The Guelph Record

City Council

May 30, 2022

Who was there

Present (8): Phil Allt, Christine Billings, Leanne Caron, Cathy Downer, Dan Gibson, Rodrigo Goller, C. Guthrie, D. O'Rourke

Taken from the roll call in the town’s own minutes. The minutes record who was not there and almost never why.

Declared interests

Councillor MacKinnonregarding this item and did not participate in any discussion

What was decided (19 motions)

19 carried, 0 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), (c), (f), and (i) of the Municipal Act relating to personal matters about an identifiable individual, including municipal or local board employees; a proposed or pending acquisition or disposition of land by the municipality or local board; advice that is subject to solicitor-client privilege, including communications necessary for that purpose; and a trade secret or scientific, technical, commercial, financial or labour relations information, supplied in confidence to the municipality or local board, which, if disclosed, could reasonably be expected to prejudice significantly the competitive position or interfere significantly with the contractual or other negotiations of a person, group of persons, or organization; Voting
Moved by Councillor Hofland, 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 MacKinnon, Councillor O'Rourke
That the minutes of the open Council Meetings held April 4, 11, 13 and 25, 2022, be confirmed as recorded and without being read. Voting
Moved by Councillor O'Rourke, seconded by Councillor Downer
Carried
d. Transfer to the Police Operating Contingency Reserve (115) of $1,575,832 addressing the request from the Guelph Police Board. Voting
Moved by Councillor MacKinnon, seconded by Councillor O'Rourke
Carried
That Councillor Mark MacKinnon be authorized to increase his 2022 Training Funding allocation of $4,875.00 for up to $8,000.00, to cover costs associated with attendance at the 2022 Association Municipalities of Ontario (AMO), and 2022 Federation of Canadian Municipal (FCM). Voting
Moved by Councillor Downer, seconded by Councillor Hofland
Carried
That the Council of the City of Guelph now hold a meeting that is closed to the public, pursuant to Section 239(2) (c), (f), and (i) of the Municipal Act relating to a proposed or pending acquisition or disposition of land by the municipality or local board; advice that is subject to solicitor-client privilege, including communications necessary for that purpose; and a trade secret or scientific, technical, commercial, financial or labour relations information, supplied in confidence to the municipality or local board, which, if disclosed, could reasonably be expected to prejudice significantly the competitive position or interfere significantly with the contractual or other negotiations of a person, group of persons, or organization; Voting
Moved by Councillor Bell, seconded by Councillor Caron
Carried
That Kathleen Beitz and Christopher Lytle be appointed to the Accessibility Advisory Committee for a term ending November 2022 or until such time as successors are appointed. That Wm Frank Holden be appointed to the Transit Advisory Committee for a term ending November 2022 or until such time as successors are appointed. That Cameron McCarthy-Tilley be appointed to Heritage Guelph for a term ending November 2022 or until such time as successors are appointed. That Rick Standish, Graham Dyer, Cameron Fryer, Sean Thompson, Laura Niznik, Carlie Roberts, Imad Syed, Colin Mostyn, Kristel Manes, Margaret Strybosch, and Tom Matulis be appointed to the Guelph Economic Development Advisory Committee for a term ending November 2022 or until such time as successors are appointed. Voting
Moved by Councillor Hofland, seconded by Councillor Allt
Carried
That staff provide an annual information report in Q4 of each year on the progress made from the Heritage Guelph facilitation work. Voting
Moved by Councillor Downer, seconded by Councillor Caron
Carried
That staff be directed to communicate back to the proponent a commitment to prioritize a plan of subdivision within 12 months following a complete application in accordance with applicable city policies and submission requirements which will include:​ tree compensation totalling 35,000 trees in addition to a $200,000 financial contribution towards additional tree canopy;​ the conveyance of the natural heritage system lands;​ the conveyance of 11 acres (4.45ha) of developable land; and all appropriate road and infrastructure upgrades.​ Voting
Moved by Councillor MacKinnon, seconded by Councillor O'Rourke
Carried
That By-laws numbered (2022)-20668, (2022)-20700, (2022)-20705, and (2022)-20722 are hereby passed. Voting
Moved by Councillor MacKinnon, seconded by Councillor O'Rourke
Carried
That the meeting be adjourned. (8:12 p.m.) Voting
Moved by Councillor Billings, seconded by Councillor Hofland
Carried
That the minutes of the open Council Meetings held April 4, 11, 13 and 25, 2022, be confirmed as recorded and without being read. Voting in Favour: (11): Mayor Guthrie, Councillor Allt, Councillor Bell, Councillor Billings, Councillor Caron, Councillor Downer, Councillor Goller, Councillor Gordon, Councillor Hofland, Councillor MacKinnon, and Councillor O'Rourke
Moved by Councillor O'Rourke, seconded by Councillor Downer
