City Council

That the Council of the City of Guelph now hold a meeting that is closed to the public, pursuant to the Municipal Act, pursuant to the Municipal Act, Section 239(2)(b)(c)(d)(e) and (f) of the Municipal Act, regarding personal matters about an identifiable individual, including municipal or local board employees; proposed or pending acquisition or disposition of land by the municipality or local board; labour relations or employee negotiations; litigation or potential litigation, including matters before administrative tribunals, affecting the municipality or local board and advice that is subject to solicitor-client privilege, including communications necessary for that purpose. Voting

That Thomas Hunter be appointed to The Elliott Community Board of Trustees for a 3-year term ending October 29, 2027, or until such time as a successor is appointed Voting

That the minutes of the open Council Meetings held September 10 and 24, 2024, and the Committee of the Whole Meetings held September 4 and 17, 2024, be confirmed as recorded and without being read. Voting

That the October 29, 2024 Committee of the Whole Consent Report and Council Consent Agenda identified below be adopted. 7.1 Residential Security Cameras By-law Review, 2024-392 1. Residential Security Cameras By-law Review - 2024-392.pdf That staff be directed to create optional guidelines for proper use of residential security cameras. 8. Council Consent Agenda 8.1 Grant Opportunity – Endorsement Request for the Connecting Links Fund Applications , 2024-473 1. Grant Opportunity – Endorsement Request for the Connecting Links Fund Applications - 2024-473.pdf That Council endorse the City of Guelph’s grant application to the Connecting Links Program for Intake 10 – Repair and Rebuild, offered through the Ministry of Transportation, for the York Road Phase 4 Stage 1 project as outlined in the Grant Opportunity - Endorsement Request for the Connecting Links Funding Applications report dated October 29, 2024. Voting

2.That council directs staff to exclude "Novelty Devices" (I.e. sparklers and party poppers), as defined by the Explosives Act (Type F) from requiring a permit for their purchase or discharge. Voting

That staff be directed to create a new permit-based fireworks by-law to replace and repeal Fireworks By-law (1993)-14362. That council directs staff to exclude "Novelty Devices" (I.e. sparklers and party poppers), as defined by the Explosives Act (Type F) from requiring a permit for their purchase or discharge. Voting

That the permitted hours for fireworks be changed from “between 9 a.m. and 11:59 p.m.” to “between 9 a.m. and 11:00PM” Voting

2.That point-of-sale employees be required to provide information on fireworks safety and Guelph rules and guidelines to purchasers of fireworks. Voting

3.That minimum safe distances from residences and all vulnerable occupancies (schools, nursing, and care facilities) be added to the current bylaw Voting

That staff be directed to seek approval from the Regional Senior Justice for new set fines related to the fireworks bylaw, and that the set fines submitted for approval are greater than the administration fees and take into consideration the impact the violation may have on the public. Motion was

That staff be directed to seek approval from the Regional Senior Justice for new set fines related to the fireworks bylaw and take into consideration the impact the violation may have on the public. Voting

That staff be directed to amend or replace the Fireworks By-law (1993)-14362 to increase the number of allowed days that fireworks may be sold and discharged and to include other culturally significant days (e.g. Lunar New Year and New Years Eve) and improve safety. Motion was

That staff be directed to amend or replace the Fireworks By-law (1993)-14362 to increase the number of allowed days that fireworks to include Lunar New Year and New Years Eve. Motion was

remove the day before Victoria Day and Canada Day from the current Fireworks Bylaw. Voting

sale of fireworks is restricted to seven days prior to Victoria Day, Canada Day and Diwali Voting

1.That Councillor Goller be appointed as the Committee of the Whole Audit Services chair for a term ending November 15, 2026, effective November 16, 2024. Voting

Services​ 2. That Councillor Caron be appointed as the Committee of the Whole Corporate Services chair for a term ending November 15, 2026, effective November 16, 2024. Voting

Infrastructure, Development and Environment​ 3. That Councillor O’Rourke be appointed as the Committee of the Whole Infrastructure, Development and Environment chair for a term ending November 15, 2026, effective November 16, 2024. Voting

Services​ 4. That Councillor Downer be appointed as the Committee of the Whole Public Services chair for a term ending November 15, 2026, effective November 16, 2024. Voting

of Management for The Elliott​ 5. That Councillor Downer be appointed as the Committee of Management for The Elliott chair for a term ending November 15, 2026, effective November 16, 2024. Voting

Audit​ 6. That Councillor Richardson be appointed as the Committee of the Whole Audit Services vice-chair for a term ending November 15, 2026, effective November 16, 2024. Voting

Services​ 7. That Councillor Caton be appointed as the Committee of the Whole Corporate Services vice-chair for a term ending November 15, 2026, effective November 16, 2024. Voting

