Committee of the Whole

That the Council of the City of Guelph now hold a meeting that is closed to the public, pursuant to the Municipal Act, Section 239(2)(f) of the Municipal Act, regarding advice that is subject to solicitor-client privilege, including communications necessary for that purpose Voting

Gibson called a Point of order, and asked whether Council had a chance to ask questions of staff. Chair Klassen noted that questions could be asked after the motion on the floor was voted on. That the report entitled Municipal Franchise Agreement with Enbridge Gas Inc. dated November 5, 2024, be received, for information . Voting

That the report entitled Municipal Franchise Agreement with Enbridge Gas Inc. dated November 5, 2024, be received for information. Voting

2. That Council approve the form of franchise agreement and draft by-law attached to this report and authorize the submission thereof to the Ontario Energy Board for approval pursuant to the provisions of Section 9 of the Municipal Franchises Act 3. That Council request that the Ontario Energy Board make an Order declaring and directing that the assent of the municipal electors to the form of franchise agreement and draft by-law attached to this report is not necessary pursuant to the provisions of Section 9(4) of the Municipal Franchises Act . 4. That staff be authorized and directed to do all things necessary to give effect to the foregoing resolutions. Voting

That Council request the Province of Ontario to amend section 9 of Regulation 584/06 under the Municipal Act, 2001, to permit municipalities to charge fair fees to for-profit gas utilities for their use of public property, as municipalities do in most other provinces. That Council direct staff to negotiate a Franchise Agreement with the gas distribution company that: will allow the City of Guelph to charge fees for use of public property if and when Ontario Regulation 584/06 is amended to allow such charges, will ensure that the City of Guelph is not liable to pay for any gas infrastructure relocations needed due to conflicts with municipal infrastructure, and will ensure future charges for use of municipal property is not passed on to Guelph customers of the gas distribution company. That the City of Guelph supports the Bill 219, "No Free Ride for Fossil Fuels Act, 2024"

That Council request the Province of Ontario to amend section 9 of Regulation 584/06 under the Municipal Act, 2001, to permit municipalities to charge fair fees to for-profit gas utilities for their use of public property, as municipalities do in most other provinces. That Council direct staff, to the satisfaction of the DCAO of IDE to negotiate a Franchise Agreement with the gas distribution company that: will allow the City of Guelph to charge fees for use of public property if and when Ontario Regulation 584/06 is amended to allow such charges, will ensure that the City of Guelph is not liable to pay for any gas infrastructure relocations needed due to conflicts with municipal infrastructure, and will ensure future charges for use of municipal property is not passed on to Guelph customers of the gas distribution company. That the City of Guelph supports the Bill 219, "No Free Ride for Fossil Fuels Act, 2024"

That Council request the Province of Ontario to amend section 9 of Regulation 584/06 under the Municipal Act, 2001, to permit municipalities to charge fair fees to for-profit gas utilities for their use of public property, as municipalities do in most other provinces. That Council direct staff, to the satisfaction of the DCAO of IDE, to negotiate a Franchise Agreement with the gas distribution company that: will allow the City of Guelph to charge fees for use of public property if and when Ontario Regulation 584/06 is amended to allow such charges, will ensure that the City of Guelph is not liable to pay for any gas infrastructure relocations needed due to conflicts with municipal infrastructure, and will ensure future charges for use of municipal property is not passed on to Guelph customers of the gas distribution company. That the City of Guelph supports, in principle , the Bill 219, "No Free Ride for Fossil Fuels Act, 2024"

That the report entitled Blue Box Transition Status Update, dated November 5, 2024, be received. Voting

That the meeting be adjourned (4:31 p.m.)

