Special Council Meeting

That the South End Community Centre as presented in Report 2020-141 dated October 5, 2020 be approved at a cost of $80 million and reflected in the 2021 capital budget. That construction begin in 2022 and any change in capital cost, resulting from final site plan, early competitive procurement processes and considerations of impacts of COVID on facility and programming design, be included in the 2022 capital budget. That staff be directed to phase-in the estimated annual operating cost of $2.4 million as part of the 2021-2024 operating budget and forecast. Voting

4. That the Public Art component of the South End Community Centre budget totaling $400,000 be separated and shown in the 2023 capital forecast contingent upon funding being available from the future Community Benefit Charge Bylaw expected by September 2022. Voting

That the construction of an 88,000 square foot library in the south block as presented as the alternative option in Report 2020-148, dated October 5, 2020, be approved up to at a cost of $62.0 million, and Council approve an increase of up to 0.39% impact to the tax levy, to be phased in over 3 years, starting in 2021 and remain in place for 20 years, in order to fund the $19.7 million of the library capital cost that is an enhancement to the current service level beyond that allowable by the Development Charges Act, 1997, with construction to begin in 2022 subject to updated design and service delivery reconsiderations as a result of COVID-19. Voting

3. That the construction of an 88,000 square foot library in the south block as presented as the alternative option in Report 2020-148, dated October 5, 2020, be approved up to at a cost of $62.0 million, and Council approve an increase of up to 0.39% impact to the tax levy, to be phased in over 3 years, starting in 2021 and remain in place for 21 years, in order to fund the $19.7 million of the library capital cost that is an enhancement to the current service level beyond that allowable by the Development Charges Act, 1997, with construction to begin in 2022 subject to updated design and service delivery reconsiderations as a result of COVID-19. Voting

6. That the Guelph Public Library Board be requested to report back to Council with a detailed operating and capital forecast based upon finalized detailed design, and potential service delivery reconsiderations resulting from COVID-19 with the associated cost implications being incorporated into the multi-year, phased-in funding plan through the annual budget process. Voting

8. That City staff be directed and a request be made to the Guelph Public Library Board of Directors to seek alternative funding opportunities that may include but are not limited to: the Community Benefit Charge; increase development charge availability through an updated DC Study; other level of government grants; a library capital donation / sponsorship campaign; and partnerships to minimize the 0.39% tax levy impact, with a report back to Council in advance of the 2023 budget. Voting

That the following amendment be made to clause 5: 5. That staff be directed to phase in the estimated annual tax supported operating cost of the public components of the Baker District, totaling up to $3.5 million, as part of the 2021-2024 operating budget and forecast. Voting

That Council now hold a meeting that is closed to the public, pursuant to Section 239(2)(f) of the Municipal Act, being advice that is subject to solicitor-client privilege, including communications necessary for that purpose, to discuss legal and reputational considerations relating to the Baker Street Project Update. Voting

That the Mayors procedural ruling that the amendment to clause 3 is in order. Voting

That the Procedural By-Law be suspended to allow Council to continue beyond 11:00 p.m. Voting

That the recommendation to proceed with the detailed development design for the alternative option site layout for the Baker District Redevelopment Project as outlined in this report be approved Voting

2.That $16.6 million for site servicing, environmental/archeological remediation and the outdoor public space for the Baker District be approved and reflected in the 2021 budget. Voting

3.That the construction of an 88,000 square foot library in the south block as presented as the alternative option in Report 2020-148, dated October 5, 2020, be approved up to at a cost of $62.0 million, and Council approve an increase of up to 0.39% impact to the tax levy, to be phased in over 3 years, starting in 2021 and remain in place for 21 years, in order to fund the $19.7 million of the library capital cost that is an enhancement to the current service level beyond that allowable by the Development Charges Act, 1997, with construction to begin in 2022 subject to updated design and service delivery reconsiderations as a result of COVID-19. Voting

