the Whole Consent Agenda as identified below, be adopted: 6.1 2021 Consolidated Financial Statements and External Audit Findings Report 1. 2021 Consolidated Financial Statements and External Audit Findings Report - 2022-187.pdf 2. Consolidated Financial Statements and Treasurer's Report for the Year Ended December 31, 2021.pdf 3. The Elliott Community 2021 Audited Financial Statements.pdf 4. Downtown Guelph Business Association 2021 Audited Financial Statements.pdf 5. Wellington-Dufferin-Guelph Public Health 2021 Audited Financial Statements.pdf 6. City of Guelph 2021 External Audit Findings Report.pdf 7. Staff Presentation.pdf 8. Amendment to 2021 Consolidated Financial Statements - 2022-218.pdf That the City of Guelph 2021 Consolidated Financial Statements and External Audit Findings Report, dated June 27, 2022, be approved. 6.1.1 Council Memo - 2021 Draft Audited Financial Statements (updated) - 2022-256 1. 2021 Draft Audited Financial Statements (updated) - 2022-256.pdf 2. Updated Draft 2021 Consolidated Financial Statements.pdf 6.2 Bird Friendly City Certification 1. Bird Friendly City Certification - 2022-173.pdf 2. Attachment-1 Resolution Certifying the City of Guelph a Bird Friendly City.pdf 3. Attachment-2 City of Guelph Bird Friendly City Application.pdf 4. Attachment-3 Bird Friendly City Certification Staff Presentation.pdf That City Council adopt the resolution of support contained in Attachment-1 Resolution Certifying the City
Moved by Councillor Downer, seconded by Councillor Hofland
Carried
That the application submitted by IBI Group on behalf of the owner, Victoria Park Village Inc. on the lands municipally known as 12 Poole Street and legally described as Block 91, 61M-244, City of Guelph for an Official Plan Amendment to redesignate the subject lands from the “Low Density Greenfield Residential” land use designation to a “High Density Residential” land use designation with a site-specific policy to allow a maximum net density of 208 units per hectare, be refused; a summary of reasons for refusal are set out in Attachment-3 of Report 2022-207, dated June 13, 2022. Voting
Moved by Councillor O'Rourke, seconded by Councillor Hofland
Carried
That the 2021 Water Supply Master Plan Update be approved according to the requirements of the Class EA process, and the associated projects be implemented subject to future budget approvals. That Delegation Authority be provided to the Deputy CAO of IDE to enter into a cost sharing agreement with the County of Wellington, Township of Puslinch and Guelph/Eramosa Township, subject to the satisfaction of the City solicitor, for Source Water Protection Services. Voting
Moved by Councillor O'Rourke, seconded by Councillor Hofland
Carried
That the 2022 Wastewater Treatment and Biosolids Management Master Plan Update be approved according to the requirements of the Class EA process, and the associated projects be implemented subject to future budget approvals. Voting
Moved by Councillor Hofland, seconded by Councillor Downer
Carried
That Official Plan Amendment No. 81, initiated by the City of Guelph, for the Emma Street to Earl Street pedestrian bridge, be approved as outlined in Attachment-2 to Report 2022-198. Councillor O'Rourke raised a point of privilege. Councillor O'Rourke commented that Councillor Bell misrepresented their earlier comments. Chair Goller requested Councillor Bell restate their comments. Voting
Moved by Councillor Allt, seconded by Councillor Gordon
Carried
That the community feedback specifically regarding concerns about potential property impacts be documented in the Level Rail Crossing Study Final Report and that staff consider the public feedback when preparing the community engagement and communications plans for the future Edinburgh Road Environmental Assessment (EA) and that public notification for the EA process be circulated a minimum of 300-metres in radius from the Edinburgh Road rail crossing. Councillor Caron raised a point of order. Councillor Caron asked for clarification as to the possibility of required staff direction. Chair Goller requested staff respond to the comments from Councillor Caron. Voting
