Arts and Culture Advisory Committee

1. That the Arts and Culture Advisory Committee now hold a meeting that is closed to the public, pursuant to Section 239(2)(b) of the Municipal Act, regarding personal matters about an identifiable individual, including municipal or local board employees.

1. That the Arts and Culture Advisory Committee receive the staff report. 2. That the Arts and Culture Advisory Committee provide the following comments to staff for consideration regarding policy and practice updates and future artist engagement: i. Consider how the City can bridge the gap between artists and the citizens through reviewing and updating the policies supporting the program ii. Consider how the City can build relationships between Staff and the members of the public and invite participation. iii. Consider how the City can facilitate the use of current public resources in the program iv. Consider the development of a strategy related to consumption of art that helps promote the message in a thoughtful way v. Consider when and if the City has the responsibility to impact art within the program vi. Consider guidelines about the presentation spaces and specific regulations and processes for those space related to the Artist in Residence Program vii. Consider a reference check method for artists who apply to participate in the Artist in Residence Program 3. That the Arts and Culture Advisory Committee provide the following comments to staff for consideration: i. Consider the current Public Art Policy and how it interacts with the Artist in Residence program and how City owned public art it is managed moving forward.

1. That Member Donnelly and Member Raczycki be appointed to represent the Arts and Culture Advisory Committee to speak at the November 18, 2025 budget delegation meeting. 2. That the following comments be included in their delegation presentation. i. That these programs help bring and hold people and community together ii. Help tell the story with comparisons to other programs such as tourism iii. That these programs not only attract tourism from outside of Guelph but also supports the citizens of Guelph iv. That this defunds the Culture Plan that has already been approved and ensure it aligns with the current implementation plan that has been adjusted v. These programs support the mental health of the citizens of Guelph vi. That this impacts and undermines the work previously done by the ACAC and staff

1. That the Arts and Culture Advisory Committee support the staff plan for conservation and repositioning of the Family Sculpture and Fountain.

1. That the Arts and Culture Advisory Committee meeting be adjourned. (7:40 p.m.)