4.That staff be directed to maximize the number of public parking spaces in the south block and pursue sharing agreements for parking in the north block and seek budget approval as part of the 2022 budget process. Voting

5.That staff be directed to phase in the estimated annual tax supported operating cost of the public components of the Baker District, totaling up to $3.5 million, as part of the 2021-2024 operating budget and forecast. Voting

6.That the Guelph Public Library Board be requested to report back to Council with a detailed operating and capital forecast based upon finalized detailed design, and potential service delivery reconsiderations resulting from COVID-19 with the associated cost implications being incorporated into the multi-year, phased-in funding plan through the annual budget process. Voting

7.That staff proceed with revising the Urban Design Master Plan (UDMP), share a virtual presentation with the community to outline the changes and collect final comments for Council’s consideration. Voting

8.That City staff be directed and a request be made to the Guelph Public Library Board of Directors to seek alternative funding opportunities that may include but are not limited to: the Community Benefit Charge; increase development charge availability through an updated DC Study; other level of government grants; a library capital donation / sponsorship campaign; and partnerships to minimize the 0.39% tax levy impact, with a report back to Council in advance of the 2023 budget. Voting

That, as part of the Urban Design Master Plan (UDMP) engagement process, City Council direct staff to host an information session exclusively for downtown business owners and/or property owners to outline the changes to the UDMP and collect their comments and suggestions; and That staff co-ordinate this session with the Downtown Business association and report back by Q2 2021. Voting

That staff be directed to include an additional, up to $1,500,000, of capital budget funding has been approved for planning, site design and professional fees in order to continue with the next steps for the Baker District Redevelopment Project to the end of March 2021, and that this be funded from tax supported debt previously reserved for land purchases within the Baker District. Voting

That by-law number (2020)-20530 is hereby passed. Voting

That the meeting be adjourned. (11:35 p.m.) Voting

1. That the South End Community Centre as presented in Report 2020-141 dated October 5, 2020 be approved at a cost of $80 million and reflected in the 2021 capital budget. 2. That construction begin in 2022 and any change in capital cost, resulting from final site plan, early competitive procurement processes and considerations of impacts of COVID on facility and programming design, be included in the 2022 capital budget. 3. That staff be directed to phase-in the estimated annual operating cost of $2.4 million as part of the 2021-2024 operating budget and forecast. Voting in Favour: (12): Mayor Guthrie, Councillor Allt, Councillor Billings, Councillor Caron, Councillor Downer, Councillor Gibson, Councillor Goller, Councillor Gordon, Councillor Hofland, Councillor MacKinnon, Councillor O'Rourke, and Councillor Salisbury Voting Against: (1): Councillor Bell

4. That the Public Art component of the South End Community Centre budget totaling $400,000 be separated and shown in the 2023 capital forecast contingent upon funding being available from the future Community Benefit Charge Bylaw expected by September 2022. Voting in Favour: (5): Mayor Guthrie, Councillor Billings, Councillor Goller, Councillor MacKinnon, and Councillor O'Rourke Voting Against: (8): Councillor Allt, Councillor Bell, Councillor Caron, Councillor Downer, Councillor Gibson, Councillor Gordon, Councillor Hofland, and Councillor Salisbury

3. That the construction of an 88,000 square foot library in the south block as presented as the alternative option in Report 2020-148, dated October 5, 2020, be approved up to at a cost of $62.0 million, and Council approve an increase of up to 0.39% impact to the tax levy, to be phased in over 3 years, starting in 2021 and remain in place for 20 years, in order to fund the $19.7 million of the library capital cost that is an enhancement to the current service level beyond that allowable by the Development Charges Act, 1997, with construction to begin in 2022 subject to updated design and service delivery reconsiderations as a result of COVID- 19. 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

