The Guelph Record

Council Planning

June 9, 2026

Who was there

Present (12): Phil Allt, Christine Billings, Linda Busuttil, Leanne Caron, Erin Caton, Ken Yee Chew, Cathy Downer, Dan Gibson, Rodrigo Goller, C. Guthrie, Katherine Hauser, Michele Richardson

Absent (1): Carly Klassen

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 (25 motions)

21 carried, 4 recorded otherwise. Every motion below is printed as the minutes print it.

That the City Clerk be authorized to publish and serve notice of intention to designate 65 McTague Street pursuant to Part IV, Section 29 of the Ontario Heritage Act. That the designation bylaw be brought before Council for approval if no objections are received within the thirty (30) day objection period.
Moved by Councillor Caron, seconded by Councillor Downer
Carried
That Section 3B vii in Attachment-3 of the Decision Report, 70 Fountain Street East, Proposed Official Plan and Zoning By-law Amendments, 2026-310 be amended to include the following: Notwithstanding any other provisions of this zoning by-law, rooftop mechanical height shall be 6 metres. This motion was
Moved by Councillor Goller, seconded by Councillor Richardson
Withdrawn
That Section 3B vii in Attachment-3 of the Decision Report, 70 Fountain Street East, Proposed Official Plan and Zoning By-law Amendments, 2026-310 be amended to include the following: Notwithstanding any other provisions of this zoning by-law, rooftop mechanical height shall be up to 6 metres. Voting
Moved by Councillor Goller, seconded by Councillor Richardson
Carried
That the official plan amendment and zoning by law for the development at 70 Fountain Street be amended to have 430 square metres of Gross Floor Area for retail use at street level as part of any Development or Redevelopment on the property. Voting
Moved by Councillor Goller, seconded by Councillor Allt
Carried
That the Decision Report, 70 Fountain Street East, Proposed Official Plan and Zoning By-law Amendments, 2026-310 be amended to include the following: That the short term parking have a minimum of 15% of the larger bike parking to accommodate the larger bikes and accessible bikes and that they be accommodated on the private development portion. Voting
Moved by Councillor Caton, seconded by Councillor Allt
Carried
That the applications from UP Consulting, on behalf of Fitzrovia Residential Inc. for an Official Plan Amendment to retain the existing ‘Mixed Use-1’ designation while deleting Subsection 11.1.7.3.9.1 in its entirety, and a Zoning By-law Amendment to rezone the subject lands from D.1-27(H28) to a new site-specific D.1-29 zone together with lifting the holding symbol (H28) to permit a twenty-four storey, mixed-use building containing 440 square metres of ground floor retail, five stacked townhouse units, and 415 rental dwelling units on the lands municipally known as 70 Fountain Street East, and legally described as Lots 19 & 20, Registered Plan 8, City of Guelph from Infrastructure, Development and Environment dated March 10, 2026 be approved in accordance with Attachment-3 Recommended OPA, ZBA, and Conditions of Approval, as amended. That in accordance with Section 34(17) of the Planning Act, City Council has determined that no further public notice is required related to the proposed Official Plan Amendment and Zoning By-law Amendment affecting lands municipally known as 70 Fountain Street East. Voting
Moved by Councillor Goller, seconded by Councillor Richardson
Carried
That in order to facilitate a transparent evaluation of a potential opportunity to advance a Community Hub and Affordable Housing on 14.8 acres of land outside of the City boundary in Guelph/Eramosa Township, that City Council requests a written draft proposal from the proponent be shared publicly with Council and staff for both the City of Guelph and Guelph/Eramosa Township. That upon receipt and public disclosure of the written draft proposal, City of Guelph staff be directed to engage in exploratory conversations with the proponent and Guelph/Eramosa staff, to assess the opportunities within the context of the development being cost neutral to the City, and report back on options and next steps for Council consideration. Voting
Moved by Councillor Downer, seconded by Councillor Allt
Carried
That the report 2026-243 regarding proposed Draft Plan of Subdivision and Zoning By-law Amendment applications (File OZS19-017) by MHBC Planning on behalf of the owner, Rockpoint Properties Inc., to permit a residential subdivision containing 31 single detached dwellings and 70-94 townhouse dwellings on the land municipally known as 220 Arkell Road and legally described as Part of Lot 6, Concession 8 (Geographic Township of Puslinch), City of Guelph, from Infrastructure, Development and Environment Services dated, June 9 2025, be received. Voting