Moved by Mayor Guthrie, seconded by Councillor Downer
Carried
That staff be directed to engage with the community to receive feedback on the "problem statement" requirements prior to the initiation of the EA for further consideration. Voting
Moved by Mayor Guthrie, seconded by Councillor O'Rourke
Carried
That staff be directed to suspend enforcement of recreational vehicles parked within residential driveways provided the parking of the vehicle complies with the following: The recreational vehicle is a vehicle that is used for temporary recreational travel or accommodation and includes a camper trailer and the like or is a non-commercial/working trailer of various types including but not limited to a boat, personal watercraft or snowmobile trailer used for specifically for recreational purposes. The parking of the recreational vehicle complies with all other by-law regulations, including but not limited to the Property Standards Bylaw, sightline restrictions under the Zoning By-law and any restrictions for working/commercial trailers. The recreational vehicle is properly plated as required under the Highway Traffic Act and is in proper working condition. Any recreational vehicle parked in a driveway must have the consent of the property owner or their agent. The recreational vehicle must not pose a safety/visibility hazard, must not overhang a sidewalk or curb, must not occupy or obstruct any access to or from the required off-street parking space of a residential unit. The recreational vehicle must not be used for living, sleeping, or housekeeping purposes when located on a lot within any zone. A driveway cannot be widened to accommodate a recreational vehicle unless in compliance with present zoning regulations Voting
Moved by Mayor Guthrie, seconded by Councillor Caron
Defeated
That Section 4.13 (a) and (b) of the Procedural By-Law be invoked to allow Council to continue to 11:59 p.m. Voting
Moved by Councillor Hofland, seconded by Councillor Gordon
Carried
That Council rescind the previous resolution adopted at the June 27, 2022 Council meeting and as outlined in the report entitled “Taxicab Rate Increase 2022” and dated June 7, 2022; and, That Council instead adopt the staff recommended motion contained in the staff memo entitled “Taxicab Rate Increase 2022-166 – Correction to Staff Recommendation” dated June 27, 2022 as listed below: That City Council direct staff to amend Schedule 16 (Taxicab) to By-law Number (2009) – 18855 to reflect an approximate 6.7 percent increase in taxicab rates, effective July 1, 2022. Voting
Moved by Councillor Hofland, seconded by Mayor Guthrie
Carried
That By-laws numbered (2022) - 20713, (2022) - 20720, (2022) - 20721, (2022) - 20723, (2022) - 20726, (2022) - 20730 and (2022) - 20733 are hereby passed. Voting
Moved by Councillor Allt, seconded by Councillor Hofland
Carried
That the meeting be adjourned. (10:58 p.m.) Voting
Moved by Councillor Allt, seconded by Councillor O'Rourke
Carried
That the Council of the City of Guelph now hold a meeting that is closed to the public, pursuant to Section 239(2) (b) of the Municipal Act relating to personal matters about an identifiable individual, including municipal or local board employees. Voting in Favour: (11): Councillor Allt, Councillor Bell, Councillor Billings, Councillor Caron, Councillor Downer, Councillor Goller, Councillor Gordon, Councillor Hofland, Councillor MacKinnon, Councillor O'Rourke, and Councillor Salisbury
Moved by Councillor Hofland, seconded by Councillor O'Rourke
Carried
1. That Kathy Wilkie and Kim Cusimano be appointed to the Board of Trustees of The Elliott for a three-year term ending June 2025 or until successors are appointed. Voting in Favour: (10): Councillor Allt, Councillor Bell, Councillor Caron, Councillor Downer, Councillor Goller, Councillor Gordon, Councillor Hofland, Councillor MacKinnon, Councillor O'Rourke, and Councillor Salisbury
Moved by Councillor Hofland, seconded by Councillor O'Rourke
