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, to consider: Grant Agreement - 2026-399 As per section 239(2)(h) of the Municipal Act, regarding information explicitly supplied in confidence to the municipality or local board by Canada, a province or territory or a Crown agency of any of them. Voting

That the minutes of the open Council Meetings held June 9, 10, and 23, and the minutes of the open Committee of the Whole meeting held June 2, 2026 be confirmed as recorded and without being read. Voting

That the July 7, 2026 Committee of the Whole Consent Report, identified below, be adopted: 8.4 2026-2029 Guelph Community Safety and Well-being Plan - 2026-277 1. 2026-2029 Guelph Community Safety and Well-being Plan - 2026-277.pdf 2. Attachment-1 2026-2029 Guelph Community Safety and Well-being Plan.pdf 3. Attachment-2 2026-2029 Guelph Community Safety and Well-being Plan Presentation.pdf That the 2026–2029 Guelph Community Safety and Well-being Plan, as included as Attachment-1 to report 2026-277, dated July 7, 2026, be adopted.

That, prior to issuance of a building permit, staff be directed to offer, and if accepted, enter into a

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: Public Space Use Bylaw Update As per section 239(2)(f) advice that is subject to solicitor-client privilege, including communications necessary for that purpose. Voting

That staff be directed to bring back a report, reviewing the Public Space Bylaw, By-law Number (2024) – 20990, in Q2 of 2027, considering such things as: setback from a residential property line unauthorized structures or shelters on public spaces that immediately abut the property line of a supportive medical facility or transitional housing facility a unauthorized structures or shelters within the current boundary/periphery of a playground, waterpark, splash pad, or wading pool unauthorized structures or shelters in a Sensitive Public Area or as listed in Schedule A of the Public Space By-law structures or shelters near the boundary/periphery of a lake, river, pond or other watercourse And any other recommended revisions Voting

That staff be directed on a pilot basis, with a budget of $260,000 for a seven month period from August 2026 to February 2027, funded from the tax operating contingency reserve (180), to create a dedicated response team that will work closely with community agencies on the growing volume of encampments in the City of Guelph. That staff report back ahead of the 2027 budget with an evaluation of the impact of this dedicated team, the evaluation of the need for a permanent service level increase and any recommended revisions to the bylaw. That the staff and the Mayor be directed to increase advocacy efforts with both the provincial and federal governments in alignment with the Ontario Big City Mayors’ Solve the Crisis Campaign. That the Mayor respectfully request that the County of Wellington, the Consolidated Municipal Service Manager for Social Service for the City of Guelph, hold an emergency Joint Social Services and Land Ambulance Committee (JSSLAC) meeting, or add an item to the September 2026 JSSLAC agenda, to discuss the growing volume of encampments within the City and seek to understand what solutions are being actioned to help transition people into permanent housing solutions. This motion was

That staff be directed on a pilot basis, with a budget of $260,000 for a seven month period from August 2026 to February 2027, funded from the tax operating contingency reserve (180), to create a dedicated response team that will work closely with community agencies on the growing volume of structures and encampments in the City of Guelph. That staff report back ahead of the 2027 budget with an evaluation of the impact of this dedicated team, the evaluation of the need for a permanent service level increase That the staff and the Mayor be directed to increase advocacy efforts with both the provincial and federal governments in alignment with the Ontario Big City Mayors’ Solve the Crisis Campaign. That the Mayor respectfully request that the County of Wellington, the Consolidated Municipal Service Manager for Social Service for the City of Guelph, hold an emergency Joint Social Services and Land Ambulance Committee (JSSLAC) meeting, or add an item to the September 2026 JSSLAC agenda, to discuss the growing volume of encampments within the City and seek to understand what solutions are being actioned to help transition people into permanent housing solutions. Voting

That by-laws (2026) - 21248, (2026) - 21278, (2026) - 21279, (2026) - 21281, and (2026) - 21285 be approved subject to Section 284.11 (4) of the Municipal Act. Voting

That the meeting be adjourned (8:34 p.m.).