Moved by Councillor Hauser, seconded by Councillor Allt
Carried
That the Council of the City of Guelph now hold a meeting that is closed to the public, pursuant to the Municipal Act, to consider: Statutory Public Meeting and Decision Report - Southeast Parcel of Niska Lands - City Initiated OPA and ZBA, 2026-275 As per section 239(2)(c), (f) and (k) of the Municipal Act, regarding 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 position, plan, procedure, criteria or instruction to be applied to any negotiations
Moved by Councillor Hauser, seconded by Councillor Busuttil
Carried
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, Councillor Richardson
That the Report 2026-275 regarding the proposed City-Initiated Official Plan Amendment and Zoning By-law Amendment to redesignate and rezone the 8 hectare parcel of land with the legal description of PT LT 13 CON 5 Puslinch PT 1, 61R1483, from Medium Density Residential and Low Density Residential Designations to Open Space and Park, and from the RL.4(H12) and RM.6(H12) Zones to an Open Space (OS) Zone, be received. Voting
Moved by Councillor Busuttil, seconded by Councillor Gibson
Carried
That the decision on existing zoning for the property known as the Southeast Parcel of Niska Land (legally described as PT LT 13 CON 5 Puslinch PT 1, 61R1483) be
Moved by Councillor Gibson, seconded by Councillor Billings
Deferred
2. That the City-initiated Official Plan Amendment and Zoning By-law Amendment to redesignate and rezone the lands with the legal description PT LT 13 CON 5 Puslinch PT 1, 61R1483, be refused. This motion was
Moved by Councillor Busuttil, seconded by Councillor Gibson
Withdrawn
That the application regarding the proposed City-initiated Official Plan Amendment and Zoning By-law Amendment to redesignate and rezone the parcel of land with the legal description of PT LT 13 CON 5 Puslinch PT 1, 61R1483, be
Moved by Councillor Downer, seconded by Councillor Busuttil
Withdrawn
That by-laws (2026) – 21242 be approved, subject to Section 284.11 (4) of the Municipal Act. Voting
Moved by Councillor Goller, seconded by Councillor Allt
Carried
That by-laws (2026) - 21242, (2026) - 21243, (2026) - 21246, (2026) - 21247, (2026) - 21262 through (2026) - 21264, and (2026) - 21267, be approved, as amended, subject to Section 284.11 (4) of the Municipal Act. Voting
Moved by Councillor Goller, seconded by Councillor Richardson
Carried
That the meeting be adjourned (9:35 p.m.).
Moved by Councillor Gibson, seconded by Councillor Caton
Carried
1. That Section 3B vii in Attachment-3 of the Decision Report, 70 Fountain Street East, Proposed Official Plan and Zoning By-law Amendments, 2026-310 be amended to include the following: Notwithstanding any other provisions of this zoning by-law, rooftop mechanical height shall be up to 6 metres. Council Planning Minutes: June 9, 2026 - 3 Voting in Favour: (11): Mayor Guthrie, Councillor Allt, Councillor Billings, Councillor Busuttil, Councillor Caron, Councillor Caton, Councillor Chew, Councillor Downer, Councillor Goller, Councillor Hauser, and Councillor Richardson
Moved by Councillor Goller, seconded by Councillor Richardson
Carried
In favour (11): Mayor Guthrie, Councillor Allt, Councillor Billings, Councillor Busuttil, Councillor Caron, Councillor Caton, Councillor Chew, Councillor Downer, Councillor Goller, Councillor Hauser, Councillor Richardson
1. That the official plan amendment and zoning by law for the development at 70 Fountain Street be amended to have 430 square metres of Gross Floor Area for retail use at street level as part of any Development or Redevelopment on the property. Voting in Favour: (11): Mayor Guthrie, Councillor Allt, Councillor Billings, Councillor Busuttil, Councillor Caron, Councillor Caton, Councillor Chew, Councillor Downer, Councillor Goller, Councillor Hauser, and Councillor Richardson
Moved by Councillor Goller, seconded by Councillor Allt
Carried
1. That the Decision Report, 70 Fountain Street East, Proposed Official Plan and Zoning By-law Amendments, 2026-310 be amended to include the following: That the short term parking have a minimum of 15% of the larger bike parking to accommodate the larger bikes and accessible bikes and that they be accommodated on the private development portion. Voting in Favour: (11): Mayor Guthrie, Councillor Allt, Councillor Billings, Councillor Busuttil, Councillor Caron, Councillor Caton, Councillor Chew, Councillor Downer, Councillor Goller, Councillor Hauser, and Councillor Richardson