3. That the construction of an 88,000 square foot library in the south block as presented as the alternative option in Report 2020-148, dated October 5, 2020, be approved up to at a cost of $62.0 million, and Council approve an increase of up to 0.39% impact to the tax levy, to be phased in over 3 years, starting in 2021 and remain in place for 21 years, in order to fund the $19.7 million of the library capital cost that is an enhancement to the current service level beyond that allowable by the Development Charges Act, 1997, with construction to begin in 2022 subject to updated design and service delivery reconsiderations as a result of COVID-19. Voting in Favour: (9): Councillor Allt, Councillor Caron, Councillor Downer, Councillor Goller, Councillor Gordon, Councillor Hofland, Councillor MacKinnon, Councillor O'Rourke, and Councillor Salisbury Voting Against: (4): Mayor Guthrie, Councillor Bell, Councillor Billings, and Councillor Gibson

That the following amendment be made to clause 5: 5. That staff be directed to phase in the estimated annual tax supported operating cost of the public components of the Baker District, totaling up to $3.5 million, as part of the 2021-2024 operating budget and forecast. 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

That the Mayors procedural ruling that the amendment to clause 3 is in order. Voting in Favour: (6): Mayor Guthrie, Councillor Bell, Councillor Billings, Councillor Gibson, Councillor MacKinnon, and Councillor O'Rourke Voting Against: (7): Councillor Allt, Councillor Caron, Councillor Downer, Councillor Goller, Councillor Gordon, Councillor Hofland, and Councillor Salisbury

That the Procedural By-Law be suspended to allow Council to continue beyond 11:00 p.m. 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

1. That the recommendation to proceed with the detailed development design for the alternative option site layout for the Baker District Redevelopment Project as outlined in this report be approved Voting in Favour: (8): Councillor Allt, Councillor Caron, Councillor Downer, Councillor Goller, Councillor Gordon, Councillor Hofland, Councillor O'Rourke, and Councillor Salisbury Voting Against: (5): Mayor Guthrie, Councillor Bell, Councillor Billings, Councillor Gibson, and Councillor MacKinnon

2.That $16.6 million for site servicing, environmental/archeological remediation and the outdoor public space for the Baker District be approved and reflected in the 2021 budget. Voting in Favour: (9): Councillor Allt, Councillor Caron, Councillor Downer, Councillor Goller, Councillor Gordon, Councillor Hofland, Councillor MacKinnon, Councillor O'Rourke, and Councillor Salisbury Voting Against: (4): Mayor Guthrie, Councillor Bell, Councillor Billings, and Councillor Gibson

4.That staff be directed to maximize the number of public parking spaces in the south block and pursue sharing agreements for parking in the north block and seek budget approval as part of the 2022 budget process. Voting in Favour: (12): Mayor Guthrie, Councillor Allt, Councillor Billings, Councillor Caron, Councillor Downer, Councillor Gibson, Councillor Goller, Councillor Gordon, Councillor Hofland, Councillor MacKinnon, Councillor O'Rourke, and Councillor Salisbury Voting Against: (1): Councillor Bell

5.That staff be directed to phase in the estimated annual tax supported operating cost of the public components of the Baker District, totaling up to $3.5 million, as part of the 2021-2024 operating budget and forecast. Voting in Favour: (8): Councillor Allt, Councillor Caron, Councillor Downer, Councillor Goller, Councillor Gordon, Councillor Hofland, Councillor O'Rourke, and Councillor Salisbury Voting Against: (5): Mayor Guthrie, Councillor Bell, Councillor Billings, Councillor Gibson, and Councillor MacKinnon

7.That staff proceed with revising the Urban Design Master Plan (UDMP), share a virtual presentation with the community to outline the changes and collect final comments for Council’s consideration. 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

1. That, as part of the Urban Design Master Plan (UDMP) engagement process, City Council direct staff to host an information session exclusively for downtown business owners and/or property owners to outline the changes to the UDMP and collect their comments and suggestions; and 2. That staff co-ordinate this session with the Downtown Business association and report back by Q2 2021. 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

That by-law number (2020)-20530 is hereby passed. 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

That the meeting be adjourned. (11:35 p.m.) 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