Carried
In favour (11): Mayor Guthrie, Councillor Allt, Councillor Bell, Councillor Billings, Councillor Caron, Councillor Downer, Councillor Goller, Councillor Gordon, Councillor Hofland, Councillor MacKinnon, Councillor O'Rourke
d. Transfer to the Police Operating Contingency Reserve (115) of $1,575,832 addressing the request from the Guelph Police Board. Voting in Favour: (12): Mayor Guthrie, Councillor Allt, Councillor Bell, Councillor Billings, Councillor Caron, Councillor Downer, Councillor Gibson, Councillor Goller, Councillor Gordon, Councillor Hofland, Councillor MacKinnon, and Councillor O'Rourke Voting Against: (1): Councillor Salisbury
Moved by Councillor MacKinnon, seconded by Councillor O'Rourke
Carried
In favour (12): 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 · Opposed (1): Councillor Salisbury
That Councillor Mark MacKinnon be authorized to increase his 2022 Training Funding allocation of $4,875.00 for up to $8,000.00, to cover costs associated with attendance at the 2022 Association Municipalities of Ontario (AMO), and 2022 Federation of Canadian Municipal (FCM). Voting in Favour: (11): Mayor Guthrie, Councillor Bell, Councillor Billings, Councillor Caron, Councillor Downer, Councillor Gibson, Councillor Goller, Councillor Gordon, Councillor Hofland, Councillor O'Rourke, and Councillor Salisbury Voting Against: (1): Councillor Allt
Moved by Councillor Downer, seconded by Councillor Hofland
Carried
City Council Minutes: May 30, 2022 - 10 That the Council of the City of Guelph now hold a meeting that is closed to the public, pursuant to Section 239(2) (c), (f), and (i) of the Municipal Act relating to a proposed or pending acquisition or disposition of land by the municipality or local board; advice that is subject to solicitor-client privilege, including communications necessary for that purpose; and a trade secret or scientific, technical, commercial, financial or labour relations information, supplied in confidence to the municipality or local board, which, if disclosed, could reasonably be expected to prejudice significantly the competitive position or interfere significantly with the contractual or other negotiations of a person, group of persons, or organization; 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 Bell, seconded by Councillor Caron
Carried
1. That Kathleen Beitz and Christopher Lytle be appointed to the Accessibility Advisory Committee for a term ending November 2022 or until such time as successors are appointed. 2. That Wm Frank Holden be appointed to the Transit Advisory Committee for a term ending November 2022 or until such time as successors are appointed. 3. That Cameron McCarthy-Tilley be appointed to Heritage Guelph for a term ending November 2022 or until such time as successors are appointed. 4. That Rick Standish, Graham Dyer, Cameron Fryer, Sean Thompson, Laura Niznik, Carlie Roberts, Imad Syed, Colin Mostyn, Kristel Manes, Margaret Strybosch, and Tom Matulis be appointed to the Guelph Economic Development Advisory Committee for a term City Council Minutes: May 30, 2022 - 11 ending November 2022 or until such time as successors are appointed. 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 Hofland, seconded by Councillor Allt
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
That staff provide an annual information report in Q4 of each year on the progress made from the Heritage Guelph facilitation work. 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 Caron
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 staff be directed to communicate back to the proponent a commitment to prioritize a plan of subdivision within 12 months following a complete application in accordance with applicable city policies and submission requirements which will include: a. tree compensation totalling 35,000 trees in addition to a $200,000 financial contribution towards additional tree canopy; b. the conveyance of the natural heritage system lands; c. the conveyance of 11 acres (4.45ha) of developable land; and d. all appropriate road and infrastructure upgrades. City Council Minutes: May 30, 2022 - 12 Voting in Favour: (10): Mayor Guthrie, Councillor Allt, Councillor Bell, Councillor Billings, Councillor Gibson, Councillor Goller, Councillor Hofland, Councillor MacKinnon, Councillor O'Rourke, and Councillor Salisbury Voting Against: (3): Councillor Caron, Councillor Downer, and Councillor Gordon
Moved by Councillor MacKinnon, seconded by Councillor O'Rourke
Carried
In favour (10): Mayor Guthrie, Councillor Allt, Councillor Bell, Councillor Billings, Councillor Gibson, Councillor Goller, Councillor Hofland, Councillor MacKinnon, Councillor O'Rourke, Councillor Salisbury · Opposed (3): Councillor Caron, Councillor Downer, Councillor Gordon
That By-laws numbered (2022)-20668, (2022)-20700, (2022)-20705, and (2022)-20722 are 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
Moved by Councillor MacKinnon, seconded by Councillor O'Rourke
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
That the meeting be adjourned. (8:12 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
Moved by Councillor Billings, 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

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