Infrastructure, Development and Environment​ 8. That Councillor Klassen be appointed as the Committee of the Whole Infrastructure, Development and Environment vice-chair for a term ending November 15, 2026, effective November 16, 2024. Voting

Services​ 9. That Councillor Allt be appointed as the Committee of the Whole Public Services vice-chair for a term ending November 15, 2026, effective November 16, 2024. Voting

and Office of the Chief Administrative Officer 10. That Councillor Busuttil be appointed as the Committee of the Whole Governance and Office of the Chief Administrative Officer vice-chair for a term ending November 15, 2026, effective November 16, 2024. Voting

of Management for The Elliott​ 11. That Councillor Caton be appointed as the Committee of Management for The Elliott vice-chair for a term ending November 15, 2026, effective November 16, 2024. Voting

That by-laws (2024)-20994, (2024)-21001, (2024)-21004 and (2024)-21006 be approved subject to Section 284.11 (4) of the Municipal Act. Voting

That the meeting be adjourned (9:18 p.m.). Voting

1. That the Council of the City of Guelph now hold a meeting that is closed to the public, pursuant to the Municipal Act, pursuant to the Municipal Act, Section 239(2)(b)(c)(d)(e) and (f) of the Municipal Act, regarding personal matters about an identifiable individual, including municipal or local board employees; proposed or pending acquisition or disposition of land by the municipality or local board; labour relations or employee negotiations; litigation or potential litigation, including matters before administrative tribunals, affecting the municipality or local board and advice that is subject to solicitor-client privilege, including communications necessary for that purpose. Voting in Favour: (10): Mayor Guthrie, Councillor Allt, Councillor Billings, Councillor Busuttil, Councillor Caron, Councillor Chew, Councillor Downer, Councillor Gibson, Councillor Goller, and Councillor O'Rourke

1. That Thomas Hunter be appointed to The Elliott Community Board of Trustees for a 3-year term ending October 29, 2027, or until such time as a successor is appointed 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 minutes of the open Council Meetings held September 10 and 24, 2024, and the Committee of the Whole Meetings held September 4 and 17, 2024, be confirmed as recorded and without being read. Voting in Favour: (13): Mayor Guthrie, Councillor Allt, Councillor Billings, Councillor Busuttil, Councillor Caron, Councillor Caton, Councillor Chew, Councillor Downer, Councillor Gibson, Councillor Goller, Councillor Klassen, Councillor O'Rourke, and Councillor Richardson

1. That the October 29, 2024 Committee of the Whole Consent Report and Council Consent Agenda identified below be adopted. 7.1 Residential Security Cameras By-law Review, 2024-392 1. That staff be directed to create optional guidelines for proper use of residential security cameras. 8. Council Consent Agenda 8.1 Grant Opportunity – Endorsement Request for the Connecting Links Fund Applications , 2024-473 1. That Council endorse the City of Guelph’s grant application to the Connecting Links Program for Intake 10 – Repair and Rebuild, offered through the Ministry of Transportation, for the York Road Phase 4 Stage 1 project as outlined in the Grant Opportunity - Endorsement Request for the Connecting Links Funding Applications report dated October 29, 2024. City Council Meeting Minutes - October 29, 2024 4 Voting in Favour: (13): Mayor Guthrie, Councillor Allt, Councillor Billings, Councillor Busuttil, Councillor Caron, Councillor Caton, Councillor Chew, Councillor Downer, Councillor Gibson, Councillor Goller, Councillor Klassen, Councillor O'Rourke, and Councillor Richardson

2.That council directs staff to exclude "Novelty Devices" (I.e. sparklers and party poppers), as defined by the Explosives Act (Type F) from requiring a permit for their purchase or discharge. Voting in Favour: (13): Mayor Guthrie, Councillor Allt, Councillor Billings, Councillor Busuttil, Councillor Caron, Councillor Caton, Councillor Chew, Councillor Downer, Councillor Gibson, Councillor Goller, Councillor Klassen, Councillor O'Rourke, and Councillor Richardson

1. That staff be directed to create a new permit-based fireworks by-law to replace and repeal Fireworks By-law (1993)-14362. 2. That council directs staff to exclude "Novelty Devices" (I.e. sparklers and party poppers), as defined by the Explosives Act (Type F) from requiring a permit for their purchase or discharge. Voting in Favour: (6): Councillor Allt, Councillor Busuttil, Councillor Caron, Councillor Caton, Councillor Downer, and Councillor Goller Voting Against: (7): Mayor Guthrie, Councillor Billings, Councillor Chew, Councillor Gibson, Councillor Klassen, Councillor O'Rourke, and Councillor Richardson