Carried
In favour (10): Councillor Allt, Councillor Bell, Councillor Caron, Councillor Downer, Councillor Goller, Councillor Gordon, Councillor Hofland, Councillor MacKinnon, Councillor O'Rourke, Councillor Salisbury
That the minutes of the open Council meetings held May 2, 9, and 16 2022, be confirmed as recorded and without being read. Voting in Favour: (10): Councillor Allt, Councillor Bell, Councillor Caron, Councillor Downer, Councillor Goller, Councillor Gordon, Councillor Hofland, Councillor MacKinnon, Councillor O'Rourke, and Councillor Salisbury
Moved by Councillor Hofland, seconded by Councillor Allt
Carried
In favour (10): Councillor Allt, Councillor Bell, Councillor Caron, Councillor Downer, Councillor Goller, Councillor Gordon, Councillor Hofland, Councillor MacKinnon, Councillor O'Rourke, Councillor Salisbury
That the June 27, 2022 Committee of the Whole Consent Agenda as identified below, be adopted: 6.1 2021 Consolidated Financial Statements and External Audit Findings Report 1. That the City of Guelph 2021 Consolidated Financial Statements and External Audit Findings Report, dated June 27, 2022, be approved. City Council Minutes: June 27, 2022 3 6.1.1 Council Memo - 2021 Draft Audited Financial Statements (updated) - 2022-256 6.2 Bird Friendly City Certification 1. That City Council adopt the resolution of support contained in Attachment-1 Resolution Certifying the City of Guelph a Bird Friendly City for signature by the Mayor or designate. 2. That City Council direct staff to submit Attachment-2 City of Guelph Bird Friendly City Application and the signed resolution of support to Nature Canada to become a certified Bird Friendly City. 6.3 Taxicab Rate Increase 2022 1. That Council direct staff to amend City of Guelph By-law (2018) 20272 (Taxicab) to reflect an approximate 6.7 percent increase in taxicab rates, effective July 1, 2022 6.3.1 Council Memo - Taxicab Rate Increase - 2022-166 - Correction to Staff Recommendation - 2022-251 Voting in Favour: (13): Mayor Guthrie, Councillor Allt, Councillor Bell, Councillor Billings, Councillor Caron, Councillor Downer, Councillor Gibson, Councillor Goller, Councillor Gordon, Councillor Hofland, Councillor MacKinnon, Councillor O'Rourke, and Councillor Salisbury
Moved by Councillor Downer, seconded by Councillor Hofland
Carried
In favour (13): Mayor Guthrie, Councillor Allt, Councillor Bell, Councillor Billings, Councillor Caron, Councillor Downer, Councillor Gibson, Councillor Goller, Councillor Gordon, Councillor Hofland, Councillor MacKinnon, Councillor O'Rourke, Councillor Salisbury
1. That the application submitted by IBI Group on behalf of the owner, Victoria Park Village Inc. on the lands municipally known as 12 Poole Street and legally described as Block 91, 61M-244, City of Guelph for an Official Plan Amendment to redesignate the subject lands from the “Low Density Greenfield Residential” land use designation to a “High Density Residential” land use designation with a site-specific policy to allow a maximum net density of 208 units per hectare, be refused; a summary of reasons for refusal are set out in Attachment-3 of Report 2022-207, dated June 13, 2022. City Council Minutes: June 27, 2022 4 Voting in Favour: (10): Councillor Allt, Councillor Bell, Councillor Caron, Councillor Downer, Councillor Goller, Councillor Gordon, Councillor Hofland, Councillor MacKinnon, Councillor O'Rourke, and Councillor Salisbury
Moved by Councillor O'Rourke, seconded by Councillor Hofland
Carried
In favour (10): Councillor Allt, Councillor Bell, Councillor Caron, Councillor Downer, Councillor Goller, Councillor Gordon, Councillor Hofland, Councillor MacKinnon, Councillor O'Rourke, Councillor Salisbury