1. That the Council of the City of Guelph now hold a meeting that is closed to the public, pursuant to the Municipal Act, Section 239(2)(f) of the Municipal Act, regarding advice that is subject to solicitor-client privilege, including communications necessary for that purpose Voting in Favour: (11): Mayor Guthrie, Councillor Allt, Councillor Billings, Councillor Busuttil, Councillor Caron, Councillor Chew, Councillor Downer, Councillor Gibson, Councillor Goller, Councillor Klassen, and Councillor Richardson

Councillor Gibson called a Point of order, and asked whether Council had a chance to ask questions of staff. Chair Klassen noted that questions could be asked after the motion on the floor was voted on. 1. That the report entitled Municipal Franchise Agreement with Enbridge Gas Inc. dated November 5, 2024, be received, for information. 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 Klassen, Councillor O'Rourke, and Councillor Richardson

1. That the report entitled Municipal Franchise Agreement with Enbridge Gas Inc. dated November 5, 2024, be received for information. 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 Klassen, Councillor O'Rourke, and Councillor Richardson

2. That Council approve the form of franchise agreement and draft by-law attached to this report and authorize the submission thereof to the Ontario Energy Board for approval pursuant to the provisions of Section 9 of the Municipal Franchises Act Committee of the Whole Meeting Minutes: November 5, 2024 - 5 3. That Council request that the Ontario Energy Board make an Order declaring and directing that the assent of the municipal electors to the form of franchise agreement and draft by-law attached to this report is not necessary pursuant to the provisions of Section 9(4) of the Municipal Franchises Act. 4. That staff be authorized and directed to do all things necessary to give effect to the foregoing resolutions. Voting in Favour: (3): Mayor Guthrie, Councillor Billings, and Councillor Gibson Voting Against: (10): Councillor Allt, Councillor Busuttil, Councillor Caron, Councillor Caton, Councillor Chew, Councillor Downer, Councillor Goller, Councillor Klassen, Councillor O'Rourke, and Councillor Richardson

1. That Council request the Province of Ontario to amend section 9 of Regulation 584/06 under the Municipal Act, 2001, to permit municipalities to charge fair fees to for-profit gas utilities for their use of public property, as municipalities do in most other provinces. 2. That Council direct staff to negotiate a Franchise Agreement with the gas distribution company that: a. will allow the City of Guelph to charge fees for use of public property if and when Ontario Regulation 584/06 is amended to allow such charges, b. will ensure that the City of Guelph is not liable to pay for any gas infrastructure relocations needed due to conflicts with municipal infrastructure, and c. will ensure future charges for use of municipal property is not passed on to Guelph customers of the gas distribution company. Committee of the Whole Meeting Minutes: November 5, 2024 - 6 3. That the City of Guelph supports the Bill 219, "No Free Ride for Fossil Fuels Act, 2024"

1. That Council request the Province of Ontario to amend section 9 of Regulation 584/06 under the Municipal Act, 2001, to permit municipalities to charge fair fees to for-profit gas utilities for their use of public property, as municipalities do in most other provinces. 2. That Council direct staff, to the satisfaction of the DCAO of IDE to negotiate a Franchise Agreement with the gas distribution company that: a. will allow the City of Guelph to charge fees for use of public property if and when Ontario Regulation 584/06 is amended to allow such charges, b. will ensure that the City of Guelph is not liable to pay for any gas infrastructure relocations needed due to conflicts with municipal infrastructure, and c. will ensure future charges for use of municipal property is not passed on to Guelph customers of the gas distribution company. 3. That the City of Guelph supports the Bill 219, "No Free Ride for Fossil Fuels Act, 2024"

1. That Council request the Province of Ontario to amend section 9 of Regulation 584/06 under the Municipal Act, 2001, to permit municipalities to charge fair fees to for-profit gas utilities for their use of public property, as municipalities do in most other provinces. 2. That Council direct staff, to the satisfaction of the DCAO of IDE, to negotiate a Franchise Agreement with the gas distribution company that: a. will allow the City of Guelph to charge fees for use of public property if and when Ontario Regulation 584/06 is amended to allow such charges, b. will ensure that the City of Guelph is not liable to pay for any gas infrastructure relocations needed due to conflicts with municipal infrastructure, and c. will ensure future charges for use of municipal property is not passed on to Guelph customers of the gas distribution company. 3. That the City of Guelph supports, in principle, the Bill 219, "No Free Ride for Fossil Fuels Act, 2024"

1. That the report entitled Blue Box Transition Status Update, dated November 5, 2024, be received. 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 Klassen, Councillor O'Rourke, and Councillor Richardson

Committee of the Whole Meeting Minutes: November 5, 2024 - 10 1. That the meeting be adjourned (4:31 p.m.)