Moved by Councillor Caton, seconded by Councillor Allt
Carried
1. That the applications from UP Consulting, on behalf of Fitzrovia Residential Inc. for an Official Plan Amendment to retain the existing ‘Mixed Use-1’ designation while deleting Subsection 11.1.7.3.9.1 in its entirety, and a Zoning By-law Amendment to rezone the subject lands from D.1-27(H28) to a new site- specific D.1-29 zone together with lifting the holding symbol (H28) to permit a twenty-four storey, mixed-use building containing 440 square metres of ground floor retail, five stacked townhouse units, and 415 rental dwelling units on the lands municipally known as 70 Fountain Street East, and legally described as Lots 19 & 20, Registered Plan 8, City of Guelph from Infrastructure, Development and Environment dated March 10, 2026 be approved in accordance with Attachment-3 Recommended OPA, ZBA, and Conditions of Approval, as amended. 2. That in accordance with Section 34(17) of the Planning Act, City Council has determined that no further public notice is required related to the proposed Official Plan Amendment and Zoning By- law Amendment affecting lands municipally known as 70 Fountain Street East. Voting in Favour: (11): Mayor Guthrie, Councillor Allt, Councillor Billings, Councillor Busuttil, Councillor Caron, Councillor Caton, Councillor Chew, Councillor Downer, Councillor Goller, Councillor Hauser, and Councillor Richardson
Moved by Councillor Goller, seconded by Councillor Richardson
Carried
Council Planning Minutes: June 9, 2026 - 5 1. That in order to facilitate a transparent evaluation of a potential opportunity to advance a Community Hub and Affordable Housing on 14.8 acres of land outside of the City boundary in Guelph/Eramosa Township, that City Council requests a written draft proposal from the proponent be shared publicly with Council and staff for both the City of Guelph and Guelph/Eramosa Township. 2. That upon receipt and public disclosure of the written draft proposal, City of Guelph staff be directed to engage in exploratory conversations with the proponent and Guelph/Eramosa staff, to assess the opportunities within the context of the development being cost neutral to the City, and report back on options and next steps for Council consideration. 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
Moved by Councillor Downer, seconded by Councillor Allt
Carried
Council Planning Minutes: June 9, 2026 - 6 1. That the report 2026-243 regarding proposed Draft Plan of Subdivision and Zoning By-law Amendment applications (File OZS19-017) by MHBC Planning on behalf of the owner, Rockpoint Properties Inc., to permit a residential subdivision containing 31 single detached dwellings and 70-94 townhouse dwellings on the land municipally known as 220 Arkell Road and legally described as Part of Lot 6, Concession 8 (Geographic Township of Puslinch), City of Guelph, from Infrastructure, Development and Environment Services dated, June 9 2025, be received. 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
Moved by Councillor Hauser, seconded by Councillor Allt
Carried
1. That the Report 2026-275 regarding the proposed City-Initiated Official Plan Amendment and Zoning By-law Amendment to redesignate and rezone the 8 hectare parcel of land with the legal description of PT LT 13 CON 5 Puslinch PT 1, 61R1483, from Medium Density Residential and Low Density Residential Designations to Open Space and Park, and from the RL.4(H12) and RM.6(H12) Zones to an Open Space (OS) Zone, be received. 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
Moved by Councillor Busuttil, seconded by Councillor Gibson
Carried
1. That by-laws (2026) – 21242 be approved, subject to Section 284.11 (4) of the Municipal Act. Voting in Favour: (11): Mayor Guthrie, Councillor Allt, Councillor Billings, Councillor Busuttil, Councillor Caton, Councillor Chew, Councillor Downer, Councillor Gibson, Councillor Goller, Councillor Hauser, and Councillor Richardson Conflict (1): Councillor Caron
Moved by Councillor Goller, seconded by Councillor Allt
Carried
1. That by-laws (2026) - 21242, (2026) - 21243, (2026) - 21246, (2026) - 21247, (2026) - 21262 through (2026) - 21264, and (2026) - 21267, be approved, as amended, subject to Section 284.11 (4) of the Municipal Act. Council Planning Minutes: June 9, 2026 - 11 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
Moved by Councillor Goller, seconded by Councillor Richardson
Carried
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, Councillor Richardson

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