1. That the 2021 Water Supply Master Plan Update be approved according to the requirements of the Class EA process, and the associated projects be implemented subject to future budget approvals. 2. That Delegation Authority be provided to the Deputy CAO of IDE to enter into a cost sharing agreement with the County of Wellington, Township of Puslinch and Guelph/Eramosa Township, subject to the satisfaction of the City solicitor, for Source Water Protection Services. Voting in Favour: (10): Councillor Allt, Councillor Bell, Councillor Caron, Councillor Downer, Councillor Goller, Councillor Gordon, Councillor Hofland, Councillor MacKinnon, Councillor O'Rourke, and Councillor Salisbury
Moved by Councillor O'Rourke, seconded by Councillor Hofland
Carried
1. That the 2022 Wastewater Treatment and Biosolids Management Master Plan Update be approved according to the requirements of City Council Minutes: June 27, 2022 5 the Class EA process, and the associated projects be implemented subject to future budget approvals. Voting in Favour: (11): Councillor Allt, Councillor Bell, Councillor Billings, Councillor Caron, Councillor Downer, Councillor Goller, Councillor Gordon, Councillor Hofland, Councillor MacKinnon, Councillor O'Rourke, and Councillor Salisbury
Moved by Councillor Hofland, seconded by Councillor Downer
Carried
In favour (11): Councillor Allt, Councillor Bell, Councillor Billings, Councillor Caron, Councillor Downer, Councillor Goller, Councillor Gordon, Councillor Hofland, Councillor MacKinnon, Councillor O'Rourke, Councillor Salisbury
1. That Official Plan Amendment No. 81, initiated by the City of Guelph, for the Emma Street to Earl Street pedestrian bridge, be approved as outlined in Attachment-2 to Report 2022-198. Councillor O'Rourke raised a point of privilege. Councillor O'Rourke commented that Councillor Bell misrepresented their earlier comments. Chair Goller requested Councillor Bell restate their comments. Voting in Favour: (11): Councillor Allt, Councillor Bell, Councillor Billings, Councillor Caron, Councillor Downer, Councillor Goller, Councillor Gordon, Councillor Hofland, Councillor MacKinnon, Councillor O'Rourke, and Councillor Salisbury
Moved by Councillor Allt, seconded by Councillor Gordon
Carried
1. That the community feedback specifically regarding concerns about potential property impacts be documented in the Level Rail Crossing Study Final Report and that staff consider the public feedback when preparing the community engagement and communications plans for the future Edinburgh Road Environmental Assessment (EA) and that public notification for the EA process be circulated a minimum of 300-metres in radius from the Edinburgh Road rail crossing. Councillor Caron raised a point of order. Councillor Caron asked for clarification as to the possibility of required staff direction. Chair Goller requested staff respond to the comments from Councillor Caron. Voting in Favour: (11): Mayor Guthrie, Councillor Allt, Councillor Bell, Councillor Billings, Councillor Caron, Councillor Downer, Councillor Goller, Councillor Gordon, Councillor Hofland, Councillor O'Rourke, and Councillor Salisbury City Council Minutes: June 27, 2022 7
Moved by Mayor Guthrie, seconded by Councillor Downer
Carried
1. That staff be directed to engage with the community to receive feedback on the "problem statement" requirements prior to the initiation of the EA for further consideration. Voting in Favour: (7): Mayor Guthrie, Councillor Bell, Councillor Billings, Councillor Caron, Councillor Goller, Councillor Gordon, and Councillor Salisbury Voting Against: (4): Councillor Allt, Councillor Downer, Councillor Hofland, and Councillor O'Rourke
Moved by Mayor Guthrie, seconded by Councillor O'Rourke
Carried
In favour (7): Mayor Guthrie, Councillor Bell, Councillor Billings, Councillor Caron, Councillor Goller, Councillor Gordon, Councillor Salisbury · Opposed (4): Councillor Allt, Councillor Downer, Councillor Hofland, Councillor O'Rourke