1. That the permitted hours for fireworks be changed from “between 9 a.m. and 11:59 p.m.” to “between 9 a.m. and 11:00PM” Voting in Favour: (10): Mayor Guthrie, Councillor Billings, Councillor Caron, Councillor Chew, Councillor Downer, Councillor Gibson, Councillor Goller, Councillor Klassen, Councillor O'Rourke, and Councillor Richardson Voting Against: (3): Councillor Allt, Councillor Busuttil, and Councillor Caton

2.That point-of-sale employees be required to provide information on fireworks safety and Guelph rules and guidelines to purchasers of fireworks. City Council Meeting Minutes - October 29, 2024 7 Voting in Favour: (10): Mayor Guthrie, Councillor Billings, Councillor Caron, Councillor Chew, Councillor Downer, Councillor Gibson, Councillor Goller, Councillor Klassen, Councillor O'Rourke, and Councillor Richardson Voting Against: (3): Councillor Allt, Councillor Busuttil, and Councillor Caton

3.That minimum safe distances from residences and all vulnerable occupancies (schools, nursing, and care facilities) be added to the current bylaw Voting in Favour: (10): Mayor Guthrie, Councillor Billings, Councillor Caron, Councillor Chew, Councillor Downer, Councillor Gibson, Councillor Goller, Councillor Klassen, Councillor O'Rourke, and Councillor Richardson Voting Against: (3): Councillor Allt, Councillor Busuttil, and Councillor Caton

1. That staff be directed to seek approval from the Regional Senior Justice for new set fines related to the fireworks bylaw and take City Council Meeting Minutes - October 29, 2024 8 into consideration the impact the violation may have on the public. Voting in Favour: (11): Mayor Guthrie, Councillor Allt, Councillor Billings, Councillor Caron, Councillor Chew, Councillor Downer, Councillor Gibson, Councillor Goller, Councillor Klassen, Councillor O'Rourke, and Councillor Richardson Voting Against: (2): Councillor Busuttil, and Councillor Caton

To remove the day before Victoria Day and Canada Day from the current Fireworks Bylaw. Voting in Favour: (8): Councillor Allt, Councillor Busuttil, Councillor Caron, Councillor Caton, Councillor Downer, Councillor Goller, Councillor Klassen, and Councillor O'Rourke City Council Meeting Minutes - October 29, 2024 9 Voting Against: (5): Mayor Guthrie, Councillor Billings, Councillor Chew, Councillor Gibson, and Councillor Richardson

1. The sale of fireworks is restricted to seven days prior to Victoria Day, Canada Day and Diwali Voting in Favour: (12): Mayor Guthrie, Councillor Allt, Councillor Billings, Councillor Busuttil, Councillor Caron, Councillor Caton, Councillor Chew, Councillor Downer, Councillor Gibson, Councillor Klassen, Councillor O'Rourke, and Councillor Richardson Voting Against: (1): Councillor Goller

Audit 1.That Councillor Goller be appointed as the Committee of the Whole Audit Services chair for a term ending November 15, 2026, effective November 16, 2024. Voting in Favour: (13): Mayor Guthrie, Councillor Allt, Councillor Billings, Councillor Busuttil, Councillor Caron, Councillor Caton, Councillor Chew, Councillor Downer, Councillor Gibson, Councillor Goller, Councillor Klassen, Councillor O'Rourke, and Councillor Richardson

Corporate Services City Council Meeting Minutes - October 29, 2024 10 2. That Councillor Caron be appointed as the Committee of the Whole Corporate Services chair for a term ending November 15, 2026, effective November 16, 2024. Voting in Favour: (13): Mayor Guthrie, Councillor Allt, Councillor Billings, Councillor Busuttil, Councillor Caron, Councillor Caton, Councillor Chew, Councillor Downer, Councillor Gibson, Councillor Goller, Councillor Klassen, Councillor O'Rourke, and Councillor Richardson

Infrastructure, Development and Environment 3. That Councillor O’Rourke be appointed as the Committee of the Whole Infrastructure, Development and Environment chair for a term ending November 15, 2026, effective November 16, 2024. Voting in Favour: (13): Mayor Guthrie, Councillor Allt, Councillor Billings, Councillor Busuttil, Councillor Caron, Councillor Caton, Councillor Chew, Councillor Downer, Councillor Gibson, Councillor Goller, Councillor Klassen, Councillor O'Rourke, and Councillor Richardson

Public Services 4. That Councillor Downer be appointed as the Committee of the Whole Public Services chair for a term ending November 15, 2026, effective November 16, 2024. Voting in Favour: (13): Mayor Guthrie, Councillor Allt, Councillor Billings, Councillor Busuttil, Councillor Caron, Councillor Caton, Councillor Chew, Councillor Downer, Councillor Gibson, Councillor Goller, Councillor Klassen, Councillor O'Rourke, and Councillor Richardson City Council Meeting Minutes - October 29, 2024 11

