Council Planning

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: Council Update – Outcome of Authority to Commence Legal Claim, 2026-181 As per section 239(2)(e) and (f) of the Municipal Act, regarding 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. Update Expression of Interest – 170 Stephenie Drive, 2026-265 As per section 239(2)(c) of the Municipal Act, regarding a proposed or pending acquisition or disposition of land by the municipality or local board. Voting

That Council defer its decision and direct staff to continue to work collaboratively with the applicant to address the outstanding policy, technical, and regulatory matters identified in this report. Recognizing that this is one of the City’s key growth areas and provides employment and residential growth to 2051, that staff report back to Council in September provided the applicant provides updated supportable material by June 15, 2026, with an updated analysis and recommendation should the outstanding matters be satisfactorily resolved. This motion was

That Council direct staff to continue evaluating the feasibility of permitting five or more residential units with the approach presented on low density residential corner lots (RL.1 and RL.2), and to undertake the following actions: That the review of five plus units exclude corner lots strictly at the intersection of arterial and collector roads; That the review of five plus units focus on corner lots that meet the criteria at the intersection of: arterial or collector and local roads; and, two local roads. Prepare draft Official Plan policies and a zoning by-law amendment, as necessary, to support the implementation of five or more residential units per lot; and Report back to Council in 2027 with findings, proposed policy directions, and recommended regulatory changes for consideration. Voting

That staff be directed to take no further action in regard to the five plus units project on low density residential lots, at this time, and continue to monitor the uptake for four units through the annual Guelph Growth Management Report; That the remaining budget allocated to this project from the Housing Accelerator Fund be redirected to other projects that are Housing Accelerator Fund funded. Voting

That the following resolution passed by City Council on May 12, 2026 be reconsidered: That Council defer its decision and direct staff to continue to work collaboratively with the applicant to address the outstanding policy, technical, and regulatory matters identified in this report. Recognizing that this is one of the City’s key growth areas and provides employment and residential growth to 2051, that staff report back to Council on September 9, 2026 provided the applicant provides updated supportable material by June 15, 2026, with an updated analysis and recommendation should the outstanding matters be satisfactorily resolved. Voting

That Council defer its decision and direct staff to continue to work collaboratively with the applicant to address the outstanding policy, technical, and regulatory matters identified in this report. Recognizing that this is one of the City’s key growth areas and provides employment and residential growth to 2051, that staff report back to Council on September 9, 2026 to make a decision regarding the Official Plan Amendment, Zoning Bylaw Amendment, and Draft Plan of Subdivision, provided the applicant provides updated material by June 15, 2026. Voting

That, using the powers granted under section 107 of the Municipal Act, 2001 , Council approve the Multi-Unit Accelerator Grant to advance the public objectives as described in this report. Voting

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: Update Expression of Interest – 170 Stephenie Drive, 2026-265 As per section 239(2)(c) of the Municipal Act, regarding a proposed or pending acquisition or disposition of land by the municipality or local board. Voting

That by-laws (2026) - 21192, (2026) - 21235, and (2026) - 21250 be approved subject to Section 284.11 (4) of the Municipal Act. Voting

That the meeting be adjourned (5:47 p.m.).

1. That the May 12, 2026 Council Consent Agenda, identified below, be adopted: 6.1 144 Dublin Street North: Notice of Intention to Designate, 2026-212 1. That the City Clerk be authorized to publish and serve notice of intention to designate 144 Dublin Street North pursuant to Part IV, Section 29 of the Ontario Heritage Act. 2. That the designation bylaw be brought before Council for approval if no objections are received within the thirty (30) day objection period. 6.2 140 Suffolk Street: Notice of Intention to Designate, 2026-146 1. That the City Clerk be authorized to publish and serve notice of intention to designate 140 Suffolk Street West pursuant to Part IV, Section 29 of the Ontario Heritage Act. 2. That the designation by-law be brought before Council for approval if no objections are received within the thirty (30) day objection period. 6.3 245 Dublin Street North: Notice of Intention to Designate, 2026-189 Council Planning Minutes: May 12, 2026 - 3 1. That the City Clerk be authorized to publish and serve notice of intention to designate 245 Dublin Street North pursuant to Part IV, Section 29 of the Ontario Heritage Act. 2. That the designation by-law be brought before Council for approval if no objections are received within the thirty (30) day objection period. 6.4 115 Nottingham Street: Notice of Intention to Designate, 2026- 193 1. That the City Clerk be authorized to publish and serve notice of intention to designate 115 Nottingham Street pursuant to Part IV,