1. That staff be directed to suspend enforcement of recreational vehicles parked within residential driveways provided the parking of the vehicle complies with the following: a. The recreational vehicle is a vehicle that is used for temporary recreational travel or accommodation and includes a camper trailer and the like or is a non-commercial/working trailer of various types including but not limited to a boat, personal watercraft or snowmobile trailer used for specifically for recreational purposes. b. The parking of the recreational vehicle complies with all other by-law regulations, including but not limited to the Property Standards Bylaw, sightline restrictions under the Zoning By-law and any restrictions for working/commercial trailers. c. The recreational vehicle is properly plated as required under the Highway Traffic Act and is in proper working condition. City Council Minutes: June 27, 2022 8 d. Any recreational vehicle parked in a driveway must have the consent of the property owner or their agent. e. The recreational vehicle must not pose a safety/visibility hazard, must not overhang a sidewalk or curb, must not occupy or obstruct any access to or from the required off-street parking space of a residential unit. f. The recreational vehicle must not be used for living, sleeping, or housekeeping purposes when located on a lot within any zone. g. A driveway cannot be widened to accommodate a recreational vehicle unless in compliance with present zoning regulations V
Moved by Mayor Guthrie, seconded by Councillor Caron
Defeated
That Section 4.13 (a) and (b) of the Procedural By-Law be invoked to allow Council to continue to 11:59 p.m. Voting in Favour: (11): Mayor Guthrie, Councillor Allt, Councillor Bell, Councillor Billings, Councillor Caron, Councillor Downer, Councillor Goller, Councillor Gordon, Councillor Hofland, Councillor O'Rourke, and Councillor Salisbury
Moved by Councillor Hofland, seconded by Councillor Gordon
Carried
In favour (11): Mayor Guthrie, Councillor Allt, Councillor Bell, Councillor Billings, Councillor Caron, Councillor Downer, Councillor Goller, Councillor Gordon, Councillor Hofland, Councillor O'Rourke, Councillor Salisbury
City Council Minutes: June 27, 2022 9 1. That Council rescind the previous resolution adopted at the June 27, 2022 Council meeting and as outlined in the report entitled “Taxicab Rate Increase 2022” and dated June 7, 2022; and, 2. That Council instead adopt the staff recommended motion contained in the staff memo entitled “Taxicab Rate Increase 2022-166 – Correction to Staff Recommendation” dated June 27, 2022 as listed below: That City Council direct staff to amend Schedule 16 (Taxicab) to By- law Number (2009) – 18855 to reflect an approximate 6.7 percent increase in taxicab rates, effective July 1, 2022. Voting in Favour: (11): Mayor Guthrie, Councillor Allt, Councillor Bell, Councillor Billings, Councillor Caron, Councillor Downer, Councillor Goller, Councillor Gordon, Councillor Hofland, Councillor O'Rourke, and Councillor Salisbury
Moved by Councillor Hofland, seconded by Mayor Guthrie
Carried
That By-laws numbered (2022) - 20713, (2022) - 20720, (2022) - 20721, (2022) - 20723, (2022) - 20726, (2022) - 20730 and (2022) - 20733 are hereby passed. Voting in Favour: (11): Mayor Guthrie, Councillor Allt, Councillor Bell, Councillor Billings, Councillor Caron, Councillor Downer, Councillor Goller, Councillor Gordon, Councillor Hofland, Councillor O'Rourke, and Councillor Salisbury
Moved by Councillor Allt, seconded by Councillor Hofland
Carried
In favour (11): Mayor Guthrie, Councillor Allt, Councillor Bell, Councillor Billings, Councillor Caron, Councillor Downer, Councillor Goller, Councillor Gordon, Councillor Hofland, Councillor O'Rourke, Councillor Salisbury
That the meeting be adjourned. (10:58 p.m.) City Council Minutes: June 27, 2022 10 Voting in Favour: (11): Mayor Guthrie, Councillor Allt, Councillor Bell, Councillor Billings, Councillor Caron, Councillor Downer, Councillor Goller, Councillor Gordon, Councillor Hofland, Councillor O'Rourke, and Councillor Salisbury
Moved by Councillor Allt, seconded by Councillor O'Rourke
Carried
In favour (11): Mayor Guthrie, Councillor Allt, Councillor Bell, Councillor Billings, Councillor Caron, Councillor Downer, Councillor Goller, Councillor Gordon, Councillor Hofland, Councillor O'Rourke, Councillor Salisbury

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