Committee of Management for The Elliott 5. That Councillor Downer be appointed as the Committee of Management for The Elliott chair for a term ending November 15, 2026, effective November 16, 2024. Voting in Favour: (13): Mayor Guthrie, Councillor Allt, Councillor Billings, Councillor Busuttil, Councillor Caron, Councillor Caton, Councillor Chew, Councillor Downer, Councillor Gibson, Councillor Goller, Councillor Klassen, Councillor O'Rourke, and Councillor Richardson

Audit 6. That Councillor Richardson be appointed as the Committee of the Whole Audit Services vice-chair for a term ending November 15, 2026, effective November 16, 2024. Voting in Favour: (13): Mayor Guthrie, Councillor Allt, Councillor Billings, Councillor Busuttil, Councillor Caron, Councillor Caton, Councillor Chew, Councillor Downer, Councillor Gibson, Councillor Goller, Councillor Klassen, Councillor O'Rourke, and Councillor Richardson

Corporate Services 7. That Councillor Caton be appointed as the Committee of the Whole Corporate Services vice-chair for a term ending November 15, 2026, effective November 16, 2024. City Council Meeting Minutes - October 29, 2024 12 Voting in Favour: (13): Mayor Guthrie, Councillor Allt, Councillor Billings, Councillor Busuttil, Councillor Caron, Councillor Caton, Councillor Chew, Councillor Downer, Councillor Gibson, Councillor Goller, Councillor Klassen, Councillor O'Rourke, and Councillor Richardson

Infrastructure, Development and Environment 8. That Councillor Klassen be appointed as the Committee of the Whole Infrastructure, Development and Environment vice-chair for a term ending November 15, 2026, effective November 16, 2024. Voting in Favour: (13): Mayor Guthrie, Councillor Allt, Councillor Billings, Councillor Busuttil, Councillor Caron, Councillor Caton, Councillor Chew, Councillor Downer, Councillor Gibson, Councillor Goller, Councillor Klassen, Councillor O'Rourke, and Councillor Richardson

Public Services 9. That Councillor Allt be appointed as the Committee of the Whole Public Services vice-chair for a term ending November 15, 2026, effective November 16, 2024. Voting in Favour: (13): Mayor Guthrie, Councillor Allt, Councillor Billings, Councillor Busuttil, Councillor Caron, Councillor Caton, Councillor Chew, Councillor Downer, Councillor Gibson, Councillor Goller, Councillor Klassen, Councillor O'Rourke, and Councillor Richardson

City Council Meeting Minutes - October 29, 2024 13 Governance and Office of the Chief Administrative Officer 10. That Councillor Busuttil be appointed as the Committee of the Whole Governance and Office of the Chief Administrative Officer vice-chair for a term ending November 15, 2026, effective November 16, 2024. Voting in Favour: (13): Mayor Guthrie, Councillor Allt, Councillor Billings, Councillor Busuttil, Councillor Caron, Councillor Caton, Councillor Chew, Councillor Downer, Councillor Gibson, Councillor Goller, Councillor Klassen, Councillor O'Rourke, and Councillor Richardson

Committee of Management for The Elliott 11. That Councillor Caton be appointed as the Committee of Management for The Elliott vice-chair for a term ending November 15, 2026, effective November 16, 2024. Voting in Favour: (13): Mayor Guthrie, Councillor Allt, Councillor Billings, Councillor Busuttil, Councillor Caron, Councillor Caton, Councillor Chew, Councillor Downer, Councillor Gibson, Councillor Goller, Councillor Klassen, Councillor O'Rourke, and Councillor Richardson

1. That by-laws (2024)-20994, (2024)-21001, (2024)-21004 and (2024)-21006 be approved subject to Section 284.11 (4) of the Municipal Act. Voting in Favour: (13): Mayor Guthrie, Councillor Allt, Councillor Billings, Councillor Busuttil, Councillor Caron, Councillor Caton, Councillor Chew, Councillor Downer, Councillor Gibson, Councillor Goller, Councillor Klassen, Councillor O'Rourke, and Councillor Richardson City Council Meeting Minutes - October 29, 2024 14

1. That the meeting be adjourned (9:18 p.m.). Voting in Favour: (13): Mayor Guthrie, Councillor Allt, Councillor Billings, Councillor Busuttil, Councillor Caron, Councillor Caton, Councillor Chew, Councillor Downer, Councillor Gibson, Councillor Goller, Councillor Klassen, Councillor O'Rourke, and Councillor Richardson