1. That the minutes of the open Council Meetings held June 9, 10, and 23, and the minutes of the open Committee of the Whole meeting held June 2, 2026 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 Hauser, Councillor Klassen, and Councillor Richardson

1. That the July 7, 2026 Committee of the Whole Consent Report, identified below, be adopted: 8.1 Corporate Asset Management Policy Update - 2026-261 1. That Council approve the update of the Corporate Asset Management Policy to meet the requirements of O.Reg 588/17. 8.2 2026 Enterprise Risk Management (ERM) Risk Register Update - 2026-363 1. That the report titled “Enterprise Risk Management (ERM) Risk Register Update”, dated July 7, 2026, be received. 8.3 Finance Policy Updates - 2026-357 1. That the updated Budget Policy included as Attachment-1 to report 2026-357 – Finance Policy Updates, be approved. 2. That the updated User Fees and Charges Policy included as Attachment-2 to report 2026-357 – Finance Policy Updates, be approved. 3. That the existing Budget Monitoring Policy, Revenue Budgeting Policy, and Year-end Operating Surplus Allocation Policy be repealed. 4. That the updated Debt Management Policy included as Attachment-3 to report 2026-357 – Finance Policy Updates, be approved. 5. That the updated Reserve and Reserve Fund Policy included as Attachment-4 to report 2026-357 – Finance Policy Updates, be approved. 8.4 2026-2029 Guelph Community Safety and Well-being Plan - 2026-277 1. That the 2026–2029 Guelph Community Safety and Well-being Plan, as included as Attachment-1 to report 2026-277, dated July 7, 2026, be adopted.

1. 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: Public Space Use Bylaw Update As per section 239(2)(f) advice that is subject to solicitor-client privilege, including communications necessary for that purpose. 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 staff be directed to bring back a report, reviewing the Public Space Bylaw, By-law Number (2024) – 20990, in Q2 of 2027, considering such things as: 1. setback from a residential property line 2. unauthorized structures or shelters on public spaces that immediately abut the property line of a supportive medical facility or transitional housing facility a 3. unauthorized structures or shelters within the current boundary/periphery of a playground, waterpark, splash pad, or wading pool 4. unauthorized structures or shelters in a Sensitive Public Area or as listed in Schedule A of the Public Space By-law 5. structures or shelters near the boundary/periphery of a lake, river, pond or other watercourse 6. And any other recommended revisions 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 staff be directed to bring back a report, reviewing the Public Space Bylaw, By-law Number (2024) – 20990, in Q2 of 2027, considering such things as: 1. setback from a residential property line 2. unauthorized structures or shelters on public spaces that immediately abut the property line of a supportive medical facility or transitional housing facility a 3. unauthorized structures or shelters within the current boundary/periphery of a playground, waterpark, splash pad, or wading pool 4. unauthorized structures or shelters in a Sensitive Public Area or as listed in Schedule A of the Public Space By-law 5. structures or shelters near the boundary/periphery of a lake, river, pond or other watercourse 6. And any other recommended revisions Voting in Favour: (12): Mayor Guthrie, Councillor Allt, Councillor Billings, Councillor Busuttil, Councillor Caron, Councillor Chew, Councillor Downer, Councillor Gibson, Councillor Goller, Councillor Hauser, Councillor Klassen, and Councillor Richardson Voting Against: (1): Councillor Caton

1. That staff be directed on a pilot basis, with a budget of $260,000 for a seven month period from August 2026 to February 2027, funded from the tax operating contingency reserve (180), to create a dedicated response team that will work closely with community agencies on the growing volume of structures and encampments in the City of Guelph. 2. That staff report back ahead of the 2027 budget with an evaluation of the impact of this dedicated team, the evaluation of the need for a permanent service level increase 3. That the staff and the Mayor be directed to increase advocacy efforts with both the provincial and federal governments in alignment with the Ontario Big City Mayors’ Solve the Crisis Campaign. 4. That the Mayor respectfully request that the County of Wellington, the Consolidated Municipal Service Manager for Social Service for the City of Guelph, hold an emergency Joint Social Services and Land Ambulance Committee (JSSLAC) meeting, or add an item to the September 2026 JSSLAC agenda, to discuss the growing volume of encampments within the City and seek to understand what solutions are being actioned to help transition people into permanent housing solutions. Voting in Favour: (6): Councillor Allt, Councillor Busuttil, Councillor Caron, Councillor Caton, Councillor Hauser, and Councillor Klassen Voting Against: (7): Mayor Guthrie, Councillor Billings, Councillor Chew, Councillor Downer, Councillor Gibson, Councillor Goller, and Councillor Richardson

1. That by-laws (2026) - 21248, (2026) - 21278, (2026) - 21279, (2026) - 21281, and (2026) - 21285 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