1. That Council defer its decision and direct staff to continue to work collaboratively with the applicant to address the outstanding policy, technical, and regulatory matters identified in this report. 2. Recognizing that this is one of the City’s key growth areas and provides employment and residential growth to 2051, that staff report back to Council in September provided the applicant provides updated supportable material by June 15, 2026, with an updated analysis and recommendation should the outstanding matters be satisfactorily resolved. This motion was

1. That Council direct staff to continue evaluating the feasibility of permitting five or more residential units with the approach presented on low density residential corner lots (RL.1 and RL.2), and to undertake the following actions: a. That the review of five plus units exclude corner lots strictly at the intersection of arterial and collector roads; b. That the review of five plus units focus on corner lots that meet the criteria at the intersection of: i. arterial or collector and local roads; and, ii. two local roads. c. Prepare draft Official Plan policies and a zoning by-law amendment, as necessary, to support the implementation of five or more residential units per lot; and d. Report back to Council in 2027 with findings, proposed policy directions, and recommended regulatory changes for consideration. Voting in Favour: (6): Mayor Guthrie, Councillor Chew, Councillor Gibson, Councillor Goller, Councillor Hauser, and Councillor Klassen Voting Against: (7): Councillor Allt, Councillor Billings, Councillor Busuttil, Councillor Caron, Councillor Caton, Councillor Downer, and Councillor Richardson

1. That staff be directed to take no further action in regard to the five plus units project on low density residential lots, at this time, and continue to monitor the uptake for four units through the annual Guelph Growth Management Report; 2. That the remaining budget allocated to this project from the Housing Accelerator Fund be redirected to other projects that are Housing Accelerator Fund funded. 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 Hauser, Councillor Klassen, and Councillor Richardson

That the following resolution passed by City Council on May 12, 2026 be reconsidered: 1. That Council defer its decision and direct staff to continue to work collaboratively with the applicant to address the outstanding policy, technical, and regulatory matters identified in this report. 2. Recognizing that this is one of the City’s key growth areas and provides employment and residential growth to 2051, that staff report back to Council on September 9, 2026 provided the applicant provides updated supportable material by June 15, Council Planning Minutes: May 12, 2026 - 8 2026, with an updated analysis and recommendation should the outstanding matters be satisfactorily resolved. 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 Hauser, Councillor Klassen, and Councillor Richardson

1. That Council defer its decision and direct staff to continue to work collaboratively with the applicant to address the outstanding policy, technical, and regulatory matters identified in this report. 2. Recognizing that this is one of the City’s key growth areas and provides employment and residential growth to 2051, that staff report back to Council on September 9, 2026 to make a decision regarding the Official Plan Amendment, Zoning Bylaw Amendment, and Draft Plan of Subdivision, provided the applicant provides updated material by June 15, 2026. 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 Hauser, Councillor Klassen, and Councillor Richardson

1. That, using the powers granted under section 107 of the Municipal Act, 2001, Council approve the Multi-Unit Accelerator Council Planning Minutes: May 12, 2026 - 9 Grant to advance the public objectives as described in this report. 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 Hauser, Councillor Klassen, and Councillor Richardson

1. That by-laws (2026) - 21192, (2026) - 21235, and (2026) - 21250 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 Hauser, Councillor Klassen, and Councillor Richardson